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New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
THE PHILADELPHIA CHURCH CASE.
CHARGE OF JUDGE wILLIAse.

CHARGE OF JUDGE WfLLIAMe-
PHILADELPHIA, April 6.-The great Church
ase growing out Of the suspensonO OF George H. Stuart
10y tne Reformed Presbyterian General Synod in 1868,
va Drought to close today in the Supreme Court.
1he case occupied the whole the March erm and
conducted on the part Of DR. wye and Mr. Stuart by
e bon william Porter, exJudge OF the Supreme Court,
ana stuart Patterson while Attorney Carroll
brewster and Sergeant Price represented the General
SYNOD large number OF clergymen testified, but only
one, t6e Rev Dr Mcleod Of New-YOrk against Dr.
Wye and IN behalf OF the General Synod Of which no is
Moderator. Judge Williams OF Pittsburgh, in his charge
To-day took the ground that decsons and decrees Of
tccesiastieal bodies whatever be their gous force
have no civil validity unless they 10 conformity with
the law and order OF the church itself In the reyiew OF
$he history OF the troubles Judge VILLA decided that
the congregation competent 70 refer the validity OF
the election OF 1858 10 the Board Of Trustees, and
that tbe3T decision Is final II made In good faith that IL
that part 0 the gatiOD identified with the Synod
withdrew fran the church IN June. 1863 because they
were not inrnsed with the control OF the emporeltie
they forfeited cir rights cOrpOrstOrs that the action
of the Commission OF the Synod In june 1865 declaring
those who had vidTawp from the church the true con-
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GENERAL WASHINGTON TOPICS.

PASSAGE OF THE KU-kLUX BILL IN THE HOUSE
THE REPUBLICANS AGAIN UNITED-CONGRESs
EXPECTED TO ADJOURN NEXT WEEK.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRBUNBI
WAsHINGIoS, Thursday, April 6, ls7i
The debate on the KuKux bill has closed up the ranks
OF the Republicans In the House, and their vate to-day
was solid for its passage Before President Grant sent
his Message TO Congress the party in sadly de-
,noralized condition. and after the Special Com
mittee was appointed, grave doubts were expressed
both as s ability 10 agree on any bill and as to the
ability Of the House pass II II should But, hay-
ing gone honestly to work TO make bill which, while it
will meet the exigences Of the case, VIII
not be unconstitutional in any OF ITS provisions,
and having shown a disposition on all sides TO
concede minor points all conflicting opinions have been
hafmonzed and it was a gratifying sight this afternoon
10 see every Republican the floor voting for the bill
GEN Butler thinks it gives a willing executive all the
mower needed and MI Dawes believes that the danger
GUS provisions have taken out, and so extremes
have met The bi it finally passed consists OF the
first section OF the bin reported from the
Committee by Mr.. shellsbarger to which have
been added portions OF Messrs. willards
and Cooks amendments. those proposed by
Mr. Willard containing the harmonzing provisions.
Several amendments were made to-day. one proposed
by Mr. Farnsworth strikes out the provlso giving the
president power to call for volunteers by Mr.. Gar
field adds proviso that the Act OF 1863 In rela-
tion 10 the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus
shall be extended to cases arising under this bill and
one by Mr. Hale prescribing oath for jurors and re-
peaug the iron-clad oath. when the vote on the bill
was announced there was general applause by the
Republicans on the floor
The opinion is generally expressed among Republicans
to day the President has greatly strengthened HIM
self by his message upon Santo Domingo which it is be-
ueyed viii eorDend itee 10 the good sense VI the peo-
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ANOTHER MURDER IN FLORIDA.

