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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-13
THE MARK ETS.
Sea fora AaThct.

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by Telegraph.I NEW YoEz. a. pril IL.
COTTON Very firm; sa es of $500 bales at
2Sc for nliddlfug upIands.
FLoUR-Re ec.Ipts. S,3i4 barrels m rket
duh and he w; ,aies o,too @ 49, ~ ~ %
S6 00aS6 So for extra state; 50 DO9T ~ Iof
extra Western: to 1861 ~ tor white wneat
extra; s6 25a7 40 for round noon Nhio;
81 OO48 so 1or extra ST. Louis; 50 004 ~ W
Tor good to choice do, closing quiet. Rye
Flour is in moderate request; sales OF zo0
barrels at IS 00u7 90.
CORN MEAL-Q niet.
WHISKY IN ominal at 92c for Western
free , !,
declining: sales of $4,000 bushels.of white
California at 81 al s.; also, sales OF 5,OJO
bushels of Spring at 81 AZ tor No deliver
ed 81 81 for No. delivered.
RYE-Oufet; sales of 1900 bushels at 81 80
for " estern; 81 40 for STATE j..
BARLEY-De eciining; Sa es or 9,60O buShS.
bulk Canada Vest on private terms.
BARLEY MALT-Qu et.
CORN e fefptS IL $50 busheiS; prices q
| shade lower; sales of 41,0 bushels al 81 q
| Sgc Tor new mixed We>tern, closing at O. eg
/ S8c; old 90. SS@S9c, in store and delivered
| 92e for new white southern.
| OAT5-Recet pts 20,3Gj bushels; market
Quiet; sales of 25.u00 bushels at T654e Tor
| Western in Store: 56G7S1ac at tire railroad
RICE-Quiet at Sl4g91zc for Carolina.
! CoFFEE-Rio firm WITH a fair demand
| sales OF 900 bags on private terms. 80
I SUGAR Quiet and steady; saf es OF ~
hogsheads at 1l14@l2c for Cuba; 29l24C
for Porto Rico; also IA boxes canaan al
1I5sal4Ae.
! MoIAssEs-Du1I and unchanged
| PETRoLEUM-Quie at l7A9I13c f0l
| crude, ana 3283 15c for refiued beaded
sales OF 500 barrels ref ned bonded at BE-
i HoPs-Quiet, at s6@El5 for American.
i LINSEED Firm, at 81 O2gl O3
SPIRITS TURPENTIEE-Ea at 1870.
PoRK-Irregular and lower; sales OF III
bhls at SS4 50G34 Is for new mess, closing a
$50 70 for regular; $50 5000 70 for Old 90.
S26G26 % tor prime, and S2S 109Z9 % 10
| prime mess; also 25U bbls new mess, selle
| May, at S2l.
BEEF-Dun; sales OF 10 bbls al SS95l6 70
new plain mess, and Sl29SlS for new extr
mess.
at s23aS29 Ior prime mess, and S2o9Sl oO 10
India IN eSs.
BeEF HAM5-steady; sales of IO4 bbls q
SzGd3I ~.
e l23IaI3c for shoulders, and l6gl7c for-nam
S | r4ludies quiet; sales l31 boxes at 1919 II
: Cumberland cut; 17c for long clear
IARD-A shade firmer; s2leS 90 tlerc
G Mt J71<GISI5c for steam and lS15glSt<c f.
\ | kettle rendered; also go t:erces of stesII
+, seller May, at private terms.
BUTTER-Quiet at 3093Sc for Ohio, ar
g 40748c for STATE.
= CHEES Firm, at 1S322c,
FREIGHTS- Liverpool dull.
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TELEGRAPTT SUMMARY.

