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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY IN CAYAL-sT.

AtGa. N. yesterday, Special Detective Cole Of
the Fifth Precinct while standing IN Canal-st. near
Broadway express wagon driven up TO the front
Of the store No 900 Cauast occupied the first floor
by Raphael Frank. dealer In dry goods. Two men com
menccd removing number q trunks from the basement
and continued until SIX large trunks were placed IN the
wagon. Officer Cole then proceeded 20 the spot, ana
questioned the the contents OF the trunks ana
why they removed them ut that uuseemly hour No
satisfactory explanation was made by the men, ana
Leonard a. Police station and proceeded thtUr HIM
self having the other two In custody ON the way
o the broke from the ocerand made Ills escape
Arrived the station the trunks opened and round
10 contain silks yeycts. silk ribbons, laces, and other
articles The cXpressmau gave the name OF Chas Mount
and said lie hired sunday evening by the other
prisoner aud another man to remove the trunks on he
fOllOVin morning at the hOur named ne tihucu 70
know nothing whatever Of the ownership OF the trunks
their contents The remaining prisoner who u be-
eycd Ia b. Of the principals n thc ROBBERY is named
George williamson. aged Al years says be Is porter and
lived No. ElZabethst. The basement in Canalst
was visited IL found that tho thieves by boring
square. and through this had entered the store OF
Mr. Frank, aud removed the goods deserted
amounting in value 70 5000. brace and bitt
and auglIr and Jaw were found lying the
used by the thieves. Cant. Petty and his officers
have ascerancd that the early part Of last week
two men hired the basement from MI WILSON the owner
OF the property, stating that they Intended 70 open
trunk store On Friday, tho men showed to Mr, Frank
what purpOrtcd 10 be receipt for one months rent
signed by Mr.. Wilson. That gentleman, however denies
trunks were moved INTO the basement On Sunday aud
Sunday night probably, the thieves were engaged in
breaking into the store and removing the goods Will
who said by the police To be bad character
claims that he had nothing 10 do with hiring the store
that he had been employed by the men who took the
store TO paint the signs and get things IN order Both
before Alderman Conan. at the Tombs and committed
10 await an examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
CONNECTICUT.

A Ward Mass Convention of the Boys i'll
Blue of this State is TO be held at Hartford tomorrow
majority Of the organizations in the State and various
delegations from Massachusetts, and Rhode Island wl
participate torchhgt procession in the evening" aud
No demonstration ever held in Stamford,
Conn., approached In brlliancy the illumination and par
ade of the Boys Ia Blue" that took place there ON
Thursday evening. Stamford turned out 1900 torches
and Bridgeport, Norwak, StratfOrd Hew-Canaan, Da-
ren Bedford Port Chester and Greenwich sent rs many
more Stamford promises well for the I'd OF November,
aud will do better than che promises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
CIVIL.

Before Judge CardOzo in the Supreme Court
Chambers tie OF Georgana G.. Lee agt stephen G.
Lee for divorce motions by the defendant to
obtain possession OF his children and for reduction OF
the almOuy allowed his wife. The plaintiff charges on
him repeated adulteres and other Ofenses The defen
Gan denies the charges Of adultery The suit COM
menced In August last and In September the defendant
agreed In writing to leave his children with the plaintiff
and to pay her almOny. Subsequently lie dlsregarded
this agreement which Is conceded to be invalid, aud
deavOred to his place in his family The suit
then pressed. On the motion Tor alnony, the de-
PENDANT appeared without counsel aud the Court Judge
Barnard ordered reference to ascertain the amount
which would be proper. The defendant was witness
before the referee and the referees report without
further notice to the defendant the Court liked the all
m0Dy at $3.50 per month, with counsel Zee OF sO, and
5000 Of expenses incurred in the suit On this motion
Judge CardOZ0 refused interfere with Judge Barnards
order, unless the plaintiffs attorney would consent TO
vacate that order The plaintiff consented and argued
that view Of the fact that the children were 20 be
ported by her. the style In which they had lived and the
wealth OF the defendant the allowance was not too much
and less in fact than the allowed by his voluntary
agreement the custody OF tho children the proof
SO far was OF the guilt OF the husband admitted IN effect
BY his agreement and the only charge brought against
her in substantial shape violent temper. and this
only when her wrongs brought before her and even
then rebutted The defendant claimed that she was q
woman OF violent temper, and as be believed partially
INSANE and not proper person To nave charge OF
the children. and that the amOny was altogether toe
large Decision reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
MASSACHUSETTS,.
THE GREAT BOSTON MEETING OF TIE PEACE
MAKERS

