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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tul uEpICIFNCY BIIJ

The House met at II o'clock, and resumed
the consideration Of the remaining Senate amendments
10 the Deficiency bill The amendment for the establish
men Of public park in Washington City was the iust
that came up for consideration. .
Mr. COOK rep Ill offered a substitute for the Senate
amendment proposing 10 leave the whole subject in the
hands Of the Territorial authorities OF the District and
10 give them jurisdiction over the grounds III question:
the proceeds OF unused lots and squares belonging to the
Government to be applied to theirimprovenent lie eA-
planned and advocated his amendment
Mr.. COBURN Gcp, Ind argued against the e SUD the
Territorial authorities as they might De hereafter wanted
by the Government for building or other purposes ,
Mr.. WOOD dem, n. " opposed the amendment ana
Mr.. FARNswORTH Rep., nl) argued that before go
M of those who owned equpages, they should frst i'm
prove the grounds surrounding the Capitol, which are
now in a dsgraceful condition.
Mr.. BECK Dem. Ky) argued that the only safe thing
he done at present to nOncOncur III the Senate
amendment and refuse TO have anytmngo do with the
subject until next session when properly matured Dill
he got up The persons who would have charge of
the matter would buy mp for d mere song the Govern
ment lots in the neigborhood of the proposed park and
increase their value 100 or 1000 per cent -
Mr. BURDETT rep, MOI agreed with Mr.. Beck. He
was in favor park in Washington. but he proposed
that people Of Washington like the people OF every
other city should pay for with their own mosey , ne
Government should furnish the grounds and LET the city
do is share furnishing the money for their improve
Inent This was "A very large measure Of munihcence.
Mr. BUTLER Gep.. Mass) favored the establishment
of park in Washington IL Was que 10 the haton It
the Capitol the most beautiful building In me world
should have a setting that was worthy OF H. ana el the
public grounds extending between the Capitoi ana tho
while IIouse should be converted into "A park
Mr. DAWES n!ep. Mass) said he was willing 10 20 Tor
MI Cooks substitute but he had been over the ground
the other day, aud, while recognizing the de-lIaDels1
of having park there, he more than ever CONVINCED
OF the immense expense that IL would involve 10y under
taking 10 carry out the plan now Tue pioPeiS Hnou
he keptby the government I'll Congress would Dc I'u
fed in under taking the Work.
The debate beue closed the House proceeded 70 vote,
and MI Cooks substitute for the Senate amendment was
greed TIE question was then taken on asitengp
the Senate amendment - amended by tht 5"psululc
and IL was Tcjecied-Yeas &, Nay il3
The Senate amendment a. 10 the reissue 81 hahk mote
currency taken up
Mr. sTOUGHT0N Gtep. MicLJ moved an amend"nnt
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LECTURES. MEETINGS. ETC.

Gov VIM. Gilpin of Colorado will read a
paper physical geography of that territory to
evening at Cooper Institute before the American
Geographical and Statistical Society
The Fair for the Chaplin Home will close this
evening at the Regiment Armory on Fourteenth-st
near sixthlye. with promenade concert by the 7ist
regiment Band and an auction sale OF tue goods remain
Ing.
The former members of the North German
gandwehr mita) resident in this city, organized tenn
orarly to participate IN the late Jubilee demonstrations
snd met at Dramatic Hall, in Houstonst, yesterday to
organize permanent basis, for social purposes, ana
10 celebrating annually the anniversary OF the terina
zion Of the Franco-Gernan war
Many of the Methodist ministers who were
transferred at the Conferences entered upon their
new duties yesterday before large cations The
sermons IN most cases related largely to the changes
fhlt had taken place and the feelings that should exist
between the pastors and their churches The Rev s. D..
Brown the presiding elder preached III the morn
Ing at the Greene-st. Church.
