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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
Il HORRIBLE CALAMITY.
Five Persons Consumed In a Burning
Building.

The fire at Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday
evening, 9th instant, was most lamentable
affair; five young children perished in the
flames The deceased were all children Of
Henry DeCaussin, a Frenchman. The Detroit
Post gives the following particulars:
On Sunday evening, while the mother and
children were sitting In one of the rooms occu-
pied by the family, over their grocery store,
they heard sound in the store as If some
thing had fallen from shelf, but no attention
was puid 10 the matter until the sound was
repeated ! few moments later. Going to the
door at the head of the stairway leading to
the store, Mrs. DeCaussin was horrifed to
find that the lower room was nearly filed
with fame. Giving the alarm to her eldest
daughter, she seized her babe and rusAed
through the flames, followed by her daughter
bearing another young child. ALI of these
were severely burned, but the heroic daugh-
ter, after placing her young charge outside the
building, rushed intrepidly into the flames
to rescue the other children. She succeeded
in reaching them, and expired In the attempt
to bear her little sister Juliana from the build
Inc. When found her arms still clasped the
dead body OF the little girl. Several persons
attempted to rescue the little ones whose
shrieks sent thrill of horror to the hearts OF
all and one brave man actually entered the
building, but was pOwerless to reach them,
and narrowly escaped with his life. The
building was constructed wholly OF wood: and
burned with great rapidity, a barrel of kero-
sene oil that was standing near the stove
(where it Is supposed the flames originated)
aiding the spread OF the flames.
AS soon as the fire was eXtinguished, the
work of removing the debris from above the
dead bodies was commenced, and they were
soon reached. The bodies were fearfuly char
red, and were turned over to the city sexton
for interment. The names of the dead chill
dren were Clemencc, aged Is years; Edward,
aged IL; Eugenia, aged 8; Sophia, aged s. and
Juliana, aged years.
Mr.. DeCaussin was away from home at the
time of the catastrophe, and knows nothing OF
the origin of the fire, but 1t Is supposed that
the stove fell down. and being situated near
the stairway, (the only egress from the dwell
Ing resulted thus dlSastrouSiy.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17

About halfpast o'clock, last night, Cooke en-
tered the editorial rooms Of the World office,
and asked for the writer of the article printed
in relation to him yesterday morning. The
name of the writer was not divulged, when
Cooke seized one of the editors by the coat
collar and appeared to be fambng IN aa,as hs
in, and Cooke was arrested and taken to the
second precinct station.
Cooke wrote to the Tribune frantic letter:
He calls himselfa criminal, but protests tnat'
he returned Miss Johnston to her home as pure
and good as when she left It, he apparently
acknowledges in the following paragraph that
criminality was intended, saying: 'sLet me
make few statements, and for Gods sake be-
lieve me: did not-I have not sednced M1ss
Johnston. II I had. why should bring her
back 4? If was villain enough to rum ner,
would cot have been villain enough to keep
her !? It is no fear of personal injury that
prompted me, because I could have eluded
everybody if chose, and am back now, ana
qurc, only don't let anybody else come near
me; for nasmuch as the papers say Il am wolf,
it must be remembered that wolves bite. She
has been with me as my sister. Of course
we did not intend that, but my wretched
heart stung me at the beginning, and my only
desire is to repair las tar as can) the injury
have done to oil my friends-so good to me and
to the church--but the damned blot will never
out" The letter continues with contradicting
the reports of his former amorous escapades,
which have been made against the writer,
He says: 81 have done wickedly enough,
but don't paint me blacker than am. What
l was before I entered the ministry ought
not to damage my character or veracity
now. Many actors are better than am;
and because nave turned out reprobate,
that is no reason why such villanous TRADES
should be launched against the church. My
chiefest anxiety is about the young lady. Oh,
am certain that those who know me, who have
been intimately connectedwith me, will believe
me. never did wickedly at Aamaroneck,
or Flushing. Idon't wonder they write so, for.
man who would do what have done, 1t is
very natural to suppose would do anything.
Don't understand that am trying to excuse
myself am not. want neither pity nor
mercy. Let that he understood
say, again, the young lady is pure as snow,
and am ready to do anything that will tend
10 confirm my assertion"
A later dispatch from New York says Cooke
hns again disappeared. In an interview with
New York reporter he said he took fancy to
Miss J. because she resembled an old flame Of
hia
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
CONGRESS IND rIRG1NIA.
WASHINGTON. JannarY I