4 LEADING REPUBLICAN ASSAsSINATED' BY THE
KU-KLUX-SIXIY MURDERS IN ONE COUNTY
IN TWO YEARS.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Osborn has
just received the following dispatches:
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, April 6, 1871.
The Hon. T. W. OSBORN, o. s. Senate: Dickinson, at
Mariana, has been assassinated. Shot dead Monday
night L. NJ. CHENEY.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April 6, 1871.
The Hon. T. W. OSBORN, U. s. Senate: j. q. Dickinson
murdered IN Mariana yesterday-klled instantly.
s, COSANT, u. s. Marshal.
Mr Dickinson Clerk Of the Florida State Court
Deputy United State Marshal and the last leading Re
publican I'm Jackson County Prominent FOridisns here
say that though invalid he man Of energy and
ability. More than "a murders and assassinations have
N Jackson County within two past all Of
the victims being Republicans and several OF them
prominent men. The actual Republican majority in
jackson County sOO but in November last, through @
tlmidatiOD, h was reduced 10 H.
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THE BUcKoUT TgIA12rHE JUDGES CHARGE

THE BUCKOUT TRiAr-rHE JUDGES CHARGE.
The trial 81 ]. V. w. Buckout was resumed
yesteray at White Plains. John McKcon argued for u
hours for the defense when the Court adjourned till G5
p 1 at which time H. n. Clinton argued for 81 hours
for the prosecution The Judge then charged the jury in
substance follows:
GENTLEMEN OF TIE JURY: The people have placed ON
be e Iisoner at the bar charged with the murder
oi Alfred Kendall and YOU 10 decide the case To &C.
termiue on this crime there three things 70 be es-
tablished. Alfred Kendall must have been kllcd-he
must have been killed by the prsOner-and WIN pre-
neditated and predetermined design. Two Of these con
ditOns established; the difficulty in the case arises
from the third We have statute that no person shall po
held responsible for crime COMMITTED whlle ne is III
state Of insanity oconstrue that in order that YOU
a homicide from mere Impulse, or from an i'lde
weak humOr or manifets previous to the hanfiae On m
excuse the homicide man who is not resop.e rs olls
who by reason OF nsamty or a. deTo ne a. tbat The act
j. either wrong or unlawful III ne mas eapaeey@ am anu
right and wrong as 10 the particular act he s ~ ~
he VIII be subject 10 punishment ih'feloie' "a 'o
prisoner at the bar when he hed me neceseh' % wac IN
such state OF mind as to know that the deed Was IN
crime otherwise not The testimony Is OIL Two khu % Oh
dIert facts ana is OF the opinion OF the witnesses tne
niue the iacts before thc opinions cah nav any Nein,,
II you determine that ne was the subject OF an insane
WORKINGS of an insane brain, then you VIII
acquit him. Ii you find no such proof, aud
Will convict him of murder Now TO The opinion of
the physicians they of no value unless you trst
thing TO considered Is uid the prisoner speak or free
MasOns, SMELLS and sounds before the honileldef Ihee
is no evidence Of this, by brother ana TWO pm!
sCians You to say whether y0u Will base an OPINION
on these facts. If the facts come up to the Hypothetical
ques0n or within "a sufficient degree, IT is evidence To
orty the opinion Of these learned physicians II he -
liable under the rule that have laid down. there Is no
consideration that yOu entertain that shan prevent
yOu from saying fearesy. No consideration OF what
former jury has done, no consideration as 10 te ecct
the verdict shall have upon the individual, Will JUSTIFY
yoG as honest in shrinking from declaring your YER
dct-COnvictiOn under the evidence. II there De upon
te whole evidence reasonable doubt 10 insanity az
the time Of the Ofense, the prisoner s entitled TO the
boutlt OF that doubt and To his acquta. 10 takes
sane man 10 commit a crlme Take the evidcnce-deCide
deliberately and declare your verdict fcaressly what
lhc inrn nd not agreed ND to midnight.
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sPEEcH on GEoRGE c. BARRETT.

