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New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
MISSISSIPPI.

Mr.. A, G. Brown, formerly prominent
member of Congress from Mississippi has written let
ter to The Jackson iss Clarion in which he endeavors
to show from personal observation, that nothing like IN
tmidaton attempted against colored voters the
recent election In that State or more especially at the
election at Crystal Springs. in Copah County" it
be assumed" says Mr. Brown, that refusing TO give
employment is intimidation" After using much twaddle
in vain attempt to justify refusal to give employment
to worthy men of their partisan sentiments Mr.
Brown turns the subject of reconstruction, which he
discusses in vein Of common sense which is quite re-
freshing to read. He says:
l do not know many OF the leading In Congress-
The few that do know WELL satisfied. will do
justice II our is fairly laid before them. Among
them Wilson Of Massachusetts,, Wade Trnmbull, aud
Chandler OF the Senate and Bingham OF the House Our
people have been made 10 believe that these gentlemen
are our enemies, and that they pursuing us In
malignant spirit through n mere love of vengeance
know them well, and do not concur In that opinion
They know that fought them like men. Convince
them that when laid down arms did so in good
edged permanent overthrow Of Slavery and OF the
right Of secession and that are now sincerely desrons
Of resumng position the Federal Union. not to dis
turb its harmony but 10 contribute all our energies
mental and physical to its lasting prosperity 10 hls
many Others will be ready 10 receive us as we are TO
be received But am asked how are are we TO cean@s TS6ESs
and he porer OF he Government; by strict compliance
irih ne Of reconstruction proposed 6y Congress
That Is ALL We shall have 1t to do Then why not DO
without much nOuthng and hesitation DO we not
perceve that IL is this very mouthng and hesitation that
keeps alive the suspicion that not loyal And TINS
renders our situation more critical not TO say DAY Dy u
more desperate.
am willing to have it known at Washington as II Is at
home that opposed the ratification OF the constitution
submitted az the June election not because II conorued
10 the Congressional plan" but distinctly because dd
Whenever Constitution is submitted III strlct con-
formity that any similar plan Congress may pro-
pose will advocate ITS ratification. For be II KNOWN
that acknowledge the power and me rgf OF Congress
speakng for the COnquerOr TO dictate terms TO the con
guered II In doing this it violates the Federal Constu'
ton, appeal Is TO the Supreme Court II i violate,
the laws OF humanity appeal Is TO the Judgment 0i
the world. Beyond these appeals we are absolutely
without "A remedy We tried the bullet and lO-we tried
the ballot and lost again cannot be mistaken III sup
posing that "A very large majority OF our thoughtful and
deserving people with me In the opinion that we
can do nothing but submit, and we have 1t to DO,
were better do il quickly Worry truly your obedlent
servant A. G.. BROWN.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT

CAR CONTAINING SEVEN PERSONS HURLED
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT-THREE KILLED
AND OTHERS INJURED.
PITTSBURGH Jan. IA terribly fatal acci-
dent occurred early hour this morning to the night
train on the Pan Handle Railroad at Corks Run Point
about three miles below this city The heavy rains yes
terday washed the earth from beneath the track
and left hundreds Of ties without foundation
When the train reached the place all the cars new
over but the rear seepngcar, which became detached
from the other portion Of the train, breaking the
coupling, and was hurled over embankment fully
sixty feet. The contained seven persons. out OF
which number three killed instantly and the Others
were seriously injured. The names OF those VINO met
death Mr.. John Allen. conductor OF the sleeping
car Mt G. Mcpherson Of Springfield Ohio Robert Ches
ney, Pennsylvania Henry G. Bornett also OF spring
field is thought to be mOrtay injured as Is young STU
dent who was on his way TO the western college. lie
was injured internally John Remuke drover from Ken
lucky was injured in the foot He had $1,000 in book
in his coat pocket and they flew In every direction as
the car turned over its descent Pocketbooks watches
and chains were found this morning In the debris the
property Of the unfortunate passengers The wreck TOOK
fire Immediately after the accident. but was with ex-
treme difficulty extinguished and additional horror
prevented The Odes of the killed were brought 10 hs
city and o coroner summoned TO hold an inquest
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
EXPENDTTURE FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGs-NoTE
PROM MIR MJfIIE-rr
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFfIcE OF THE !
SUPERVISING ARCnIILCI, Jan. II, 1909.