MAKERS.
BosTON, Oct. DETERMINATIONS are nearly
perfected the and Cofax tOrchgh procession
of Peacemakers," which is to take place the 2sth
lust Over organizations OF Grant clubs Tanners etc.
in Massachusetts, have reported 10 Brig. Gen. Osborn.
Chief Marshal their intention TO attend in uniform with
torches and appropriate transpaTenCes. Arrangements
have been made with Eastern railroads for the ranspor
tatiOn Of $500 from Maine; 400 promised from
merOils bodies from NewIIampsre, Connecticut, New
York, and Philadelphia. II promises to be Of the
greatest and most attractive political demonstrations
Witnessed In Boston. On the afternoon OF the 26th
meeting OF the Boys In Blue is 20 be held In Faneui
Hall. Horace Is Sargent Chairman Of the state Central
Committee OF the Boys in Blue" will preside aud Gen
Fitzpatrick OF New Jersey and Cen Burnside Of Rhode
Island Gov. Hawlcy OF Connecticut, Coy. Chamberlain
and Butler and other distinguished soldiers, have
been invited and will probably be here TO address the
gathering. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
Suicide OF AN Ex-ALDERMAY.

Mr.. Hiram Corwin, formerly an Alderman
from the Second Ward cut his throat at his residence
No 22i East Twentyhfthst, yesterday. For cOnsid.
erabe time past Mr. COrwn has been confined 10 his resi-
dencc with consumption and dCsparng OF ms physician
effectng cure, he committed suicide. lie native
OF this city, aged years, and leaves WIFE but chill
dren Coroner Keenan, later In the day. held inquest
Ynrlct Nm nccOTdancn with The facts was rendeIed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
THE NrYCLERKs NEW OFFICE.

Early yesterday the County Clerk, Mr. Chas.
T. Ioew moved his books papers etc, from the City
Hall 10 the Court House where the Supervisors have
assigned tho County Clerk four the first or
ground floor In tho northeastern part OF tho building
These rooms the darkest in the whole building as
they are contiguous TO the old brown-stone building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE IN wYoMING TERRITORY.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. "a letter from Laramie,
wyoming Territory. says: On the night OF the 18TH aud
morning the 10Th Of this month four notorious thieves
and desperadoes were killed In that place by Vigilance
Committee Several others OF less notorey were ordered
to quit the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27

The Canadian authorities have removed
the prohibition upon tile transportation OF catu, from
the United States through the Dominion
The Ward Brothers sold their boat in Spring
field from COice and not 10 obtain the means TO pny
their expenses hOmc announced by telegram RON
that place The hackers OF tho brothers deireYed oil OK
peu6C5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
AN IRISH GENERAL TRUE TO HIS COLORs.
AN ELOQUENT SPEECH FROM GEN. PATRICK r..
Quincy.

Gen. Patrick Il. Quincy, who ran against
emery Twitchc for Congress In the lid (Boston Mas
sachusetts District two ago. and who s the abes
ana most eloquent shnan IN that State and certainly
one OF the bravest soldiers that helped uphold glorious
reputation Ia the war recently addressed Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27

make return OF the OF their obedience Friday
the 30h inst when probably tho right OF the reator via
be fully discussed Farnsworth and Van siclen fof
rel at mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-27
eCOND BOARI,-l2. O'CLOCK.
MONDAY, Oct. 26-P. N.

