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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-09-02
A Woman Preaching in n Trance.
From the Cleveland Herald.

Mrs. Nancy Birney was born March 20,
1907, near CniliZ, Ohio. Her father reared
thirteen children, of whom five boys and
four girls are still living. At the age of
10, while pitching a load of hay from a
wagon into Il NOV, she was struck by light
ming, which paalyzed the right half OF her
body, from the crown of her head down.
She was entirely insensible two hours.
She recovered, and at the age OF % years
married Mr.. Rirney. They are considered
wealthy. having fine form and good
brick residence about one mile east of Tip
pecanoe. They have reared three children,
two sons aged respectively 80 and % years,
and one daughter aged 26-all married and
in good circumstances. MIR. Birney is IN
exemplary member OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, but his wife belongs to the
Presbyterian Church, but sho says is not a
scctarian in any sense whatever.
About ~ years ago she was suddenly
taken i'll, rs was supposed, and while in al
unconscious state delivered religious dis
course. From that time until the present
these spells have come upon her reg
ularly every two weeks. At first they &C.
Cured on week days, but for the past twen-
,ty years they have invariably happened on
Sunday at about 10 o'clock a. III. For a
long time the house was crowded on her
preaching days, but latterly the novelty..of
tho case has ceased to excite the wonder of
the neighborhood, and those who now at
tend her preaching are mostly persons
from distance. But rain or shine, sum-
mer or winter, whether there be crowd or
only her own family present, she regularly
passes into an unconscious state and do
livers a religious discourse, always one
hour to an hour and thirty minutes in du-
ration.
She affrlns most solemnly, that she is not
conscious before nor after her discourses
of single word that she utters. Indeed
it was long time before her family and
friends could convince hor that she spoke
at all while in this strange state of oblivious-
ness as to what is passing in the outer
world around her.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-09-02

A proposition to change the divorce
LAYS is Lri'::, freely discussed in Washing
ton. Az the law now stands, conjugal lnfl-
Il, lily is the on;y c.useo for which the courts
Of the District arc authorized to dissolve
matrimonial ,';),r;ul r,cIy made without
r..u,l. The law proposed authorizes d.
y,rces, in the discretion Of the Chancellor,
t,. other causes. This law was introduced
in Congress last WINTER but it met with
strong Opposition, and its passage at the
next session iy considered doubtful.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

ONE OF OLD JcHS Browns RAIDERS IN
TRouELE.-On Saturday one Richard Realf,
an Englishman, aged thirty-tWo years, was
arrested by Detective Bennett, and brought
before Justice Hogan, at the Tombs, on &
charge Of theft, preferred by his father-in-
law, James Cassidy, Of No. 5O2 west Thirty
third street, who accuses him Of having
stolen forty dollars. The prisoner was COM
mittcd to the Tombs. The wife of Realf,
an interesting young woman, declared if he
had not been committed on the charge of
theft she would have preferred one OF
abandonment. she stated that he had of
late taken up with an abandoned woman,
and that lie had engaged passage for him
self and companion on one Of the Charles
ton steamers. Realf was at one time editor
of the Soldiers bulletin, published by the
garrison on Governors Island, and is also
the author of several poems Of average
merit. 1t is alleged that he was one Of the
small party who accompanied John Brown
when he made his memorable raid on Har-
per's Ferry, Va. 1t is more than probable
that Realt is partially insane. He threat
ened to commit suicide while on the way to
his cell.-Ne,o York Tribune.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