IL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFrIcE OF THE !
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT, Jan. III, 1862
To me Editors Of The Erening Post:
In your issue of the 9Th instant you have an
article on National Economy" In which you allude
severely 10 the estimates for public budngs and have
entirely misApprehended the facts. and think the
marks OF the Hon. Chairman OF the Committee on Ap-
preparations. would thank you 10 make the following
corrections:
First: The Department has neither expended nor
authorized the expenditure OF six hundred and sXtyve
thousand dollars G5OO0 portion Of that amount,
become exhausted. If additional appropriations are IN
cluded In the Deficiency Bill" work can be resumed IN
Spring otherwise not until after the first OF June
Second: Three hundred thousand dollars tsjOO,Vo n
the G Is for buildings that have not yet been COM
penced the appropriations hand being entirely In
adequate and fifteen thousand dollars s5OO0 TO repair
damages caused by the late earthquake In California
Third Seventy 1--we thousand dollars $4,000 only Is for
buildings that t expected would DO completed Tor
the amount previously appropriated ana OF THIS sum the
principal amount 49, IN explained III my repOf eharHe
law the remainder the increase OF prlcea IN various
localities which could not be f0reseen.
Fourth. | have submitted estimates for no buildings
Congress has not directed the department to erect
Finn: No estimates have been submitted for further
sum OF To be expended during the present year
that amount being the estimate for the fiscal year ending
June So 1870.
propriaons this for the erection OF public build
lngs have other remark 10 make than 10 suggest
the prOprcty Of urging your views upon Congress- ana
not upon the Treasury Department which mas no voice
i'm the matter but IL compelled 10 erect buildings where
directed by law. All that reasonably be required OF
ms Is that the money committed 10 my charge shall be
honestly aud judlcOusly expended aud tho work we'll
done and AT fair rates ON such points lear no nVesI
cation. Very respectfully, go
4. b. MULLETr. Supervising Architect
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
AEXICO.

NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC sTATEs-Gov. VEGA
ACTION AGAINST ROBBERS-LAND SLIDES.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 11.-Advices from Mex
Ico give rumOr that Gov Vega OF Colma, had obtained
three months leave Of absence visit the interior The
ovarnor ia repres.nted as exertng his influence in be-
half OF more liberal legislation by the state Legislature
Ehe system of taxation lately introduced is regarded as
unsuccessful Most of the influential citizens VIII pIop@
bly, abandon the State. ,,.u.oot,1o 20
A new lighthouse is TO be erected at ManEahihO 10
take the place of the present miserable anar HooI
wagon road ia also TO be built between MahLahlo anu
Colima. The authorizes are acting vigorously hSalSe
She highway robbers. Three ROAD rODDeTs "eIo lo0oH
captured aud shot near COlima. u-. -. -,
terrible land slides had occurred In diherent parts OF
the country involving considerable loss OF me- creeks
had appeared where previously nothing out earTen
deserts had existed The connections were atehueu Win
continuous rumblings Of the earth -
A number OF citizens OF Guadaajara had Deen con-
demned and shot for political Ofienses.
The affair created III feeling against the Governments
and the country seemed ripe for another revolution
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
CUBA.

THE OFFERS TO BE MADE TO THE INSURGENTS
THE SIEGE OF NUEyITAS-A UNIVERSAL
AMNESTY.
HAVANA, Jan. 12.-It is reported, on good
authority that the Commission which left for Nuevitas
yesterday to meet the Rebel chiefs at Baysmo IS fully
empowered 70 concede pardon and political rights and
unue under the flag Of Spain The United States steamer
Gettysburg has returned from Nuevitas. The rebels
were closely pressing the siege Of the town The gar
Json had turned Of the churches into fortress and
with the assistance Of the Spanish vessels Of war in the
harbor, were holding out until reenforcements could
reach them. detachment OF troops sent by land to
their relief defeated by the insurgents The latter
have artillery, but well supplied with Spencer rifles
which they with effect The planters OF the surround
fng country much dsheartened by fears OF famine
large party about 400 in number consisting mostly Of
cigamarkers attempted TO leave the city in body
Sunday. the Western Railroad 1t suspected that
their object TO produce revolt In 1.-THE town OF Can
delaria All who had passports allowed to proceed
but the detained and obliged to return home
Up the present moment there has been disturbance
whatever In Candeara. CaptGen Duce is working In
dustriousy to reconcile the political factions here, and
make the extremists listen to reason, and personally
gaining ground in the of OrderOvDg citizens OF
General appears in the GdeetG to-day. It releases all
political prisoners all trials for political
ofenses in progress and holds out unconditional
pardon to all insurgents who down their within
forty days Transports with 800 fresh troops from Cadz
reached Havana this morning The Hamburg American
Steamship COmpanys steamer Teutonia arrived here to-
day from New-Orleans, on her way TO Hamburg
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
IMPORTANT SALE or BOOKS ON AMERICA.

