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FROM NEW YORK.

New YoRK, Jan. -.
The police are actively sprosecuting.. their
search for the murderer Of Mr.. Rogers. Two
brothers, Mike and James Logan, we're ar
rested this morning on suspicion. Informa-
ton has been obtained st Sing Sing prison
which 1t is hoped may lead to clear up the
mystery, but the particulars have not yes
been made known.
The Stevenson Coleton case, involving a
million dollars, ended in the United States
District Court to-day. Judge Blaichford
charged that the action could not be
maintained, and the jury by direction Of the
Court rendered verdict against the Govern
ment,
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,

BUFFALO, Jan. 12.
The burglars who robbed the Bank OF
Montreal at St. GATHERINGS, were in Tona-
wanda this morning.
San FRAxclsco, Jan. 10.
The Nevada Legislature to-day reelected
VIM. N, Stewart 10 the u. 8. Senate.
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FROM MEXICO.

San FRANCISCO, Jan. IL.
Mexican advices state that the country
seems ripe for another revolution.
Terrible land slides have occurred in diff
feren. parts of the country, involving consid-
erable loss Of life.
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FROM CANADA.

ST.. CATHARESEs, Jan. II:
The Bank of Montreal was entered by
burglars last night. and the safe blown open
and robbed of $500 in Canada legal tender
notes.
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MARRIED.

HUDsoS-LRk-On Christmas Eve, at .he residsncs
OF BRIDES parents Primrose, Lee county, lows
by Rev Mr. Orr Pastor OF the Methodist Church, Farm
ington, Mr. Geo F. Hudson Miss Maria '. Lee AL q
Lse county.
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BY TELEGRAPH
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES
FA n Washin & ton.
A Negro Hanged in Memphis.
Robbery Of Montreal Bank.
Proceedings Of the Illinois Leg
islature.
Terrible Land Slides I'm
Mexico.
Attempt OF Two Women In New
York to Commit Suicide.
tlage in the Neighborh0od or
Nashville.
Congregational Proceedings.
Attempt OF Two Women In New
York to Commit Suicide.
Out age in the Neighborhood OF
Nashville.
Congregational Proceedings.
LATE NEWS NY CABLE

GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1851;
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Notice.
o.. REGINEER'B OFFICE,
DIS MoISrs 4 Rock ISLAND R.pIDs Inrno'Hr
AND IIus'Is RivsR sravIY,
Keokak, Iowa, Jan. 8, 1869.
THERE will be sold at public suction to the highest
i bidd. At II NJ. Wednesday, .nnary 20, 1889,
the following property belonging to the u g. Govern
meut
One di.till.r building (frame) b7S50 Including en-
gins room 6c
One Office building (frame) l2xl6.
One warehouse building (tric k) i6x82
Pigpens, ,! panels fence and the following property
in and about the dittillery, viz stl and douhler,
efermsntlng tnbs water tabs, engine and b,iler,
eli vators run burr mill stones l mash tub and
rake, fas, copper beer pump, ! cold water pump,
Fstrbants' scales. 60, 10
Toe above constitutes the property formerly know
the 6ihbonsviie pistilery Prices Creek Jack
son town.hip, Lee county, Iowa.
The sale will Ia he place the srou nd on the day and
hour above specified
Terms Of -ae-Ten per cent. cash In Government
fnnds the conclusion Of the sale the remainder TO
paid upon the removal Of the property
Thirty days time will be allowed tor the removal Of
the property
The Government reserves the right reject any bid
not satisfactory
BY order Of
Brevet Major GeneraJ. II. WILSON UsA,
lient Col. 3bth Ipf.ntry.
L. COOPER OvERNAN,
JAa Ct Capt. Corps OF Engiseers.
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G. HINES,
N ERCHANT TAILOR,

On Third-st. bet. Main G Johnson.
HAS just received fine stock Of Cloths OF
i j all kinds, and will make pants. vests and coats
cheaper than before For proof Of this call and
examine. ihoSi'-d
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VenciIl, Jones / Co...cor Third Main streets.
Hess, Stern i Co......cor Second Main streets
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Engraving, Brands. 4 Seals.
FURNITURE

]. D. Cross Co o..................l39 Main street
Duncan. Karle Co.....I40 i I42 Main street.
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GAS 4 STEAM FITTINGS.
Mooar 4 Son. street, bet3d At
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,LOTHIERs.

