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New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
NETWORK, MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1863

sian American possessions lie contended that the treaty
although complete in form, was not the supreme law OF
the land Till should receive the sanction Of the egsla
tive department OF Government by way OF making an
appropriation 10 carry IT ont that the acquisition ought
TO be disapproved and the appropriation rejected lie
appealed Congress rise 10 the hight of the question:
to the attitude OF independent and manly statesnanshp
by dlspOsng OF the subject not a spirit Of mean sub
servency those who had Constitutional ascendaney
over Congress the matter but In the free exercise o
the great powers which the Constitution had expressly
devolved on Congress
TIP INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS THE COUNTRY.
Mr.. KELLEY rep. Pa addressed the Committee on
the subject OF the industrial interests OF the country
The FINANCES AND THE NATIONAL DEBT
Mr.. WOODWARD Dem. Pa addressed the Committee
on the subject OF the finances and national debt.
Mr.. AXTELI. Dem. Cali addressed the Committee in
opposition the Reconstruction bi and then, nt ~
O'Clock, the Committee and the House adjourned
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
ATTEMPT TO POISON A FAMILY.

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-An atrocious attempt to
murder entire family including the husband wife and
three children by the administration Of strychnine
perperaed in this city yesterday at The head Of
the family is Andrew Stang, OF the weahiest Ger
in the city, and his daughter Elizabeth about TO-
under arrest as the posoner II believed that the desire
accumulate, bordering nearly avarice the part
Of tho old people, the mpeng cause which led tho
young girl TO attempt TO take the life OF hor relations
She complains bitterly OF having been 0verworked and
reated because she did not earn sufficient money to
suit the graspng notions Of her parents Tho poison
statement Of Of the children placed 10 the coffee
pot On the other hand the girl alleges that the mother
band Mrs strang, Margaret twelve years OF age; Rose
ten, and Andrew four years They VIII probably all re-
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
NTH CONGRESS-SECoSD SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1863.
Mr.. MALLORY rep, Oregon introduced a
bill to aid in the construction Of railroad and telegraph
line from Portland, Oregon to connect with the Pacific
Railroad at the northern bend OF the Humboldt, in
Nevada, which was referred to the Committee on the
Pacific Railroad.
Hr. ROSS (Dem, M, rising TO personal explanation.
referred TO what he had said yesterday in reference to
Brigadier General and member Of Congress at the
s and sS n be sa0 no M
sidered II proper and lust to take II back.
sE @ m S9 GuSt S aS ss seSeS Ss
whole His colleague had spoken OF relatives OF
his wearing shouderstaps or being employed in foreign
Mr. ROSS explained that that part Of hi, remarks
other colleague Mr. Washburne), who had applied 1t to
Mr.. FARNswoRTH stated that he had many relatives
in the army who the garb Of soldier but the only
relative ne had In the army wearing the shouderstraps
rotated as his colleague charged from one place
other When the war began he raised regiment and
ey when his constituents elected him to Congress He
remained In service until March 1863 when he rendered
had ceased He wished he could say that at that time his
colleague lMr Ross was not member OF the knights Of
the Golden Circle, ngntng the Union army In the rear
Mr. ROSS declared that any such alluson 70 him was
entirely without foundation In truth. He had
any SYMPATHY with those Who had been STRIVING to
destroy the Government by rebellion and he had
WI" shhsr his colleague had
not repeatedly declared the stump Illinois that the
was Abolition war, unholy war. and that he
had never voted aud never would vote dollar to carry
| ID ont ..tt t.ti
Mr. ROSS assured his colleague that he had never said
any such thing He had objected, as the Democratic
party had objected TO the being carried on for Abo
tOn porposes; but general thing he had voted for
appropriation bills unless there something very OBJ
! nOxious In them. -.
| Mr.. FARNsWoRTH said he was, of course, bound 20
believe his colleague but he had been told this morning
by gentleman Of the highest respecabty that he had
In his possession the report Of speech made by his
Mr ROSS repeated his denial Any statement that he
had been IN such lodge had anything to do with the
! Order was false IN every respect. ..
| GENERAL DEBATE
The House went into Committee of the Whole the
state the Union Mr. Dawesin the chair for general de-
| late on The Presidents Message.
| RI THE Ai1AkKA PURCHASE,
| Nj BAKE Rep. ILL., addressed the Committee on the
subject VI the recent treaty for the acQuteD Q the Rus
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.

