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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
Suicide IN A HOTEL.

Coroner Schrmer yesterday held an inquest
mt Bellevue Hospital the body of Henry Gardner.
who shot himself in the head Thursday evening last
IN his the fourth floor OF tho International Ilo
tel in wiamst. Sergeant Christie OF the Fourth Pre-
cinc testified informed OF the occurrence
tho eyening In question, aud visited the of Gard
ner where he conversed with him. Gardner freely con-
leased that he had inflicted the wound with a pistol
which he had purchased In Chatham ST. for the purpose
he was then bleeding prOfusely from wound III the
head Gardner removed TO Bellevue Hospital, where
he died late Sunday night. Gardner at one time
speculatOr in good circumstances, but OF late has
been IN very reduced circumstances. Among his
effects were found a number OF pawntckets
for articles OF clothing and jewery which he had been
compelled pawn There also letter addressed
H. g. Cooper, Sag Harbor Long Island, N u which
read as follows; .
BEo G.; Nv body Is only Of corruption and the
the better THURSDAY Rave things ready
A verdict In accordance with the facts was rendered
Deceased was 81 years of age and nstiye OF NewiOrk
The effects the deceased in the custody OF Coroner
schirme and held subject to the disposition OF the
relatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
RLINDFOLD PAINTING

An exhibition of clairvOyant powers was given
at the corner of Broadway and Thiryseconds yester
day afternoon. Mrs Blair OF Lawrence, Mass, while
bndfOded painted flowers and foliage in manner that
surprised her visitors About 20 persons were present.
among whom Parker Pilsbury s. S. Packard, half
dozen reporters and also several ladies' Of spirtuastc
tendencies small table stood the window partially
covered with paint cups Twenty hcnesses of white
seens were placed upon eaeh OF her eyes anu
When all satisfied that there was triekery she
leaned back IN her chair, and In few moments the at
tendant pronounced her unconscious. card was then
called for and the artist painting with
great rapidy and skill In the meantime she conyersed
that her hand controlled by Henari Aselderaerii
Italian artist and her brain by Mohawk Indian known
as Black Eagle When the reporters began TO take notes
she SAID that she did not understand much about book
tiOnary but there gust much sense In what she
said as In the notes OF the reporters.
All this time she painting pictures OF aud other
flowers one of her paintings she said represented
species OF flower unknown In this country A medium
found the other day that 10 grows Mount Vesnvius in
the vicinity Of the Hermitage Dipping the brush into
the paints she called attention TO bud OF three c0ors
which she was laying on at one time Her materials IL
was claimed were only common writing INK powdered
indigo. stick OF gamboge ana one OF two other simple
colors. She read in broken manner come OF the
names the cards that handed her. When the
paint pots covered with slips OF paper she instantly
took them Off though the bandages not on her
eyes She reads and paints backward and also writes
IN the same manner.
1t said that she knows nothing of painting when in
her natural condition, and IL is only when under the
influence Of the Italian, that she paint at all Her
work In ink closely resembed pencil sketchng and all
Of her paintings showed marvellous knowledge OF the
beautiful art After painting flowers on several cards.
including those OF the reporters, TRIBUNE reporter
handed out his reporting book She began TO paint
the cover saying that it was checked (which true
and after making leaf she said that the paints
tired. The bandages then removed. and after
minnie or two she opened her and walked out OF the
room. The audience fingered TO II further light
could be gained but they obliged 10 depart at last
leaving the mystery to be solved on future occasion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

The Board of Aldermen met at 2 p. m. yes
terday President Conan in the Chair, and resolved to
appoint Charles H. Pentz Assistant City Librarian in the
place of Charles Baulch. There being insufficient
number OF members present TO pass any resolutions
vovng the appropriation Of money the Board adjourned
The Board of Assistant Aldermen also met
at p. m, President Kelley the Chair and concurred
with the Board OF Aldermen in appointing Charles
H. Pentz Assistant City Librarian. The aappOnt-
ment goes to the Mayor for his approval.
Resolutions were laid over to appoint an additional
clerk IN the office OF the Clerk OF the Board
OF Assistant Aldermen, 10 be known the
sixth Assistant Clerk to receive the
as Ia paid to the Fourth Assistant Clerk Of this
Board, and also 10 appoint additional clerk In the
oce OF the Clerk OF the Common Council to be called
the Eighth Assistant Clerk. and to salary Of
S5O0 year. resolution adopted directing that
each member OF the Common Council be supplied with
maps. stationery &C. necessary facilitate them in the
discharge OF their duties. The Board then adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
THE METHODIST PREACHERS on CITY EVAN
GELIZATION.