The Brcklayers Cooperative Building ASsO-
ration which numbers 400 members. and owns $50
lots at NewtOwn L. l., elected the following officers,
President e Marrer. voPrcsidert Jur Werner. Treasurer
William Schaeier P1ae Dsb Jo5a KoSisr HHTeh Winter Peter
tnnehs Andeas Abel JACOB NJ hobe LOUIS tslf august Berg
tues ~ INST a. Of I'll Gu.
The seventh anniversary of the German
Young Mems Christian Association celebrated last
evening the Church OF THE Strangers in Mercerst
address, were delivered IN English and German by the
REV. Dr. Deems the Rev. Juns Geyer and the Rev. f.
". T. steime. The Association Singing Society sang
several hymns and collection was taken towards pay
ing the debt Of the Association amounting 10 about >544
Employment and food have been given to a number Of
Idle and destitute. and the library OF the Association
No 60 LUdlOwst has received an addition OF about $50
plunns within the past year There are now about $50
eniiers The erection OF new building for the use or
the Association j. il contemplation by a number OF
Nfeaithy men,
A special meeting was held at the Produce
Exchange Saturday, Edward Bill presiding, 10 con-
Fier the new regulation contemplated by the Board OF
Trustees to the assessment OF -four dealers. II. W.
Smith said that the Board proposed TO flour deal
~r to raise money for certain expenses instead Of
FeS5ing the whole association. After much discussion
concerning the management OF the Exchange especially
ts to the rem ing OF stands, l.. Adams offered resOlu
lion that the stands be put Mt auction and rented
Aas been the custom formerly for term OF five years
q. X HckO1 moved as substitute that committee
consisting OF j. NJ Fisk, i. d. COlman j. d. MARS, VI. b.
Thomas, H. W Smith, and j. VI. Hustled, be appointed to
wait upon the Board Of Managers regard 10 the
cers In dispute This amended by Incorporating the sub
ltsnce OF Mr. AdAms.s resolution prcYaIled.
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DILD
BsHoP-m Lenot MIS-. Apnl - l'7l Henry W Bishop Sei
CoLEs-oo FRIDAY, Apni H. william P Cole, the 5Th e"
Of family uvte % attend his fonsr-
from Bis l.e residence No i3j C5mer'L booA'n D. "a h'n
day, Apni II. s.2
caASE-At Bl,,be April IS 1871 Henr second ispsb.s
The uner9l VI" sak p at 2s IN b %
Charles Gilbert invited to attend shout further notice Tn"s
leaves foot Of Corlsnitst a. p. m.
CARPENDBRou Sunday morning April 5 OF apopV Emily All,
The reye ami friend, Of tn. f.m, IRE invited u attend
funeral fon her ae residence - "s rbr. sooa' % Tpsi.r
DUNBARou Friday April IL Henry Du, only chilli Of D,ni D.
and Josephine Dunbar. 10 hls 18th month
Finie,h,t. st O'Clock IN Monday Agnl H.
GARNgROs saturiay April Is sa.quehanna Penl Ma S.h
The ye. nd friend. Of family pv,ei accompany
to Greu~oOi Cemetery Tus-A morning April u Ear:
ss: will be On . , S at ii. Ps'SS o t Ee DEPOT loot
HAErouGH-u h, city on Thrr.dy April 49, Of 'oO'uspa'..
The asd Of the family repeatedly Invite. attend tn.
funeral from he Church Of the Hoy Ayl. sH .g eS' ,s To-.
notice. Inelment at Greenwood
On e ' n George J,e.,p loi , . !,.,
the funeral from his late ,n1e ." West r'e'u'1 " "a
JACKSOE-Suiden the 9Th George Jieku lsei , year.
The rea and friend, Of TIE ,m, r2e,,iaN Hy,. . ''si
Monday, the nth inst. at O'Clock p m.
JAFFRAY-On SUNDAY short aus'' NJ Rehn'ai
Particulars Of her faaera hereafter
hs 20 o9 .$ Ssl. S8l E.o a = ., ''
The relatives the family respectfully sei o. .tesa
81 MARKS Church Isnths int Aso.d ~.
| Monday after at 4 O'Clock.
