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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06

Secretary Of War. Gen. sherman. Ant.Seh. ,h Az
Secretary Cox OF the Interior, and nuboer vi o.n
tngushed persons will leave here on to morrow *
for New York route for Troy TO attend tle 'u"e VI
the late Gen. Geo. II. Thomas. ,,o
At meeting Of the Pacific Railroad ComitHe VI III III,
House, to-day, " was agreed 10 report iayoraoy cf
consolidating the Kansas, Indian Territory anu
Railroad Company, the Missouri River and fore SUI
Railroad Company, and the Leayenworth LawrenSe a
Galveston Railroad Company INTO accompany 10 oe hown
as the Kansas Indian Territory and Gulf Railroad com
pany' 1t was found necessary to consolidate tesG ON
p,nies because they all desired through the n
dian Territory and by the treaty stipulated win tne
Indian tribes Of said Territory, only TWO racks-ons
running north and south. and one running east ana
west-can be laid. The Committee will be called W
about fortnight They have already agreed upon IL
bills with reference to Western railroads.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations nave de'
cded report bill in the Senate To aid capt Han III
his future Arctic explorations The bill provides Tor
supplying Capt. Hall with Government shiP3t-war 20
be used in journey, and 100000 out OF which TO de-
fray his expenses The bill will be reported IN the SEN
ale as soon as certain obtained from the Geo
graphical Society OF NewYOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
ISABELLA'S LETTER TO THE POPE.

The following is translation of the letter
Queen Isabella the Pope by her Prince Alfonso:
"MosT BLESSED FATHER: The day has arrived pleas.
ing Tor me To fulfill one Of the most vehement desires OF
soul, and which has also been beneyOlenty con-
Cured In by your Holiness My son, the Prince Of As
turus 10 Rome to receive the promised Sacrament
OF the Eucharist at the august hands OF his yeDeratfd
father aud protector Heaven grant that the boy who
under such auspices enters into puberty inherit the
religious piety felt by his mother that she
not ask from God for hm that lie inherit her fortune!
" Not little comfort IL for me, most blessed
Father when received your first letter. 40 sweet and
compassionate, in which your holiness manifested TO
that you directed your prayers 10 the Most idh for my
health, and FOR God TO restore me 10 the Throne which
belongs Of right do not aspire TO preserve
tins right TO myself recognized even yet IN my msfor
tune by the wses Sovereign OF the EARTH but tn trans
nit it, as say, 10 all who my subjects the best
and most httlDg occasion 10 tile Prince, my SON.
Hence my vel ement desire he should obtain
imbueu with the Holy Catholic splrit-the only thing by
which he Will be able to associate the grand principle OF
authority with tie true lbery equality, aud fraternity
which indispensable TO make all men happy. For
Prince shall be educated in such manner that If some
day the nation needs him. and God wishes it, he may
and perform his labor without exciting the hatred the
opposition Of any OF the numerous froclons into which
learned that the good King for Spain must not
belong TO any party but to al the 81, span dni
ard not the people for the Kings. May Gods
justice not permit that by his fault one drop OF
blood shall be she'd nor the peace and tranquility OF our
beloved c0mpariOs be disturbed for one single day on
she Of it! II during our civil war had
been found in the state OF reason OF which infancy
deprived would not have wished To reign at 50 much
cost wish not now that my boy should mounta throne
erected upon tears and miSOruDes do not desire the
for him If raised to it by the legitimate
hope and general love OF the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
LOSS OF THE PROPELLER JOHN TAYLOR.