The n. Y. Preachers Meeting of the NJ. f.
Church. yesterday discussed tho subject of distrctng
this city, and sending Evangests out among the people.
If by any they may be able to arrest the tide OF
nfdelity aud wckedness that so largely prevails The
necessity for such admitted but how best to
accomplish the ends sought was the great difficulty.
Dr. Ferris thought that II the ministers and the male
members of the Churches would visit those around them
who do not attend church. and read and pray and sym
pathze with them it would do far more good than any
sermon they could preach He was ready FOR any sucn
measure when il appeared in practical shape
DR. Cattele hoped that ladies would not be excluded
from this work. and DR. Il. X. Pierce suggested that
whether other denominations united with them or not
the Methodiss should proceed on their own RESPONSE
bity trusting in God for success They should plant
Churches and there and go to particular locality
determined TO stay at all hazards.
The discussion was postponed to allow resolution to
Introduced requesting the Executive Committee OF the
State Convention of the NJ T.. Church TO postpone the
time OF meeting OF the Convention from Feb ~. TIL
June. The resolution adopted, after which the meet
m "A diOurned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
NAVAL ITEMS.

The store ship Guard, Commander Lull, will
be ready to sail this morning rendezvous of the
Darien Canal Expedition The steamer Nipsec sailed
Sunday from the Lower Bay where she had been swing
inc to the compass buoys.
The United States steamer Swatara will remain here
several days. preparatory going aengthened cruise
IL was originally intended to send her to the Mediter
ranean but when she fitted out for her late special
age to Aspnwa that order rescinded. and Vt Is now
believed she will 60 SANTANA Bay, or into Cuban
waters Nothing is positively known 10 her destina
ton
The u g. steamship Alaska is expected at this port
hourly although said she going to Portland to
take part in the reception Of the royal roncad Monarch
having on board the remains OF the late Geo Peabody
The IT, s. steamship Benecia will probably commence
taking her powder on board to-mOrrow,in the stream
The u screw frgate Colorado will have steam on to-
day testing her boilers and engines Several Of her OFF,
GERS have reported for duty and she is expected to get
OF by tho 18th prOximo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25

mperfecty done the stone IN the foundation walls 'were
not properly placed. they tied" IN the large
parts sticking of the wall and the small ends
in; did not think the stones very good; the
wall bent inward aud he braced 10 up; the brick
and mortar good good they in tho habit
OF using; took about SIX seven working DAYS
the building until the time IL fell they topping
the chimnies the time the accident took place. the
mason the stone for II cents load than Lamb
would have charged IL not the short time which the
building erected but the defective In which
the party foundation wall was built that caused the acoi
dent.
Jacob Shepard testified that he resided at No 81 Nor
tonst; that he the owner OF the buildings ques
tom the stone had told him that the stones
small and he complained OF their quality, and told him
1.-THE masOn 10 10 Cars yard ana get that
there, and mot those there the ground when
the wall broke he noticed great many round stones
winch he had given orders not To DO used but which had
been used In his absence. The inquest adjourned
untIl Thursday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
FIRE IN LrsPEkARDsT.-Loss $4,000.

Shortly after a. IN. yesterday, fire oc-
Cured Oh the fifth floor OF No. 50 Lispenardst Inc
flames rapidly extended throughout tho entire noor ana
the stock ON badly damaged and the lower
floors were flooded with water The third dourth ana
fifth floors are occupied BY Messrs Stems Well manu-
factnrers OF ladies' undergarments Loss on stock ana
fixtures $4,000 They insured by the following Com
panies: Mechanics and Traders, 5000; 81 Nicholas
1905 Beekipan, 5000; WiliamsbuTgh Clty' NOOo IdE
efpOo London. and Globe, 5000; Greenwich, R'oVOi
Brooklyn 1900; Park E,I00 Relief, $1,000; PhGni1,
"a 900; YOukers and New-YOrk, 5000; Paclnc. N9OOi
Jefferson. sOOo Grocers, 5000; Columbia $1,000; Con
tBenta 5000; Corn Exchange. g. 900 Total soOV1O Inc
second floor Is occupied by Messrs James VIM Hahey
dealers IN fancy cloths Loss $1,000 insured for $4,000
By City companies. The FIRST moor Is occupied Dy w H.
stehr Co dealers In clothes. Loss stock by water
$4,000 insured by the following companies: Park soOo
BOwery, $4,000 Merchants, 5000 lnp0rtefs' ana
Traders 5000 Liverpool, LODdon. and Globe s2o0Ooi
Meehanos' Traders g. Franklin OF PhlllePnh
s. OOO Kings County t50o; Lafayette, sOoO; hagalh
$4,000; Empire CITY, $1,000 -toial ksooo9 Inc pudhs
IL owned by Hyaus Baubelger and " damaged 70 lne
extent OF f5oO Fully insured Tho "ra'n OF 'no hfo
UNKNOWN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
DIED.