Sam g Bridges..........,....Nos Nos a Estes House
TR.J. Ayres Sons...s3 Main street
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sDesn................coF Third Main streets
Huiskamp l. Matless,,.........8 80 Main street
Huiskamp l. Bro....Main strcet-bet 4th 5th.
Z Hart, Agt...... l3s d Aainstrces
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BOOTS 4 sHUEs-RETAIL.

David @ Lowry street
M w Westcott Main street--ncar Fourth
" Weh,ter Rros ....... -, SO Main street
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book
n psarce n....da,e City Bld'g, Main I'd
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BONNET RLEACHERY.
Fmerson cor Fourth Blondeau
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DENTISTRY

Coin, Silvor Ware.
| Bridges es..........Nos l / Estes House.
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0old Pens, Pencils, Pocket Boofs.
s @ Bridges. Nos l Estes Hou
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Clocks-WholosaleA x Retail.
q Bridges | 4 2 Estes I1ou
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]. G Ingersall... .....cor Third 4 Main ,{upstairs)
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KEOKUK DIRECTORY 7

uonTs 4 sHOEs-WHOLEsA
1ambieton 4 Huiskamp...........9s hs,ns.reet.
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
" N Sturpes .46 South Levee
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
MAYaa,s OFFICE.

At the License Bureau yesterday the business was
rather tame compared with that OF some other days.
Mrs. Brady the hotel propretress from Laght street.
was on hand and denied positively that she allowed
any drinking or card playing In her establish
ment, and asserted that she kept re-
spectacle house. just a. good a that Of any
house In the nelghborhood. Marshal Tooker
said what ne knew OF the case was from the
statements made before him yesterday. Turning
TO onlcer kenncaly the Marshal asked, "What kind
Of house does this lady keepw
0n1cer Kenneally-She keeps what 10 known ~ Q
"(Rpk house, or skin house."
Mrs. Brady-f allow nothing improper TO go
on IN my house, and am much obliged 10 you,
offcer, for the good reputation you give It.
0nlcer kenneally-iou are quite welcome, as-
sure you.
Mrs Brady-I hope win have the pleasure or ses-
Ing you Mayor Of the city yet.
The ofncer-Thank you hope so, too.
In regard TO the case OF the New York Medical
University" several letters were received, but as
they were anonymous the Marshal took no notice Of
j., and do not reflect much credit on either
the education or morality OF the tnhabitanw
Qf that village. A letter was handed 70 'ns
Marshal BY McCracken, the complainant ~
the case, which purports TO nave peen
written BY Myron r. Clark This letter makes
sweeping and enormous charges against scott, AND
states also that the writer knows how 70 NIX tne pa
come TO this city lest he should be arrested or con-
tempt Of court rs he refused 10 pay aimouy 10 MS
wife as ordered by the court A..
No further proceedings have been taken IN the
matter as yet owing TO the aDsence oi the Auor
from the cky.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
A SAVAGE IN A COURT ROOM.

Between one ana two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
an oficer brought into Jererson Market Police
Court on the charge Of intoxication, a notorious
politician q the lower order, living up town, and
known a. Patrick Burns He was locked up in the
box with other prisoners, when no seized Bottle
lying on the noor and dealt prisoner who had
gwen him no propagation o blow on the head
i4aIftlng . frightful cash. sergeant MoDermoti
And three OF the court squad with great dificulty
threw him upon tho door, but not until the Twen.
Meth ward bully had been cut on the head and
stunned little. lie was taken down to the prison
and locked up On the return Of the Justice and the
opening OF court about halfpast three O'CLOCK
In the afternoon, Burns was taken from
the cell and arraigned. While waiting for bis
turn TO be dealt with hts eyes fell upon an noen-
siye prisoner inside the railing, whom he had never
before seen. His nendlsh propensItes got the better
OF him. and with one blow he Knocked the prisoner,
Gustavus Duguise, OF No 16o Seventh avenue 20 the
neor a. suddenly az n stricken with q sedge ham,
mer. Duguse was carried down TO the prison, and
after restoratves had been applied brought oack into
court when ms complaint was taken against the
"Thug," who was committed forStria TO the Tombs,
where he IL likely to remain for some time, unless
some convenient Alderman TO whom ne has rendered
muscular service on election day secures ms release
on bau.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
VESSELS Ds sTNHiD BY THE HEALTH OFFICER N ORDER TO
COLLECT SLIP NEWS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-

