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WRENCH BURR MILLSTONES.
II The subscribers continue to receive BURR
BLOCKS, from the quarrles of Bots de la Barre,
and other celebrated quarries of France, and are
prepared to make to order and keep constantly
on hand a large assortment of BURR MILL
STONES of the best quality, at No. 173, North
Street. corner of Centre
Also, Cologne, Cocalico and Esopus Mil-Stones
and Burr Blocks.
Anchor Boiling Cloth, Smut Machines,
Proof Stats, Leather and Gum Betting, Screen
Wire, Mill Picks, Patent Brushes, Calcine Plas-
ter and Mill Irons.
B. F. STARR s. CO.,
opposite N. c. r. r. Station
feb 19-1yr Baltimore, Md.
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Whipping is vigorously and extensively prac-
ticed on the white and black convicts in the
Tennessee penitentiary. And yet the Radicals
have forbidden it in the Southern States as a
'relic of slavery while they claim that the
Constitution of Tennessee is even more Repub-
lican and admirable than that of Massachusetts,
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q MI. WILLIAMSON.
.. formerly A Y Stokes & Coz
Wholesale Grocer 81 Commission
Merchant.
Nos. 1916 and 1918 Cary Street,
between 18th and Virginia Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
Will give strict attention to the sale of Country
Produce and pledges to his patrons full market
prices and prompt returns
Refers by Permission to
Planters National Bank of Va A. F. Harvey,
ESQ.,, President National Bank of Va Messrs.
Harveys s. Williams; Messrs. A. Y Stokes s.
Co. Messrs r. II. Maury & Co., Bankers; Har-
rison, Goddin s. Apperson, Real Estate Auction
GERS.
Represented by JAMES A. HARDEN,
STAUNTON, VA
Liberal Cash advances made, and Grain Bags
furnished at STAUNTON. oct15-1v
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First Glass Board Only $3.50 per Day!
Having purchased the Powhatan Hotel Prop
erty, $50 long and favorably known to the tray
cling public), and having thoroughly Repaired
and Ref.trnislssd 1t Uith neo Furniture, Bedding,
&C., offer to my old patrons and the public gen
orally, the comforts of HOME. With compe-
tent Clerks, polite and attentive servants, and
with my long experience in the Business. think
l can safely guarantee satisfaction to my guests.
The location of my house-being situated in
sight of the beautiful Capital grounds, surround
ed by fashionable residences and within a few
moments walk of our most prominent business
thorough fares-nakes it convenient for persons
visiting the city on business and attractive for
those who come for pleasure.
My rooms are large and comfortable, and my
Table will compare favorably with that of any
Hotel in the State.
With the Improvements have made condu-
and intending to devote my entire attention to
them, feel assured that the House will be sus-
tanned upon its own MERITS.
confidently appeal to the public for gener-
GUS patronage.
A j. FORD, Proprietor,
late Exchange and American Hotels,
feb18-tf Richmond Va.
DAVID B. CLARK, j. P. SWORDS,
late Clark & Blair. late Neal, Leigh & Co.
nAVID B. CLARK,
IL successors to Dvaid B. Clark,
General Commission Merchants,
Cary Street. near Danville Depot,
Richmond, Virginia,
make sales of Grain, Flour, Tobacco, and Pro-
duce generally, and Cattle.
They attend regularly Allegheny, Albemarle,
Augusta and Louisa monthly courts.
feb4 to sep3
DLEAsANTs & ROSS,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Produce and General Commission Merchants,
1886 Main Street. Richmond, Va.
VIM. M. CALDWELL, late Hughes, Caldwell &
Co., having made business arrangements with the
of all kinds of Country Produce from his friends
Quick sales and prompt returns made
augl3-tf ~
DICHMOND POTTERY,
Ia, Foot of Main Street, Rockets,
Salesrooms No Eleven, Fifteenth street,
RICHMOND, VA.
DAVID PAIR & SONS,
PrapFietors
DAVID PARR, DAVID PAIR, IT.,
JOHN L. PARR, JAMES PARR.
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j. M. STEVENS. j. w. PEGRAM.
GTEVENS e. PEGKAM,
GROCERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Gil and GLIB Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia.
Having greatly enlarged their Ware Room by
the addition of 613 have ncreasd facilities for do
ing business and will make liberal advances on
shipments. aug13-tf
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NJ. WARMER HEWES. HENRY W. WARNER.
"EWES & WARNER, .s
General Commission Merchants,
For the sale of
COTTON, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE,
and Agents for
HOW'S NEW JERSEY NURSERY,
Is COMMERCE STREET,
BALTIMORE.
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Richmond Advertisements.
LORDS HOTEL,
First Glass Board 0uly $3.50 ner d.