WASHINGTON, January IL.
The Senate received the House Virginia bill
last night. TrumbuM said, were the Senate full,
he would move tha: the Senate bill be laid aside
and the House bill be taken up. The resolutions
of the Senate FORBADE definite action and the Sen
ate resumed tie consideration OF its own bill.
Stewart hoped Virginia would not be fettered
with new ce9ditions. Should Virginia again
raise the standard OF rebellion he would be the
first to favor vigorous measures; bat what was
the use Of legislation from o fear Of what may be
considered smpossibiities
Drake cculd not understand hcw Republican
senators lad changed front; nestaer would the
country understand it.
Carpenter wanted to know what would be done
with Virginia If she violated the conditions pro-
posed.
Drake said: "SuGlcient fOy the day is the e":l
thereof"
CARPENTER responded: "NoM is the day Tor ecu
sideration.n brakes proposition was evil. Car
pentcr would have kept the Southern States an-
der pupilage, if it took twenty-five years, iout
when they did come back, he wanted them back
as equal members in the family Of States. He
wanted Virginia to come with the same rights
Carpenter asked, has Congress riSht 10 losce
constitution on Virginia
Sumner responded: "Unauestionably."
Morton maintained the right OF Congress TO I'M
pose the conditions. Many senators, he said, be-
lieyed that if Virginia was admitted unfettered,
loyal men would be compelled to leave that State
and terrorism would follow. If Virginia follows
the lead of Tennessee and Georgia, the senators
must meet storm Of indignation from their con-
stituents.
Warner favored universal amnesty, whereby ne
believed the Republicans could carry the South
instancing the case OF Loagstreet, whose forgive
ness, appointment aud confirmation had worked
good.
Cameron said he had opposed Longstreets con-
frmation, and could assure Warner that the peo-
pie of the South would show him no hberality.
Cameron asserted that no Southern senator now
on the floor would be reelected.
There is much doubt on the street and at taV-
erns as to results. The early admission OF Vir'
ginia is regarded as certain, but the best opinion
is that the conditions will be imposed-most pro-
bably those exacted by the Fourteenth amend
ment, both as to legislators and State officers.
The restrictions In the House were defeated by
only three votes. Recruits are expected by Mon
lay, which will carry the restriction; and should
the Senate amend the bill, their exaetien Is re-
garded certain.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
STATE NEWS IN & NUTsHEtI.

The Court of General Sessions for Grecnville
convened on Monday last
A couple of white youths, named Donaldson,
and o negro named Henry Aiken, escaped
from the Jail of Anderson County on Sunday
niaht last. The white boys were confined on
charge of forgery, and the negro t9r petit
larceny.
b,lrp County is valued at S2,095, ,974, an in
crease over 1868 of s350,00o.
The Abbeville Press announces the death Of
a little son of Captain James T. Barnes, high
ly esteemed citizen Of Lowndesvllle, on Satur-
aey last The father, who is now living few
miles bevond Lowndesville, had mounted his
horse for the purpose OF visited that village,
taking his son behind him. On his way he
visited some hands who were at work attempt
ing to dislodge fallen tree which had been
caught by another tree. The tree in falling
took an unexpected course, and, narrowly
missing Captain Barnes, Knocked down the
horse and killed the son Instantly, crushing
him terribly.
The following real estate In Abbevile vii
lage was sold recently: The fine residence Of
Mrs. James NJ. Perrin was sold to Joel S. Per-
rim for the sum OF $1,000. NThe desirable house
and lot tive acres,) of the estate OF DR.: Living
ston, was purchased by Mrs. James NJ. Perrin
tor s25O0. The Harrington lot was divided and
sold-the improved portion to James Shlllito,
Jr, for $500, and the unimproved to w. 4.
Penney for 500. The Harberson house and
lot (six acres,) in Fort Pickens, was sold by
William Hill, agent, to John l.. Clark, late OF
Hodges Depot, for $500 cash.
The Abbeville Press learns that the barn and
stables of Mr.. Robert Brownlee, well known
and highly esteemed citizen of the neighbor-
hood OF Donaldsville, were consumed by ffre
On Wednesday night Of last week. A large
a..,ount of fodder, together with two horses,
were destroyed. The loss is probably some
~. bnp Suna aln orlv
the work OF an incendiary.
The Columbia Phoenix says: 0"On Friday
afternoon last, during hunting expedition
in the swamps OF the forks OF Congaree and
Wateree Rivers, Messrs. Bolton Joyner, Low
man, Blakely and Moye, succeeded in captur-
Ing an alligator, which may be termed the king
in size at least-his weight being six hundred
and fifty pounds, and his length seventeen
feet. He is very ferocous, and, with u slap
Of his immense tail, broke the leg Of co.ored
10y, besides wounding several other persons
Leiore he could be secured"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, January Is.