Gold opened at 1884, sold at 1S4, 1871, and
1884, closing at l3lael3IB The c.earngs at the Gold
Exchange Bank were sl20.6Ss 900, and the balances
sl,693,O55 q.
The imports OF specie for the week $siS7 total
since January l. 1868 s6s2s55 same time 1861, so6;
same tme 1856, 1892 l9
Government bonds pressed Tor sale at the opening
with largo offerings for cash. with decline OF at per
cent the bonds these sales made for effect
aud the sellers borrowed the bonds for delivery to-day
The investment demand continues active. and large
amounts OF bonds continue 10 be taken on country
orders. State bonds were lower; Tennessee New per
sold at 6s exCoupon. 6SaGsi North Carolina, Coz
Virginia per cent Missouri 6per cent, 9O. Railway
bonds were duh Pacific Mail opened at 1884, and declined
l2i Miscellaneous and Express shares neEected
The railway share market opened in semipanc, in sym.
pathy with Erie. with general scramble TO sell by
weak holders prices fell of from TO cent, and enor-
nous sales Of all stocks made. Aert First Board
the market assumed frmer tone with rally IN the
leading shares but later the advance lost and stocks
declined TO the prices current at the opening The trans
actions in Erie at the first open board 5000 shares
about 80 and In the long the business was enor
throughout the day Iis thought In some quarters
however that the amount Of stock issued has been
much oyeresmated. aud that the bears in Erie, rs Wen
in other stocks, covering their shorts anci'
pating sharp advance In prices next week after the
election. At the close Erie quite steady al w.
the balance OF the list closed unsettled at quotations.
Government bonds closed firm at quotations;
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
Knoxville, Tenn, July G, 1868 ?

CAPITAL FELLOWS Without doubt, are
of the scdulous empers they possess, as evidenced
in the Erie imbrogliol Capital fellows, TOO, are
Messrs Stuart, Peterson 6 Co. The enterprising
Stove Founders Of Philadelphia whose late novelty
has achieved SO marked success-the great Bar
ley Sheaf Cook The urbanity Of manners as
well IS the enterprise and industry Of this popular
firm knows no bounds, and in ehronicling the fact,
we do no more than simple justice demands. We
trust that The trade and all interested viii endsavor
10 inspect the claims Of the Barley Shesf (t burns
either wood or COAL and not think that in writing
this article, we bad any intention Io-mske capt-
tai out Of IT,
For sale By William CofmAn & Co, aud Cruze &
Adney Knoxville Tennessee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
The New Church PAPER.

To ats Loyal McthOdists Of East Tennessee
The late General Conference of The Methodist
Episcopal Church adopted the following
Whereas, it is deemed important that weekly
religious papers be published in the South there.
fore, be it
aResoEUed, That the Book Agents al Cincinnati
be authorized 10 establish and publish on or before
The LIST day Of January, A. d. 1869, a weekly reh
gious journal at Knoxville Atlanta or Nashville
where in their judgment il would be most adviss-
bic the editors 70 be appointed by the Bishops with
the concurrence of the Book Agents aforesaid but
the Agents are al liberty 70 discontinue said paper
in the event tina. its continued publication shall in
volve greater loss 30 tbe Concern than 81 600 per
snnum."
II will be seen from an examination OF this rsso'
luton that the place of publication is 10 be deter
mined solely BY the Cincinnati Book Agents.
,. Tbsl their judgment as to the most advisable
place 70 issue the paper at is TO be the rule Of de-
ternining. he may safely conclude that what
would influence our udgments--supPosing our
selves 10 be sensible and unbiased would influence
theirs The same qualities being coneed them.
l. viii also he safe to conclude that at least these
three questions viii enter, materially, into The de-
eision of the case.
Which Of these pisces named IS most central
to The districts 70 supplied numbers and territory
being considered
Q From which Of thsse places, the paper beng
published, viii il probably be most efset're a 40
organ Of loyal Methodsn
; In which OF the places named can The paper
derive the largest local OF contiguous support N
subscriptions and advertising
fourth question may enter into The case viz
At which point car the pspsr Be most econorni-
eslly published
Obviously ID third question Is really the only
practical one for The Methodisis-lsymen and min
istsrs-cf East Tennessee 70 decide The others are
e be determined BIZ che As ss and not by the pub
lie But with the third one The people Of HOlslon
Conferences have much 70 do. If the paper pub
usbed il Knoxville would have larger support than
II published in either Of the other places, snd epe-
cislly if il could be as economically published here
ss elsewhere, then, Il seems TO ms, the Agents
would not hesiisls whence TO issue the paper, for
As TO the centralnsss OF The place named there Is not
much 10 be said for enc over the other, Knoxville
being only twelve hours fron Atlanta and IS near
I 10 Nashville Gtlanta l..
have not had opportunities for eonterring Win
the prescbers Of HoIston Conferences, and therefore
/ cannot speak for them. represent orly myself
and the few preachers have seen.
To ascertain which plscs will probably have The
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
Proclamation By the GoYern0r.