THE ASSASSINATION IN ILL1NoIs-FUR-
THEIR PARTIcULARs.-It mas already been
stated that General Murray Mcconnell, q
member Of the Illinois Senate, was muir
dercd on the 9th. The crime was perpe-
trated in his Office at Jacksonville. He had
received FIVE blows from slung-shot on his
head. The verdict of the coroner's jury is
that General Mcconnell was killed by q
man named Robinson, who owed him $500,
and he is now in prison. A correspondent
of the Chicago Times writes from Jackson
vile as follows:
1.-The name of the prisoner is William A.
Robinson, q young man, formerly clerk in
the Mansion House, but at the time of the
murder the proprietor of a email family
grocery store, his stock Of goods in which
was purchased with money borrowed from
the murdered man in June last. He is but
twenty-six years Of age, we'll educated, OF
pleasing manners, of correct habits in every
particular, q genial, social man, esteemed
and respected by every one, and possessing
az many warm personal friends as any per-
son in jacksonville in short, just about
the last man in the world to whom, under
ordinary circumstances, any suspicion
would have attached, But, after three
days Of patient investigation by a coroner's
Jury composed of our most intelligent citi-
zens, in which every circumstance that
could bear upon the case in any possible
contingency has been considered and care
fully siftcd, a conclusion has been reached
which directly duplicates him.
General Mcconnell was immensely
wealthy, probably worth from $500, to
500 600 aside from his claim TO 81, 900, 900
property i'll Chicago. He owned considc-
rable property in Chicago beside the tract
in controversy. He had declared that he
would make his will this winter, as he was
seyenty-two years OF Nge, and did not ex-
pcct to live much longer. The deceased "a
native of New York; settled in Illinois IN
1915, and was one Of the internal improve
mcnt commissioners in the celebrated sys-
tenn OF internal improvements inaugurated
by the State in 1887. He was in the State
Legislature as early as 1888, and served
several terms in that capacity. He was
the compeer Of Douglas and Lincoln was
the Fifth Auditor of the Treasury under
| Presidents Pierce and Buchanan, and has
held several other public positions. He
vas IN Old Line Democrat, and on several
| occasions was chairman Of the Democratic
! State Central Committee.
:" 1t is perfectly clear that Robinson did
not 20 into the house with the intention Of
committing the murder, but that it was an
aftcrthought, and probably the result Of
some quarrel or disagreement which &C.
! Cured between him and the murdered man
on account Of money matters involving
| about four hundred dollars"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
The President Elect.

An editorial in the Religious Herald, Of
this city, written, it is understood, by the
distinguished Dr.. Fuller, of Baltimore, Of
the Baptist Church, gives the following
view Of the President elect ind his pro-
bable policy:
The future President has one of the
most compact and vigorous frames, and
seems to be imperturbably serene, self-pos-
sessed, and not only reticent but secretiye.
At our time of life we ought to know some
thing of men, and We cannot be mistaken
in saying that he is unassuming, modest,
and really kindhesrted. AS to his SOL
dierly qualities ne are no judges; but in
this country, and in this epoch, when and
where every man and woman is an orator !;
when and where, at every gathering-from
large conventions to little church meet
ings-we have Ciceroes and Demostheneses,
raving, reciting, maddening in all the true
inspirations of noble eloquence-it is sure
ly marvel and mystery to discover q
human being who not only does not rise
to make speech as the tedious speech
makers always sey-but who will not make
a speech. He has at least the wise pru-
dence of one President, Of whom the elder
Adams remarked, "The great difference
between General Washington and myself is
that he knows how to hold his tongue and
do not" However, one conclusion we
formed, after some little intercourse with
these visitors. 1t is, that General Grant
considers the war as ended, and means Off
cially and really go to treat the matter ;
that he wishes to hear no more about " re-
bellion," and reason" and "loyalty,"
as terms Of elimination and recrimination
but sincerely desires to promote the best
welfare of the whole Union: acting justly,
generously, magnanimously; and that he
will firmly carry out his sincere convictions,
and is not man of whom it will ever be
said las Wendell Phillips said of Mr.. Lin
coln) that he was bayonetted up" to
measures against which his judgment and
his heart recalcitrated. We may add that
this visit of General Grant has really
caused southern securities to "appreciate ~
in the market,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
cONeREssIoNAL.

WASHINGTON, February 16.-Se1ate.---
The bill making it misdemeanor to loan !;
money on United States notes as collateral
was passed.
The bill allowing Mr.. Pierce formerly
co nn1 at At Matamoras) $4,000 for assist
snce rendered refugees during the war
was passed.
The bill to pension Mrs. Lincoln vas dis
cussed at great length without action.
A severe struggle to take up the tenure
of-officc bill failed, and the Senate ao-
journed.
An executive session was held this after
noon for the first time in two weeks. Inc
ratification Of some Indian treaties was all
the business done.
Carl Schurz appeared on the floor Of the
Senate to-day, and was cordially greeted
by the extreme Radicals.
The Senate tonight is discussing PEN
sions.
House.-The bill for removing the poll
teal disabilities of certain persons was
taken up. Mr.. Beck argued against mo-
ton by Mr.. Mckee to strike out oil the
Kentucky names in 1t.
After q long debate on the bill for the re.
lief Of disabilities, motion TO strike out OF
the list the name of John ". Wright, sheriff
of Richmond, was lost-ayes, 46; noes, IS.
A motion to strike of the names OF Ken
tuckians failed-55 to 100.
The bill then passed-ayes, 100; noes
4S. Speaker Colfax voted for the bill.
The banking and currency bill was re-
sumed, and the previous question being
called, it was seconded, with the under
standing that the vote will be taken to-mor'
row. The bill, among other things, autho
rizes the Comptroller to issue circulating
notes, under regulations provided in the the
bill, to an amount not exceeding $12 200, oot
to each of the States of Kentucky, Nevada
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Geor
gia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Texas, and Arkansas, provided tina
the increased circulation be allowed these
States only as it is withdrawn from others
which have an excess.
The House then took recess. To-nigh
it is considering the revenue bill.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
Domestic Markets-rBY TsbEaRArH1.

