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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
PowERs's STATUE OF WASHINGTON.

Washington paragraphists, under the head Oh
Restitution" have recently announced that Powerss
statue OF WASN'T ngton taken by Gen. Butler" and, we
add so long In the Patent Office has been re-
turned to Louisiana and thus debt OF gratitude which
the art world Gen. Butler. is paid with In
the year ls4O a number OF spirited gentlemen OF New
resolved have that city graced by some vaua-
agreed upon but it was finally decided have wash
ngton. public meeting was called and Richard Henry
Wilde ESQ., Of Georgia. the statesman and poet, was the
chosen orator OF the occasion. The audience was COM
posed Of the very ellie Of Southern society eSngegated
for the Winter I'm the Crescent City, Sergeant Prentss
then the hight OF his fame as an orator. happening 10
be in the city stepped into the meeting IN od sae md
the instant one rose ana SAID PLehnss Is pIes,
emil" The announcement was electCai rnS es
the gentlemen, thus encouraged, literally carried
Nn r Pren sEtroorSpar Te beauty probably it was
the finest appeal for art ever nema So devei
oped the grand idea of the genius OF civilization hover
ing land, scattering the SEEDS OF knoWleuRe
He dwe especially upon the nature and power OF scup
ture showing how the hal0wed venerau0n OF tEe pail91
whose statues he SAID would be national and house
hold Coda keep alive the spirit OF patriotism ana ap
OF freedom and virtue. The result OF the meeting,
closed with such brilliant and unexpected display
Of washington Hiram Powers at this time. was just
making the cmacteric point of his fame as nc was con-
mssioned put Ina immortal marble the patrOtc setl
ment OF NewOrleans. In due time the statue was nm
shed and when it reached Louisiana the stare
suburban village II carried and deposited IN hicne
al the head OF the grand stairway where IL was as
buried up from any excellent or VIEW
AS IL had been placed In vault. When GEN Butter
took nos Baton Rouge 1t was not deemed pos
sihe TO hold It," for NewOrleans appeared 10 Do
seriously threatened. with foresight that should ever
canse him 10 be honored he had the State library anu
pictures taken TO NewOreans and deening the statee
most valuable he ordered it for cafe keeping 10 DO q
posted IN the Patent Office at Washington when BreI
ridge assaulted Baton Route the capitol building was
| somewhat damaged subsequently, one wing WN fred
then tho other wing destroyed by the same deyOur
| ing element, and nothing remained but Dlackened
ehastly walls Louisiana Is indebted TO Gen. Butler fol
the pre- servatiog OF It's State Lbray and for the posses
this statue We trust that this statue s viii eve even
was Originally uten3sd 70 adof-and IN the language Of
fhs mos fcls Of modern ora.ors, may 1t prove tc
be national and household god keeping awe the spL
lectual majesty the enemies OF freedom ana vrne
| IT, b. T. in The Evening Express.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
NAVY GAZETTE.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Commander A. NJ. john
from tn. command of the Gaena and directed 10
hold Chief Of the STAFF Of the South At
auc Squadron commanded By Rear Admiral Lsnmsn Com
has been ordered 10 the command she Ga
Constructor HIuseom has been detached from ne
Portsmouth N H. Yard and ordered TO tue Yard Mare sd
detached the
former aud ordered TO the latter port
This oung Mshpmn have promoted 10 be Bnsus: Chaa
Cornwall K L. lngersol r. n q. Brown, A. D. benntdy j. d.
Kelley " r. Mose A. Stone H. d. Tremane r. NJ Thompson, D.
p Rogers r. D. Derby r. r. Jasper s. H. Smith @. Palmer
Drais, T. b. Mason, i; smith C. w. Chip, 4 Eliso.t n N
Barnes T. c. Mclean W. G. Barnett G. T. Force H. c. Stnson B.
Hayes W. ~ Cougr, E. X Moore. W. o. ShAren' A. "
Widham, W. Doiy 4 r Wood g. w. Tyer a. q , pyane'
VIM B. Ubler C. W. Jarbos G. X Bower, j. D. Adams. Thos A.
DebHs VIM. Wesrt, X wainwright, Jas. r. selfrdge, O. r
wseh J. b. Robinson. G Adams W. H. Rvs5e,i G f. sSrSn j.
well n Lee j. A. Roger. J. W. Clrn Adams c. Wallace
J. G. Hall r. ~ Bttng. @. Bloeknger, p Gsrs Singer, X
speyers s. Prime NJ Tallmsn. A. H. Pssou G. A. Cspp, W.
Strong w Niles and NJ bay. The following additional pro-
nations Passed Assistant Paymase Milton b. Cnh
n and m Iuksr 10 be Paymae Assistant PaymAsters ChAa
BogEs aud Geo re H. Reed to be Passed Assistant Psymae
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
IMPROVED INSTRUCTION FOR DEAF MUTEs.