WHEREAS On pags ICE, Of the Code Of Tsnnes-
see, the following Constitutional provision is found:
The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions,
convene the General Assembly By proclamation ;
and shall state TO them, when assembled, the pur-
poses for which they shall have been convened but
they shall enter on no legislative business except
that for which they were specislly called together
Now therefore, 1, WILLIAM G. BRowELow,
Governor Of Tennessee issue this my call for an ex-
traordinary session of the General Assembly Of Ten
nessee, TO take place Monday, eth of July 1863,
81 The Capitol IN Nashville. Senators and Repra.
sentsye ars required 30 be there al Z o'clock, the
day end date above named IS hen | will make
known 10 them the purposes for which thew have
been called together.
The papers selected 10 d. the legal advertising Of
the State directed 70 insert this proclamation.
each three times. In testimony whereof, &c. sc.
sign and pubsh The same this 9th of July, 1868.
WILLIAM q. BRoWRIow
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
From Washington.

eLAIMs- OF LOYAL CITIZENS or ARKANSAS.
WAsHINoToS, July 1.-THE Joint resolu-
ton restricting the jurisdiction of the
Court Of Claims to loyal citizens of Arkan-
sas has passed
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT ADMIT
TING NORTH CAROLINA
The President has issued proclamation
announcing, in accordance with an act Of
Congress, that North Carolina having rat
fled the 18th amendment TO the constitu-
ton, is now admitted to the rights belong
ing to one of the States of the Union
The President also states certified copies of
the action of Florida, in ratifying the same
amendment, have been received. but such
action having taken place before the pas.
sage Of the act Of Congress. making It in
cumbent on him to issue 8. proclamation 10
that effect, he confines his proclamation to
North Caroline
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

QUARTERLY MEETEe-FoURTH RoUED-
Knoxville METHoDIsT EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Clinton, at Mahanaim, July 9Th and l9th
Anderson, July 25th and 26th
Knoxville, August lsL and I'd.
sMsynardsvile, August 9Th aud eth
Knox, at Fountain Head, August 10th aud 18th.
East Knoxville, August 22d and Esd
Little River August 29th and 30th.
Seyierville, at Pleasant Hill, Sept. 9Th and 9Th.
cambridge and New Market at New Market,
Sept 9th and 18th,
strawberry Plains, Sept. 10th and 10th.
Those circuits marked thus viii please inform
me when the meetings are 10 be held. AS this viii
be last quarterly meeting each circuit it is hoped
there viii be a full attendance OF the official menu
bers that the circuit business may be well closed up
THOMAS II. PEAREE.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
The Miners Strike.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, July 1.-THE strikers
continue their warlike demonstrations
Gangs Of miners were rowing about in all
directions last night, but they committed
no violence The strikers have driven the
workmen from the Mill Creek Railroad
this morning. The Marshal of this country
is guarding the furnaces and GOLFERS in the
vicinity of Pottsville with force armed
A fight appears inevitable.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

PERsoyAL.-Hon. ". d. Wisener, Of Shelbyville,
as in town last week, leaving for home on Sstur-
day.
Bon. D. ". G. senter spent two or Tires days in
o1r city last week.
lodge Watson, President Of the Bank Of TenDes-
90 arrived in the city on Saturday, his way to
Nashville from New York.
Rev Dr. fearne after having been absent for
one time attending the General Conference Of the
N E. Church, arrived home last week. His nu-
.aerous friends ara glad 70 welcome him back.
Gen J. A. Matry, after having been absent some
lime IL New York, arrived home on Sunday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

greatest lOesl patronage from subscriptions and adj
vertising i. not difficult Il can easily ana deh-
ntey be arived at by The friends in each locality
Presnming that The friends At shs other points
named will take measures TO ascertain the prospect
i've local patronage of their respective districts we
hope thrt the members Of Holston Conference, who
prefer Knoxville the place Of publication, viii
find out, before the next session Of cur Conference
what number Of subscribers can be obtained for the
paper on their respective chages But il should be
understood in canvsssing. that at Whatever point
the paper may be published il will be sustained by
the friends Of the measure
Thomas n. PEARHE.
Knoxville, Tenn, July losh, 1865
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