The nominations were unanimously ratified. Tie Hon.
George c. Barrett then addressed the meeting fol
lows
SPEECH OF GEORGE c. BARRETT.
1t is my duty, as the officers the body under
whose auspices this meeting is called make brief
PLANTATION OF its purposes and object Ii not in any
political party, nor even political body. II is
composed alike OF Democrats and Republicans and also
Of who allied to party Its object is arouse
and utilize the public conscience to compel existing
parties not only to recognize the existence OF moral
forces. but to respect them organized and effective
power proposes influence parties and work through
but in them. The tendency party machinery is to
bring forward the worst material. We seek 10 compel
the best We seek to teach every Republican who believes
an accountable beng-and doubtless there many
such-and every Democrat, too, who Acknowledges
the same law. that it is crime to support
"A dishonest of his party In preference 10 an
honest OF the opposite This body will cease
to denounce and make odous the demoraizng doctrine
OF strict party fealytha Is featy at all hazards ana
under all circumstances; 10 ncucae the higher OBJ
legations Of patriotism and principle Ccnhy grsG
party aerpdyd II holds the views as to measures
1t will oppose bad measures enanatng from Whatever
source, and will give the weight of its power ana nnu
wholesome measures. When many axes are grinding
everywhere why should not patriotism and purity Pu. P
political iii lind even the grass pretty
closely cut But to my mind; ;r,natnn Tue 70 prick and
the public conscience. and TO prng .n grant,
element into public affairs and into the performance Vi
And has not this become a alarming necessity
YOua all terrible CONDITION vi 'ose
consn,rary rind ont the Executive, the Legislature,
and the Jdcarykcs ts shee, Of foolseap ts papsf
inc TO simply seal the deed The election
follows M nothing more G NOR ae less .. thsn r, steas tSs
% and then throughout the State. IL has sought also
TO seize the neghbong States and proposes TO pa seize
TTe Ioislature-which one Of public journals calls
horde OF robbers, but there are many honorable eI
von and am compelled 10 obey; but which many OF
ei are compelled To disobey In order that
The mower OF this conspiracy may be upheld The
iudicary-why captious people even complain OF the
Judiciary NOW know that there very many hon
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HEoRGAYlzATIoN OF THE YOYKERs POLICE.

ELOKGANIZAIION OF TIE HONhEh5 PVLICL.
In accordance with the provisions of an act
recently passed by the Legislature creating independ
ent Police Department for the town Of Yonkcrs the
Board OF Police Commissioners, consisting OF Ethan
FIagg Supervisor of the town; Robert p. Getty. Pres
dent Of the village Of Yonkers George W. Cobb, Village
Treasurer; W. W. WOOdwOrth, Receiver OF Taxes and
Augustus Van Cortand Senior Justice Of the Peace for
the town. held their first meeting yesterday and organ
led The Board appointed Sergeant Mangn Captain ~
Police and Committee appointed 10 prepare rules
and regulations for the government or the force
The new consist of captain two sergeant-,
and a. many patrOlnen the Board of Commissioners
may from time to time determine, not exceeding 25
also one keeper of the StatlOnIouse and hoster,
and will include those who were duty members Of
the Metropolitan Police force ut the time of the passage
of the act Those who desire may he transferred To
the Police Department of the City Of NewIork and II
is understood that Sergeant Flandreau and number or
naromen intend 10 give notice OF their desire 10 he 80
transferred as they originally belonged to that force
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pERsoNALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned over
till Tuesday
Bumford, the Ethiopian minstrel, died in San
Francisco hospital Wednesday
Raron ScblOezer the new Prussian Minister,
arrived at Havana yesterday, on hs say TO Wahng'oh
The Mormon Semi-Annual Conference is IN
session Salt Lake City The efuoho new epN" "se' "
located in Southern Utah
II is not true as reported, that M. Treilhard,
been taken u an Insane Asylum lie b no" ID
washington attending 10 the business Of his Legation
The base-ba season was opened at Washing.
with game between Olympic professional nine against
s amateur the game resns 20 to in favor Of the former
Treasurer Spinner, who has been confined to his
he'd ior Two weeks having had surgical epetaoD performed Is nov
heinz able 70 mp Al time his condition vas con-
sdsrs rsd fnf
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gregaton was oYno force, as IL surpassed the express
powers o the Commission, and was in violation OF the
laws OF the Church that the action Of the Synod in May
1892 cold Tot confer rights of corporators upon those
who had Voluntarily withdrawn from the corporation
nearly year previously and that p fine, the seccding
part * the congregation lost their case by Withdrawing
TOO soon He pointed out the fact that the Synod had
done their work clumsy, that the Rev. DIR. Wyie II
their decisions have force is actually not the righiu
pastor OF those who acknowledge him such, but only
OF those who have left him and have called the Rev. A.
g. Wye to what they supposed their pastorate but
only copastOrate."
The charge, which occupied over m hour In delivery,
IL pronounced an able and important one in its relation
10 ecceslastcal questions The jury has been out since
llt a
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DoNGs OF THE COMMUNISTS.