On the afternoon OF Monday, the propeller
John Taysr OF the Schuyler line OF Albany left this city
for place Soon after leaving tho storm In
creased put into yfoutst pier where she
lay some aud then started her trip She stopped
several times Till she reached Hayerstraw. when II was
concluded 10 20 on all hazards This at O'Clock
a. H. the raging furously All The passen-
gers some In number had retired To their bers the
captain and pilot taking their watch The vessel passed
through Peekskl Bay the pilot Michael Cosgrove steer
ing by the compass the flying snow was 80 thick
as 10 almost hide the bow OF the boat from view In
about one minute after passndRoaho0k the Taylor ran
on Cooks Island. u small collection OF rocks at the
southern entrance to the Highlands. She must have
been going moderately fast she grated across the
rocks and broke In The passengers rushed from
their berhs without their clothes but when they learned
that the not sinking they returned 10 their
berths and dressed. by tins time Capt Charles MeAs
ter had the small boat lowered aud the passengers were
rowed TO the east shore then walked upon the Hudson
River Railroad track 10 Peeksk and took the first up
train for Albany.
An examination OF the John Taylor showed that the
had penetrated the hull and held the boat fast On
either side the water is 100 feet deep The boat con
ridered total wreck she was worth 100000 and had
just commenced her trips for the seasop having been
thoroughly Overhauled. repainted, and refufnlshed
throughout Che had a cargo worth elc,Co-aluong
other things consisted Of 100 barrels OF sugar 40 bar
res OF slrp chests VI tea and 200 boxes OF lemons
an OF which will be saved chooDer aud sloop we're
nj the wreck yesterday and the freight being removed
and taken 10 Peekskl, from which point II In shipped by
railroad 10 Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

, The ship Olive Rourke of st. Johns was
seen February goth, abandoned.
-. Edward H. Savage has been appointed
and confirmed Chief OF the Boston Police.
The Governor of California has signed
the bill raising the legal rate OF interest from to 10 pei
cent
The colored people throughout Californis
and Oregon celebrated the ratification OF the Fifteenth
Amendment yesterday.
Navigation on the Delaware and Hudson
Canal commenced on Monday. Twenty boats were
loaded at HoDesdae, Penn
The Hazard block, on Main-st., James
town. N Y. destroyed by tire yesterday. The Loss
is $4,000 insured for $4,000
The French Cable shares, according to
The London Times have declined in price recently
because Of a threatened new competition.
IA Papal Bull has been received in Canada,
constituting the Toronto Diocese an Archbishop See. and
promoting Bishop Lynch TO be Archbishop.
Hugh Mallon is charged by the Coroner's
Jury with the murder OF George y, Porter in Utica
Amos b Stafford Is accused OF being an accessory.
The impOrtatiOns of wheat, oats, and other
INTO o Ss BaG the az
market at London and Liverpool
-Four hundred poor laborers were yester-
pay set to work by the san Francisco City
the grading OF the Yerba Bnena PARK Tho CON-
missoDers propose 10 employ about 400 In all.
"A fire at Berlin, Wisconsin, yesterday,
destroyed tho block owned and occupied by Messrs.
Yates x Foot hardware L. l. Dudson. druggist; y. ID.
Miner confectionery. Total loss. t25oo insured for
1880
The strike has become general among the
coal miners in schuylki County. There only few
small coerles at work As the operators very
firm. IL is thought the strike will continue until the mi
ners yield to u reduction.
. 1t was believed in Chicago last evening
that there wiz be general breaking up OF the ware,
house monopoly which has controlled the railroads In
that city for some time past and that the railroads Will
hereafter deliver gram to WHOM 1t IL consigned Inc
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad yesterday declared ia
freedom from the monopoly
Union Colony Number OMEN c. Meeker,
President and Horace Greeley Treasurer has this day
located IN Colorado Territory, tho Delta formed by
the Cache la Poudre and Platte Rivers aud the Denver
Pacific Railroad. midway between Denver, Col. and
Cheyenne W. r. IL IN expected that The members wall
begin ~ arrive about the 18th inst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
LETTER FROM VICTOR HUGO.


teristic cpistle from Victor Hugo;
| am oppressed az write to you. There has been q
catastrophe here packet has been lost. The island Is
mourning. the flags halfmast HIGH the houses
up. This s the first time that packet has been
lost during 40 years that steamers have been plying be-
tween England and the Archipelago. The captain died
like d stole. He called Harvey. large vermilion
face white whskers and good brave eyes Three years
ago was OH board his ship. The English fleet was
at Sheerness for the Viceroy OF Egypt and Queen
Victoria. some ladies who were on board the Nor
mandy wished to the fleet, and begged me to eX-
press this desire II two hours out Of
They said, 'Tell the captain that you wish it, But
ladies'" answered, French ship would not do such "a
thing for me-" Capt. Harvey heard this. He cried,
"What French ship would not do for Victor Hugo
English ship will" and he put his helm and showed
me the fleet, while the Queen was showing IT To the
Khedive. This amiable man was q hero He has just
snperbly He saved all the people he could ana
manned behind to perish, tell you all that. am sad.
also sad at the blow which has beulen our great
Frederic Lemaitre. loued his son Mach my MafhO.
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MEXICO.
CHURCH ROBBER