New YORK, JULIO 11-Michael J. Canta
and Charles Burke, two United States sol
diers, have been sentenced to execution on
the Goth Of August, at White Plains, for
the murder Of Miss Ellen Alexis, in 1866
Boston, July 1.-THE Governor and
Council to-day voted to issue warrant for
the execution of Silas James and Chas. E.
James for the murder and robbery of
Joseph Cloid, in Worcester, some six months
ago. Both win be executed in Worcester
on the oath Of September
CINCINNATI, July 12.-Yesterday party
of men who were hunting the thieves that
attempted to rob the Adams Express car
on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, last
Friday, chased the gang into thioket near
Rockford, Indiana, and succeeded in cap
turing one named Charley Roseberry, who
was brought to this city last night and con
fined in jail The other escaped, but as
there is large number of citizens and of
fcers in pursuit they will probably be cap
tured It is reported that three Of the
gang, Moore, Jerrel and Sparks were Sc
verely wounded in the fight on Friday
night. The citizens of Seymour met last
night and formed vigilance committee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

PEKsoSlL.-Our young friend, Joseph a. Alex
,uSer Of Rosne cognty, is 8 candidate for Engross-
INC Clerk Of tho House Of Representatives of cur
-,sts legislature, a positiol made vacant 10y the
election Of its former occupant, J. +. Lsuck, as
adge We would be glad TO hear Of Ale1ander's
election He is syery way qualified. he is "a ar
dent working Republican, and as an officer Of the
rilits and as citizen, has rendered efficient SER
vice to The good cause His father, Captain w. NJ
Alexander is one Of the bravest and most Snselii'h
patriots in the land sud without foe, or the hope Of
pscunisry reward or personal sggrandizement has
lsboed constantly and zealously for the supremacy
cf loyalty and equal rights The ardent patriotism
Of .bs venerable patriot IS a theme Of admiration
with al Uuign msn in East Tennessee. Though
poor. be has msds crest sacrifices fof the Union
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

HE declaration of Marshal Neil that
last year the French army was not a match
for the Prussian, but that now it is, is IN
doubtedly apt to be understood in warlike
sense, It should, however, be remembered
that in France official and semi-oliicial dec
larations are as often intended 80 mislead
as to enlighten political opinion
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

The Taylorville, (Ill.,) Flag states that
during the past two months over dozen
persons have been killed by lightning in
Christian county. The last recorded death
is that of Edward Canantz, living six miles
west Of Taylorville, who was blowing, his
fall being witnessed by his wife and others.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

MssIrEr PENSION The friends Of Seth Lssl Of
This county viii rejoice that, through the energy
and influence Of Hon Horace Maynard, special
~ hes passed both Houses Of Congress, allowing
hin Lisulensuts pension fress March, 1858, the
time Of his capture and confinement IN the rebel
prisons Of the South He was first arrested IN this
county and bis suferings in Castle Thunder and
20 Belle Isle are facts well known TO the people OF
IN, community, and cause the heart to grow faint
hen contemplated by any one with humane feel
NJ IN his breast Although an old man, when ar
rested be was remarkably hearty for one Of bis age
but The indescribAbie suHerings endured by him
produced complete wreck Of his physical consttu-
ion, bang bowed down with disease and wholly
Incapable Of earning livelihood or even TO enjoy
y life This Is well merited recognition Of The
,pr. Of devotion 10 the Union which animated so
-suy Esst rennesseeans.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

DAILY passenger trains are now running on the
u.ro,,,lls and Charleston road, 70 Che stage road
md stock Greek. Here connection Is made with
rsg,lsr line Of hacks running to Mcntvale Springs.
Thu. makes this celebrated watering place much
r,,-. secsssibe The work is going on, and will
~ completed 70 Maryville By the time thoTe visit
,uz The Springs wish 10 return home. The bridge
E,sr Jfsis river will be completed to-day
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
Hot.

NEW YORK, July 12-This has been the
hottest day of the season, the thermometer
marking 98 degrees in the shade during the
middle Of the day, and to tonight it stands
81 degrees. Dispatches from various local
tiles represent the heat as having been
equally intense.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15
From Mexico.

HAVANA, July Mexican dates of the
18th state that Estrada has burned and
sacked the town of Villederalle. General
Gale has been executed
a brother of Miramon has been imprls
oned for having reaetionary documents in
his possession.
Cepeda has been installed Governor of
Yucaton.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-15

rg,rr CAUeHr.-wm. Baker, Of Whitley county,
4sle horse from the Deputy Sheriff Of that
-1Btv shor, time since, and come in the direction
8 tennessee Last week he was arrested al Csr-
,a,. Depot and taken 70 Jonesbofo where be is nov
mined in Jail