The first exhibition of the pupils OF the In
stutlon for the Improved Instruction for Deaf Mues
was held last evening. at Alemana Hall. No. IS East
sxteenth.s and attended by large and intelligent
audience including the following prominent gentlemen;
The Hon. Chas. DAILY Judge Cardozo the Rev DR. Lyons
tho Rev Dr. Ardor, Mr. Mccarthy l. j. Phillips, Jonas
sonnrborD Cornelius Rose Isaac Solomon. and others
DR. NJ Blumenthal opened the exercises with
brief address, IN which no detailed t tns
Feb. Is, 1867, and now numbers over 20 pupils
Messrs Englersnach and Rysan teachers In the school,
examined the pupils In history arithmetic geography,
and The other ordinary English branches Much interest
was shown by the audience In the performance OF the
readiness In communicating answers TO different ques
tons The articulation OF several OF the pupils was very
distinct and nearly all OF them could be understood
A blackboard and map exercise was also given.
A gentleman IN the audience stated IA proof Of the
increasIng recognition OF tho articulation method, that
class had been successfully taught by IN the Blooming
dale Asylum After brief remarks by Judge Cardozo
and Mr. McCariy the meeting adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
ING COUNTY.
ScuryPCTADY COUNTY
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

The Board of Aldermen met at o'clock
yesterday afternoon, President Conan in the chair
resolution was laid over giving Henry NJ Garvn, Michael
Meehan and Jacob Seebacher each the sum OF $500 FOR
extra services rendered during the years 1862 1884, 1885,
and 1866 in paying aborers employed in the city Inspec
tors Department. Resolutions adopted to pave
sundry streets and avenues with Belgian pavement and
giving TO the Eighty Ourthst Presbyterian church S54O
pay assessment and to refer to tho COMMITTEE on
Ordinances, ordinance prohibiting the use OF VelOcl-
pedes through any Of the public hOroughfares, under
penalty Of s25 fine for each Ofense. ~
The Board O Assistant Aldermen also met at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon President Monaghan In the char
Resolutions adopted to extend Varick-st. In a
straight line to West Broadway; requesting the corpora
ton Counsel 10 render his opinion as TO whether CONNER
cia Travellers taking out Licenses In TINS Stae are COM
PEELED take licenses States through when Ihry
pass to give the following named institutions tne SUMS
opposite their names, to enable them TO pay Assess
ments for various street improvements Roman Sahuo
Church In SecOndaye., between Second ana Ihruets.'
s65 as Treasurer OF Dutch Church In
46 Trustees OF Thirteenthst Presbyterian thure'
s?Os; Second Reformed Presbyterian Chnrc
$40 J0 Trustees OF United Presbyterian church, so2,
pastor OF the AbyssiDan Baptist Church. s2t trustees
Of tho Jaue-st NJ. T. Church, 1922
MAYORS OFFICE.
Mayor Hall yesterday received dispatch, OF WHICH
the following Is copy:
HAMILTON. NEVADA, April l6
To he Hon olxEr HALL Mayor Of He1York The citizens oil
Hamilton greeting the completion OF tue telegraph
line to this city, express that they soon be connected
bv ,u p & IrxAs President Board Of Trustees
In reply to the above Mayor Hall sent the following
dispatch: -
MAYORS oTucz SEvYoRK April 10, 1869
TO H1xls Pr,di Board Of Tru'eE Struck Jour light
pug the Metropolis hopes pushed by Jour steam.
Tho Meropo, oongaues Hamilton upon the achievement Lou
r,y useee fash lcb every bghwJ connecting practically Ash
ard Europe open which practically the dream off, Fifteenth
ssd SiteeEts CsaigneI oAXEr HALL mayor Of He"lo'%
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20