The first third Of Mt l. IT. MOIreIIs VaIuaDIe
oooo,,,n of hooks on America was sold last evening by
Messr Rapgs Merwin Co., at their salesroom, No 69i
pon,ov There large attendance OF buyers. the
M W. largo paper" fine bindings, limited editions,
% .carco" works, being we'll represented The truly
are aud fine books brought good prices, the modern
,ots ID disposed OF last evening. The remaining
ios be sold tonight and tomorrow night the sale TO
oection of Mr. Morrels OF about the same number OF
Volumes brought $4,000 The proceeds OF the present
amount The following few OF the noticeable books
which were sold last evening: Major Andres Cow
Chase 81 pages 6vo with portrait, rich morocco bind
Ing, York, James Rivington, l7So 6SSnght
$40. Andre Tragedy by William
Court OF Inquiry upoh tho OF Major John Andre
public document with Ia plates rsered reprinted nv
Albany for Mr. John f. Mccoy, sPIal 4o morocco $40;
George Bancrofts Poems, line portrait ana view OF ms
rosdence i2mo a pages, S. "a SonrrioUs Painphlet
l2mo ca pages New-York, 1874 III 70; Egbert bensons
Indian Names $40. Bible, " vols, folio. Glasgow leai,
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
LECTURES.
PROF. Won SCHLAGINTWEIT ON "HIGH
ASTAU

ASIA"
Professor Robert Won Schagintweit last even-
at the rooms Of the EewYork Historical Society
the first OF series Of lectures upon "Hgh Asa the
Himmalaya region. The audience was somewhat lin
ided out evidently Intelligent and appreciaiye The
lecturer remarked tnat 1t might seem somewhat pre-
sumptuous in him to attempt convey clear concep
ton Of region vast and abonndins in such stupen
dous and varied natural objects OF interest and instruc
tion but he had some claims TO undertake the task
vast region never before visited ''SyOI By Europeans
as Well as many portions never before seen
as the Himmaaya Mountains aithousS yyhe snHE SIch
est the earths surface unlike the Alps and the
mdGs from the sea- Iheyare situated in
after travelling vast extent Of low lands Approaching
the m mountains from the south the traveller after
OF swampy land extending from twenty to forty
fifty miles in breadth. covered with the most
that exctes the wonder Of the most experienced
traveller and inhabited by herds of wild beasts reptiles
attempt to traverse their haunts both unpleasant and
dangerous The climate Also OF this region is In the
few human beings who lnhabt 1t are savages Of the
mos n% tyne w1O by % Of & en-
country so aboundng in dangers From the northeastern
edge OF this swampy tract the first range Of
intervening footands, as is usual with mountain
chains Ascending then to hight OF $500 or 1000 feet
region The air is clear and fresh totally different from
the damp heavy atmosphere which he has so lately left
Inc plants, tnOuRn
character, OF smaller size, and more familiar
and grateful to his eye. The atmosphere is still warm.
the temperature decreasing only at the rate OF de-
gree Fahrenheit for each 800 feet OF elevation The
treme tropical fruits cultivated here by the inhab
itants with success interminRled with the products
OF more temperate clmes. Bananas are extensively
produced Tobacco OF excellent quality is raised, and
recently the tea culture has proved entire success
The lecturer gave glowing descriptions beauty Of
the natural scenery Of this famed region The delicious
Of the climate the beauty Of the women the hon
esty geneness and intelligence Of the their love
OF home their patriotism; their deeply religious senti-
ment their fondness for their offspring and hospitality TO
OF Cashmere, which Is situated this region, with its
famous rose fields and floating gardens, its noble men
and lovely women and its history The lecture
graphically illustrated by numerous photographs
and sketches OF places and in the regions described
passed among the audience during the lecture
The remaining lectures of the will be devoted TO
other portions of the region included in the section and
TO general description Of the geological and physical
features Of that country.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13