ARREST or GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN AND TWO
OTHER AMERICAN CITIZENS
sr ATLANTIC rGLKeRAPB TRIBUNE
LONDON Jan. 1s.-When the Cunard steam
ship Scotia Capt Judkins, from New York for Liver
pool entered the port of Queenstown late last even
ing for the usual transfer Of London and Irish pas
sengers and mails strong police force quietly went
aboard and arrested Messrs. George Francis Train.
Grinnen and Gee, three of the passengers who sailed
from New-York 1t is understood that these gentle
men were taken into custody on a charge OF being
active members of the American wing OF the Fenian
organization. These proceedings naturally enough
cause considerable excitement both here and else
where throughout the kingdom, and especially among
the American residents.
ARRESTS OF FENIANs.
Jan. 19Nfke Marratt. who it is now claimed is pos
itvely known to be the party who fired the fuse at tho
Cerkenwell explosion has been arrested at Glasgow
and brought 10 London in irons. A man named
Clancy has been arrested in this city, charged with
firing upon the police. a Fenian manifesto was
found this morning. posted on the wall of the Man
sion House, where il had been affixed despite the
vigilance of the police. who have no clue to the per
petrators of this daring act. The boldness and sn-
dacity of the Fenans in face Of the vigorous meas
ures of repression which have been adop ted eIctes
much uneasuess
TBE ARhfsl OF rhANNiS
CORK, JAN ia strict search of the person and
baggage of George Francis Train disclosed no proof
of completely with the Fenan movements or justify
ing bis arrest by the British Police on suspicion Of
being concerned in Fenan plottings. Mr.. Train AS
serts that he TO Europe as the special cor
respondent from Ireland for The New- York Horid.
He has formally protested through the United States
Consul, against his detention and declares that be
arrested upon other ground of suspicion than
the finding of an Irish paper in his trunk.
THE FENfAN SCARE.
DUBLIN Jan. 19-The Police of Limerick have made
SEIZURE of guns and ammunition found in the shops
of that city to put them out of the reach Of tho
Fenians.!
ANOTHER EDITOR ARRESTED.
Evening.-Dr. Waters, another editor Of The Dublin
Llshmdn has been arrested but upon what particular
charge is not stated. II is supposed however, 10 be
completely in the Fenian movements.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
OBITUARY..
TIE REV. FATHER HARTSEY.
Prom Ii, Worcester tMlllj spJ. Jan. 10

The Rev. Father Michael Hartney, Pastor Of
the Church OF the immaculate Conception In Salem
his death yesterday under singular and painful
circumstances He a visit 10 the Rev. L. Il.
OReey OF this city, and riding with him. calling
his parishioners While the lattor visiting sick
IN Springst, Father Hartney started 10 drive
short distance alone. In turning the corner OF Church
and Mechanc-sts, the sleigh swung around, throwing
him out but apparently not njuriuR him. Tho horse took
fright, and down the street till he came In contact
with yoke Of oxen, which he ran against knocking ono
81 them down, and receiving injuries which caused
his death. Father Hartney, apparently unnJured,
walked down Ia where the horse fell. and afterward
went back 10 where he had left Father O'Reilley,
and informed him Of the accident They walked
together 10 where the horse was lying, and he
went into house where after sitting down he remarked
that he felt faint and weak and almost Immediately died
Several physicians soon In attendance. but their
unavailing His body removed TO ~.
Johns Church. and will be taken 10 Salem tins morning
internent The deceased about 50 years OF
and was highly esteemed by his parishloners and
qualntances for his many endearng qualities Of mind
and heart,
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
AUSTRIA.
A NEW MINISTER OP WAR.