II IFORMERLY FOWHATAN,J
Corner Broad Eleventh. and Capitol Streets,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
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REFERENCES:
National Mechanics Bank,
WoRTHINGToN & LEWIS, Publishers Ameri
can Farmer
oct CQ-5m
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AZ OA T.! COAL!! ALI!
Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars.

CUPERIOR LOUISA TOBACCO, 70
- sale at Factory Prices, by
III. KER 81 BRO,
dealers in
nOy26 Groceries and Produce
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A TTENTION!!-Our entire Stoc

n - r.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS l
is open and being sold Off
We have received in addition, large lot of
city made Ladies' Shoes, of all styles, and
of the best quality.
Also another lot of latest style CLOAKS and
WRAPPINGS. aa ~ fls
We will keep up a full line of desirable goods
as we receive goods almost daily
oct8-tf KAYSER s. YOUNG.
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WHIsLAR q LAYNE, =

Rock Reg. and Lex. Gaz. copy and send bills
} this Office
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Staunton, Va, Feb. LIST, 1868.
fah4-4t-tOWn naners COPY

" AYSER e YOUNG are still receiving
II NEW GOODS. They have received a
lai ge lot within few days to which they invite
the attention of their friends. 80
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
DOMESTIC MARKETS

NEvoRIs,s, Dec lCoitol sitter; Milias' ,1, sale, Of
ug EIcAange ii Commercial lisG6, NesYors Sight lai
81 tsa qas S sgi sIi Sgge@ 0s = 20 Double sI
ols. Bon da q HA,F4r Western. tsiet25; Ka'
i9ie Clear Rib aic Gear sides e Lard lrH Ieer Ie Neg
STs5 @ a.'f % lg se o. ere .nG .asue Commop
Goc Prime O. 1ee Ctose tOdo5e W4' trs We'isIa Keeu
CMcySAri Dee I-lioGr steady; Family S5Gss wbea.
49, ca ora ags E 's5 a5s sss ,s5 at c5,o & % s1 Il M &
Wsy s y gss ',ssa . p'i aos pe sS'' s- 80 , ,
Bulk Meats o q3 d a5c for S"uers SIDES Clear Rio aod Clear
2 Hans lie Baeoa-Cear Of
lIiellie Gold l't EIe9,Iss dI@ Mosaey CLOSE
Medium Leaf s5ssla IS Cotton 22i Hogs 80 25Gs sl2 eo's
Clear RID sides ~ 4lct Clear Sides 4G5 Superdne Flour,
- ;ods6 Wheat 81 7sa*l 80 Corn 6oaeae 0A'' Saa6oc
Mrsruis Dec iCoitou firm MadnS 23le receipts
sss s7Ss7 csra dull sselsd Csc s5a65e Prime Hi,
ss Bs ris' Mssi. a " ses1s I've SSaG de Clear SIDES ,
Dee lEIetauge NeNlork large supply At per
Sal Spns Ssns Esl IS as I y Wheat unsettled pi a
sales mol 81 No dun; free sellers at 81 l3i since Change
i2 cGTa les active Ne"seei dc9el ia closing dali
2. Dc No KG dried saSc Rejected SoeS ol No ,eI4y ny
d 4s dl5ic Rye slsa and M deuhnd at 3 II for No
steady aad qet at Sac cash rC9ad le's eeai seller Janasr
cash AZ 9gs IS 5i uars deliver eo.us e,' via
sellers o., ~ Lari advanced sale ssle' /" Se for D''
f nc GSnGssa aa1,, s5s %s9f5 gsi5 SAOs' sS. Es M Ps
la@' ,,fsen Hams bi Dressed Hogs active
advance Of oe & at IS 81 IS for MsdS% to s'Sss GSSd ao
- . ~hi fert Gol Steers IS 1881 Receipts to7a9OOO
bbs Fon JN bush Wheat 6O0o bush Corn 1900 bush Oats
1900 bush Rye $500 bush Barley 25Ocl o.s Shpments-8O
bills foaF 800 bush Wheat $500 bush Co &5O bush Oats
26oO bush Rye 1900 bush. barley. 400 Hogs
hoHLs Ala Dee ICoton du sales, 800 bales hiiilugs.
49, receipts 529 bales; exports 26 bales.
WiLsNGroy n G. Dec l7-sptI Turpenins steady and sd.
vAaeed sales at a2c Rosa steady ec9sl 70 for Strained
aud No TuTpeuae unchanged Tar t2dS2 dull;
Miiiugs 23c
AusurA Ga iTCoton m.rke, opened With fair demand
2 but closed 2i for Mdngs sales go bales receipts 29a
bales
SlvANSAu Ga Dec opened good demand;
closed 600 bales, hdlngs 25ie receipts 2iO9bas
exports coAstgiss, 1854 bales
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