New York, February l6.-Eoon.-Flour dull
and declining. Wheat dull and lc. lower.
Corn dull and unchanged. Pork hrmer new
mess. s32 .aO@t3" 80. Steam lard steady bar
rels, l9.s@l9zsc. Cotton dull ut 20Hc. Tur.
pentine dull 1T jGHc. Resin quiet ~ 1850
S2 80. Freights quiet.
Stocks weak and unsettled. Money active
at 7 per cent. Exchange, 100. Gold, 1875. 6-20s,
60, llJit. North Carolina 6s, 62h new, 6oH-
Virginia 6's, ex-coupons, BOX new, 63 asked.
Tennessee is, ex-coupons, 67h new, e6n.
Ertning. Cotton dull aud heavy; sales 300
bales ut 29kc. Flour dull and H8l)c. lower;
supernne State, 81 .sO@:6.4o; common TO fair
extra southern, So so0S7lo. Wheat heavy
1T the moons decline. Corn slightly fayors
buyers ; new white southern, $4,000, the latter
figures for extra choice; new southern mixed.
9Sc. Mess pork frmer; new, S32 .5o0$32. 70;
old, A326s32.2j. Lard 4 shade firmer. Whis-
key quiet and unchanged. Rice dull. Sugar
r3Mc.; Havana, lSA@l4c. Molasses firm;
Orleans, sIGssc. Turpentine, 56D56hc. Rosin,
~. 45Q9fSJo. Freights declining; cotton per
steam, L.
BALTIMORE, February I5.-Cotton I'M
changed. Flour more active aud prices steady
yellow, 9OGQ92c. Oats firm. Rye nominal.
Mess pork, 1850 Shoulders, l5Rc. Lard.
20h@2lc.
North Carolina 6s, old, b2!s new, 60ac.
CIxcIxgArI, February l5.-Flour and corn
Gull. Whisky jEtH 1T 3OC- TTONlSlOuh uTneT
on the part Of holders with more inquiry, but
buyers and sellers far apart. Mess pork held
| ut s33. Lard, zoe. Bacon-Shoulders, l4Hc.;
clear sides, TIC.
ST. Louis, February l6.-Whiskey dull at
CSC. Bacon dull; shoulders, li%c.; clear
! sides, lsc. 2 Lard dull. Mess pork unchanged.
LOUISVILLE, February l6.-Mess pork, ss3.
Lard, 20(l2ohc Shoulders, 4Ac. clear.rib
sides, l7ac. clear sides, 1S4c. Flour, s5760
| s6.25. Whiskey, 95c.
WILMINGTON, N. c., February l6.--Spirits
turpenl Inc dull; crude declined loo. and Is
quoted at $l.s0Is2. Tar firmer at S2.s5. Rosin
quiet at IL. 76@tl.90. Cotton dull and nothing
| doing.
MOBILE, February 16.-Cotton dull and
quiet; low middlings, 27A; sales, 30 bales;
| receipts, ISIS; exports, 7l5
| NEW ORLEANS, February l6.-Cotton unset
| tied and &c. lower middlings, 2saS2shc.
sales, go bales; receipts, 3,o22 bales exports,
| 10, lS3 bales. Sugar firm; common, l2Ac.;
prime, l4h@ljc. yellow clarified, l6c. Mo-
lasses active; prime, 75G67ec. Gold, 1857. New
| York sight, par.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

FENIAN MASS MEETING IN New York
Mem York, February 15.-An immense
mass meeting of citizens in favor of the
freedom of Ireland and the liberation of
American citizens held prisoners by Eng
land took place this evening at the Cooper
Institute.
Mayor Hall presided, and made an elo-
quent speech denouncing the disregard of
the rights of American citizens shown by
England, and claiming that further apathy
on the subject would be disgraceful to the
United States as nation.
Other speakers addressed the meeting,
and resolutions affirming the right of foreign
born citizens to protection we're adopted
unanimously, amid much enthusiasm.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