NEW MINISTER OP WAR.
VIENNA JAN 19.-Kulm has been appointed Aus
trian Minister of War.
RECEPTION OF THE REMAINS OF MAXIMILIAN.
The remains OF the Late Emperor Macmillan
rived here last night by special train from Trieste,
in charge of a military escort The train was met.
upon arrival, by the Austrian officials, large body
of troops. and vast crowd of people, who bad as
sembed to give expression 10 their respect for the
dead, and their sympathy with the living The re-
mains were formally received by the Imperial family
at the palace. This evening the funeral obsequies
will be celebrated with solemn procession, and
QUEEN mass. The manifestation of popular feeling
is general and intense.
Evening-The funeral of Maximilian cee-
brated to-day with great pomp and the honored
mains were consigned to the last resting place The
funeral procession formed in the following order
viz: The head of the line occupied by the soce-
ties of Orphans carrying appropriate symbols Of the
national grief; following were the clergy in body
the municipal authorities the Mayor Of the city
corps of marines, acting as guard Of honor the
catafaque bearing the casket containing the remains
the whole profusely decorated with immortelles;
Admiral Tegethof; officers Of the navy and army In
uniforms with the usual badges Of mourning In The
Church Of the Cspuchins were assembled the En-
peror of Austria, the Arch Dukes the Imperial Court
ineinDeIs VI Tue SduIne geneIalS VI Tie hiIhy, uo
Diplomatic Corps, and special ENJOYS of foreign
powers After the requiem mass had been celebrated
the body placed in the vault prepared for ts re-
ceptOn. Vast crowds visited the remains dnring
the day. while lying in state. The Emperor Francis
Joseph has written an autograph letter to Admiral
Tegethoff thanking him. in the name of the Imperial
family for his services in recovering the remains Of
the late Emperor of Mexico, and bringing them homo
for burial among his Kindred
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

QUEENSTOWN, Jan. lS.-The steamship, Scotia
Capt Judkins. from New York on the 8th inst, ar
rived here yesterday en- route to Liverpool.
LONDON. Jan. 1S.-1he steamship Atalanfa Capt
Pinkham. from New-York on the ist. has arrived in
the river Thames. 'r
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan 19--The North German Hoyds
steamship Deutschland, Capt Vessels, which called
from New York. January 9, arrived of this port
about 10 o'clock last night and after transferring Der
English passengers. mails and freight, sailed early
this morning Tor Bremen. '.f.. l... .o.
LIVERPOOL. Jan la-The American ship Sonfb-
ampton arrived at this port leaking badly, and lag
gone into dry dock for repairs.
fNoTBThe yrchsb, the ship Scuhnr CpA
smrhseh uhch ,.i hoiIie the 25iL Of NJsai~s Ia
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
FIRES.
IN RUTLAND, VT.

BURLINGTON, VT, Jan. ia destructive fire
occurred In Rutland VI, this morning, which totally de
sroyed Champions block, Merchants Row, and the adj
jacent buildings. The fire originated in Champions build
ings loss the buildings, $4,000 insured for $1,000 The
loss goods heavy; they insured for $4,000
which will probably cover the loss.
AT NORTHFIELD-TwENTY HEAD or CATTLE
AND THIRTY SHEEP BURNED TO DEATH.
CONCORD, Jan. 1S.-The farm building of
John Brown. at Mortified, y. IL, burned last
nDg together with the barn and outhudncs 20 head Of
cattle 80 head OF sheep 90 tuns OF hay, farming tools
provisions IN the cellar, &c.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
FRANCE.