KULOGIEs UPON THE HON. THADDEUs STEVENS.
Immediately aTter the reading of the journal
the death OF Mr. Stevens Of Pennsylvania was AL
nOunced by lis successor, MT. Dickey, as follows.
Mr. SPEAKER: The painful duty has devOlycd upon me
announcing 20 this House the death predeces
sOr the Hon. Thaddeus stevens Of Pennsylvania This
dstiDguishcd statesman not merely predecessor
In this body but IN my childhood my father taught Inc 20
admire aud HIM who the instructor and guide OF
my you'll. aud the friend OF my maturcr years. "The
Old COlnmonner" Thaddeus Stevens born
at Danvie, Caledonia County, Vermont. on tho
1tb day OF April l7s2 and died bis residence In this
city at midnight the 1lth day Of August, 1863 His
parents were poor I'm a community where poverty was
the rule and wealth the exception OF his father know
but little, that he enlisted In the OF 1872 aud
died In service Upon ms mother chiefly fell the burden
Of rearing their four sons, She was woman OF great
energy. strong WILL and deep picy Early seeing the
ambition and fully sympathizng with the aspirations Of
her crippled boy. she deyOtedy seconded his efforts for
the acquisition OF knowledge, and by her industry energy
and frugaity largely aided him ~ procuring collegiate
education. He returned her affection with the full
strength Of his strong nature and for after
he had acquired fame and fortune In his adopted state
had the pleasure Of making an annual pilgrimage to
the home winch he had provided for her comfort,
aud where she dispensed with liberal charity. the
means ho furnished In the last year Of his
hfe in writing his Will with his own hand, while making
no provision for the OF his grave. he ga not for
go bat Oi s mother but set apart an ample sum Tor
mat purpose directing yearly payneuts, upon the cond
n thAs The sexton Keep the grave IA g0Od order aud
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
HAMILTON COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION


In response TO a call issued by some of the
Faculty aud number OF the elder graduates OF Hamilton
College resident in this city and It's vicinity about
OF the Alumni OF Hamilton. gathered last evening in the
lecture room Of Columbia College Law School for the pur
pore of forming Alumni Association. Among those
present were Prof Theodore w. Dwight LID
President OF Columbia College Law SCHOOL, Prof John
Norton PolnerOy, LID, Dean Of the University Law
School Gen. John Cochran the Rev. Theodore s. Hast
ngs, ID; the Rev. Henry Kendall. DID; Prof David ii.
Cochran PRINCIPAL OF Brooklyn Polytcchnic Institute:
Col Geo s. Hastings Attorney FOR the metropolitan Board
HEALTH cNJudge ChaS. T. Kirkland, Judge BOswOrth,
Hon r. C. Ltcfeld Isaac H. Bailey, Collector OF Inter
nal Revenue for the lAth District OF New-Iork aud
others whose names arc wei known 10 the public The
meeting called 10 order by Isaac H. Hall, esq, and
Professor Theodore W. Dwight chosen Chairman
who briefly explained the objects Of the meeting Re
strongly forming the foundation OF Alumni Associa-
tiOn made by the Rev. DIR. Brown Pre-
sdent OF the College, the Roy. Dr. Kendall the
Rev. DR.. Hastings, Gen COchrane, aud others.
cooperation with the movement were read from
Judge Kirkland r. f. Ellenwood, esq Col Emmons Clark
aud others. Tho Committee appointed for the purpose
OF nominating oiccrs FOR permanent Organization,
ported the following which were unanimously accepted
For President Judge Charles l., hirtland Wee Presi
dents. Prof. Theodore W. Dwight LII. d., Gen. John
3 Hastings, ID. ID, the Hon l.. G. Lttlehed, tho Rev
Henry Kendall. ID. d.; Executive Committee, Prof T. W.
Dwight Prof j. " POmerOy, Col l.. y Hastings, a. NJ
Brockway NJ. d., Isaac IL: Hall, Elhu Root
H. spaudingi Recording Secretary, Ellhu Root
Corresponding Secretary Isaac II. Hall In resolved
10 naugurae the Association by banquet 10 be given I'm
this city at some time during the month ef January next
mined by the Executive Committee The 18th and goth OF
January were suggested rs suitable days and II Is prob
able that one OF these viii be chosen. The Association
adjourned to meet again at tho call OF the Executive
Committee.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
wEsTcuEsrER co. AGRICULTURAL AND HoRTI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.