LEVY IN MASSE-TWO CHURCHES PILLAGED-
BERGEREr AND Ills TROOPS BELIEVED
TO BE PElsOSEGS-PROYISIONS BECOMING
SCARCE.
PARIS, Thursday, April G, 1871
A levy has been ordered, to consist of all men be-
tween the ages of Il and s.. The churches Of The
Madeleine and Assumption have been piilaged by a
mob.
As the Government troops occupy al the roads
leading to Versailles 1t is considered probable that
the whole of Cen Bergercts troops are prisoners.
The artillery duel between the Federalists and
Assemblies continues. Insignificant skiImishcs
have OCCURRED, and an attack is expected tonight.
A monster conciatofv meeting viii be held to-mor-
row The center Of action has been removed to Fort
Montrouce The left Of the Fedcralsts is at Hautes
BruyGes. The prices Of provisions are rising ii
Paris.
The Deputies Of Paris have aeleed in principle.
aud win draw mp manifesto to the peo-
pie Of France demanding the main
tenance Of the Republic and claiming for
the municipal body of Paris the right Of de-
Gliding all questions relative to the organization of
the city particularly regards instruction, finances,
and public worship; and that, a basis Of conciha-
ton the position Of the National Guard the Guard
OF Paris must be recognized.
A proclamation issued to-day by the Commune an
nounces that retaliatOry measures VIII be adopted
regards prisoners.
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yEw-YoRK METHODIST CONFERENCE.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, April 6.-The New-York NJ. +.
Conference called order in st. Paus Church, at
Pcekski this morning, by Bishop D. W. Clarke Alarge
number OF clergymen have already arrived. A. H. San
ford was chosen Secretary, and 4. 3 Mclean and e. -
Osbon Assistant Secretaries After the appointment 0f
the standing committees, the Rev. W H. Ferris made an
Encouraging report OF the work OF Christianity in the
New York district. Similar reports were made In rela
ton TO the Poughkeepse district by the Rev NJ Osbon
and the Rhinebeck district by the Rev T. r. Brown To-
night C. d. Foss ID. d. preached the Conference sermon
before an immense congregation in ST. PauPs Church.
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MISCELLANEOUS CABLE DISPATCHES.

. Commodore AshbUry's new yacht Ii
voIda has been launched in England.
..T The Princess of Wales gave birth to a
boy yesterday. The physicians report her condition
satisfactory.
. The Lower House of the Austrian Reichs-
rath has ratified the consular treaty between the United
states and the Austrian Empire.
"A large French war-slip is ashore on
the Goodwin Sands the s. +. coast Of England She
Is supposed be full OF troops, Assistance has been
cent her.
....T The official journal of St. Petersburg
yesterday published the ratification Of the TIrcOlssan
Convention abrOgiting the restriction the navigation
o. the Black sea.
.... The Louise Gibson, from Liverpool bound
70 Boston, has been sunk ia collision with the snip Great
Western from Liverpool for New-YOIk. one man was
for Iepair..
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TIE FA1R-cRIrrENDEN MURDER TRIAL.