OF muscles than man; its chest much larger anu
therefore was capable Of producing greater quantity
of blood muscle and bone. He then explained now .n
gorilla produced the peculiar sound which can be heard
for three miles. stating that five valves were situated III
the upper or the chest which, being compressed Dy
It's powerful arms, sent forth terrible roar. He next
referred TO the fact that the animal never had diseases OF
any KIND because there doctors there and there
fore they could not afford to be sick Sometimes bone
was broken but nature found adequate TO the task
OF reunting and healing the fracture. The chief differ
ence between man aud the gorilla was IN the size and
quality OF the brain. In the former the brain was as
iayge In the young the DID, while In man 1t was al
WAYS growing He believed that the brain OF man grew
until Ne years Of age We OF the present age tnk
we have reached the CHEST point OF Development That
ia not the case Centuries hence our descendants VIII
show mneh higher culture than we now possess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
AYYIvERsARY OF TIE SIGNING OF THE PRO
TEST.

The three hundred and fortieth anniversary
Of tho signing OF tho Protest by Luther and his fellow
reformers nc Spires was celebrated last evening at the
Cooper Institute under the auspices OF Protcs-
tant Boys Lodge No. {, A. F. A. A good
audience WAS present, including large num-
her OF ladies' Over the stage hung the
American flag supporting the banner OF the lodge. MT
James Mckinley, ". NJ OF the lodge acted as Chair
man. and after the Divine blessing had been invoked
upon the occasion by the Rev. Brother Walsh explained
IN brief address the objects OF the meeting The Rev.
VIM A. Aasker In o well considered address
spoke OF the work which Professionalism had
performed and eulogzed 1t the chief buwark OF civil
liberty throughout the world. Tho Rev. Stephen H.
Tying d. d. whose appearance on the platform was the
occasion OF loud and gconnued applause by the au
dence said that until very short time before he had
believed himself too Ill TO appear in public, but as
the hour drew nigh he felt called upon to
try to do his best In behalf OF the for which
they were assembled. During the late war, he had
often and earnestly lifted his voice for liberty,
justice and right aud when at last the victory was
won, he determined 10 leave tho platform forever.
But as he had spoken for n free country and civil
liberty, he had come to plead FOR free Bible and
FOR religious liberty He bore no enmity 20 the Roman
conception, and had wrought infinite good To humanity
aud he had no desire to place any restrictions upon s
bottle him up and take him along with IT,
The only sure foundation for a free government
was free Bible and free re gion. He would not
another clergyman OF this city had said that the next
war which broke out In this country would DO religious
war but II God wiled IT, let IL come This country had
seen three great The first for free nation,
and after seven years OF fierce slaughter secured IL
the aecond was for free sea. and three years OF
strife secured il the third was FOR free people and cost
US four years OF trial and suffering before we gained IT,
II only by we gain free Bible and free religion
then war let IL be, and God will defend the right. Fur
Their addresses were made by the Rev. III d. Northrup
and the Rev L. H. King. both OF which called forth the
hearty applause OF the audience and at the close OF tho
latter address the meeting broke up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
DIED.