JACKSON, January 15
tine Legislature to-day ratified the Four
teenth and Fifteenth amendments.
The election OF United States senator will occur
on Monday. L. B. Egleston, candidate for Gov
ernor last year on the Radical ticket, R. W. Floun
of Mississippi, and Major-General Ames. are the
prominent candidates. General Alcorn has writ
ten letter to General Ames declining the Pro-
visional Govcrnorship, and says: Coming from
military authority, and subject for its support to
the military power, the fitness e. things appears
to me to forbid my acceptance oft While hold
in immediate prospect the position of civil Gev-
ernor by that sanction most acceptable to my in
stincts as an American citizen, that OF popular
choice, may, perhaps: be INDUCED and make
frank confession that under the fellowship OF er-
ror and chastisement by which am bound to the
Southern people, am constrained by an ir isis
tible force Of my heart to draw back from lot or
part in the government by any other right than
that of their own conscience"
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Nipsic, of the Darien expedition, will
s$l from Washington to-d:.;. -d4.;. rne steamer Yam
tic and Tie storeshlp Girard, composing the rest
Q. the feet, will sail soon.
DR.. Bard has withdrawn from the Atlanta New
Era.
Louisiana has repealed the law authorizing the
licensing of gambling saloons.
The disposition of the authorities at Washing
ton is against making any more treaties with the
Indian tribes.
Delano decides that farmers who sell regularly
in market or other places. are subject to license
as retail traders.
The Rio Janeiro Mail confirms the eight Of Lo-
pcz, and the close Of the war; Ie was last heard
of, with a few followers, wandering about the
Brazilian deserts.
Two inmates OF the Massachusetts, State prison
have been discharged after four years. imprison-
ment, upon the discovery Of their innocence.
They have applied to the Legislature for compen-
aation
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
TIE ERR4TIC ELDER.
End of the Cooke Abduction Sensation
Return OF the Actors to their Homes
Particulars of the Scandalous Affair.

The Rev. Horace Cooke, the hero of the late
eopement sensation in New York, was ar
rested in the office of the World newspaper on
Wednesday night, while demanding to know
s.the author of that article" He was after
wards taken 10 the Tombs Police Court, and,
no one appearing to prosecute, was discharged.
The New York Post of Friday evening, in an
article written previous to his release, gives
the following particulars of the developments
in this case:
The girl Martha Johnston, whose abduction
by the Rev. Horace Cooke, OF Seventh street
Methodist Church, has caused much scandal
during the past few days, has been found, and
Cooke is now in the custody ofthe police. The
actions of the man and girl have been remark
able. and the most charitable construction that
can he put on their course is to suppose that
Cookies brain is affected, and that the girl had
so much confidence in him as her spiritual ad-
wiser that she accompanied him to hotel with
out any criminal intent But the previous ac-
tions OF the girl, in writing 10 her pastor ire
ouently in an aflcctionatc tone, lead the pubic
to suppose that the flight Of the couple was pre-
ccded by criminal acts. The case Is most
extraordinary one, and will cause much
grief to the families and friends OF Mr.
Cooke and Miss Johnston. yesterday morn,
inc. Mr. Johnston received letter, dated
New York, January 18th, signed by Cooke,
which said that he was impressed with
the cnormity of his crime, and the trouble
which he had brought upon both families, and
that he was not fit to live, and wanted to die.
He therefore, as q slight reparation for the
evil done, informed the father that his daugh-
ter could be found at the Everett House. Mr..
Johnston went to the hotel yesterday morning,
and returned with the girl to her home. The
story of the flight is as follows: On Friday
afternoon Cooke met Miss Johnston as she was
returning from school, and after talking with
her some time. proposed that she should go to
the Everett House with him, which she I'm.
hesitatingly did. On arriving ut the hotel,
Cooke registered Miss Johnston as his sister,
under the name of Miss Mary Campbell, and
she was assigned room. The proprietors
and clerks of the hotel assured Mr.. John
ston that during the time of his daush,
ter's absence from home Cooke called at the
hotel only once or twice, each time during the
day. He remained only u few moments al
each visit. The girl said that after having
taken the fatal step, although innocent, she
was afraid to communicate with her home, mol
knowing how her parents would receive iler
Since tile disappearance of the girl, Cooke has
visited Railway and Jersey City, and was II !
this city several times, but was not recognized
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
nE1Eksa OF THE PRISONER.