CULTURAL SOCIETY.
The annual meeting of the Agricultural and
Horticultural Society OF Wcstcheser County, n. " was
hold AZ the Court House. White Plains, yesterday, aud
was attended by tho largest number OF members over
assembled on any occasion the Society organ
ee @ Sc aohn T Hrf @ Tho l' TcsT2ed pfSeSo oi
holding the annual Fair thereon. To this Arrangement.
section of thc County, much opposed aud there
fore came down IA fun force to oppose the move
meeting aud while the advocates ~ the scheme were
tcuty waiting for the arrival OF President Leland they
called the meeting 10 order aud adopted the report o.
committee po.tponing all action Ia the matter Tor tho
present, ard then appointed committee to select the
names OF suitable persons Tor officers of The SOCIETY Ar
ter bHef ab-ence. Two rtpors were made prescntng
the names Of iordhnm Morris Rud James GIBSON Tor
Prsdeutthe former by the rnce course advocates ana
the latter by the opponents OF tAt eCheuo' ~ tHl9
stage Nj. Warren Leland President arrived aud
took tho chair, J4si as the proceeding, % became t.
r large number OF members were brought IN and nd
mttcd payment Of their fees, which action was pro-
tested against by Mr. J. H. Cunningham ana others
ballot taken which resulted in the election OF Mr.
F0rdham Morris, by vote OF I3 10 40 for Mr. Gicson
Mr. Cunningham aud his friends then presented formal
protest against the officers FOR the manner In which the
election had been conducted; and the protest was re-
coiycd aud placed file without reading H. The oppO-
nents then Withdrew from the room; when another
ballot taken for tho rcmanng officers, and 1t re-
Vice.Presldents-Ist District Edward Dewitt; Ill
District. Josiah Macy; TIA District William
Bailey; for Managers-IId District, Francis NJ.
Rundcil; ina District, Abraham r. Strong;
for Treasurer. y. Holmes Odell; for Recording
Secretary John Cownn; for Corresponding Secretary
ID X Sherwood The seeding party in the mean time,
repaired to Lafayette Hall aud held meeting OF ther
own at which Thomas H. Faes, esq, was called To the
char. aud Mr. Moran appointed Secretary series OF
resolutions reported and adopted protesting against
the course pursued Dy their opponents Committee OF
a., ,,, a,,,'utsd cnns.tin nf Messrs Edwin DE Witt
Dr. I. M HeXamer, George A. Nelson, james Wood, ana
" Bolton TO take such action as they may deem neces
meeting. The Chairman was also appointed Committee
TO confer with the officers Of the Slate Society in Inc ma"
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
STRANGE CONDUCT OF A WITNESS N THE REEN
MURDER CASE

BOsTON. Dec. 17.-The examination OF wit
behalf Of the Government in the Reen murder
resumed before Justice Warren Of Charlestown
yesterday Testimony given by J. ii. Brown. = IL;
StacknOle Ur s. D. HAYES and VIM. Dixon the latter or
whom employed the lard factory The AK was placed
In MI DxOus hand and he identified u as one used az
the factory While holding the in his hands the wit
began 20 trembe and shake and after 10 had been
mOny he tainted aud fc the floor. The officers lifted
him and placed him u seat; glass OF water was pro-
cured and after drinking he began 10 recover
At this point Reen very much excited He Jumped
mp the dock and exclaimed m loud voice, God d-n
IT, will have fair play IN the court room. Hang me- y
you wish. but by God give fair play IN the court"
The officers and Recn's counsel after few minutes got
the prisoner quet and he sat down, bn seemed muCh
agitated number Of the spectators, frightened, made
for the door The Court could not 60 on WITH me exam
nation and the case was postponed until Monday morn
ing. Keen taken 10 East Cambridge la As ne was
going OF the court his wife handed him small
wal. The officer the vial handed him, ana tooR
charge OF The Reen told his counsel that the WIZ
ness Dixon had had quarrel wlth Cronln, ana az one
shovel
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
THE KINGS COUNTY COURT OF sEssIONS-THE
ELECTION FRAUDS.