eATgLY Saturday Inst william H. c.eyn the 'th ysa'
Tn, rsls.. the family ase q. members Of EIesss
ss.s TG o l. .a Residence. ere Sn 20 ws o.
+ Tserday .nsrnoon. 2ots INST. az O'clock
. s isI: on Ne s s%s
ss:tSs w c 's sS As . ~. ss "a ' Yea
J. YASRis' ssey. - ...... hohAoA f. 'oA'''
cSsB s N M:sss PAsbs Esi. VIII. Of James a.
The relative: .ad the hII stend the f.nss,l
Ts.;., hs a,d inst q y O'clock The VIII Be taken
dS'Ghr Of John and Hannah year fhs age
The svs, aga e'Ss o. s y are S, 70 .,sas The
r %.Gay morning. AZ M S
: .G 5.ae:I SI x. e. Ag ri h. . vi" villa"
TIE T: 'd Ssn sSs Invite 70 ss be- :: iron
seVeuhives. Monday, April 49, at o'clock D iI8Is
o9 ssa1 coD. z Is. T. sS bat '''' %
ri asi G 4 n:.sn . i; ''.H'' % :ss ~ s
=! april 70 :. y O'clock p m: . ...........-
G0oCHAs wSodstoei wschsser Co.. on Sunday ADl a. The~
.b. fy respectfully Invited ....s.
TIE seral hem h late reHdsses Tbarsd.y She sd st q
SfiSs Il o'clock p n s,n from Tsssg
Sunday Y q s Ss.' ,:ss,sd T. g; S:
months q days; formerly Of toe Brooklyn 18th -
April 20 .. 70 Ssss from b. late r.:deac Ruthso Parf
Widow q The isss BsDj.%a y
F9n.r rom her late is'dsOe' Al TO' d. 'hTad'' she s
s.isS., evening Ag y .r n ,isrs Illness Hear
rSssaI vii 5. bold d. sacs q b. hths 4. H.sr,
seeoAdave TpssdaI Aphl
o'clock Relatives and friends respectfully invited 70 al
OGfR-Ath nj, fathers residence spls.on Staten Ine April IL
Johp OEie, IL. Caapan Ofths SsanaBs Rerest -
friends 1.-THE faulty and the students Of Unou Theoo ea SENT
Ts.sstia invited yiaOG. ahe, .o ;. e ..;s.. re
Chareh at Stapleton. af -i
RAYFoR-At Hampstead L, T.. Mone.y morning. April 49, 1909
formerly Of Harlem, In the 6sh OIL
TS. friends ii. family ,ts b. er..as n..s
Joseph Smith, respectfully
70 attend tho Hampstead Cbafrh on weiner
day the 2lst Inst A. oeock snout artnef notice seuoa
Hunters Point lOi OeOef, retaining al $40 N
aoBSs-Aihh residence ROssu, L. L. Onsunday the fstA
\ inst, William b. Robbins, aged 81 years
friends the faulty respectfully invited attend
funeral At Prend Meeting Hease, Wsssbu on Ihra Day hs
RoBTNsoY-At Cask April H. at the residence Of her souilv
lanes Lynn Of sosgnoa q ths luns Hsnh ho'asoa 'sn'
Fsnersi al Csskil on Tuesday an O'Clock p N
sTAFNARD-In City n j. Sunday April 10 Harry yosssrt
n child James A. and Jaas sannad aged rear moata aud
II days u
The Ssnss.l FROM tbs residence No 40 South sersu.S
st., to morrow (Tuesday) afternoon al l oeleek
TUORsE-On Monday April 49, 1862 William = Therus Pfesdee
The National Conpsny tbs eoh year Of his age
funeral services Trinity Chapel on wenesday nornsg iAs s
without further invitation His remains VII %
taken to New Rochelle for iBternent. Jlfs
wALIINGOn April 49, Herbert fGeos and ssrsA
r. walng lged I month aud 10 days ~. q. .tf ~.
wOoD-Ou Saturday April H. BiIa n daughter Of h
Macy Wood, In the 1914 year other :. I'D,
ron her late resdsses sithsve Tvsdsy h inst a.
zGBRsKiE-At Spring valley Bergen Coz J. saHa., .srl
n at yoOrh Elizabeth zsbrisais In ,hs MA
m. sIs.. .os fi.ud. ar, respectfully funeral
wednesday mornipg .. u o'clock THE s0G'h Church sehaAss
buTgh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
THE STATE of TRADE.
DONFsTfc MARKETS.