Gold closed in New York, yesterday, at
1884.
st. Paul was visited by $4,000 fire on
Sunday night.
The steamship Australasia, from LIVER
pool. arrived at New York on Monday
Thurlow Weed was driven from the
South by the opportunities OF once
seekers.
JeT Davis writes that he VIII return to
this country this spring and engage In
some business.
1t is computed that the business inter
est, of the state viii be advanced many
millions by the action of Congress.
DR.. Cssk. who professionally attended
the captain and mate of the fever SHIP
James Foster. Jr., contracted the fever and
died on Sunday.
Representatati of the various Trades
Associations were TO wait on the Presi-
dent on Monday. ia reference to the con-
struetion of the eight-hour law
RoseIey's Hotel and two adjoining
buildings at clifton, Ontario, were de-
stroyed by fire Sunday morning. Loss sle'-
600.
A Miss Cairns, on SATURDAY evening last,
shot and killed her alleged sedueer, N1cho-
las McComas, at JeIrettsvilie, Hartford
County, Maryland. She shot him three
times while sitting in a crowd on the
porch of the hotel.
The odd Fellows oEst- Louis are making
extensive Preparations Tor the observ'
ance of the semi-eenteun ial annlvers 'ry
of the order. by grand parade, oration
and banquet. on the 28th,
Four hundred cords of wood at Palmer
belonging to the Boston and Albany Rail
road. W As destroyed by an incendia y fire
last night. The mail train for Boston was
DELAYED several hours on account of the
collision of a locomotive with a awater tank
spout. Both are supposed to be the WoFK
of malicious persons.
The wal, by Assessor Webster. upon the
brokers of New York, was suddenly ended
nv DISPATCHES from Commissioner DeIano,
on Sa urday- containing instructions VIZ
tualIy exem pting the brokers from taxes
which if collected 1t is said, would amount
TO sIOOOO.O0O annually.
NDispatebes from Washington say that
the effect ef the recent action of the Presi-
dent aad Congress on reconstruction, espe-
.eiallv IN Virginia, is OF the most cheering
cbaraeter Letters from Richmond say
that 1t seems as if 3 load of depression had
been lifted from the spirits of the people,
and that the satisfaction with the action
of Congress is well nigh unanimous, the
only exec ptions beirg some few sullen re
actionlsts who still har0or the ghost of the
rebellion. and spit on the flag. Business
is already reviving, as a consequence, anc
the doubt ard uncertainty which have
been consequent upon their chaotic cono
tion is being removed,
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Chicago market.

By Telegraph CHICAGO, April L.
stern firm at par buying
to Lilo premium selIins.
FLo6R-V cry quiet; S5 25g6 25 for Spring
WHEAT Dull, weak, and 115@15zo lower; !;
sales of No. l at 81 l44l II, and No. az
81 1615G1 165z, closing quiet at 81 O39l O61a.
Sa es since Change at 81 06.
CoRN-very dull, and 10 lower; sales OF
pew at 5l1ag541ac, no grade ole, closlng a at
511I05115c TOR new. Nothing doing TINS
after noon.
OARS Dull and weak; sales of No at
5Is1 1a541z for regular and iresh receipts,
closing dull at 5lsz for regular.
+ RYE-Dul sales at 81 1891 20 for NO. J.
c.osing at 81 10; sample lots 81 2 on the
track
BARLEY-More active and 6rmer. at 81 81
/ al 20; sample lots at 81 60.
lGHWINES-F4 4rmer, at S515GS6e.
| MoLASsES-Ne ew ORGANS 81 004I O5.
| SUGAR-I4G151zc for common to choice.
MESS PoRK-Dul and st eady at $50 IS
closing at $50 30.
LARD-Firmer, closing at 17s4@1Sc.
/ SHoULDERS-Dzy saIted steady aud firm
| and &c lower: 124c.
HAMs-ftckled sweet steady at I69161a
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Indiana Legislature.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 12.-The bolt
ing members of the House appeared
this afternoon and were sworn in,
and the House completed its or
ganization by resolution continuing
The officers and employees of the reg
After the passage of the resolution
Sneaker Stanton rendered his resig,
nation as Speaker of the House, and
Hon. Geo A. Buskirk, (Republlcan)
of Monroe County, was elected
Speaker.
On motion of Mr.. Pierce, (Repub-
lican) of Porter County, resolution
was adopted postponing action on the
| Fifteenth Amendment until Tuesday
the 11th of May.
Ia the Senate there was no quorum
until after the passage Of the resoiu.
ton in the House post2oning action
on the amendment question. wher
the Democratic members appeared
and qualified, aud the regular busi.
ness Of the session was commenced,
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WASHINGTON.
Moro Nominations Sent to the Senate
-Otner Matters.