The Grand Jury came into Court yesterday
morning with G7 indictments against persons for
different oenses In regard the alleged frauds at the
recent election the Grand Jury returned the following
presentment: -.
"GRASD JURY Room. Dec. IS, 1853.
"TO THE COURT The Grand Jury have had under con-
sdernon the OF alleged election frauds m the Eighth
District OF the Sixteenth Ward at the last election ana
from testimony tud the canvassns 10 have been con-
Quoted In rather loose manner but have been unable TO
md thing show any crmiuaty on the part OF any
Inspector or Cauyasser. i. &. BERGEN, Foreman
L. w. Boss aud Philip Allen convicted of roDb,ng
the safe In the Office of Il. W. Adams Co ia Van Brunt-
St. near HamiltOnaye., on the 5th or >epmber last.
They were sentenced the State Prison III ye years
Michael flanagan charged with bur- and grand
ceny pleaded guilty 10 the later charge and
fenced state Prison Tor .wo years and months
Eugene Ridgeley tcolorej, pleaded guilty 10 grand lar
ceuy, and was seutorced Prison for one year
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18

FBRRIsA FbOsb l. on THURSDAY the i7th inst hay sha.
beth wife Rev j. M Ferns d. d. the +Sth year d
The relatives and friends Of the amy requested attend the tn.rf
Dutch Church Of Fatbub Saturday thS
l9,h inst, at O'Clock p. M
GERARD-on wednesday Dec l6 Mary rsles Of william dsr,r
Fnfea from tie residence o her .onnav Charles Lewis No m
West Forty seventst FRIDAY evening 49eioeL s neoa
nE Gabriel Ken, sad seymour are rs,peny 81 ysa p.,st
Episcopal Church. Perth Anboy, Saturday morning.
KASAIRESuddeny THURSDAY Dee H. 1868, OhVer white enl
child Of George K and Mary Besbe AasIrs. aged months and ~
The re.ve friend. Of the family respectfully invited 70 after"
the funeral from No 80 Perst Saturday afternoon a. coe-
KING-By accident OIL Tuesday IS Charles ROs King igsds
The funeral will take place from bis residence Ttesshh st. uss
Seyenhave.. South Brooklyn, on Friday a, 2 p n
EEwLIH-At Fhkon Hudson "Wednesday the 18th izss~
The aive and obe family are Invited 10 attend funeral
Saturday Dee 49, 2 O'Clock from the residence Of her brother
in-law W. s. Nerplanck, esq
PACKER-Suddeny n BrcoEyr Thursday Dec H. Lawrenss
~ Youngest son Of Louis D. and Jessie l. PseIsr
The remains viii DO taken 10 NewLOndon Conn., for nennsnt
PECKon THURSDAY morning Dec H. James Edgar Pef eldest son
~ Bronsoa and Jane @. Peck.
e from b. late RESIDENCE. @ No. is5 ssd.oat on gs
tuck, Conn. for intsImeat.
sTAR-At SewCspssn wsins'i,y Dec IS Mary A. wife ofS
PuuersI services at ococf p NJ on FRIDAY the st inst At
Cslssn Her will be taken SATURDAY
the 18th inst
sTLLwELIOo Wednesday evening Dec M Sarah Sand, rsa
of tie Rev wm y. Stilweu. in hsr s2i year
daughter His yaadsbtAs third house from GA'esSVs.
Brooklyn.
son Of John and Con The 32i Of bis
sTONE-on Thursday IT, william Stone Ia the Tia.
The relative. aud friends Of the family arc respectfully invited aes
the funeral from residence Of bis Thomas stone NO 30 "Jef
of St. Brookyn on Friday Dec. 10. at y O'Clock p. M
TOBITT- Thursday 18th nSt rapid consumption, Frsnk'
ynseIa III rom 49, % MeE6tns st. wmsburgh Saturday Dee IA
at o'clock
wAKRNAN-Ats S, Paul MINI Tuesday Dec i' Henr Wake
ma Of Southport Conn
Notice OF tue funeral hereafter
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
DEATH OF THE auburn HORSE"