To THB EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Can not the Health ofncer of the port mako some
different arrangements In his mode OF gather.
ing port arrivals for the prcssS The time oc.
cupied by him in this new branch OF business "a
frequently OF great importance to US. On Monday
he detained my vessel three hours waiting INV turn
to be boarded, when had to anchor my vessel and
TO get under weigh again was obliged TO hire
steamtug; whereas II he was pursuing his ofllcial
business only, the neet that arrived that day would
not have been inconvenienced to the extent II
VAS Can he not have o special boat and crew for
THIS work IN he must do ~ and not delay vessels
arriving ~ he does 10 his gyAsplng desire for few
more d9llarsi or docs be fealy mean wnat he says
about the danger OF contagon from the HERALD
reporter II ne does, he must be like the man who
had repeated certain lie so often that eventually he
persuaded hiilself 1t was truth. The Health 0fcer
And the Quarans s,po as at present administered are
intense, and no one knows II better IN the Doctor
himself SANDY HOOK PILOT.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
APICKPOCKET TIRED OF LIFE,
He Cuts His Thront mt the Tombs Police
Court.

He Cuts His Thront mt tho T0mbs Police
Court.
case out Of the ordinary routine, and for few mo-
mens Of exciting interest," occurred yesterday after
noon at the Tombs Police Court. James Johnson, q
young man ana very well dressed was brought into
the court room on charge OF pockctpicklng. 1t
appears that. Mrs. Abigail Weaver, living
at No. 80 South Fourth street, Williamsburg,
was going down Broadway about three
O'Clock in the afternoon and reached the
corner OF Fulton street. Coming up Fulton street
was ocer Thompson, special detective OF the Twen-
draw his hand from the dress pocket OF Mrs weaver
and at once laid his hand on him.
.'You have stolen that ladys pocketbook" he said
oHere's the pocketbook,n said the young man. and
he at once delivered It the oficer. 'Please let mo
'Not quite" said oIilcer Thompson and calling
an ofiicer he put the young man In charge OF the
latter while ne went 10 gu quest Of the owner Of the
officer asking her II she had not lost her pocketbook
discovered that she had, and at once described
In any case would have been, fortunately. but
trinlng.
Hogan at the Tombs, when Mrs. Weaver and odicer
Thompson made afndavits embodying the facts
given above. And now comes q strange feature In
the recital. While the afldavits were being TAKEN
the prisoner, who was seated In the prisoners STALL
made cut across his throat with the blade Of q
his attempt at sefmurder In mex OF time ana
catching hold Of his arm prevented his accomplish.
ing his purpose. The wound did not prove to be
very serious, and the now Of blood was
chief around the prisoners neck. After the
charges were made, on being called up for
for an examination, which was granted. He was
sent into prison. by this time the prisoner, who
entirely his sclfpossession, ana seemed TO be only
anxious on the subject OF obtaining counsel.
The prisoner s native OF this city, and his age
twenty-five. He has only been seven DAYS out OF
State Prison, having just served out . sentence OF
two years and six months for picking pockets.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
CAPTAIN MILLS, GRANTS.