" AsHINGToN. April 12.-Rear Ad;,
v,;s.l .Iogeph I4qnmaa has received
preparatory orders to command the
South Atlantic Squadron.
I.eut. Col. Duncan, Of the Flfth
Cavslrv. is ordered to join his re2l-
ment in the D partment OF the Platte.
Assistant 0uarteImas ter General
Rnfus Ingalls, Is retired from duty as
Chief 0uartermastef of the Military
Division of the Atlantic, and will re
main iu charge Of the general depot
at New York, performing the duties
Of Chei Qaartermaster.
Dsautv HQuartermaster General
Stewart Nauoliet, on completing and
closing up of the Department OF. Bal
fimare. sill take charge of the dep0ts
az Phiiadelphia and Schuykill.
TIE President has ordered Capt.
Lines Thompson, OF the Second Ar
4iTierv. before the Retiring Board at
~ Ttauis and Col. John Q. Robin
son of the Forty-thiFd Infantry, be-
80 the Retiring Board atNew York
for examination.
CoI. John Dimmick Is relieved.
Chief Justice Chase to day render
Cd The decision of the U; ;. Supreme
C-.urt IN the case of the State o
Texas against Geo. d. White, John
Cbilds. John q Hardenburg and 9th
ers. The original suit was brough
by the State Of Texas to restrain tn
defendants from recovering paymen
from the National Government 10
certaiu i've per cent. taxes on Indem
ni=v bonds OF the United States
which we're claimed as belonging t
the State. These bonds, it is allegeC
were sold in 1865 aud 1866 by author
ity of the insurgent Legislature {
Texas. and the reconstructed govern
ment Of the State now seeks to pr,
vent the payment Of the value of til
bonds to the holders, deriving th
title through said insurgent Legisla
ture.
Various interesting and Importal
collateral questions we're also rais'
relating to the jurisdiction Of Il
court. the ability Of plaintiff TO su
&c. ifhe opinion Of the court, whi'
is very long and able, concludes
follows: On the whole case, thel
fore, our conclusion Is that the Sta
ofTexas is entitled 10 the relief s0ue
by her bill, and a decree must
made accordingly.
Associate Judge Greer dissent
as to the jurisdiction and the meI
of the cause, holding that Texas
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Sc. Louis Markos.


Rv. Telegram ph. ST. LOUIS, April IL.
ToBACco-Steady and unchanged.
COTTON-S3ru al sales n1tCdiIug ab.2bt2cs
HENP-I ight sales of dressed 4t TO-
FLoUR-Extremely quiet end uhchang-
ed suDerfiue sold az 81 800 0Di spring y
S. 90; spring al nj Fall Xxx s 1907 u &AA
WHE Ar--Fall firm at 81 408l 90: good to
stricay prime 81 75gI 80; choice 70 fancy
Spring is in large supply and prices are
iTrsgular; good TO choice No. sold at 81 IL
6tSI I3, and No l It 81 IS.
- CoRN-.Firm for best grades; otner quall-
ties dali; bulk corn sold at 59G62e, the lat
ter for choice yellow in elevators; mixed
10 choice white IN sacks sold Al o44ooc, ana
fancy at G9 5s70e.-
IOATs-Duli and lower, at 621a966e.
BARI EY-Dull. with small sales OF fancy
Minnesota at & 10.
RYE-DulI and 10 Ter. at 81 209l g
WHISKY Dull at 81 &c.
SUGAE-Has an upward tendency, Lout-
siaua ranging at l2Cgl5c.
Enthusiastically at 959S5e for pIanta-
~C0FFEE-Quiet at 2554c for choice Rio.
PoFK-Duu with jobbing safes a. s50 %
/ asst o.
/ BULK MEATs-Very little doing; packed
| clear sides on orders sold at f6c-
/ BACON-Heavy jObbing at l30l34c Tor
\ shou ders; 1614c for clear rib; 1915 for clear
sides; loose country hams sold at l41a, and
/ clear sides at 16c.
I LARD-ChOice steam sold at I11sc, anu IN
T a small way at 1714c.
CATTLE Dull and unchanged, t 44Ic fol
fair to choice, and zAg312es Aor inferior
HoGs-Range al IS eogl0 60.
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LanlsYIIla harriet.

