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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17

Committee offered resolution directing the Sergeant
atArms his Assistant Mr. La Barnes. to take Patrick
House (Mr PoreT to Richmond Va. there 10 testify In
murder before the Hustng, Court, and afer he
agreed TO.
Mr.. WHEELER rep. N ". Chairman Of the Com
TO the Utah Central Railroad Company the right Of way
through the public lands Tor tho OF rail
After all explanation by Mr.. WHEELER the bill was
passed
Mr.. WHEELER also reported bill granting the
Island OF Ycrha Brena Goat Island, IN San Francisco
terminus provided that half Of the Island shall De re-
served TO the United states FOR ald mit Try
pun poses, and that nothing In the MI shan impair Tao
lawful or equitable rights Of private persons u the
Mr. WHEEL ER explained and advocated the bill.
Mr.. KNOTT Dem. KyJ moved TO amend by requiring
payment 70 the Government OF s2sOo1O anu aay9c3yei
morrow tie fyst nd would be 81 0GG0 and he thought
~ =, ,Iro a,i,, ton ON earth th,t was e
buy and pay for IL, IL that enormous corporation
minded the House that there proposition from the
Government sell that Island. One-ha Of IT, with
railroad to and across it would he valuable to the
Government than the whole island was now IL w0uld
10 great public convenience, and those VINO oppoSeI
the bin opposed the true interests Of san FRANCISCO ana
the true interests Of the Government.
Mr.. MAYNARD Rep, Tennl offered an amenuinen,
drwbridge part OF the channel "a the engineer
of the Department may direct Aereed To- foo, ,,, hi,
Mr.. HOLMAN DEM Ind, in order to de-eat the DILL
moved an adjournment. Negat1yed. a., .,,o
Mr.. HOLMAN then moved 20 lay the bill gu the taoe'
Negatived by Yeas G5; Nays, o.
TIE previous question was seconded.
The vote was then taken on Mr.. HSOTTS 1Hendhrnt
recurring payment OF s2OO00OOO and IL Was iejvctei-
Yeas 70; Nays, 81. 49, ,- ,
After several votes by Yeas and Nays on various propo-
sifions connected with The bill, Mr.. WASHBURN tktp'
WIS., asked for fifteen minutes to state s oDJectlOn 70 y.
Mr. WHEELER insisted on the previous question, whlch
was seconded. 81, o.. - =.
order him to offer two millions Tor the Island pro
pOsrd 10 be given away 10 this railroad company, he
would now make that proposition to the Government.
Mr. MUNGEN Dem, Ohio said he would " see y that,
and 20" half million better, pay ing the money III zen
hours 49, .r,r,
During an interruption to the voting, Mr. DAWES,
from the Committee Appropriations, reported Diil
TO s. per day registers and sheri1s in the ruin
Military District which was passed.
to the bill defining the ducs Of Pension Agents, &c,
nOn-cOncuTIed in, and Committee oi Conference
ordered. . . =.
Tire House then at $40 o'clock, adjourned the SPEAK
ER stating that the Ierba Buena bin would remain the
bus mess la the morning hour until disposed VI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
QUEENS COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SHOW.


The Annual Horticultural Show of the Queens
County Agricultural Society, held yesterday at the
Fair Grounds Mineola. The day being fine, the attend
ance was very large and the receipts were heavy The
show of flowers was extensive and varied and numerous
premiums were awarded for bouquets OF which there
was an immense variety. The horticultural department
was well stocked with wbeTries crrant and other
fruits Some varieties, known as the Tromphe de Gand
Cbas Downing, and Green Prolific, Were OF immense SIZE
and measure inches ia circumference The vegetable
display was highly credtabe to the agricuursts of the
Island Thos. Messenger OF North Hampstead, received
the first premium. singular variety of potato whlch
grew in the shape of duck was exhibited by Charles
yelling Of jamaica $1,000. 49,, -.
In connection with the exhibition, the ladies Of the
county held festival where strawbt rries and icecream
were dealt out at wholesale. II realized goodly sum-
which will he appropriated toward the LIQUIDATION Oh the
debt of the Society.
Premiums were awarded "a follows: Best variety OF
caulifowers cabbages and potatoes Thos Messenger,
North Hempstead; best variety Of rhnbarb, L. Z. DE
Beyose NewtOwn; best collection OF potplants Mrs E.
Titus Mneola; best floral design, Thomas Messenger
best floral basket, c. 5. Allen * Co., queens; best
collection OF roses, VIM. A. Burgess, Glen Cove; best
half dozen lemons, Emcline Gildcrsleeye Hampstead.
Craige Co.. agents for Wheeler Wilson, took the hst
premium for sewing machines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
FIprs-NAPROW ESCAPE.