FALL OF A CROWDED CALLER IN NEW
OaLEANs.-Just as the advance of the Nys-
tic Krewe of Comus, last evening, Lad or
rived opposite the stationery est blishnen'
of Paul J. Christian, and vr"t "cr"" u-eo
of people thronged the paycmc~ts and ri,
lery on either side of the stro"+, ~ n""e-T.'
of Mr. Christians store was hc"r' . c"a"'.
and shout went up from 'hos7 n nc -
cinity, "The gallery is falling" l-'t"rt'-;
those who were beneath It sn-"n~ "T"'',
and were saved from ter"ih,c dcat1 70
the next moment the large shed, wi'h ~ itc
freight of human beings, fell With g fcGrfu!
crash. Mrs. Tolbert had her ankle crushed
and dislocated. Mr.. Christian had hls
back injured his little daughter was
thrown from the gallery into the gutter, but
escaped uninjured. Several other parties,
whose names We have been unable to obtain:
were slightly injured, and were carried
home.
When the gallery fell, several incidents
occurred worthy Of note. One lady grasped
an iron rod, upon which she was leaning,
with both hands, and was suspended IN
mid-air for some time. She finally slipped
dom near the end Of the bar, however
and was safely landed on terra ttrma
Another lady, standing on the sill Of q
window, and resting her hand upon the
lower bar Of the raised sash, finding herself
suddenly grasped round the waist by lady
who was standing on the falling gallery
with wonderful presence Of mind thrust hel
hand and arm through pane of glass il
order 10 obtain q better hold with her arm
and in this manner actually supported the
lady clinging to her until both were rescued
N.to orleans Picayune, February ",
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

CANAL ACROSS TIE lSTHMUs-GENERAL
CusHIyG's MIssI0N.-The treaty made by
General Cushing with the Government OF
Colombia comedies TO the United States the
exclusive right 10 construct an inter-oceanlc
canal across the Isthmus Of Darien at any
point which may be selected by the United
States. The Colombian Government cedes
six miles of land on each eide Of the canal
one-half for its own benefit, and the other
for that of the party undertaking the con-
gtrlIction Of the work. The Colombian Go
yernment is to receive ten per cent. OF the
net income for the first ten years, and after
the canal is paid for, twenty-five per cent.
of the net profits. The treaty IL to be ran
fed by the United States within ten months,
and the surveys are TO be made wishln TWO
years after the ratification.
The canal is to be begun within i've years.
and finished within hftsen years, after the
ratification otherwise the charter ta!ls.
Ihe.charter runs for one hundred years.
The canal is 10 be under the control OF the
United States, and Congress can Tx the rate
Of tolls. The navigation ID TO be open 10
all nations in time Of peace, but closed to
belligerents who may geek TO avail them
3cyeg Of its advantages. 1t is estimated
the canal will cost 500, 100000. A COM
pany was not long ago organized IN Nc"
York, under charter Of that State, with
Peter Cooper as president. 1t is said, on
distinguished authority, that this company
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
Mzsterv thiokens around the case Of Mi

Mystery thickens around the case of Miss
Maria Stinneke, of Baltimore, a maiden
lady, seventy years of age, who died sud
denly some days ago while on visit to
Carlisle, Pa. One will made by her, and
offered for probate, left about $50, 000-her
entire fortune-to benevolent and educa-
tional purposes. A subsequent will, in the
handwriting of young German physician,
about six months in this country, who was
her physician in Carlisle, and TO whom, it
is rumored, she had become engaged to De
married, was also offered for probate in
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Removal or Disabilities.

The following proceedings occurred il
the House Of Representatives on Monday:
Mr.. PAINE, from the Reconstruction
Committee, reported q bill fer the relief Of
\ large number Of persons from legal and
roliticai disabilities,
Mr., SCHBNCE inquired whether there
was any person named in the bill who had
not npplicd in writing for relief.
Mr.. PAINE replied that the committee
had adopted a rule not 10 consider any mp.
rl;cation for relief unless it was in writing
lie believed that every person named in
the bill Ind so applied.
Mr.. BUTLER, of Massachusetts, moved
70 strike out the name Of John ". Wright,
of Richmond, Va, stating that Mr.. Wright
would not ask for relief unless that it was
necessary for him in order 70 hold his office
as sheriff of the city of Richmond.
MIR. FAME sent to the clerks desk the
rciition Of Mr.. Wright for relief, and a
statement Of his political status before,
during, and since the rebellion, endorsed
~ the recommendation of the Republican
State Central Committee.
Mr.. FARNSWORTH remarked that the
OPPOSITION TO the pardon of Mr.. Wright was
stimulated by q man who wanted the office
that Mr.. Wright now held. He had been
waited on himself by that very person, who
wanted him to oppose the granting of relief
to Mr.. Wright.
Mr.. WOOD wanted to know whether no
nan was to be relieved unless he was re-
commended by Republican committee.
Mr.. FARNSWORTH replied in the mega
tive. hut remarked that VIXEN man was
endorsed by Republican committee it was
strong point in his favor but when a man
vas recommended by a Democratic commit
70 he case would require further inyesti-
cation. Laughter
Mr.. DlCkEY inquired rs to the case OF
Robert Cswthorne, Of the District of Co.
lumbia.
Mr.. PAINE had the petition and record
in bis case read, showing that he had been
2 citizen and resident of Virginia during
TIE war, and had held the position Of post
master NJ Lynchburg.
Nr. MCKEE moved 10 strike out the
names Of all persons named in the bill from
the State OF Kentucky.
Without dispo>ing of the bill or pending
amendments, the House at halfpast 4
;ook recess till half-past the evening
session TO be for the consideration eXclu-
siyely Of the tax bill.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
ASSOCIATED PRESS KILOGRAMS.