MARIsAt Phlsr SIKH Day n f,gra %Sl,S H ISL
| ofDr stephen Wood. Lsei - ycaE'
RRlcHEL-oa Fii., AprI II M~ Ansl,a Rel from c,s.-.
| Germany.
The funeral si place MONDAY of0c6 rom tle Hermsn
Reformed Church Bist 0u,On-t between Forst ni tlnis So
Iier ienl and relative respectfully invited TO ai.rud
| Texas papers please copy.
Satuniy April 49, Joseph Ronlsoa "a The oh ye'
OF bis
The friends family respectfully invited attend the fibers
from residence Ne~tOwn, h. TuesaT III i3th ut
s O'Clock Trains the fang'ni NORTH Side Depot itgs
tfs Point at -
WALTON Sunday Howell c. Vail Of Joseph ami Helen A. Vail
10 months.
Pnnsra from The gasia.he H. C. Vail Jj5 Boone,
g., Of rueslly morning az 10 oci0cs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE. WASHINGTON. April IS, 1871.
A Personal EXPLANATf0N.

Mr. OSBORN (Rep., Fla) made a personal
explanation in reply to the affidavit of C. NJ Hamilton
member OF the last House of Representatives. pub
lished in Washington Journal accusing him of having
attempted to bride that gentleman with an offer OF
$4,000 his vote and services on Florida railroad bil
Various adavs and correspondence were read 10y the
Clerk at Mr.. OsbOrn's suggestion 10 show that the
charges purely malicious; that the ONLY foundatoh
for that Of bribery was the oyertures OF Hamilton 10 Sc
cure a price for his vote, and that in capital stock Oh
SO0OOO Mr. Osborn has never held more tan 10 shares
Of the stock OF the COMPANY last referred TO-
THE HOUSE AMNESTY BILL.
Mr.. ROBERTSON rep, 5. Co. moved to take up M
amendment TO the order of business 80 as TO allow te
sion He stated in reply to Mr. Conkling that MS pur-
pose was If the motion prevailed TO call up the bill to-
M Mr. coNKLISG iRep N " remarked that this being
SATURDAY the senate was vffS INN hat
only executive business would be considered lie hoped
fhe motion wOud he deferred till next week.
Mr. ROBERTSON replied that he had given five days
previous notice OF the motion, and insisted upon vote
Mr. TRUMBULL (Rep ll did not think the sea'9 s 50
ever known Saturday. He hoped no friend OF ani-
mey would allow the subject so 10 Sg III Una"
Mr.. WILSON rep, Mass thought the time had come
70 Mr. ' 9 CHAN S V eP, Mlch moved an Executive
Mr. MORRILL, rep VT submitted proposition
withdrawing objection to Mr.. Robertsons motion
condition that final vote on the AMNESTY bll should
not be taken until the Ku-Kux bill had passed both
Mr., ROBERTSON acquiesced; but several Senators
declined TO he bound by any such arrangement.
MI. SAWYER Giep., S. c. was of opinion that, after
the bill which passed yesterday, no more opporune mo
cnt than the present could be found for passing the
Amnesty bill His own belief had been that there
an understanding that the subject should be considered
to-day. $500.
MeSsrs. CAMERON Rcp, PENN, and FRELINGHUY
sen rep, n J urged that vote be deferred upon the
pending motion. - .
During further discussion, Mr. TIlUMBuLL charged
that The efforts of the opponents OF the bill f0r delay
were pnrpOsely designed defeat action on the meas
IRE and warned his friends that 1t would be Impossible
IN have il acted upon if they allowed II TO 20 over
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN (Rep., y. JD then renewed the
motion for an Executive session, upon which MI Thu X
MAN Dem, Ohio demanded the Yeas ana Nays Gar
ried-YeaS 81, Nays "a. . , s..