SAN Francisco, April 5.-Mrs. Fair testified
TODAY I'm her own behalf She admitted having been
married four tmes-Once since her aduterous connec-
tion with Crttenden Two Of her husbands committed
,o,do. from one she obtained a divorce and one was
living undivorced when she married the last two she
avowed the most advanced freeove sentiments deeiaI
though his wife whom he had been married 32 years.
and the mother Of his children, is stu living She sald
her recent marriage with Snyder did not make her his
wife because she did not love him. Two women who
applauded her yesterday were fined S5 eaeh Tor con
mt az Cour
New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
THE PARIS MOB.
ropTs p,1ssY AND vANyREs STILL tANiN'
'0NA' AT CHATULCN.

AT CHATllLpN'
,xo~,1rp SUCCESS FOR TIE GoVERNMhNnao onosrs
T15s BrIpGE OF sEvBFS-TiilLls i,TSI-TIIE ITo-
CoIppowIsE WITH TIE INsURGENII. I.,,,,,rI
JoIc.r1oTs NC~a. CONCrRNING TIE FAic,Cil -,,
Tponrs IN PARIS REMOVED BY bla"Ai'
AplCIsIvE POLICY URGED ,.-rs,s7,.
vrys,u1rs. Thursday, April o. Sl'
r rs,,rors still hold Forts Issy ana Nai1iy'
"A 1,o,, ~, a resolute fire upon the posi.io"9
- fo,.orr,nont troops at Cbatilon' An nV,SoN
,s ,,a1e nv the insurgents last iDe' Vi' - g a.
of sevres. Int was repulscd by oe'"'''''
Versailles army null. ;rsteod Of following
II is rcnorted that NJ. Thiers ins'ciu % %
mn tho advantages gained ana a'o"n in, n,o
o,4or Paris has commenced hcbo'i"''SD9 -, -
Commpne offering to conceue i'"u! ~ - oa,
its leaders from punishment IN con-
anu ~ - its recognizing the authority OF the
.',5,. The report causes intense excitement
As''-- 49,, Conservative Deputies and III the army.
s.s of the Commune still in large num-
,.atsiJe Paris. but are in extremely critical po-
r.irce bismarck has informed NJ Thers that all
-.e+r;c+ions concerning the number of troops for
Pors are removed, and that he may occupy the city
with $4,000 men if necessary. He also tells NJ
Tiers that the present mdecisive policy must end,
and that the insurrecion must end, or Germany VIII
march into the Capital and retain it until staoie
Government be established.
President Thiers has issued circular to Projects
stating that the Government troops have entered
Narseilles. where they took 500 prisoners The In
surgeut Committee at once lied the city. Warrants
have been issued for their arrest, which will be valid
throughout France. Tranquility prevails generally
throughout the country, allowing Teenforcements to
be sent for the suppres ION Of the insuuccton in Al
geria.
NJ Thcrs in another circular, says that slight dis
turbauccs have occurred at Limoges. in which tho
Communists assassiuated the Colonel in command OF
the Government forces. The revolt was soon sup
pressed.
train, with $50 wounded soldiers. was sent tC
Havre to-day. from Versailles The Versailles Gov
emmcu; has also asked for am6ulances.
New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
POLITICAL REFORM.
SHALL MUNICIPAL CORRUPTION CEASE