him.
RELEASE OF THE PRISONER.
No attention vas paid to these demands at
first; but about ten O'Clock (by which time the
number of besiegers was largely increased, and
many of thcm were infuriated with lquor,) the
besiegcd held parley with the beslegers, assur-
ing them that they would release Humphreys If
the crowd would disperse, but upon no condi-
tions whatever would they give up Turner; that
they would resist unto death any attempt to take
him. Finally, the besiegers consented to leave II
Humphreys were released lie was released, and
the larger portion of the crowd left, but those
who remained became more violent than before.
THE BEsIEGED ASSAULTED.
Soon after the larger portion Of the crowd nad
gone or with IIumphries, those who remained
evinced every disposition to storm the house and
take Turner at all hazards. When the raiders
sought refuge in the house they had the horses
and mules, which they had been riding, brought
up close to the building. Upon these and sentl-
mel who had been placed on guard at the door
the. crowd 1'opcned fire." severely wounding two
mules and one horse. The besieged did not re-
tuit1 the FIRE, but showing their readiness to re-
sist the besicgers They declined to make the as
sault and contented themselves by nrlng at the
house.
ESCAPE OF THE RAIDERS.
Early on the morning OF the 18th, uast Thurs
day. the raiders took up their line OF march back
to Spartanburg Courthouse, where they arrived
In due time. The appearance of the "whiskcy
men, soon after their start showed that they had
remained in tile vicinity Of the house oil night.
These "whIskey men" frequently threatened to
fire upon the raiders, but beyond these threats
did not molest them. On arriving at the court
house the troubles of the raiders ceased, all OF
them being alive and well to relate their adven-
lures in these "plplng times OF peace"
Captain Somerhayes has sent report Of the
affair TO Colonel Bumford, commanding at this
post. 1t is understood that large force will be
sent to Spartanburg County in few days, who
will destroy all the stills In that section and ar
rest Qll parties connected with them, and also all
who were known or suspected to be connected
with the recent demonstration upon the soldiers
and revenue officers.
The above account Of the "Whiskey War;" or
Second Battle OF Cowpens, 'sas 1t will doubtless
be known In the history Of the "Internal Revenue
Department was written from notes taken
while Mr.. R. NJ. Wallace, who commanded the
revenue officers, related the adventure to me to-
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
THE HAYTIEN STRUGGLE.

PoRT-AU-PRINcE, December 25.
The reyolutionists demanded the surrender
of those persons who sought refuge in the Amer
can consulate, but the consul maintained the
ssnctity Of his Dag by the assistance Of the Eng
lish and French men-ofwar. Salnave has been
captured and imprisoned. Assurances have been
piyen that there will be no bloodshel.
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THE ISKEY vi r.
TIE SECOND BATTLE OF coWrENs.

A RAID ON THE spARTANBURG STILLS.
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Arrangements have been partially made for
brutal prize fight between Tom Allen and Jem
NJ .ce.
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COL U nj B 1 A +.
THE LAST SENS ALTON.