About a. m. yesterday, fire was discoy-
cred in the paor of James Flanagans clearinghouse
No q seventhave 1t had been burning some time when
discovered and the upper part of the house was hed
with smoke. Most of the inmates were aroused ana es
caped by the roof. Mira Burns visitor. and Mary
domestic taken out nsensibe, carried INTO the al
Joining house and restored to consciousness The fnrn
ture was damaged 81 500 insured The building - owned
10y John L. Dcyn, and ia damaged $1,000 fully insured
party given in the paror the previous night ana
the company left about O. IN
The establishment Of Messrs Benh1m al Stoutennor-
ough at Nos go and 272 Pearlst, damaged by IRE
Yesterday caused straw taking fire III the base
Loss stock, $4,000 Insured for $3.50 by the
following companies: Glenn's Falls, " Y, s25OG 81
Nicholas $4,000 Greenwich. $1,000 Etna, y. Y, $500
Corn Exchange $500; Williamsburgh City, 200 Mer
chants of Providence L. L. S230O Shoe and Leather OF
Boston, Mass $3.50; Occidental Of San Francisco $4,000
Associated Firemens of Philadelphia $4,000 Liverpool,
London, and Globe, $500; Springfield Of Springfield,
Mass; 1900; Narragansett of ldence, 5000 BfdO
City, n Y, 5000 Bowery, 5000 The building IA dam
aged $500 follows Independent OF Boston,
$4,000 Montauk 5000 Security, 5000 Buffalo cry,
5000. Total. STOOD Theire is supposed To nave uecn
caused by WOTklncn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
THE INCOME TAX.
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.


The Union League Club held special meet
lat night in the theater Of the Clubhouse 10 con-
a., erica of resolutions condemning the Income Tax
and a,peang TO Congress for its abolition. These were
offered al the regular monthly meeting week previous
,a t,r their consideration the present meeting as
,.uoA Tho attendance was considerably larger Sthan
,.u,, a ii the feeling OF the members was maniestV
gerry general and decided in favor OF the resolutions
the debate was not protracted, no one opposing 'he"
excepting Dr. Lieber and he only some OF them ana Oh
special grounds They adopted by separate votes'
one unanimously and the others with only trhing oppo
sition $500
The following are the resolutions adopted All but
ne las are as reported from the Committee The last
vas subsequently offered by Dr. Lieber, aud unani-
nousy adopted:
Re1Iped That in the opinion Of this Club the best IN
erlstS OF the people require careful revision 9t Lo
National Tax list, an equalization of taxation ana re-
1ucOn Of taxes TO the lowest point cOnslseet WIN '0
preservation OF the public faith ,,, A.. .ho
esolrad That the OF Congress providing that the
Income Tax shall be levied until and including 1870 ana
10 longer" o solemn compact with the people, "hl0h
good faith reouires should be sacredly observed
esoced That in this country labor can IN no suse W
considered capital subject 70 taxation ana th MI. ~ -
now no imminent peril to the public credit requiring ,hdt
salaries wages and labor in its various forms shaH ne
subjected 10 Onerous, discriminating ana iquiSVii'
esgIsed That an income tax az embodied in the bill
which recently passed the House Of Representatives
upon income derived from profits OF caplLal III IaI
business In the form OF invested properly! anu
SOLELY upon income above line OF exemption which IN
fact exempts than fouTfths OF the income OF me
of accumulated wealth as is SUBJECT 10 INC
fgY and which will De imposed upon less than 100000
pcrsOis is an act of arbitrary exacuOn, NCauhg INC
great and fundamental principle or eguanty Oh ~
the law and wholly unwaIrated III the present peocIu
and plogperOus condition OF the country.
ResOjpcd That nothing in the foregoing resolutions -
iutuded To indicate diminished conviction that pay
enf al the public debt and the return 70 specie payment
ought 20 take place as speedily rs possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLEECKER-sT. UNiyER
SAIIST CHURCH