RrRsEr-SulnT Monday morning. q se,re e' VFds par
,'ngton Burpet aged year mouths and DAYS -, - a..
The friends family requested 70 suN VOC ~ Gs tss
tsnce of parents Downngt hhh house soHh Of "A''
ave- Brookl,D hi. dsg (TuesdsJl al o'clock > IN -,
RfRpsALI-A Eewburgh. Orsnks Co. X gu Ihid az sn ~
~ a noah 1870 Bsthe Of John Drdsah aged years anu
-, =, ~.
cRaG-on Monday Jan a. Margaret Craig to the ''a year VI ~
crair Canal.
A. oa Wednesday morning at III O'Clock - -.
pRRCKsoS-In Brooklyn Monday morning jan !" N~'''A
sia.st Derickson aged years months "a, e,., e,o..
IA Ssphep. Church EpseopaD Paheu ave ana Jse'
N ,BrookIyn on Wed1esdsJ Jan. 20. a! O'clock H. '' ..
Fulton Ferry for GreeoeAye
Nov .Ohssas and Philadelphia papers please copy
nvNoyD I'm s,,ui.y morning. jan tho Raw william pymoad
Rector az ~ Paus Church Yorknle In the pe yea o
Tn. 1end. on the family The CLERGY ofhs ffeies ~.
Church invited attend the funeral services $500 ass
Holy Trinity Madison aud Forty second ST. oa "su"'
inst, at O'Clock p - 4, A.,
FLETCHRR-oa Monday Jan a. Ia BreohSn NJ j. Hs''"''
flat year .,u. ,.vi,.A IA attend the h.ssra
from the feddanee OF bis Rev r. Fe',ne ~ S
and LorinsT Az. wlhsasbarsb. Tacsip, Jan. - "sP@
billiard saia,sly on sunday, Jan ~ wilma" sses0a ~"
Hard Ia he bh pear Of ee ses ...,otAi, .,,A a,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
THE STdTE OF TRADE.
DOMESTIC MARKETS.


Dsrxo,r I,n 2-wbesi advanced 30sc.! BI.r, White 20
Amber 81 Regular 81 O5 Corn dull at 9j ior Old Oats dull at
4 Barley decRiBg sales 81 30 ceEiaL Dressed Hoss
$40 25DSI dividing on 200 pounds
A-Coton 2tt for didtings receipts
bales 29 bales Flour 6nr; Saperhne S5d S5 3
Corn Csc Lard l08c Pork, SS Bulk Shoulders.
lie. Sides. l5ic - -, =
MLgAuEEg Jan 24Four unchanged Wheat steady at sTi for
No and % Tor No Oats steady at c for No Corn du asa
ell Receipts p bills Flour 1900 bush WheAL shipments
1000 bbls Flour , $780,.
TOLEDO Jan dull Wheat advancing Regular White
Michigan 81 O85 Amber 81 O3l No Red, To- No do 81 o.
earn dali OaS-No naly 48c Dressed
Hogs dull aud held Sl IS RecepsWhea. 200 bush
Corn. 1000 bush. iDressed Hogs, 5000 ~ -
Jan. 2lCOOn qoiet FAC for Mddng Flour aud
Wheat unchanged Corn-Sacked, 9Jc Os-Sscke &c Rye
Sacked 9c 81 bids at sAOgt5 80 for and
frosted Tash for sonnd Lugs; SO 5000 80 FOR low to
medium and SlI9ss TOR fair to good Leaf Provisions lus
Clear side 6ie; Balk Shoaers Iiie Clear RIB $50 Clear
sides Isle Lsrd-rierce. lie. Hams. Doc Whisky sSe.
BUyYAIo Jan 2Fleu neglected Wheat dull and no sales Corn
sales bush Western s5c IN store New Toledo held at
track sales Of the latter reported Oas. bm aud held al
soc in neglected Barley sale Of cars twOIo~ed
Pork dull at $40 for Heavy Mess
Lard Hghxines nominal Gram IN store here; 8S OO
5 bush Corn las 900 bush Oats 100000 bush Barley
1000 bush Rye 1000 bush. Peas 10 900 bush Malt
unchanged Oats 6rm a, oOG56c Rye dull at S Bar
lar steady at 81 20 for Spring spd 25 81 10 for fslL Cot
tn Mddng Whisky steady at s Lave Hogs dull
Al $4,000 M receipts $500 head Mess Pork held St SF 25
S2 aes Lard firm 200 eces Of Prime Steam we're sold
At Isle Kettle l6c Green Meats quiet at lOc for ShOnders 2
for sides 04ic for Hams Bulk Meats AID Bacon unehAngd
sui quiet Exchange at par buying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
CANNIBALIsM AT A BALL.