the delegates but prevailed nevertheless Mr. Maddox
then moved to into election Of officers for 1869,
which was also objected to. the ground that hfteen
delegates whose seats contested were unable 10
vote, Mr Goodrich Of the Twentieth Ward moved that
the vote 70 lay ON the table be recOnsdered which was
followed by animated discussion. when motion was
made to adjourn. A rira vote was taken, and
the chairman declared the meeting adjourned The
GODDARD then dispersed leaving the hall in posses
sion OF their opponents. organization was then
ELECTED by the appointment Of Mt g. Wiley OF the
Sixth Ward, temporary chairman and 1t was found
that there was majority present. subsequently, Mr. g.
b. butcher OF the Eighth Ward elected permanent
chairman. Messrs Norton and Charles w. Cheshire we're
elected recording secretaries Mr. Wheeler corresponding
secretary, and p w. Kennon Treasurer, shortly after
which the committee adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
POLITICAL.
THE MAINE sENAToRsHIP.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 1.-THE Senatorial ques-
ton has assumed new feature. Mr.. Perry. Member
OF the House. has declared In card that ne threw the
blank vote in the caucus intentionally This leaves Mr
Hamn with clean majority OF the Republicans in the
Legislature who desired to vote. Mr.. Morris friends
now claim that Mr. Hamlln not declared nominated
by the caucus and therefore they are not bound to
port him. and intimate that they will not do move
ment is on foot to bring forward third man as COM
promise candidate. Mr. Hamns friends still claim that
he was clearly the choice OF mao rty OF his party that
he was fairly nominated and If any member Of his party
refuses TO vote for HIM he becomes "boter"
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
THE FUNERAL OF JOHN MINOR BoTTs.

The streets all along the line of the process
sion to the Cemetry perfect mass of heads Long
before tho arrival OF the remains the burial ground was
thronged with people OF every condition. sex, age and
color who collected from all parts Of the city and sur
rounding country to do homage TO the dead Statesman
They gathered around the spot where his grave had been
prepared by the side OF his gallant son Archibald who
fell i'm Mexico and over whose remains stately column
had long since been erected by his West Point class mates
mark their respect for his memory ana where nso
was buried the wife of John Minor Bolts. The chief
mourners were Mr. Beverly Is. Bolts; Mr.. L. l.. Lewis
and lady; Mai. B W. Haxsey and lady Mr. ID. s. Lewis
and lady Mr.. John f. Lewis; mr; = N Bots ana lhuy
Mr.. A. NJ. Lawson. RlchHonu state JourhAi'
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
LATEST GENERAL NEws-BY TELEGRAPH.

1.-The revenue cutter Lincoln has returned
to San Francisco from unsuccessful search for the
shoa reported 30 miles south Of the south
ralon light
;;.:NelsOn Spellman was arrested at Spring
neld Mass, yesterday for an attempted rape on Mrs
Elizabeth Gibbons, estmabe lady IS years Old she
was gong to church on Sunday.
-...About III o'clock last night a fire was
discovered In the basement OF the dry goods OF
Bier NO 70 satest, Rochester. The loss by fire and
smoke Will amount 70 several thousand dollars.
-. The Bank Of Montreal at st. Catharines
Canada. was entered by burglars Monday night, the
safe blown open and robbed $4,000 In Canada legal
tender notes The burglars at Tonawanda yesterday
-Four libel suits against The Chicago Irib-
une for total Of 100000 damages were ruled out OF the
Superior Court Monday. They were Instituted by
merchants who claim The Tribune charged them with
arson TO avoid failure An appeal will be had TO the
Supreme Court.
Phil Hart, who was sentenced for life
eght years ago. for shooting boy at New Brunswick
ana Daniel Braunin from Newark escaped from New
Jersey state Prison In time 10 take the owl train for New
10Th yesterday morning Both prisoners arrested
~"u returned n 10 the prison yesterday evening
o.. Ihe JOINT Committee OF the Buffalo City
bvtsaS. ana citizens appointed TO take action the
OF bridge over the Niagara River, held meet
ih yesterday, and appointed committee 10 confer with
or ,h ofk Central Erie, and Grand Trunk Railroads.
port ''io'''u III tno pioJo''' anu 10
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE HUDSON COUNTY
| " CITIES