The congregation of the Bleecker-st. Uni
yer alish Church celebrated the thiriy-fourth
anniversary of tho dedication Of their church,
lastevening by social gathering and straw
berry festival. The President Of the Society,
Mr. O. McAdam presided and introduced first, the Sec
rotary, Mr. David j. stage who made very interesting
report. The amount Of money raised in the Society
during the past year has been than $1,000
and the in the number of pewholders about 80
per cent this increase il in addition to the heavy
losses that the society yearly sustains from
removals. It unanimously voted to increase the
salary of the minister the Rev. f. C. Sweescr $780, and
make him present of 500 token OF appreciation
his unring labors in advancing the interests of TIE
Society. .
The Society then presented to its Secretary Mr. David
J. Stage who also Of its founders, set OF com
plimenary resolutions, beautifully engrOssed ana
amed and expressing in appropriate terms the thanks
of the Society for his efficient and ongcontnued aD0rs
i'm It's behalf and especially in raising the money with
which The Church debt has been Cancelled After re-
marks BY Mr.. McAdam, the Rev. Mr. Pullman OF the
Thirty fhst Church, and the Rev. Dr. Moses Bailou,
formerly pastor Of the Church and settled in Pa-
deph the people turned their attention to mo refresh
ments which had been provided and at about IC5o
O'Clock adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
MAINE.
TrMPERANCE CONVENTION.


LEWISTON Me-, June 16.-The State Tenn
peraucc Executive Committee met at Auburn tonight,
aud voted that the state Convention called to
meet tomorrow at Auburn Hall De indefinitely post
pOnedthe action of the Republican State Convention
being doomed satisfactory to the friends of Temperance
n s expected the supporters Of Mr. Hcborn for Gov
last year WILL almost to man, support Mr.. Per
Lals. the Republican nominee for Governor.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.
BANGOR, Me-, June 1G.-The Hon. John A.
Peters unanimously nominated for reelection by the
Gyth Congressional District Republican Committee TO-
day.
The following resolutions were adopted by
the Maine Republican state Convention which nomi-
mated the Hon Sidney Perham for Governor:
Rcs0pcd That while We would maintain and preserve
the aaCIcdneSs OF the public dtDt on me Ste ana Ito
aud favor the gradual payment Of the according TO
Che letter and spirit the contract also in favor
a the burdens of taxation, internal and
a consistent with public credit and
VII. REGARD all the industrial interests of the country
and We opposed 10 fostering branch OF industry
al the expense Of another but hold that the burdens and
the benefits should be equally distributed
RCsOtrcd That the shipping Interests OF the state ana
nation demand the and protection OF the Govern
ct end the adoption of such measures as shall relieve
The owners and builders of vessels.
Rescued, That adhesion 10 the princl-
pie Of prohibition and vigorous and impartial enforce
ucut of jhe laws TO that end. $500
cSJired. That have entire confidence in the ability
integrity and patriotism Of the Hon. Sidney Perham the
nonpco OF this Conventions and that additional evil
publican principles propose to elect him by TIL
majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
IOWA.
IOWA.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE CONVENTION

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa, June 16.--The Iowa
Woman, Suffrage Convention met in this city to-day.
There was a large attendance, all parts of the State
being represented Mrs. Belle Mansfield, the first
woman admitted to the bar in the West made per-
nauen President with long list OF VcePresdents and
Secretaries. 4 state organization formed, con-
ftutiOn adopted similar TO that of the National Union
Woman suffrage Society, and Gen. OConnor elected
President with long list Of Vice Presidents from differ
cut sections the state. The Hon. Charles Bearsey,
EDITOR Of The BuTiiHgtOH HdiCheye and member of the
Union Executive Committee was made Chairman of the
Executive Committee. Strong resolutions were adopted.
Among prominent advocates of the cause present
frorn This state are Mrs. Dorwin Of Burlington Mrs.
Adams OF Dubuque Mrs. BlOome of Council Bluffs, and
Mrs. slavery OF Des MOiues The Union Woman Suffrage
Society il represented by e. A. Studwel, Chairman OF
it. Executive Committee and publisher OF The Reuoiu
ton Mrs. Tracy Golfer of Ohio, and President OF the
Association Of that State, present, representing the
American Society of Boston. large mass meeting was
held this evening. The Convention will meet again TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
LOCAL POLITICS.

The time of the meeting of the National
Executive Committee of the Union League Of America,
"a tbC ST. Nicholas Hotel las been changed to Tuesday,
the 25tl inst
Al the regular meeting of the Xth Assembly
District Union Republican Association held last evening
at Tho ir Headquarters, No. BOwery, Mr. Eugene Mar
tin First Vice-Presidont, occupied the chair, and Mr.
Win CHASER acted Secretary. The following resolu-
tons were adopted:
rsoq the following mode Of procedure be adopted 70
during the Investigation Of the charges preferred against
stephen H. Knapp, President Of tbs Association;
President shall the chair until the hDa
disrcsiton o. he said charges
ad i've shall be appointed by this Association who
and against said charges and
oori recommendation In the matter TO this Ao
rsqn "a IS regular meeting
Daring the said Investigation none bus members OF TINS Asoca
ito. shall re admitted TO its meetings
The f0il0wng-named gentlemen were appointed as the
eoumi tee the charges: VIM. III. Lockwood, Eli Iay-
lOI Heary y. Haight Daniel sullivan, and E. NJ IOsen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
THE sACREDNEss OF MARRIAGE AND CHRISTIAN
CHARITY.