A most disgraceful affair occurred at the
hall giycn for the benefit OF the Sisters Of the Roman
Catholic Protectories in the Town Hall. at Wescheser
last week the facts OF which have only just come to
light While the ball was in progress brickayer from
the Protectory of quiet, peacoable disposition, passed
nm the steps leading TO the Hall entrance, aud before
reaching the door turned and threw behind him cigar
that he had been smoking Immediately scOunnfeL
Known IA Edward Ferguson a brawling. fghting fellow
with one or two others OF the same species pitched"
info the bricklayer and knocked him down. when
they maireated him horribly. Ferguson appeased his
appetite FOR blood by biting the poor fellows ears and
nose through and through while both hands were torn
md nbbled in the most disgusting manner The brick
Iaver covered with blood was carried to his boarding
house. where his wounds were attended TO- warrants
for the arrest OF the brues, but they have
Disappeared Every effort is being made to capture Fer
gerson when he will be cared for by the authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
THE GRANT HOMICIDE.

At the opening of the Court of General Ses-
siOns. yesterday before Judge Bedford, Lydia Ann
Griffin was brought up for trial charged with man.
slaughter having caused the death OF Henry Grant,
both cOlored. the OF Baxter and Canalsts,
October 49, 1869.
Samuel Cummings testified that he and the deceased
met the prisoner, with whom Grant was living and that
she rushed upon Grant and struck him with stone
from the effect OF which blow he died next day.
The prisoner testified that Cummings and Grant had
evening Ia question, when she threw stone
at Cummings, but it missed him and struck Grant she
further testified that Cummings had drawn knife on
her was about using 1t the time she threw the
stone
verdict OF not guilty rendered after which the
Court adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
RESOLUTIONS.
LOCAL POLITICS.

UNION REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE.
A special meeting of the Union Republican
General Committee was held evening. at their Head
quarters Broadway and Twenty secondst, Gen.
John COchrane, the President in the char. The only
business transacted the adoption Of the cOnst
tuition and bylaws, each section being voted upon separ
atey. The section appOrOnng the number of delegates
20 each district oecasioned debate and was
finally ordered 10 be returned 10 the Committee for revi
aPssang Assembly mat 1S5s was an SsTSr
The section providing for Committee
cOgnzance Of the affairs Of the various Assembly Dis
1et Associations, and to that each should meet
least once month, proved decidedly Objectionable
large majority OF the committee Mr. Duganne in
favor OF It's adoption the that there had been
IN the past more less strife and dscord IN the
Associations and others had been very derect In their
duty to the interests Of the party There had been splits
and divisions and feuds and striies, and he
believed that such Somm eIseo clothed with
Ike occurrences the future. Mr. William Haw believed
that such committee could Investigate Inc btAfcham
Der proceedings OF certain associations ana ter
pockets mr. Spencer remarked that lheIe were grave
objections TO the adoption Of such resolution. Inc
General Committee could dictate about certain matters
bgt there limit 70 their authority Inc OeueTa
Committee he believed 10 DO only the creature OF
TIE district associations and foF any member
regal right 10 send an inquisltoflal cOmnIUee
luo District Association to dictate how they should
cary their business absurd, Their power would
he absolute and aud there would be no appeal
ron their decision. And he spoke fOr4O Eepubneans
Of the Thirteenth District and he felt assured that visit
iron committee clothed with such authority would be
esosoered insulting 10 their honor and dignity AFTER
ZONE further debate the section wss stricken out by
lnge majority The section recommending the
framing Of general code Of party laws for the control
ana regulation Of primary elections was not adopted but
On motion OF Mr. Spencer IL ordered that 10 be
pfnted IN circular form aud circulated among the
eee TOT their consideration. The preamble aud Tesou
ss W constitution aud bylaws were nDally adopted
at Aggelt offered "a resolution that on the appoint
-id ar the Executive Committee said Committee be in-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
Suttial Bottles.
Helmboid,s Fluid Extract Buchu