A meeting was held at Aliens iiotei last night,
to further the project OF consolidation Mr. Johh Head
den WAS chosen Chairman and Charles g. Ncwham secre
tarv speeches were made favor OF consolidation by
Messrs NEWMAN, Headden, Hopkins, Mitchell, Hogan,
and Others and against the project by Mr. F. Staples
Resolutions were adopted avorng the project and urging
concert Of action and asserting that consolidation would
advance the system OF sewerage reduce taxation, and
confer sundry other benefits upon the population. A
communication received from w. b. Ogden, ESQ., one
al a. A., ower to aid the project Freeholder Patt pre-
sented synopsis OF the report OF the Hon Robert Gil
christ advocating that each township should be rospon'
al ala fart Ia oW debt.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13

crimson morocco, 500 "extra" plates e0 Fer yolume:
New England Judged not by Man but the Spirit OF tho
Lord being brief relation OF the suferngs Of the PeO
pie called Quakers &c. small 4to papes very scarce
London, 1861 81 two copies Of the Boston Massacre g
and So Zabdel Boylston's Historical Account OF the
Small Pox innoculated IN New England London ITos ais
Burgoynes Statement of the Expedition from
Canada II inserted plates, crimson morocco London
$780, slT 6O Trial OF Aaron Burr vols % per yo,f
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
THE BUFFALO, CORY AND PITTSBURGH RAIL.
ROAD.

,h a,n,hIdn, 49,, - o; pcio c.. IA Sr u,
Railroad held here to-day, the following persons
elected Directors Jay Gould James Fisk Jr, Frederick
VIM II. seward, VIM II: Wheside, John +. Phelps,
Matthew p. Bemur, Daniel Williams, Ames X Warren,
Geo. W. Clifford Jay Gould was elected President
Thomas Struthers. VIce-PresdeDt and NJ. r. Benus,
Secretary and Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY l3 1861

the negroes who had assembled from burning him He
was finally placed in jail for safe keeping; That nght:
however the Ku-Klux in strong force took MN out ana
hanged him. Yesterday morning Mr.: smith returned
home became almost on hearing OF affairs.
and taking rifle went to the place where the BODY
stl hanging and cut 1t down. He then gathered some
rails and built fire upon the body, ana whle lhe nre
WAS burning he danced about Il like a madman.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
THE CLEVELAND AND PITTSBURGH RAILROAD

CLEVELAND, w., Jan. 12.-Judges PTentlss and
and Foot to-day granted Injunction at the instance Of
W. s. Otis. attorney OF the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail
road Company, against the Board OF Directors,
straning them from operating interfering with the
road. Notice is gwen that Reuben f. Smith, esq. has
been appointed Receiver OF the Company and that the
Directors Executive Committee, Financial Agent, and
Treasurer have been enjoned from performing any Off
cal acts by the Court OF Common Pleas OF Cuyahogs
County, Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
MFR. Peter X. Deyo, for many years an ad-

yertisng agent for The TRIBUNE has returned ana Will
eume bls old business OF general Advertising Agent
us health WAS very much impaired during his service IN
the army. and hc only quite lately recovered sum
cent strength and energy to warrant his friends In hoping
hatho may rebuild the business which nc 'ei 10 c''
,r the Gar Wa wish hlm the fullest SUCCESS.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
THE uInERNIA's PASSENGERS.

The agents of the Anchor line of steamers in
this c,tv have received the following dispatch:
GLASGOW Jan. I2.-The Bremen bark America, for
York was spoken Doc 80; she had 80 shpwecked
ON board We have reason TO believe that thy
are the Hiberna's people saved from the missing boat
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
GAMBIA.
~ rrIr YNSURRRCTION.

THE LEADERS OF THE iNsUhhho,i0N. i,. no.
LONDON. JAN ia report is In clrculalCn 'na'
Che principal members of the insarrSc'iUny oV' A..
ment of Gambia have fallen ihto 'no H"NO' "a WV
Sn-l'o and bavs been thrown into prison.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
EUROPE.
THE EASTERN QUESTION

. oprc1AN MINISTER NOT ADMITTED ~
fHk CONFERENCE.
,o.Doy Jan. 12-For some Unexplained ioao1n D9;a
IL. h panOabe. the Grecian ambassador at rai,s'
1oI was supposed would represent Greece IN lne
Tno has been refused participation IN itS Ses
n. He has protested against his exclusion anu
,U~ ,aa,ad TO the Grecian Government at Athens ioi
inavrctops. The Conference will await the ac'o1
- Greece in this matter and the session announ0ou
-, ,odav will probably be postponed for time III
consequence.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
SPAIN.

ro,uxTFrRs FOR THE WAR AGAINST CUBA
MADRID Jan. 12-Four thousand soldiers nave sUl.
nteered their services to the Government TO aSSS'
In snppressing the insurrection in Cuba
New-York tribune., 1869-01-13
ITALY.

BANQUET TO LONGFELLow.
RoME, JAN 12.-George W. Childs OF Inc Ph''Gae',
,b,a Leioer gave a banquet yesterday in honor OF
Henry w. Longfellow. which was attended by
large number of American visitors artists, and en-
inent persons now in Rome.