More Arrests of Alleged Thieves-A Secret
ExaminntiOn-H0w Arrests are Made.
Captain Nathaniel Mills seems determined to
make the Eighth ward hot place for all persons he
suspects Of obtaining o livelihood in q dishonest
manner. Not discouraged by the discharge OF Fal.
Ion, Hayes and their accomplices by Justice Dodge
last week, nor terrified by q suit for false
Imprisonment, now pending against him In
the Marine Court, growing out Of that
case, wednesday night officers Casey ana
Henderson of that precinct by his order arrested
Frederick Smith, william Shaw, Martin Wilson ana
Robert Hamilton, on the charge Of being suspected
thieves VINO walk the streets all hours Of the day
The accused 1 STousSs Into a.
Market yesterday morning and locked up in the ex-
the Prisoners fncckea loudly at the 'Vs aoor but
could secure no admittapce. Clerk Flanagan took
the complaint and was proceeding TO take evidence
the JUSTICES ear. Il had the desired erect. the
Justice retired to the public court room, and soon
appeared for the deiendasts OIicer Casey was put
upon the stand, when the following cross-exarnina-
Q. How long have yOu known Robert Hamilton, |,
(Hers Hamilton handed counsel I'VE dollars in
9; Did you see prisoner take i've dollars from his
pocketf A. Yes.
O. Does he appear well dressedi A. He docs;
better than am.
Y. DO you know OF your own KNOWLEDGE whether
he has any visible means OF support A. do not
@ That is beyond the nve dollars you have just
q: How many meals does Hamilton eat per day I,
A. I do not know.
Q. Does he pay for them' A. don't know.
Q. How many times In ALL In the last three
months, has he been under your eyef A. don't
O. win you swear he has been in your sight in
three months as often as twenty hourss A. Yes, l
Q. DO you know whether he has been ct work tho
balance OF the timer A. 40 not know, but guess
not, as see no diamond rings on his fingers this
morning.
Q. How many hours In the twenty.four do you
2; And you spend more time at meals' A. Two
Q. How much Of the twenty-four hours is the de-
fendant In your sight A. About half an hour per
Q. When did you arrest himi A. Last night, in
Broome street. about ten O'Clock.
z. Was he alonef A. Yes.
q. Was he quiet and orderlyi A. Yes.
z. Did you ever arrest him before2 A. No.
z. Did you ever see him steal anythingl A. No.
q. After seeing those nve dollars VIII you not
withdraw the charge OF having no visible means OF
supportf A. Well, suppose he has enough to sup
port himself for a little while.
O Then that part OF the aflidavft IS wrongi A. II
was made before saw the ave dollars.
0fnoer Henderson corr0borated the statements OF
Casey, when the prisoners were removed torhe pub
lie court room and arragned before the Justice when
counsel submitted the evidence and stated that this
rested last week and discharged, and for whom he
had commenced O suit IN the Marine Court against
Captain Mills for false imprisonment. The Justice,
alter examining the evidence, dismissed the case,
number Of friends who were present to congratulate
them.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
SUPREME COUaT-GENsaAl Term.
Alleged Forgery Case-NatiOnal Banks


Alleged Forgery Cnsc-National Banks In
Court.
Before Judges Ingraham, Clerke and Sutherland.
The Ninth National Park Bank ps. The Ninth Na-
ttonal Bank.-This was an appeal by plaintiff from
a decision on a demurrer. 1t appeared that the
Ninth National Bank drew draft on the National
Park Bank for Sl4 25. That draft was changed, not
only to the payee and the amount but likewise In
q useless way by erasing and rewriting the sigma.
ture OF the cashier. The amount mentioned on the
draft was changed from $14 25 to 6,30e II was
sold TO the Lexington (Ky) Bank and endorsed to
the Ninth National Bank. 1t was then presented by
that bank to the National Park Bank who paid; but
OF the Ninth National Bank, but the latter contend
that II the former paid forgery they must bear the
loss arising from their own negligence. When the
case came on for hearing 1t was decided that the
plaintiff could not recover, and from that decision
an appeal was now TAKEN Decision reserved.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
emrHOuAKEs AND v.lcAxoes.

Professor 7. sterry Hun;s IL. D., Of Montreal,
read very interesting paper an the above subject
last night before the American Geographical and
Statistical Society In their lecture room, Cooper In.
stitute, before Q select Literary andj sci.
entinc audience The lecturer was intro
duced BY Judge DAILY In highly
complimentary manner, aud proceeded nj once to
open his subject, commencing with the discovery OF
volcanoes and earthquakes at the earliest known
period In the worlds history. and passing along
through eli their geological phases and develop.
men.s from that time down TO the present day He
quoted the theories Of Davy, Hersche and other re-
nowned biologists as TO the origin and cause OF vol.
In very orudlte manner on his own theory IN
regard to the matter. He predicted that we might
expect q continuance OF volcanic phenomena for
ages TO come IN all oceanic regi0ns but In the con-
tnental regions which had now risen above the level
or the sea volcanic phenomena would slowly be-
come extinct. At the conclusion OF his discourse,
on motion OF Dr. Hayes vote OF thanks was passed
TO Professor Hunt.
The New York herald., 1869-04-23
The Storm In Indiana.