SHALL MUNICIPAL CORRUPTION CEASE
GRAND MASS MEETING AT COOPER UNION
SPEECHES BY JUDGE BARRETT, WILLIAM ".
EYARrs, HENRY WARD BEECHER AND II.
w. BELLOWS.
The mass meeting at Cooper Institute, last even
ing under the auspices Of the Executive Council Of
Political Reform, was grand protest against the
widespread evils in our political system that dis
honor American citizenship and cloud the future Of
the nation. The deep concern which the people feel
in the safety OF their institutions and the sens-
tiveness which they manifest in view of con-
templated invasion Of their civil and political
rights were eyinced By the hearty indorse-
ment which tho call for the meeting received
from the community. Never has the great hall
Of the Institute been filed with an audience greater
IN number. more comprehensive in character as in
cludIng all classes in the community, or more thor
oughly in earnest in rebuking the wrong and vim
dicating the right. 1t something more than the
reputation of the speakers that attracted 50 large an
audience. There was great political duty to be
performed and loyal citizens assembled to respond
in no uncertain tone to the stirring demands OF the
hour.
Inspred bv an audience so sympathetic and earnest
the speakers were more than usually solemn In warn
ing against political corruption, and more eloquent
in calling upon their fellow-citizens 10 protect Vgi-
Iantly their institutions and liberties. Eloquent
advocates of the dignity of American citizenship
like Evarts and Beecher, were not content with
abstract theories Of political reform, but referred 10
matters as suggestive as the City Tax BILL the SEN
ate bill for the establishment Of parochia schools
the bill for the the abolition Of the Board OF Edu
cation, and the proposed modification OF the
Registry law Mr. Eyarts was heard with marked
attention throughout, and bis eloquent assertion
with reference to the administration of this city
"that epithets were Of use for these men are at
tacking the common manhood Of New-York'-was
greeted with prolonged and most significant ap-
plause Mr.. Beecher made an eloquent appeal against
sectarian appropriations and in behalf of free schools
The other speakers each in his own way, testified TO
o common distrust of political managers, and deep
yearning for civic honor and honest administration
At precisely o'clock, the Hon. VIM. Z. Dodge called
the assembago order and read the call for the meet
ing as follOws
In new othe alarming aspects Of public afn generally and p1rcu
y on the into the Legislature Of this state 0 ye
measures dsrou,y affecting believe the material and political
Of this
York City P0csl Reform hss directed The un1engn he
opposed theso TO make pubAc protest
against them -. -- a, y ~, re-,
the establishment OF
schools for the abolition 81 the Board Of EDUCATION ne tl
epesl the Law regulating public anemeais and the D o nv
thor DresentR gfry laW'
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rrIEGRAPHIC NOrEs.
The Welland Canal was opened yesterda

-. The Welland Canal was opened yesterday
49,. During the past week over ~ fIencn iahiiit'
ea Quebec for the United States
The liquor seized in Boston last week from
Ralph smith returned BY tue stHe Coh'Aes Oh
Treasurer Spinner yesterday mace teIegIhphimo ~
Ls su Treasury IT Eew.YeI through the BsHk OF California
The Cavalry Corps Association VIII meet IN
Boon from NAV 1910 e. al witch Grand Amy c the Repabe
enesmers and the Society Of the hy Of The fo
mac iu annual meeting
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ARMY OF TILE TENNESSEE.

CINCINNATI, April 6.-The Society OF the
Army Of the Tennessee met here to-day Gen. W T. Sher
man presiding Among those present we're Gen. W. W.
Belknap Gen. X. p. Bucksnd Gen. sherman Gen. Pope,
GEN Meade, Gen Ed. McCook, Admiral Porter, Com
mOdore Porter, Gen Gresham Gen. strong, Col. Mark
land Gen Murray Major c. W. Scbohed, Gen. Thayer,
Gen Wolcott, and Gen. Lew Wallace. The Treasurers
report shows balance IN the treasury OF Nlol 81.
New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
GEELR1I FOREIGN NETS


NONE OF THE SPANISH COLONIES FOR SALE.
Madrid Wednesday, April s, 1871.
In the Spanish Cortes, to-day, the Minister
of the Colonies gave an explicit contradiction TO the
report that the United States Government has made
proposition TO Spain for the purchase Of her possessions
in the West Indies. Tie Minister added that the honor
Of Spain forJids the sale Of any OF her colonies.
New-York tribune., 1871-04-07
LATER
-. Thnr.lav. AnrIl 8, Isl.

TEIEGBAPHIC COMMUNICATION WITH PARIS CUT
OFF.
LoNDoN Thursday, april G-Evenins
Direct communication 10y telegraph with Paris
has ceased the wires having been cut by the insur-
gents The city is again isolated. and all dispatches
have t. be sent from points outside the lines Of the
National Guards