WASHINGTON, February l6.-On and after
to-day oil smoking and fne-cut tobacco
offered for sale must be packed and stamped
according to law.
An amendment TO the tax bill adopted in
the House last night permits whiskey to re-
main in bond until April Goth, 1870, but
subjects it to one cent per gallon per month
tax after April 10th, 1863.
Booths body was quietly delivered to his
friends last evening.
The Baltimore end Ohio Railroad interest
is here in full force opposing the bill making
100 feet the minimum span for bridges over
na7igable streams.
Mr.. Sawyer introduced joint resolution
in the House to-day that all actions for the
recovery of the proceeds Of captured and
abandoned property under the act OF March
18th, 1863, may be commenced before the
expiration Of four years from October 20,
1866, and all actions now or 10 be COM
menced shall be held within the provisions
of said act of March II, 1868.
The Senate to-day confirmed Calvin J,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
An ERROR CoRREcTED.-It is vehcmen

An ERROR CoRREcTED.-It is vehement
y insisted by some of the advocates OF
he new movement, or the marched-up-and-
then acknowledgements chill man@uvre re-
Gently performed, that the committee
of nine are entitled to gratitude for having
postponed vote in the State. The debates
show that Butler had put it off until May
and thus this poor comfort is denied our
friends by the record.-Nortok Virginian'
1t is the Virginian that needs correction
The bill ordering an election in May upon
the constitution as it now stands would
have been passed before now but for the
"neW movement"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

LAND SALEs.-Miss Ellen Carmichaeps
house and lot, containing ten acres, with
forty acres of McCauley's land, two miles
from Guiney's depot, to Mr.. Snow, Of New
York, for $1,000; the property of James
Burke, near the Summit, containing one
hundred and thirty acres, to 2. Cathcart,
for $3.50. Also, one hundred acres on the
plank road four miles from Fredericksburg,
the property of Mrs. Edward Stephens, to
B. J. S. auckland, of New York, for 81 900 !;
to Mr.. Edward L. Banin, of New York, Dr..
Q. Smiths farm, in Spotsylvania county,
of one hundred and twenty acres, for $ 200,
one-third cash, balance On time.-Frede-
ricES5urq NelrS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17
The Cuban ReyoiufiOn-The Govern.
menL Claims n Victory.

HAVANA, February 1.-THE city Of
Trinidad has been declared in state Of
siege.
A fight has occurred at Moncarga, in
which the Government, without giving de-
tails, claims to have been victorious.
Second Dispatch.
HAVANA, February l6.--Ihe Government
refuses to recognize the American Consul
except as q commercial agent, and natural
lied citizens are being imprisoned without
charges or chance for trial. The 6meri-
can Consul will be compelled to leave unless
supported by his Government. Restrictions
are placed in the way Of Americans de-
string to leave Cuba.
The Cadiz steamer has arrived with one
thousand troops.
A Government telegram says that the
Revolutionists lost thirty killed at Mon
caya.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-17

A project is being agitated in Philadel-
phia TO bring the remains of William Penn
from England to Pennsylvania, and to erect
splendid monument over them. 1t has
been ascertained that they were buried in q
leaden coffin; and Notwithstanding the fact
that they have been under ground for
nearly two centuries, it is urged that their
transportation to America will not be diff
iicult.
Two men, named Hiram Henim and
Samuel Kelley (the latter an attache of the
New York Theatre), have made wager of
81 800 a side to ride 4 velocipedc from New
York to Chicago. The forfeit money $3.50
each) is to be placed in the hands of q Mr..
Charles II. Bladen OIL Tuesday. The time
is not yet agreed upon.