DOMESTIC MARKETS
NOZZLE Ala, April l9Coion Ia limited demand sales lC bMes
Low Mdnes receipts 2Oi bales exports s9 bales
SEwOTIElss La April ls-to,on ea,isr MddinE asic sales
eEsSse~S,erSs ia SswYori sigh, premium Sugar dm.r Com
s9oc Prime 'e holA''es light supply Prime Is''sa az
Treble EI,ra 20 So Corn White 73c Dat. trn at ie Bran
.csres; quoted at Hay hru Prime s2s Perk ia az s
isIc Keg i9d2OIe WHISKY unchanged Coffee unchanged
sAvAsE.H Apnl sCotOn dal sales, 200 6 hddhns'
ttITISoRE Apr is-Cottou srm quet Midns 2c Flour
vs dull market vors buyers Wheat da and sas'e %
ass Dat. dull at Toa7sc Ry. dull 81 4Ods t Mess Pork
quiet sa2 BAeoa 6rmt Rib Sides l6e Clear sesl Sn0aa
Spring. 81 IS for Amber Winter ss '%S*s - ~" W Y ~ I'M,
Ssgtes Club 81 4si No Chicago spring 81 90 White Canada
81 GO0Si IS ConSShei9 market ost. % P me',srG Da
h GOOD demand shorts $3.50 sg7 shpsina. s296$3o Slid
dngs S9JGs Railroad Freghts-FOar to Boston 9Se to New
ipEs ieI fTT sobaceo unchanged Cotton heavy
hovy Double Extra Ire i sI Ss ~ F M s
al soi pme Fancy White S Spring am at 81 O6d 81 % for
no Corn quiet al Si6;sc Mixed White bak 6I
&c. Mixed and Waite sack, Oats quiet a. se69e Barley 9ue
esS S ISs. Bulk Meats p.sssclss Sides iSc Bacon
ssose Ja RIB sides Ice Clear Sides lie sugreured Hams
Rie e I Ia Hc~s steady a. aS 10 for Far % Choice
CacAeo April RIehsugs NewYoL weak and unchanged
II GqI ssS 81 ses a'e Corn S % i
No sd5Se No g. 2dac nothing doing this afternoon Oats
en.d sGic closing sellers option 81 CO. Hlgh.iae inactive
Mess PORK easier sales at go Is cash Lard dull az nidsc
STc 5oss a'd . Hos Su 81 for & choice Ss
Cattle moderately active sea IS rs for aud butchers
April s~Cotton urc6.ugrd Queiron Bark IN;
changed Flour du and quotations barely mantaned sales Of 100
BI9b9 Ohio DO 81 i5Gs9 rs Wheat du Red 81 6Odsl 10
Amber 81 756 49, White S 900S2 RYE unchanged Corn n fair
demand Of bush yellow SEE Sge Mixed Western Soc
Dat, .adJ Western Penn,yysua 6OGioe Petroleum GrOee
res Provisions aud Whisky unchanged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20

At the last meeting OF the Tonpkinsville, Staten
Island, Post Of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
vote of thanks TO Gen. John A. Logan. the Hon.
Henry Wilson. Second Auditor +. b. French, and OH
Ger George H. McWatters of the Metropolitan Police
for their untirng efforts in securing the passage of
the bill through Congress TO protect soldiers from
dishonest claim agents was unanimously passed
This is but just acknowledgment on the part OF
the soldiers Of their appreciation Of the misunderstood
labors Of these gentlemen in their behalf and 1t Is
not the only thing that our patriot soldiers, and
especially those who have been sick, disabled or IN
destitute circumstances have tothank Officer McWat-
ters and the Ladies' Union Relief Association for We
ARE glad TO know that the Police force of this city is
honored By having such men in il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
DESTRUCTIVE STORM IN THE WEST.

CHICAGO, April 10-The storm yesterday vas
one Of the severes most extensive that has occurred
for long time II extended nearly the whole length OF
tho state and west far the Mississippi River. At
Bloomington Catholic Church. not yet completed, was
blown down and completely destroyed. At Girard and
yerden Macoupin County. hail stones fell big hens
eggs and nearly every pane Of glass was destroyed in
the northwest side OF the buildings Tho whole surface
of the country is covered with water Az the house
injuring a man and boy. At Dubuque tornado passed
over the city The residence OF Mr. Kneser blown
down Mr. Kpiester killed and his wife seriously In
iured Several houses were unrO0fed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
How good to know that Pursation with


removes in sickness which cause palm whoever has poo
n, ,roubs while II lasts should less OF these P because
they cleanse the liver spleen and all the interior vessels .
making the blood pure, and thus sure 10 act co''' "
general disease a, 49,
Thus Rbeuma,ms Ipauens Colds and Iniamnai0ns all 'as
cured by BRAsDRErHs PILLS 1t,
from sickness 10 the summer mou
In the sOah and tropical climates the wise should never DC
IN order that when eoure they may mach
danger aud sickness will be avoided by this course. -
In fact these Pills safely enforce great curative pnspe "oeA M
adopted civilized people everywhere and because "h
Every time dose Of BRASpRErHs PILLS operate there aosoaov
less diseased and by repeating the all diseases
humors certainly removed
sntibIOus Pill and for COstvene they have equal
PRINCIPAL OyVIcE BraBdreth House. NewYorE
Sold by all DrugglstI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
rur rEvER SHE FosrER-ANorHER yICTM.