BY TefegFaDb.T IOUEsVILLf. a JiI4 Ia
5ToBACCo-Steady at full prices.
BACoN-Q Quiet; shoulders l3199l4c clear
rib sides l64 gi7c; GEAR sides 1H@HIze.
Mess PoRK-33l 5013k 90.
BULK MEATS-Uncnanged-
's-UG AR-1%c advanced on all grades.
.COFFEE- u nchanged.
-FLOUK-Quiet; superdue S6 0096 p.
WHEAT-QuieG q { 81 55 for red. -.
'CoRS-Quiet at 60c for shelled IN bulk.<4@
.tlATs-1n good demand at 05c.
SSES-s9t1Soe.
WHIsKY-Quiet; raw 9lc,free.
LARD-l8159glg15c for tlerces.
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mstuuamAY. uHHE 2&D DAY
N a-I tqin at O'Clock Pm. OF Ha
~, 81 o. . iba wharf at Evanseiile' tndianaa
Viii oGer lor sole, at pa9iie sa5sl,, ,t, {tl
slsA.i i'',,ttf forv dte Sine ia Ih8 tons bufthens
Ii9s5' i95 faet long and herIoreadtn " ieet Iefina
~ sale. One-third cash lp hhnat the DUE
siT ann nine npnths. with security. An
SsltasrtIeg having claims against tine boat AFRO
requested - pre- enb the same 20 me inA@
medfateIy for pnym mnut.
PHILIP HORNBR0OKs Trustee
rCinc.uuati Commercial, aud cairo
Times COPY and send bills to II. Horne
brOOk1 mh0 dtd
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Roa T0rA Dry aoods Harkot.

BY Telegraph.l NEW YORK, April Il.
The market is LACKING in buoyancy as
well as activity, but where concessions are
Welded holders are disposed to take hold
Of low price goods with more alacrtty. he
is a fall in w Wamsutta bIeached musdns TO
221Sc: the Maxwell bIeached do. are down
70 2gc. Kearsarge J. TO 1515e, and Hope Is
telling as low as 14c. There has been no
great difference in the price of Cuscarora
and Wamsutta the last week, but this IS
now obviated by the above REDUCTION IN
the price OF the latter. New York Mills
ID ausfins must follow Wamsutta and go to
25c if it took month to 90 IL. GingbamS
for a decline in them at any MONS ent.
Everything else / textile fabrics IS selling
pretty low, IL not at Improbable rates.
any lower. tf9.z-s -
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cussed. The first was TO dissolve
the present association. Second, to
reduce the rates of elevating to one
half cent per bushel. Both points
were fully discussed, and the prevail
ing sentiment was that elevating can
be done more cheaply by an associ,a-
ton than By individuals, and the
feeling was general that the proper
course to pursue is, to reduce the
rates to one half cent per bushel. 4
The meeting adjourned to meet
Thursday for the discussion OF the
nnints
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SAN Francisco, April 12.-The
Gold Hill Mines were uncovered to-
day. No race of smoke was observed.
Lights were sent down and immedl-
ately extinguished by the foul air.
The blowers of the several mines
were set In operation. and streams OF
water turned on in expectation OF ex--
pelling the poisonous atmosphere and
absorbing the gas, and preparations
were made for the rem oval Of the
dead as soon as possible. Great IN
terest is manifested to ascertain the
damage to the mines. To day yellow
Jacket, Grown Point and Kentuck
sold at an advance of Saturdays qao7
tations, 10 anticipation Of slight dam
age.
The United States Steamer Saginaw
arrived to day from Alaska, via Vic
toria.
The English iron clad Jealous, Nd
miral Hastings, sailed from Victorla
on the 10th inst, for England, via
Valparaiso. =, ,
h The Revenue Gutter Lincoln sailed
for Alaska to-day. She visits Forts
Sitka and Kediack, and goes thence
to the islands of St. George and st.
Paul, on which revenue officers viii
be stationed.
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CHICAGO.
Suicide Of n Noted Character-SnOW
SL0rna.


CHICAGO, April IA somewhat
noted character, named Il. l.. Ottman,
committed suicide last night or this
morning in basement saloon corner
Of Madison and Clark Streets, in a
neeuliar manner. He was discovered
at about 9 o'clock this morning lying
on his back on a table In the saloon,
directly under a common gas chande-
lier. one burner of which, a rubber
tube, extended into his mouth: under
his head was a cigar. aud over his
head was spread a coat, probably to
prevent the escape Of gas from his
mouth. When discovered he was APP
parently dead, although it Is asserted
that during the sitting of the coroner )
Jury. which was called Immediately
after the body was discovered, there
were signs OF life, but 30 attempt was
made to resuscitate him. There seems
to be no doubt that Ottman commit
ted suicide In the manner named.
The LEGISLATURE Of this State will
reassemble on Wednesday next, alter
a recess Of nearly five weeks. 1t Is
not anticipated that any new business
will be inaugurated, but simply on
the bills which the Governor has
vetoed.
Snow fell at Ottawa, Ills, eighty
miles south west of this city, to the
depth of four inches this morning. Ii
also showed at Springfield, HIS yes
terday, and this morning quite a large
onantity was falling, but melting as i
fell.
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a. - Roid - etoek AaFEel