CHURCH ROBBEIY-AN ARIsT0CRATIC BANDIT
ANOTHER FORCED LOAN-yOLCANlC ERUP-
TON.
CITY OF MEXICO, April l, via Havana, April
1.-Two markets have been recently burned. and several
churches robbed The stolen articles have been found in
possession of OF the weathest families Of this
city, which fact leads TO the suspicion that the Oldest
a leader OF gang Of bandits. Great excitement
prevails in consequence of these discoveries.
The minor revolutionary outbreaks are decreasing
Gen Garcia de CadeDa recently entered the town OF Lc
atecas aud robbed Of SIS OO0. lie is moving to-
ward the Juchpilo Mountains. II is rumored that
understanding existed between DE Cadena and the Fed
the city.
The revolution in the State Of Jalsco is poweress
The az Cuenavac are reported to have been
defeated
The Supreme Court Of Mexico had decided adversely
the claim OF MesSrs. Norton aud Whtcomb, who fur
msed money to Gen Santa Anna in 1896. while he
in Norfolk and received security all the property Of
santa Anna IN Mexico. All the Mexico property OF
Santa Anna coniscaed by the Government in 1863
and consequently the property OF the State previous
TO the loan
Travelling is now more and more insecure Stages have
been robbed aud left naked on the road The
eruptiOns Of Mount CeborncO have increased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
TIE INDIANS.

SAFETY OF PAYMAsTER ALvoRD-TRooPs SENT
TO TIE SWEET WATER.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The following from
Gov Campbell was received by Commissioner Parker
this morning:
CHEYENNE April A. The coach with Paymaster Alvord
has arrived at South Pass all right Ii Is now Thought
the Indians Sioux. Gen. Augur has sent company
Of cavalry TO Sweet Water
HOSTILE INDIANS THREATENING ATLANTIC CITY.
CHEYENNE, W. T., April "a party of Indians
were seen Atlantic City yesterday Three men are
still missing from that place. party OF section men
were this morning run INTO station eat OF Rock
Spring by party of Indians. The weather Is foggy and
daHlD,
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SPAIN.
EARRIeADE RIoIs AGAINST coNscRIrTIoN.

MADRID, Tuesday. April s. 1870
The enforcement of the cOnscriptiOn law COM
menced yesterday throughout Spain. The proceed
ings were generally quiet. but disturbances are
tepOIi,d in some places. In Barcelona there WAS
'snch agitation. The people at the barriers threw
p haTcades, and the troops charged aud took them.
al tie town Of SAM Barcelona the rioters made
some resistance. and ten men were killed. il is
reported to-day that order has been restored in
barcelona and vicinity.
SeiioI de EChrgaray Minister Of Agriculture. re-
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toward Doth The mother country and Canada.
AN APPEAL FOR ANNEXATION.
We extract as follows from the able mani
festo OF the Nova Scotia League
The Annexation League feels that the mineral
RESOURCES OF our country would be In advanced stare
by our entrance into the American Union those engaged
In prosecuting varous Industries assured of n
given surely greater than all others that such capital
they might choose to embark In the commercial enter
prises or tins Province might not be at moment by
change OF the American tariff rendered uDprOductive.
or by rupture with England be reft from them alto
gether:
The League is that this Province. annexed to tho
United States would be able to offer TO American capital
lists the best possible investments for their moneys The
coal markets OF New England. New York. and NewJer
sey would be open to u.s. and we with coal
beds lying almost useless in the EARTH would prove
most formidable competitor TO oil or any OF the coal
producing States OF the Union. .
The League considers 1t unnecessary. now to specify
In detail the statistics Of present trade with the
United States or to prove what already well known
that annexed, that trade would be speedily In
creased tenfod every product. with scarcely
leans
The League would warn all who are in sympathy with
them against placing the slightest reliance upon state
mens made In our Provincial press concerning the In
creased taxation wsh i Is asserted wpad
vncal debt and subject only the Federal taxation
burdencd with taxation than to-day while in the
matter of public Liabilities we would occupy position
N to IN 9is q any oher state IN me HS
HdiifaI, March 81, 1870.
INQUIRY INTO THE MURDER OF SCOTT-OFFER
OF INDIAN SERVICES.
OTTAWA, Canada, April 5.-In the House of
Commons last night, Mr. Mackenzie inquired II the Gov
eminent had received any information concerning the
reported murder OF Mr. Scott in the Red River Territory
Sir John Macdonald said the Government had yet
ceived report; Mr.. Donald Smith had returned from
the Territory. and would probably be in Ottawa IN day
two. Dr. Topper believed the reported murder to be
false II circulated in order to fghten people into
obedience otRiels authority Col Johnson Chef Of the
Six Nation Indians residing at the Branford Reserve,
has offered $40 Of his braves to serve in the Red River
country
NEWS FROM NOVA SCOTIA.
HALIFAX, April 5.-Lieut. Governor Doyle
has months leave OF absence for the pur
pose of visiting Europe for which country he will leave
early in May.
The Newfoundland Legislature met yesterday after
noon Twenty anti Confederate members were present
exclusive Of the Speaker. No Confederate occupied a
seat. The House proceeded 10 business. and selected
committee TO try contested election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
THE SUIT AGAINST THE MERCURY.