[From the Indianapolis Sentinel, April 2ol
About nine O'Clock last night the freight depot OF
the Indiana a. Central % haliToad was entirely blown
the mdst OF the wreck was locomotive and a train
OF cars, upon portions of which rested the roof
the heavy broken raftes. Persons speedily pene-
trated through and to all parts OF the rn 10 search
OF those supposed 20 have been buried by the fall
hut no traces Of them could be found, and q few
minutes revealed the fact that OF the nine
men in the depot eight had escaped un-
injured. Tue ninth, Al Nccutcheon, the
by portion Of the ROOF, and fatally hurt AS soon
as discovered he was conveyed 10 q neighboring
house and medical advice summoned but In few
minutes he breathed his last. After the wreck had
been, as it was thought thoroughly explored man
was ioana in ne ssOE.s az ihe west spd very ser
where he was recognl lzed as the Rev. Daniel Balou
or Utica n. ", Who preached In the UnL
;Ss M vas pns the aag sppSssa
Saf che sics for proeoton fss nature q his wounds
In several places the marrow protrssdsd from the
bones; In is head was hole large en6Cgh TO insert
three fingers In. and evidently made by ah IRON bolt;
In addition to TINS his body was cut and bruised IN
Az the time OF the disaster the wind was blow
Or two awa oa ou a
when the building fell the wind was blowing
so violently that he was compelled TO lie
down and grasp the iron rail- TO keep from being
blown away, and several trains ct the Union depot
were Kept RON starting on account OF the high wind
.no s.vln seems W nave come from tue sOutn and
rom the manner In which the bricks scattered
we should think II struck the western end OF the
puiloing IN the form OF whirlwind. The walls
were eown 70 tue north the roof being carried some
distance beyond the north wall. A few minutes
before the accident the pony engine with a
freight train, had backed into tue depot TO
wait for tie passenger train soon due The
engineer ans nremen were bused about the engine
couple OF workmen were engaged near them tina
night watchman hcCutcheon, was at the eastern
end Of the depot and switchman, with three
iaborers were m the ONCE, up stairs at the north
western corner. When the wind struck IL the buid
ing fell gradually enough to give the men an idea Of
what was coming and chance TO escape. The en-.
gineer and fireman got out At one OF the side doors
sno ne ,Wo @ wo,kmen pfopaoI{ did the same-at
caught as before stated and was not exricatcd for
some time. The men 10 the ONCE fortunately sue.
ceeded In only reaching q KIND OF an entry ouside
the once, for had thsy got to the nrst door death
The New York herald., 1869-04-23


Average temperature corresponding day last yr. 6sX
Average temperature on Wednesday. ........... 90
Average temperature corresponding day lastyr. 5oH
SAVAGE LIFE UNDER THE EoUAroR.-Mr. Paul b.
Du Chau VIII deliver O series OF interesting lee
lures at steinway Hall, commencing this evening
with that apparently inexhaustible subject 'sThe
gorilla ana other wild beasts OF equatorial Africa"
THE oAKUM SMUGGLING CAsE.-James Robinson
Co., Of South street. agents OF the Italian bark Con-
cettua, state that the oakum recently seized, and
which was smuggled into this port, was not brought
on board that vessel, as reported.
The STREET COMMISSIONER gives notice that
the act Of the Legislature prohibiting the post
ing OF bills and advertisements on lamp posts gut
ters &C., and for the prevention generally OF the
DETACHMENT OF natural scenery, will be rgidly en-
forced
ANNIVERSARY or THE THIRD ARMY CoRps.-The
annual reunion OF the officers OF the Third Army
corps WIN be celebrated on the bth Of May BY .
grand BANQUET at Demonico's. Generals Helntsel.
man, hooker, Sckles and other prominent members
| OF the corps will be present.
FATAL CAR AccIDRNr.-Yesterday forenoon boy
named George Mcoutre was run over while endeavor.
Ing 70 get on dummy engine OF ;se Hudson River
He was taken TO the Mount sinai Hospital where 70
noon. " " ~
The OLD GUARD.-The Ola Guard. composed OF
veteran members OF those crack military oompanics
the Light Guard and the City Guard ce,ebrated the
nrst anniversary OF the signing OF their charter by
Governor Fenton by social reunion OF lie members
| at the Astor House last evening Major George w.
Mclean presided
FOUND IN rHs wArRR.-The body Of an unknown
man, apparently about forty.years Of age and de-.
Gently dressed In dark Clothes was yesterday found
noating In the dock foot Of Warren street. North
| river. The remains were conveyed to the Morrue
and Coroner Flynn called to hold an inquest.
DEATH IN THE TohBs.-0n Wednesday night win
fired McDermott, . woman OF incorporate habits,
who had been cesmitted to the Tombs, and was