An Executive session was then held, and the Senate
adjourned,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
POLITICAL.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

THE REGISTRY CLOsED-COL. CHIPMAN'S CHANCES
OF SUCCESS.
WASHINGTON, April 1G-The registration,
under the new organization OF this district closed yes
tcrday with result OF $40 voters, 1916 OF whom
white and 1914 coored citizens The white major
ity 69 and the Democrats claim that this makes
the election of Mr.. Merrick but the Republican mana
gers who have canvassed very closely claim that Col
Chapman will receive about 5000 votes. Allowing only
Oneh of the white voters to be Republican, and al tho
colored TO vote that ticket, Chpmans majority will
be lG6; but, 1t is conceded he will have at least one
fourth, or il36 white votes, giving him majority OF
1900 The Republicans also claim that they will elect
majority of four in the House of Delegates The recent
speech of Senator Schurz in support OF Col Chapman is
claimed 70 have made sure from 800 10 800 German votes
otherwise regarded doubtful OF indifferent.
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DOMESTIC PORTS.
BoroT hpHl fAriyo sap Ar--ar from rvs--,,i. b,fs
PfllO. from Iux, Iaiu1 Vf-e Glsr.ss J. 10
Cddn r'n Vow York Jols Newell from SssYoTs
CHARtKUps = g.. April i5Ar-ei st-smssib Ga9oys
Mo- fork 5l'."i, sesnsap Jlue, Aas-, To- Hee-York
M'sEoz. Apn i5s.N hst. ~ srsa for RabA,rs.
uo,on or Noyi Soot nl 0ssa one" FOR crs n Roads .'f
York.
s.v,ysaH c.. April - -,ssr. ,suthas Hts7r, ,aI
lo New Yock 'a Cas Conner ior tvo1'l. Rry sal
yn9e Tor hsohi Cii flg~s' f~ barren al W.re Zoe
INstAsp H.yss. Apri ia n-ArnT. Rub Thgmi. L.
v wentworth Olive rsyElri from Hss-York f tansor nsrr-'
w" Saln Tor New lprs KsiDn Or, from hnipf. 100
nN lors Gen Grant from Ro .iinf ~ pl.Ic NH' hns
Hfhs "eIc A'7 Abner Isvof q y W~nsorib K,te Gfsut
,'heh william cllln y Sezson1 iiir' lou Hesi,.l !.
,'i1a he? a"ton haggr ius,u ta'rs Hestl Aros Is
e. 4 b,csr .Br iis ia Geprg, Tluc ltr., G,n,
Ri on (br J. D. Wentworth Yr'h rhon's olive Hirwsf'
81 Lazy Dl'n from Lrc,o. ll bars. f,
ho Sterling rl 'h0N lani. 10
J. hase IRON DsHrn o,iilB ios Pal, gc.fys Scvast,n
YoRirLr April s-PSc out bk - Lasr,-,. n m D.mr,.
and John B1ultoH Below bsas TrAyer 80 Ns Ly Wsi
esser'
phia for Btracoa, schf. Lack itDu ilsi'@ris y. G..
BOsrOs April lGArryci bark hoa'-'sl rom Lvpls' rmsp
Aleppo from Lyerpool; steamship Bc.loa- ron B,Ialor.
Kat Ssactsn from Ariossin.
'ORFTGN PORTS.
Tovpor April IS The Nuon,i LIN, s',nhp The Qlssn C~s
Thomas fom hesfor 'pr 'oa'i " 9a''nf>'@l e'a'J -
r,rte 10 Liverpool snd pro's.ioi.
The Asn Steamship Amerc, C.p- rrock from P'sai Apd
touched Al houle yesterday, aai proc~id '' i'sfpoo.
DISASTER.
The 4shr De1ng Cook. Calais Sb ergo 81 of i)f re~fbk.
while ptsdng through Hell Gate y-eriy 9uD q, - rih hof,
badly shss csry, ~ WrensT BDsa ssi vii bs s9' ID 'ai
Pot on N, beach st AsioIi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
IYCENDIARY FIRE IN CLIFFsT.-A MERCHANT
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.

ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
A fire broke out early yesterday the
second floor of No % Cfst, occupied by Pennyman &
White dealers in cutlery but extnguished before it
spread beyond that floor. The loss stock is about
$4,000 insured $4,000 The first floor is occupied by
VIM Irving Co., dealers in cutlery Loss on stock by
water 5000 insured for $4,000. The building, owned
by James p Harper was damaged 5000. There
ample evidence the place had been tired intention
ally on the second floor, distance from the fire,
half burned candle found among some
straw and light wood. On the floor above
was another candle nearly burned down, and
surrounded by similar in1lammable materials.
1t was doubtless intended that the candles both
floors should burn down aud ignite the straw and wood
at the same time The safe was found open, ana the
books and papers scattered over the second and third
floors, evidently for the purpose Of Destroying them or
place had been entered by burglars.
Fire Marshal McSpcdOn learned Yesterday that the
last person to leave the place on Saturday evening
George ". Navy. silent partner in the hrm living at
No. ll3 PTOSpect-st, Jersey City, by several
persons lock the front door ABOUT p. When the
lire discovered, at a. yesterday the locks
intact nor was there any indication that the place had
been entered during the night suspicion naturally fell
who showed him the evidences Of incendarism, and
asked him what he had 10 say. He declared that he
knew nothing Of the matter and declined 10 say any.
thing further abOat II. Boih Ms plrncrs are out Of
town and he has been conducting tie business for some
lie stated that there was s5jOO ON tie property, in
the following cOmpanfs:
Assocate Fremer u Baltimore $500 Merchants Mechanics.
tmoe 5CJ jefferson Of NesYor., $500 Putnam Of Hartford
$500 Insurance Iompay OF Penns' 1h' +sD'i o9nmeqs OF
$1,000; Relief Of New iorE. t'tlo
scarcely ohehat Inc amount "l me insurance NaNy re-
Piled that a. account II stock had bceu taken since
the firm had Navy was locked up an Police Head
quarters, to await q more extended examination. Ne
was visited In his cell last evening by i4 wife ami
number Of friends lie Is 'erJ reiicch with reference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
LYING NEWSPAPER SERMON Rs THE REV DE
WITT e.. ThIAfhGE.


The Rev. De Witt c. Talmage delivered the
first lecture OF series the "Sx Curses of New York
and Brooklyn, at the Brooklyn Tabernacle last evening
The subject announced Lying Newspapers" drew to
gether an immense audience. Mr Talnage selected "a
his text Luxe xii -: Unto wh0ms0eyer much "a gwen
of him shall be much required The newspaper IA, said
he the great educator Of the century There IL no force
90 be compared 90 IT, and we may a. wellacknowledge
that the religion. and secular newspapers Of this
try the great educators of the people. We In the
pulpit preach two three sermons week. The print
impress breaches every morning OF the year If news
paper be right, IL is magnhcently right. II 1t be
wrong. il is awfully wrong! People do ut read
bOoks-the vast majority do Mt. The people OF
the United States do Mt average one book
each during the year. Whence. then, tho Intelligence
the capacity discuss every question. secular and re-
Igious to appreciate art and science Next 10 the
Bible. answer. from the Newspaper, swft-winged and
flying everywhere. The bad newspaper never stops az
false tidngs. Many "A mother whose son was ~ the
front In the time Of war; has read with streaming eyes OF
battles that were never fought When newspaper
uters falsehOod. II uters ~ many "a s circulation
numbers that the hugest lie in all tho earth Is news
paper lie The bad newspaper stops not for any SANDER
IL carefully words the paragraph so that the SUSPICION ~
cast and the damage done, while the penalty OF the
law Is eyadcd There are thousands OF men every year
crushed under the ukrOler IL l. simple TACT tAat inc
most abandoned and depraved man in o Brook
Ign can go within few minutes Walk lnt9 Dal news
paper Office and have any lie inserted that he wants m
serted II he can't get In any other way he can get
in what is called the Personal" column, and the
editor escapes the responsibility by saying II was an
Anonymous communication, when | have FOUND the
editor has sometimes written IL himself! The bad news
paper stops for political falsehood. You know "a well
as do that in the Autumn elections there are enough
falsehoods told by the bad newspapers to make the
father OF lies disown his monstrous progeny Many
time have stayed away from tho ballOtbox because
could tell what the truth and which candidate
for office was worthy
The bad new spaper stops not for the uncean story
The only question Is will IL pay The newspapers Ot
this country just in proportion they purify themselves
decrease their circulation, and when paper DeComes
positively rcli gOus it IL amOstnOt quite-certan TO
became bankrupt So that there are to-day suppose not
more than five sefsuppOrting religious newspapers IN
this country People can't stand much religion. Now
bring this matter before you that you may watch the
newspapers that come into your family for man IS no
better than me newspaper he perpetuGty reads
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A Suicide ON FIFTH AVENUE.