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, in an article on
"Chrstian Women" in the last number OF the same pa
per, says:
Far from being judicial inquiry into the facts Of the
murder OF Albert ID. Richardson, the recent criminal
trial has turned into bitter attack upon defense
less and suffering woman. Having carefully
read the affidavit OF Mrs Richardson see In 1t
ONLY evidence that much tried woman in circumstances
of great hardship and perpeXy has In certain respects
Numerically erred In Judgment We feel II Of the utmost
Importance here say that the sensyeness OF the com
munty in regard to the enduring sacredness or the mar
riage bond is just and wholesome state or feeling
No combination OF trial and temptation can make 1t riSt
and proper for a a woman TO enter on arrange
ments looking toward another marriage Wnle the rsa
relation with living partner yet remains l'lssOlEeu
This whole domain OF marriage ought TO be guarded by
laws as nfe xiblc those Of natureand Ike those
they bear individuals, individuals must no
content To suffer for good OF the whole Remlssness
here threatens terribly sacred to admit or
the least tng and with tears In our eyes for The
tempted sufferer must be firm TO the enumeration OF
principle, The Christian way Is stated by ~.
PAUL: "BeOyed II be Overtaken in fault, ye that
are spiritual restore such In the spirit of meek
ness considering myself lest thou also be tempted
demonstrating ourselves. Under the t0rtules OF
the rack with every muscle stretched and every nerve
quverng. principle often may become Dewlldered ana
even rel gOus faith give out in wild ana agonlzlng
cry for relief Such terrible marriage that revealed
I'm Mrs Richardson's story is rack-a lingering torture
that NAV well have confused head and heart ana the
Irovest and strongest OF u.s. WewhO have lived shielded
and cherished by domestic love. may wei tIemble 10
think whether under the trial should have zone
even as we'll Lot the fortunate and the happy respect
the mystery Of those depths OF anguish which God IN
His mercy has kept them from being able To understand
and sneak OF the sOrey tried only III the ear
of Him who knows and who pities all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
SOUTHERN wOMEN's BUREAU.

The ladies constituting the Southern Women's
Bureau met yesterday at Room No 20 Cooper Institute,
adopted constitution and bylaws, and elected officers
as follows: President, Mrs. Charlotte f. Wells; Vice
President Miss sale shanks Recording Secretary, Miss
Carter; Corresponding Secretary Laura {. Holloway
Executive Committee, Mrs. LOngstreet Mrs. Gordon,
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Wlbour, and Mrs. Coleman.
Arrangements then made for the delivery OF a
lecture by Miss Laura c. Holloway entitled, woman In
the South" ON Thursday next, at p IN Letters were
received from several parts Of the Union giving promise
OF support OF the bureau the object OF which TO give
aid and information to Southern women who are DESTROYS
OF being educated in the various useful occupations OF
life After the election OF nine members the meeting
adjourned until Thursday next, at y. Ill., one hour be-
fore the time for the proposed lecture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
PENNSYLVANIA. STATE sUNDAYscHooL CON
VENTION.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 15.-AbOut 4}O del
egates were present at the meeting this morning ot the
State Teachers Association The crowded attendance
indicated An increasing interest The singing is quite
remarkable every person in the congregation joins In
IT, giving evidence OF the training which both teachers
and scholars in sunday schools receive IN the form OF
worship The opening exercises were conducted by the
Rev T. X Cree OF Pittsburgh. Dr. j. W. Kerr began the
discussion OF the question, Should sunday SCHOOLS ne
kept open every Sunday during the Year, unaniin-
INV of feeling in favor Of such system was manifested ny
the meeting After the discussion, the meInbers were
invited during to introduce themselves person
ally 10 each other. very agreeable stale OF
feeling ensued after the handshaking ana IN
tercourse which resulted from this recommenda-
lion. The discussion OF the question, How can
our Children be best Employed In the Extension OF the
Kingdom of Christ occupied the rest OF the morning
session. The Rev. Mr.. Brown recently missionary III
Judea and the Rev. Mr. Crtenden Sunday school mls-
sionary Lycomng County delivered the most interest,"
ing speeches of the occasion, viewing Sunday school
work from widely separated experience yet not differing
In essential conclusions. In the afternoon the children
were addressed by several speakers assigned 10 dneren
church edioes where schools were assembled To near
then The best part OF these meetings was tho Staging
OF the children Some lessons were given In 'Op)eot
Teaching" The evening devoted 10 discussing the
questions. "How can H.inday-schools be Made More
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.