The celebrated auburn horse" owned by
Mr. Robert Bonner, OF The NevTork Lofger, died on
Wednesday evening OF spasmOdic cole. The horse had
been subject 10 attacks Of this complaint for year
Two This the first valuable horse that Mr. Bonner has
lost Ia ten years At time the Auburn was cOnsld
cred the fastest horse the country Mr Bonner
three-Dexter, POcahOntas, and Peerless that have
proved superior 10 INN. He also another horse
that he mas never had i'm his stable yet he had
room for mm-the famous young horse, Bruno which,
with his mate. made wonderful performance In double
harness year ago When Mr Bonner was up IN Suffolk
County last Tan he saw this horse trot mile In remark
ably fast time on Mr. Bulrs private training ground and
at once bought him. lie will take the place Of the
Auburn Bugbe,"
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
rIREs IN YINE-sr.. cINcINNATI

CINCINNATI, Dec. IA fire IN IL. D. Rogers
4 Co.'S rrlccrv M No % Vnest az 81 o'clock this morn.
INK DESTROYED that buding and damaged Nos q and 80
Rogers CO. lose $4,000, but have slOOO insurance q
" 'sinrbucE OF ne Cincinnati Times, OF the
building loses $1,000 but has $1,000 insurance Mcintosh
Mouan q Coz whisky dealers lose $4,000 and are insured
for 600 Nos 27 and o. which owned by Mrs Susan
Lee ana Others were dana the extent OF 5000 and
insured for $4,000; Temage Co lose $4,000 and have
s. 600 Insurance At about "a o'clock Reuhardt Co.'S
confectionery No 81 Vnest. was burned; loss 10000
Insurance, $4,000 A. T.. Chambern & Co. lose 1900
insured and Dorm Barkhouse & Co, liquors, about
81 500 The block IN which tho fire occurred was one of
the most valuable IN the city.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18

death from wounds received at tho hands OF James
Lyons Lyons Notwithstanding the finding OF the COrO-
ners jury has been allowed 10 remain al large as II Is
alleged either through the negligence OF the Coroner or
the Queens County authorities until Saturday last when
the husband OF Mrs Spatz made application for his
rest TO DisrictAttorney Downing who "a once directed
him TO Justice Snediker with instructions 10 issue
for his arrest The prisoner after hearing before
Justice Snedker at Jamaica discharged the Justice
deciding that too long time had elapsed from the com
mission Of the oense TIL the death OF the woman Lyons
claims that prosecution at this simply for the
purpose OF eXtOrting money.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
MASS MEETING OF UYIvERsALrsrs.

A large mass meeting of the members OF the
Uniyersast churches OF NewYork aud Brooklyn was
held last evening in the Rev. Mr. Canheds Church. cor
ner of South Third and Fourthsts Brooklyn, T. D. The
exercises consisted OF vocal music by the cn0ir and CON
gregaion aud addresses by several of the clergy The
Rev Mr.. Garfield delivered the opening address. lie
SAID that the object Of the meeting was to strengthen the
Lee, the Rev. Mr Pullman, the Rev Mr. Blanchard, MT
Metcalf OF Boston, and Mr. Gushing of Dr. Chapln5
Church. The next meeting win be held in the Thirty
EIfth-st. Church, New-YOrk.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
JrTER PHILLIpg-A RICHMOND MUDDLE.

RICHMOND Dec. 17.-Gov. Wells has respltcd
Jeter Phillips who had been sentenced to DE hanged To-
morrow the extension being until February -. Jeter
WAS under sentence for the murder O lis wife ia Drnk
cr's Woods. near Richmond aud tho preparations had
been made for his executions but on saturday evening
lbs counsel took advantage OF Judge UudcrwOOd6 recent
decisions. aud Monday a writ OF habeas corpus was
servcd upon the shcY Of HenrcO County, returnabe.
with the soucr before tho United states Circuit Court
on the gth OF February next. But Sheriff Smith doubted
whether of haboas corpus from one Judge could bo
held 20 suspend sentence 0f death that had been pro-
nuuuced hy another and held 10 be his duty 10 90 on
tri the eIec0 II he did not receive an order from the
Governor. Hence the respite announced above.