THE DUKE DE PERSIGEY on THE NEW FREES
LAW.
PARIS. Jan. ls.-The Duke de Persigny. in letter,
objects TO the bill recently proposed for the govern
ment of the press of the country. He thinks the
press will be allowed too much latitude. While he
would favor bill designed TO give freedom to
the press the Obvous tendency of the provisions Of
the present bill would be to leave journals free TO
assail public and private character.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
SENATOR SUMNER on IRELAND.

The Rev. George w. Pepper of North Caro-
lima recently wrote letter to the Hon Charles Sumner
in which he said that the aters recent earnest speech
I'm the Senate on American citizenship coming as II did
from the Chairman OF the Committee on Foreign Rels
tons inspired him with the hope that OF dispnt day
Americans In their Journeys To- the old land for
health and recreation Will be protected rom me arrests
gland Let Senators and Representatives. he added
heed the suggestions aud bold word, ot the President
eges and an equal protection 10 all OF IT'S citizens and
assure you that all OF my conntrymen Will ever noia IN
Mr. sumner responded A. follows: ~
U,uTEp arlrns CHAnBER WAtHBaros Jtn . 1853
DIAN note Of the 7h In references 80 the cshds'
Of Ireland ssd the nghts o. An.esn 1hi." soosl sI q,s
ton b,, long STILL subject Of dseusea hsseso hs
e,oysrunsn fers, and nio be hop.d that o
,sroy reached 10 has sesdy been brought
up 10 Congress took caon to der. hs ,oara o. hs e'n
s nv Rnsl.nd the condition Of ts ir.iipd Which
that the sabss' s-EHeos 70
engage The attention Of English astssmen.
f,es ,o BTith In esr for humia
rights there dds for ymp,.s, ADD .'pr''a Believe
ne Sir, htbdly yours, 'HAhS 'oHNkh"
fhs Geo. Pepper, 0ohsooro, N u
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
DENMARK.

THE OFFICIAL VOTE IN ST. THOMAS AND or.
JOHNS ON ANNEXATION.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 19.-The Government here has
received from the authorities of st. Thomas and St.
Johns an official report of the vote which has jnst
been taken in those islands the question Of their
transfer TO the United States. The following 10 tho
result: For the transfer l2i4; against the trans
fer %
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
JUDGE MASON ACCEPTS HIS APPOINTMENT.

ALBANY, Jan. 19.-GOv. Fenton to-day re-
ceiyed a dispatch from Judge Charles Mason OF
Madison County, accepting the position the Court
Of appeals Bench made vacant by the death OF Judge
Wright The argument 10 the power of Gov. Fenton
Ill the In the Tax ConmissonershIp IN New
City will take place before the Court OF Appeals to-
morrow. Waldo Hutchns and Jos. o. Miller will argue
in the affirmative.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
SWEDEN.

THE KINGS SPEECH TO THE LEGISLATIVE BODY.
STOCKHOLM. JAN ls-The Parliament met yester-
day. The King. as usual, delivered an opening
speech After reviewing the state of the country he
entered upon the subject of the ineiciency of the
army. He favored the enrolment of all the male
population in the militia organizations, and the pur
chase Of the most improved arms for the use Of the
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
BUSINESS IN MAINE.

BATH, Me-, Jan. 18.-The ship James A.
Wright 100 tuns built here this Winter. sailed this
morning for Charleston with hay. AT the AIrowsiok
Mining Companys mine In this vicinity iron Of good
quality has recently discovered The per centase OF
pure iron ore per cent and OF remarkably fns
duality Business very dull We all waiting 10
What Congress will do for the ship building interest,
which is the most important with US
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20

r Whitney Haynes Of Binghamton, having laid
wager OF s2Oo drove his horse from that place t0 Mon
trose distance OF 2. miles in hour aud fory min
utes. r. f.
As tbe owl train was entering the jersey
Citv not Yesterday large mail wagon was caught by
car and broken TO pieces The driver ana horsss es
capped injury aNL
The .Scioto Gasette tells of a little, old, wea-
no Tced Dntrh woman who passed through Chlicothe
Isst WeeF She had walked an the way from Pittsburgh
and vss on bes 10 CtncinnshL
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
CANADA.