BY a new arrangement passengers can take
the steamer at Peckslip for NewHayen at II and
after refreshing nights sleep proceedby cars by special
train at a. H. for the North, reaching Hartford and
Springfield early in the day, Burlington White Noun
tain Lake Memphremagog or Montreal before bed time
The railway connecting Stanstead with Lenoxyile,
Canada East nearly completed, and Will make an
oimost straight line of railroad from New Haven TO Que
bee Those who have spent vacations In the White
Mountains and the regions covered by this route do not
need 10 be reminded OF the beauties Of the scenery We
those who have not been there to 20 this Summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
TIE MEANING OF THE VERDICT.

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher writes as fol-
lows under the above head in The ChTStton Union VI
Wger and wider than all debates about persons is the
question which has suggested our title what the Mean
ina 81 hat Verdict? Let the public look nj tins question
and understand il. What was the case on which that
verdict was given I Daniel Mcfarland killed Albert d.
Rcharlsou Months lie had attempted to do but
had failed Tie second time be successful In both
attempts the motive the sane-Vengedncc for GER
tain injury which he supposed himself to have suffered,
and OF which he believed Richardson 10 be the author.
In other words, he took il himself to execute jas
flee according his view OF the facts on criminal
There was no doubt thai Richardson killed. no doubt
that Mcfarland killed HIM. no DOUBT tht the hllig Was
intentional 1t clear case or killing with dehD-
crate intention and with other warrant than private
ven geance, was submitted 10 jury But the
verdict was Not guilty" What does that verdict meanf
what meant by that Famous verdict IN iiOhef
case often quoted not found in the books Served
him right .! The phrase, Not guilty, IN TINS case,
means not that Daniel Mcfarland did not kill 4. d. Rich
that killing. The lesson of the verdict II we put II INTO
the form OF general propositions Is tnAt any man WHO
has as much reason Mcfarland had to believe that his
wife has been seduced from her fidelity 10 hlIn mas
right to do what Mcfarland did. IL this really law IN
the state of New-YOrkl We answer Yes such Is INC
decision Other yercts Of the same purport arc 1fesh
the peoples memory. The jury IN tins case had Deen
freshly reminded the precedents and they gave thor
verdict accordingly thus making one more precedent 10
determine the law. In the State OF New-Iork ana IN
other states of this Union, ne aic Is that an ddur
ndy be punished riH deeh, Ut the dScret.0" ana 0J me
hands Of the injured husband
statute 10 punish adultery with three years term
of service ia the Pententiary would pu an end 10 hohi-
ent murder by the magistrate puts an END TO te 9ln
method Furnishing by the g0ei or ayenger OF blood
Lot such a statute be enacted, ana enforced IN even
few instances, and there Will BE- no more Verlcs IKE
that i'm the ca of Mcfarland Public Justice, nilctnS
due punishment on criminals, is the efiectua and only
method OF suppressng private vengeance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-17
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE VERMONT AND MAS
sACHUsEITS RAILROAD.

BosroY, June 16.-A special dispatch to me
Journal reports Of terrible accident Oh
SHE Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad, between
aoyaston and Atho to-day, train going west breaking
through a bridge Mr.. johnson of FitchbTg' INC pop
corr, man =" and two others, killed John Mrpny
.rouslv wounded VIM Elliott, baggage-naster, also
seriously wounded A. @. Doolttle Of Gardner, lex
broken g. WhitcOmb, mail agent, seriously wOuhned
Mis- L. H. Bullock OF ROyastOn, injured IN her bStd
Wi Poster engineer, injured IN his bead Master Inec
Jones mead slightly inuYed r. ;. Young, Nettle Wht
Isser Alice b. Mather, and Mrs sally FISH sliguly
wounded Jones, fireman, seriously wOmndeaj MIS-
IL King aud infant faces hunt. Mr. Il. w. Waterman
wi. assist No at the wreck, had his leg hurt Surgeons
ar an Iond and every attention il paid the wounded
TIC en gi,e and three cars are a eOInDiete wre@k'