The libel suit of Jacob A. Sherman against
William Couldwe and Horace +. Whitney, propretors Of
The Sunday Mercury was called for hearing yesterday
at II a. No. at the Jefferson Market Police Court All the
and large nnber Of witnesses and Others Interested Ia
the case The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. the Hon.
Homer A. Nelson, counsel for the prosecution foiu
the publIsher and a number Of well-knOwn physicians
and surgeons were among those In attendance Justice
shandl,y being absent at Albany making necessary
for civil Justice Koch Ia ofeiao his place, The exam
"A further until April TO- nj IL y. IA.
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ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER NEPTUNE-A VESSEL
ASHORE

HOLINESS HOLE, April 5.-The steamer Nep-
tune, from Boston to NewYork Is at anchor off Wood
Hole with loss Of her rudder The steamer Glaueus,
New York for Boston, is at anchor the Nep
tune.
The bark Nellie Fenwck. from Sierra Leone for Boston,
Is ashore in Holiness Hole Harbor, with loss of her
anchors, chains, and bowsprit.
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SAN DOMINGO.

ANNEXATION OPPOSED BY THE PRIESTHOOD.
HAVANA, April j-Lato intelligence from San
Domingo states the chief opponents of annexation
Of the Rupubic TO the United States are the priesthood.
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PRUSSIA AND DENMARK.
BERLrN. Tuesday. April ). 1870.

BERtfN. Tuesday, April j. 1870.
The North German Gazette says that in view of the
demands and threats of Denmark with respect to
North Schleswig the restoration Of friendship with
Prussia is impossible
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reasons he gives are the misae ents snd ingrat
ude OF Father Mcmahon OF his release and the present
hostile manifestations on the part OF the brotherhood
toward both the mother country and Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT ARITAIN.

CONTINUED DEBATE on THE LAND bILL-nn
AMENDMENT BY nR. GLApsroNE-rho,o''
PAYMENT or MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
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mains in the Cabinet. and the Ministerial crisis is
ended
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STATEMENT OF MIR. DONALD SMITH, CANADIAN
COMMISSIONER TO THE RED RIVER INSUR-
GENTS.
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WASHINGTON.

SLOW PROGRESS OF THE FUNDING BILL-THE
INCOME TAX QUESTION To BE CONSIDERED
IuyEDJ.TFIy EDUCATIONAL ADVANCE
NFNT AMONG THE FRREDMEN-THE ONEIDA
DIsAsTER-TfIE TARIFF BILL-RECONsTRUc-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06
Approved November IL, 1870.

An act to amend section twelve of chapter six
teen of the general statutel, relating to fire
distrcts.
SEC |, The selectnsn of any town may, upon
the application in writing for that purpose, Of
twenty or more freeiolders If such town, es,ab-
lsh in such town one or more fire districts, and
may define tho limits of the same, as in their
judgment shall be just and necessary and suih
districts shall be named by number in the ords
district shall exceed tSo miles square in siz.
SEC. p This act shall take effect from its pass
age
Approved November 10, 1870.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06
An Act relating to married women.