UelmbOid's Fluid Extract Buchu
Ia certain for diseases Of the
BLADDER, KIDNEYS, GRAVEL, DROPsY ORGANIC wRAENBa,
FEMALE COMPLAINTS. GENERAL DEBILITY.
aud al diseases Of the
URINARY ORGANS,
whether existing in
MALE OR FEMALE,
from whatever originating and matter q
HOW LONG STANDING.
Diseases ofthese organs require the use Of durstc
II 10 treatment submitted TO- Consumption Insanity mar
Our Flesh Blood supported sources
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
Of Poststy depends prompt Of reliable remedy
HBLMBOLDs EXTRACT BUCHU,
Established upwards Of 10 years, prepared
II. T. HBLMBOLDs
Drug and Chemical Warehouses.
No. 9i Broadway, New.York. and
No. lO4 South Tentbst, Phlsdephis, Pa
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sructed 10 procure full and correct list Of the employees
holding positions in the Post Office Collectors Ma
val Officers ppraisers Marshals aud Surveyors Offices
also. those m the Tax Office and Yard Collectors
and Assessors OF Internal Revenue with their residences
and that appropriation not exceeding $500, be made
70 ont the object IN view. Mr. Kingsley spoke
the resolution at some length, and believed thorough
erpOSe OF those parties holding positions IN this city who
entitled TO them would be Of ncsouahle ben
eft the party In this city. The meeting adjourned
subject To the call OF the chair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-25
SENATOR SHERMAN AND THE WOMEN.

To the Edftor Of The Tribune
SIR: Permit me to correct an error in your
report OF the proceedings at the Womans Suffrage Con
venton Just closed in this CITY, 1t stated that senator
Sherman when called upon 20 come forward and speak.
responded not turned back upon Miss Anthony and
marched to the door Ileveed my glass at Senator
sherman when Mss Anthony first called upon him and
attentively watched every movement he made. He
arose and sad that he did not speak but listen.
and would simply that he had been very much graft
fed and resumng his seat he remained unt the close OF
the rneetiug III. NJ BARNARD.
WashuglOn, d. c., Jan. %, 1870.
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POLICE MATTERS.
MEETING or THE CoMMIssIoNERS-TIIE NEW
sHIELD-RoUNDsMEN APPOINTED.

MEETING or THE CoMMIssIoNERs-THE NEW
sHIELD-RoUNDsMEN APPOINTED.
A meeting Of the Police commissioners was
held yesterday and communication was received from
the Brooklyn Fire Commissioners requesting permission
10 connect by telegraph the Police Headquarters In that
city with the various alarm stations in order that more
prompt transmission Of the location Of fires may be OBJ
tanned. The permission was granted.
new design for police shield also adopted. 1t
differs essentially from the now IN use, and Is
furnished with patent attachment. that will prevent
from being readily torn from the OF the
The right the patent fastening In tho metropolitan
Police District ia vested In the Board OF Ponce
Commissioners who have ordered GO shields for captains
200 for the sergeans and 240 for the patromen ms
change has made necessary by the fact that very
many Of the old shields have been lost OF passed into I'M
proper hands.
Tie following patrolmen have been made roundsmen.
assigned 10 the precincts named valentine hack'
Seventeenth Precinct; Michael j. Harte, I"eIIth ire
cinc Thomas l.. Hcape Thirteenth Precinct Enoeh "A.
G0ode, Thirty second Precinct, and John hcATthur'
Twenty third Precinct.
THE ISsULTED FEMALE CASE.
The adjourned hearing the OF patrolman Frank
Lane of the Fifteenth Precinct, accused Of having
wantonly nsued Miss Ida Taylor, as she was passing
along sixthave. and aferward arresting her without
couse vas continual ye=tsrdy, before commissioner
Manierre, at Police Headquarters. ,
sergeant Hebron testified that the woman was very
n,ucl excited brought into the Station house, and
threatened fix" the officer The latter was cool ana
collected. lie lndde Charge Vi u4soIuoiAJ SohduS'
Miss Taylor said the officer another with him
eered at her she back to procure the officers
number and q scule ensued, during which she pulled
tie beard Of officer She said nothing then 81 the
officer having raised her vail, nor did she make any
charge against him that effect officer Lane az that
time said she in the habit OF travelling ut late hour
on his post To this she responded that she was an ac
tress and her way home from the theater where
she engaged. She was locked up on charge OF ul
orderly conduct This closed the testimony II has been
referred to the full Board OF Commissioners Tor de-