By Telegraph.l NEW YORK. April y.
STERLTNG-Dull and heavy for the best
bills, and It is difficult to name the price
for round lots.
GoLD-Is lower, but closed quiet and
steady; Ooened AZ 1874, fell TO L3z4, ana
closed at i331s9I3}14.
The activity OF saturday is reflect ed IN
the clearau ces to-day, which reach SIl3,-
ore 600. The City of Brooklyn br ought
81 O3I 600 iu = nerIcan coin from Europe,
for which the Assistant Ireasurer mas
issued on proper security the payments
OF coin inl erests. to-day, sl47,oe. The
rates paid for borrowing was lilo TO = per
C Mt. 10 Hat, and for carrying Is 70 l 10 per
paid all its soid-checks, Saturday.
GOVERNMENTS Opened strong, with '6-S
and 10 -40s as the features. The former sold
high at 12I, but the advance was nOt main
tanned the price falling to 12Jss. The other
issues fell TO l-l8914 per cent. IN sym paIhy.
Mar6et finally closed strong. Coupons OF
4 IS, ll6H91l7; do. ~. l2q14gl2o1z do. .64,
/ Il5d1l51S; do. '65, 1l714Ml75s: do. new.
lI554e1I55z; do. '67 81 4aalI35s; do. 0s, 1875
/ @lI35s;1U,49s, 10j5@ glu52s.
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MEMPHIS, April 12.-Horses from
six prominent stables have already ar
rived for the Spring meeting on the
10Th inst. Several others are expect
ed. tomorrow, from New Orleans.
VIM. Mcnamara suicided this p NJ.
by laudanum, while suffering with
delirium tremens.
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Indiana llegIslature.

By our dispatches this morning it
will be seen that the seeding mem
Der Of the Legislature appeared yes
terday afternoon and took their seats,
without any previous concessions on
the part Of the Republicans. Speaker
STANTON having resigned the Speak
ership, Hon. GEO. A. BUsKIRK was
elected Speaker. The consideration
of the Fifteenth Amendment has been
postponed on motion of Republican
member, until the 11th Of May.
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ETHIOPIAN Harket.

Bv Cable1 LoNDo1S, April y.
ConsUls, for money, 931s; on account
s315. SIC bonds S52s.
HAvRE. April 12.-Cotton III francs on
spot.
FRANKFORT April 12.-BOnds s73s.
T.rx-rPpoor- April I2-Cotton flrmer. but
moi higher: niddiing uplands 121Sd !;
Orleans 123zd; sales 1900 bales Cali
forDiG WhIte wheat gs ia req " estefh =, -
3d oats 3s Sd. Barley IS. Peas 59s- PORK
,l05s. Beef gOs Lard Us. Cheese Us Bacon
62s Cd. Common Rosin d 5o. SplfA1s ol
y1a4 rOIsuY17 od. refined Is Sd,
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New York Cattle Merket.

Nv Telegraph. NEW YORK, ApfII 4
The receipts for the week are 9, ,l55 beeyes,
e3 n5g sheep and lambs, and L. .169hogs The
week opened with a fair supply OF cattle,
snd at tsrices fully q to q OF cent below
+ ne fisrllre- of Monday, 50 tue advance re
aIiZed on that day was entirely lost: Tne
MARKET, however, gathered q llJlle
strength, and by Friday things lookeq
little better for statesmen, who sold At
price re below Mondays rates.
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ValuahIa RaaI Estata for gaIa.

r OTIS n. 2. 3.A, s q, =. =. %. HO. Hf.
IA ~, 18, and "a, Of fractional l0t 2 also.
the undivided one-half 0f ffhetlunaI lott
OF McGary's Enlargement, known as the
ROngerH property, bounded by Division
Elm, First, and Second streets This prop
erty is Ouered for sale Oh reasonable terms
and AZ not disposed OF bH the oth dnY nt
MAY the same Will bee offered fuf enle at
auction. One-thlrd Of the pufehuHe-moneV
down; the balauoa in two equal uHEmeuN
of one and two years, with Interest tne
deferred payments secured bV mortgage
ALBERT DOUGLAS
mh8l1 By JANIS STERILE. Agent.
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Memphis Market.