Sac. l. Amy married woman whose husband
shall desert her, or from intemperance or other
cause shall become incspacitated or neglect tn
provide for his family, may in her own name
make contracts for her own labor and the labor
Of her minor children, snd in her own name sue
for and recover her own and their wages. Any
married woman in such case of desertion, inca
pacity or neglect, may file her petition in the
county court in the county in which she re-
sides. alleging the same and making her hus-
band defendant thereto, and upon proof Of such
desertion, intemperance or incapacity, the court
may in its discretion make an order, having the
force and effect of judgment, vesting such wo-
man with the rights, privileges and liabilities oil
a feme-soie as to acquiring, holding and dispos
ing Of property. real and personal. making con
tracts and beingl liable thereon. and sueing AND
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06

An Act in addition to chapter ffty-one OF the
general statutes, entitled " Of the administra-
ton and distribution Of intestate estates"
SEC. /. II any person entitled to . distribn-
tive share in the estate Of q deceased person.
shall have been, or shall be absent, and not
heard from for the period Of ten years from the
death Of such deceased person, such absent per-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06
Approved November II, 1870.
An Act to protect the rights Of gas light com
panies.

SIC. /. Any person who shall tap the gas
pipes Of any gas light company in this state,
with intent to take gas therofrom without the
consent Of said gas light company, or who shall
connect pipes or tubes with the pipes Of any
gas light company 60 tina, the gas may be taken
from the gss pipes OF any such company with
out the said gas passing through the meters
placed by the company for the proper nes,ure-
ment OF suoh gas, or coy person who shall know
ingly burn or rise the gSa Of any gas light COM
pany without measurement by gss meters, and
without the consent OF said company, SELL he
guilty Of felony and shsll on conviction o.
either Of thu above named offences be- hued not
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06

An Act to amend section thirty -seven Of chapter
eigbty-siK Of the general statutes entitled
"Of private corporations.
SEC. l. Section thirty-seven Of chapter eighty
six of general statutes Is hereby 80 amended as
to read as follows:
"No president, vice-president, treasurer, sec
rotary or trustee Of any trust company, saving;
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06
Approved November 10, 1870.


An Act In relation to express carriers.
Sac. !. The provisions of sections seventy
four, seventy five, sevent ysix and seventy seven
of chapter twenty eight Of the general statutes
shall be held to apply to express companies in
the same manner the sections aforesaid now
apply to railroad and steamboat corporations,
and the provisions of this act shall! extend TO any
articles Of personal property in the custody
of any express carrier without any special con
tract for the keeping thereof
SIC. 2. This act shall take effect from its pass
age.
Approved November II, 1870.
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An Act regulating fees for justice writs.
SEC /. The fees for writs returnable before q
justice of the peace shall be one dollar each.
SEC. 3 An act entitled "An act regulating
fees for Justice writs." approved November Is,
1864, is hereby repealed
Approved November 10, 1870
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after such judgment the husband shall not be
liable upon any contract SO made by her in her
own name or for any tort thereafter committed
by her unless such tort be committed by direc-
ton, advice, or consent Of such husband.
SEC. 2. This act shall not affect any rights
which may have become vested 10 any person at
the time Of taking effect hereof
Approved November 10, 1870.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06

An Act Ia amendment Of section twenty-five OF
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-06

An Act in addition to chapter one hundred aud
sixteen Of the general statutes entitled, OF
otfenses against the public peace"
SFo. l. II any person over ten years Of age
not connected with the school, shall annoy OF
disturb any school by remaining st or near such
school, or by refusing or neglectng to depart on
request Of the teacher or prudential committee,
he shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
twenty dollars
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
| Approved November II, 1870.
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An Act in addition to number forty two of the
acts Of 1869, relating to trustee process.
SEC. l. Whenever the defendant in any suit
in which any person has been summoned as
trustee shall file a bond agreesby to the provi-
sions Of number forty-two of the acts Of 1869,
which said bond is flied, a certificate setting
forth the proceedings of the court, accepting
said bond, and dischargng the trustee, and
shall deliver the same to the trustee in said suit
who shall thereupon be discharged from any
further liability in such suit.
SEC 2. This act shall take effect from its pass.
age
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