DISTRESS AMONG THE WORKING CLAssEs-AL-
LEGGED REVENUE FRAUDS.
MONTREAL, Jan. 1S-Great distress is re-
ported the working classes OF Quebec The Mon
trea Board Of Trade met today 10 devise means OF Iehe
Further developments regard 70 Henry the liquor deal
who abscOnded the United States show that the loss
10 the customs through his operations amounts TO s0
portion Of his cellar was set apart as bonded ware
house, and 10 is supposed he drew quor by means OF n
suction pump. dpOsing Of the ground
floor and subsequently substituting water for the liquor
There nearly 200 similar bonded warehouses in the
city, and some reform in the system Is called for.
The curling match to-day between the old country and
Canadian born scotchmen was won by the former by -
TO "a.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
PENNSYLVANIA.

EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS IN PITTSBURGH
THREE PERSONS KILLED.
PITTsBURGH, Jan. ia serious explosion OF
fireworks occurred here this morning at II O'Clock In the
confectionery OF KnOble Schrock, Smithfedst,
casOned by friction OF falling box OF fireworks John
sehrock OF one Of the pTopretors. fatally in,
juTed. Nancy Campbell and Fred. Ramsey were killed
by sufocaton The loss is about 5000 which Is covered
~ insurance.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
THE PACIFIC COAST.

ACQUTTAL OF CAPT. WINDSOR.
SAN FRANCIsCo. Jan. 1S.-The steamer Sacra-
mento for Panama sailed to-day with ss09O0O in treasure
Of which t755 600 is for NevYork. Tho jury In the case
OF Capt Windsor Of the ship Intrepid who was arrested
for alleged cruelty TO seaman and afterward turning
him adrt in open boat off costa Island, rendered
verdict Of acqutta all the counts Of the indictment
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
MASSACHUSETTS,.
A CONFIDENCE MAN SENTENCED.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. 19.-Gen. Hum
phreys, the famous confidence man OF Pittsneld who
eoped with Miss Kenyon last Summer to Cincinnati has
been sentenced 10 ten years imprisonment III the State
Prison He pleaded guilty TO the Indictment for obtain
nR money on false preenses The mechanics OF Western
Massachusetts viii hold four days exhibition and fair
the city Hall In this city. beginning February s.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
TRAGFDY IN PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1S.-LlZzle Graham, who
shot by her husband on Thursday died from The
effects Of her wound nj the hospital last night During
yesterday she conscious and stated that her husband
had threatened her before and she In constant fear OF
her life few days before the shooting the prisoner de-
sired procure warrant for the arrest Of his wife charg
ing her with being spirtualist and with baylDs at
tempted To take his life.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
FROM BOSTON.

BOsTON JAN 19-The Bateman French Opera
troop after giving performances Of the Grand Duchess
Of erosten 20 large and enthusiastic audiences at the
Boston Theater, left for New-York last evening.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20

The Baltimore Court of Common Pleas enters |
upon the January term to-day with n,hs ihan lio cases
ou the docket
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
ITALY.

FRANCE AND THE EX-KING OF NAPLES.
LONDON. Jan. 1s-COunt Sartiges. the French En-
bassador to Rome, attended the New-Year f6te Of
Francis H., the ex-King of the Two Scilies. Pleas
ant speeches were made and there was much good
feeling.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
DEFEAT OF THE OPPOSITION.

FLORENCE, Jan. ls.-The party of the Left has
been defeated in the Italian Parliament on the mo-
tion to adjourn the debate on the Budget for this
year.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
GERMANY.

AUTHORIZATION or A RAILWAY LOAN.
BERLIN, JAN ls.-The Diet has passed the bin for
ralw nv loan of 100000 thalers.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
ST. THOMAS.