sv TeIeeraph,l MEMPHIS, April y.
CorroN-Firm at 271zc; receipts, 6lS
bales; exports, $50 bales.
FIoURFQuiet and unchanged.
CORN-72c.
OATS-65c.
HAY-S26 90.
POkR-S32.
LAED-lS15920c.
BACoN-Quiet; shoulders 15549l4c; sides
BULK MEATs-weak; shoulders l21lc;
sides 1870.
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FLORENCE, April 12.-Bertiuaeti,
Italian Minister to Constantinople,
goes to Washington in some capacity.
Barbaloui succeeds him. Cordero
has been appointed Minister to Lon
don
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Dissolution.

yvrHE PARTS ERsHIT " " EHET s . % o.
tora existing between j. W. ana q. W.
=. .l.S 4oa I<noxvu as the above firm, in the
1ndertakiag business. IS this day by mu-
t1aI coissefIt dissolved, q. W. Henson
S'-ithdrawin0 from the f1rm. The business
Viii be continued at the Old stand. No. 188
Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
!. W. Henson is authorized 10 settle the
business of the old hrm,
apT9 DIV j. w. HENSON.
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CINCINNATI, April 12.-The new
City Council organized to-day, elect
ing James Fitzgerald President.
Mayor florence was swornin and took
his seat.
The Gas Company returned to the
Assessor of Internal Revenue 2So,--
1872. .209 cubic feet of gas manufactured
during the year ending March list,
1869. {;
The Superior Court, in its general
term, gave decision to-day that the
contract of the City Council IN leas-
ing property for park purposes, was
legal, Judge Taft announcing the de-
cisI0ns. -
The Erie and Atlantic & Great
Western Railroads are removing
freights from the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton & Dayton Depot. The L!tile
Miami has arranged to carry their
fraights, charging full l3cal rates.
+ Arrangements have been made for a
through passenger train on the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Road.
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Proceedings Of The Senate In Ex9cu.
tive HesSiOn.

WAsHIEGrON. April 12-The Sen |
ate met at noon, Anthony presiding. |
Wessrs. Hamlin and Casserly were |
aupointed a Committee TO inform the |
President that the Senate was ready
for business.
An order was adopted to meet at
twelve o'clock, and the Standing Com
mittees to continue as at last session.
The Senate then went into execu-
tive. session. A
After about two hours spent IN
Executive session, theFdoOrs were re =
opened, and Hamlin from the Com-
mittee appointed to wait on the Presl-
dent. reported that they had perform
ed that duty, and the Presldentre-
piled that he would send III com
munication immediately, and others,
as occasion might require.
| A number OF nominations were then
! received, and the doors were again
closed.
NASHVILLE, April 12,-Henry S.
Foot replies in the Press and Times
THIS morning to portion OF ex PreSl-
dent Johnson's speech, IN Wnlcn ne
| assumes that ohnson charged MN
with ingratitude, and denies the
charge aud AYERS that he owes nothing
TO the forbearance or generosity oi
Johnson. who, he alleges, together
with Mr.. Seward, treated him un-
kindly and cruelty. He denounees
johnson as a seditionist, to whom tht
, neople of Tennessee are indebted toI
: disfranchisement. He charges hin
with usurpation and tyranny, and ad
! monishes the people of the SoutherI
States not to be controlled by hin
but to accept the legislation OF Con
gress and confde in President Grant
who. he assures them, IS their frlen'
i and desires to restore them to pros
gerity and good government.
> He also charges that Johuson ]
onposed to negro suffrage and polltl
: cal equality, aud refers TO Johnso?
interview with Fred. Douglass, !
= which he said these things Woul
: lead to a war of races, to sustain hin
"A A call is made upon John Irlmb
y ~ to accept the Republican nomlnatlo
- for Judge Of the Supreme Court
Tennessee.
Ex-President johnson is still
D. Nashville. He has abandoned b
'h trim to Europe, prefeTring, he says,
le devote his time and energies Ia b
y, half of the disfranchised of the Sout
He will speak In all the Southe
"a States. He leavesf for Memphis
u Wednesday.
en- RrFFALo. April 12.-At meeti
ed of the Western Eleyating Compa
ST. this afternoon, which was fully
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-13
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Another Lot OF Nom1ns-
ClOnS.
Aid fof. tho Cuban Insur-
gents.
Late. Washington NEWS.
Proceedings Of the Legis-
lature.
Supreme Court Matters
Suicide ia Memphis