Meeting of the Third House.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17

ALL ABOUT THE EXTENSION BILL
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17

and then they demanded the release Of Hum
phreys, and also that Turner should be given up
to them-they swearing that they intended to Kill
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17

"good and lawful?r a resolution will be intro
duced in the Senate asking for another inresliga-
ton and another report, which, 1t is to be hoped,
Iyill he nDre satisfactory
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-17
Tho Police Bill-Liens on Crops-A Sink
;ur Fund-The Education BiII-Ad-
vances TO Planters.
TrRoM ogR OWN CORRESPONDENT
COLUMBIA, Saturday, January

~
COLUMBIA Saturday, January Is.
SESSION OF THE THIED HOUSE.
The Third blouse, composed OF the lobby
members, is always considered in session as
long as the Senate and House OF Representatives
be "mer and.stting in General Assembly" but 1t
is very seldom that formal session of this body
is held, as was the case yesterday.
Yesterday when both houses met, in the House,
in 'oint assembly, Corbir, Greene, Leslie, Reid,
and Buck did not go, but remained in the Senate
chamber.
Corbin moved that o session OF the Third House
be held The motion was carried, and Timothy
Hurley, the Speaker OF the Third House, ascend
ed 10 tho chair OF the President of the Senate,
and called the House TO order Leslie acted US
sergeant.at-arms.
The speaker announced as unfinished busi-
ness" resolution to Increase the pay of senators
twenty per cent, andwas upon the point of call
ing it up for adoption, but yielded for Corbin to
make motion that the speaker (Hurleyl be de-.
clarcd the senator from Abbevile. The speaker
acknowledged his willingness to serve If he were
allowed back pay, to which the House objected,
and no.hecision was had.
Greene gave notice Of his intention to shortly
introduce "b to change the name OF the City
OF Charleston to that OF Mackeyville -
Corbin moved that Leslie be required to per-
form physically on the floor OF the House some Of
the movements he now and then performed intel
lectually. tErrattc movements supposed to be re-
ferred to.l No vote was taken.
The Speaker announced that the hour for the
especial order" 'the bill to prevent and punish
bribery and corruption" had arrived.
Corbn moved that committee of three be ap-
pointed to investigate the charges preferred
against the Speaker, with power to call on THE
NEWS and Courier.
Pending the consideration ofihis motion, Greene
moved that the House adjourn to partaIe OF re-
freshments
The Speaker said he would entertain the motion
II the senator from Orangeburg would amend 1t
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1t will be remembered that 4 short time after
Wright was put oil the cars by the Richmond and
Danve Railroad Company, OF which Mr.. Bnfora
is president, o bill was Introduced In the House
to repeal the act entitled IAN net 10 incorporate
the Air Line Railroad Company In South Carroll
na,n passed the Goth OF December, 1856, and all
subsequent acts amendatory thereof. Since then,
Mr. Buford (who is also president of the Air Line
Railroad Company has been here aud. accord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-16
TILE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.

PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-The commencement
exercises of this institution for colored youth, the
Baltimore Central Railroad 35 miles from this city, were
made specially interesting this year by distinguished
Representatives from Washington who came hither to
take part In the ceremony Of establishing proessorshp
named In honor Of the late Thaddeus Stevens. The peo
pie OF the ncghbOrhood present in large numbers
After the ordinary commencement exercises, degrees
being conferred and diplomas delivered, the following
resolutions offered and unanimously adopted:
the late Hon Thaddeu
which shall commemorate his eminent ery
n OF educ alton and freedom therefore,
the 600 be collected for the
establishing Prosorhip Of Natural Science in Lincoln University
o be kuoxn a. the Thaddeus Stevens Professorhip
Ued That the Subscribers To these resolutions pledge our
the Treasurer Of the Board Of Trustees
Lincoln University the amounts pecye attached
Among the prominent men present were Representa-
tves CoyOde, Arne PrOsser WhittmOre, Julian, Town
send Gillian Mercur, and Taylor; Gen. o. .. Howard
Gen. Eaton, Commissioner Educational Bureau: ex
Speaker Gausha A. Grow, Professor j. NJ Langton and
Gen. Gregory, u. S. Marshal, Philadelphia.