ANOTHER FRlGHTFCL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
NOLCANOE3-WO WORsIIIPING IN OPEN AIR
fRIGHIFUL CONDITION or THE HARBOR-
A PEsTILENCE EXPECTED-ADMIRALPA PALMER
FALIS yICTiM-sCCCEss,OF THE DIVERS
OUAEANIINE--COUNr PATCH ROB BURIED AT
sEA-JAMAICA THE FUTURE DEPOT OF rlIE
MAIL COMPANY.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
81. THOMAS. Dec. II. 1867.
Prem oar O-s Correspondent.

What a fright we had on the 18th, about 10
O'Clock in the morning such heavy shock OF earth.
quake fully expected the house TO fall upon me- and
jumped ont Of the window TO save myself AS heard tho
mason work cracking all round me: but, thank God
although 1t lasted Is seconds serious DANA &c re-
ported IL appears to me that some great volcanic erup
ton must have taken place somewhere, and we are all
feeling the uhuence and effect Of 1t In the West Indies In
dinerent degrees Intensity well remember reading
IN one of the Jamaica newspapers tThs GiSnnsr II can
rempmber correctly OF Professor Delssers earthquake
nred etions and although did then feel inclined 10
laugh must admit that there does appear TO be sonio
truth In his theory lie predicted earthquake In ia
another on the 18th OF December and although not
hiv felt there IL certainly felt here for sprang
through the window, believing the house was coming
down. ..
The Island Of Little Iaba had small volcano playing
for day or two. .. Grenada tbey had submarine eIplo
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
THE WEST INDIES.


IMPORTANT ORDER OF THE CAPTAIN-GENERAL-
MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAND
STATISTICS OF CRIME-sTATE OF health
TIE SPANISH BANK.
New-York tribune., 1868-01-20
TIE VIRGIN ISLANDS.

TWO HUNDRED FRIGHTFUL EARTHQUAKEs-
HOUSES IN RUINs-HUNDREDS PERISII-HUND-
REDS NOW OUsELESS-MOUNTAINS COW
Erred WITH FISH ALL on GRoUND-ISLAND
SWEPT AWAY.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-19


"DARKSEss RATHER THAN LIGur To saw
the earth is controlled in lis orbit by the force
OF graytation s, at present, an extremely i'm
probable statement. We have now. and per
haps have had some timo, an organization in
our midst called "rhe White BOYS" VIII,
suppose themselves to govern all things tcrres-
t;al and celestial In contrl- distinction OF the
name their deeds are most mysterious. Birds
OF the night. they hover abOdt the Palladium
oG their hopes--the Court House and the run
mills only at that 'witching hour when
graveyards yawn." How much they darkep
the fair seeming of their name can only be
conjectured from this strange manner of do
ing. From this c,rtre is Infused the spirit
which is to animate the Democratic masses in
Our county to exploits fierce and effective
Already the sch .me is incuhated whereby
they expect to carry our borough election
Candidates Of their own particular choice are
In the lists to whom they exrect no serious
opposition from the sole fact that they bear
tho orinimme of the "White Boys" We will
indulge in no speculation, but await the time
when their Illusion shall be dispelled.
The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-19

GRANT CLUp AN organization has been
perfected In our town, having for its oljrct
the securing Of the nomination and election
OF General Grant to the Presidency, by the
Republican party Meetings have cen held
IN dilieieLt occasions and we may safely say
the movement is iairy on its feet Vigorous
measures are In process to open the campaign.
Constitutions hnye heen printed and nre for
circulation among our friends in the county
We hope Club, will BE- Immediately formed IN
every township. No delay should be suffered,
but le, earnest men take tie inlalive at
once. The work before us Is not hoy's play
II commands the attention and effort oi very
man in our mnks Candidly, We have M fear
of the final result, but persistent, hard work
will make the yictory more descisiye.
The next meeting Of the Genital Grant Club
will be at the office Of Simon Rinpha /, Esq
on the night Of Saturday. the 18th inst
Friends in The country and those of the town.
symputlizlng with the movement are CORDIAL
ly.invitcd 10 attend