The Rev. j. Ogle chaplain of the Seaman's
Retreat, died on Sunday from shlpfeyer contracted
wbe attending to the spiritual wants of the sick pass
engers of the James Foster r the fevership Mr. ogle
was young OF rare abilities, and had risen to MS
noston through his eIertions having started In life
as a wagonboy. He was respected and esteemed by all
who knew him. and lost his life through his sefsacr
eo erts I'm behalf OF the poor and unfortunate. Mr.
L. Webster steward Of the Retreat now lies dangerously
m Of mo eyer and fears entertained that In his case
I.o the resnt will be fatal Tho citizens OF Staten Island
great Indignation against the Health authorities
and hold that through Their neglect to enforce strictly
endangered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
LECTURE BY DIR. LEMERCIER AT THE BROOK
LYN ATHENEUM

DIR. Lenercier delivered the first of his course
Of farewell lectures in the Athengum last evening his
subject being "The Gorls-comparison OF It's organs
with those OF man." lie SAID the gorilla was unknown
heforo the wear lsl9 when discovered by an Amer
,cap missionary Much more known about IL now
than formerly, and many theories have been advances
concernin0 lis origin Darwin considered tnat tnese
heats we're our grandfahers. The lecturer then pro
ceeded 10 illustrate by elastic models the difference III
strctnre between tho human species ana tine gorlhh
~ a. at showed wherein tho great power OF
the gorilla consisted, In having greater huhper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF CoNvICTs FROM THE
.. INDIANA PENITENTIARY.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 1.-two conyicts
while attempting to escape from the Indiana Peniten
tiary were apprebended short distance from this city
on Saturday Ono OF them shot and wounded while
attempting 20 make the Kentucky Shore Another con-
Wet named Satwe scaled tho walls, but ordered 10
return. He, however disregarded the command, and
was fired at twice. the second shot taking effect below
the breast. lie ran until captured. His wound ID
dane
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
CONCLUSION OF THE INQUEST IN THE BLANCH.
ARD MURDER CASE.

BNGHAMroN, April 19.-Tho inquest in the
case OF Warren Blanchard, who murdered In his own
house IN this city week ago. brought to close this
afternoon. The jury found that blanchard died from
the effects Of two pistol shots. James Dewitt and Mrs
blanchard the wife OF deceased held principal
and accessory Mrs Blanchard Is not yet II years Old
aud was brought from Pennsylvania few months ago
nv Dewitt who pretended 70 marry her. but really had
her married Blanchard who kept brothel Blanchard
nearly years old, and was supposed 10 have had
considerable money The testimony Indicates that this
was leading motive to the preparation OF the crime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Asa Fairbanks-The reason why minority of the
Indiana LIE gslature is able TO prevent legislation in
that State is that by their statute legal quorum of
either House consists of twothirds of the members
elected TO such House, so that a minority greater
than onethrd of either House can at any time estop
legislation by resigning their seats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
THE BUSINESS PORTION OF wINNEBAGo, ILL,
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

CHICAGO, April 10.-About o'clock yesterday
morning fire broke out in the unoccnped building In
Cherry Valley, wnnebago County. aud before 1t was
discovered the flames had spread that the lire was
beyond control Almost the entire business portion or
the village consumed Loss $4,000 Insured for
less than half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE DEFALcATToN.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: In your issue of this morning, under
the head OF hHeayy Defacaon on the Produce . ES
action" This is an error We had grain stored Win
Peck, and lose nothing by his defacation
yours. JOHN II. POOLE % w.
Netc, York. No SO Waer.st, April 10, 1862
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-20
THE SOUTHERN STATES.
ALLEGED PARTICULARS OF THE MURDER OF DIR.
AVER.
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATCHI

AUGUSTA, April 19.-The Chronicle contains
the particulars OF the murder OF Dr. Benjamin aver,
a Republican member Of this Legislature, who was
killed near Louisville The Chronicle states that
Aver was murdered and robbed by negro named VIII
son, who Il IN jail. Ayers pOcketbOOk and money
were found IN Wilson's possession.