A man, age 30, supposed to be Patrick Doran,
weaver attempted yesterday to cut his throat with
pocket knife at Fnhave. and Thirty eghthst. Oiicor
yelling tried arrest him. but the suicide broke away
and ran toward sxthave, cutting at hls throat as ho
ran He was finally secured, but before he could be
taken to the he unconscious from oss
OF blood and was removed to Bellevue Hospital in a
diving condition. Fifth-ave. was crowded with prom
enaders at the time and the affair created the most In
fam eff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Legislature of Illinois has agreed to
hold adjourned session commencing November II. at
Chicago for the completion of business that cannot be
acted upon AT the present session.
Twelve gentlemen of st. Louis styling them
selves The Liberal Republican Executive Committee Of
ST. Louis, have puhishcda manifesto declaring them
selves favor of Universal Amnesty and state Rights
and opposed 10 the Presidents Santo Domingo policy, to
the Ku-Klux bill, and To a Protective Tariff They de-
precate the present policy of paying of the National
Debt and recommend reform in the civil service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
HAVANA WEEKLY MARKETS.

U.v,s. Ap1 In fair demsni business prices
6,, .,noei during Havana aud Matsnsas.
and 06 hhd. uci1Gy COCO boxes and 200 hhl 10 the United
ok m esr.hou-es lsysns AMI Mstann IS GO bore
900 bbs Provisions quiet snd unchanged Bacon declining owing
declining owing 70 'are en- W quoted At
R Shook deoang Guoei 8lDyt reals liosshead ShOos
dri Al - n Rmpty Hcgshcps declining; qu9,d r5dHJ %
Hens dr Long.sbHyei $50: Sb)rsbsed. 30 ftghs quiet
Ete6anss "a LONDON iG9 premiums on bni" 'As ~
days san discount do short sgh' E"Z' discount "'' "' "
DAYS premium $780, 49,, 4, hs..
-. .narn 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-17
THE TEXAS Pacific RAILROAD.

The cOrpOratOrs (acting ~ 4 Board of Com
missoucrs) the Tcxa, Pacific Railroad Company, in
corpora by act Congress foo March Last, held their first
meeting in this city saturday last for c purpose ct
organization. The corporation j. authorized 20 build
and maintain 70 railroad and cogrdph line by the
most direct route from point near Marshall Texas To-
III PasO thence through New aieAIco to Ari1ouu. 10
point the Rio Colorado, at ~ near to south rlsern
boundary OF California aud thence " SLID Chsnlo IL
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COOPFR-SCUUYLgR- tis tiih ir,f he On y RDusoi
Church by Rev Philippe BROOKS " Boston, fho Rev
D. Co5pe- Of PhllIaDh1 20 Mas Gertuie in bycs
SCHUYLER dlaghsr the late Lucas VA Ycia oarr Ut "it-'
yi-t' Alben1 County.
STONE-ROSS-In Bl,c n Ap-i u bv Rev Hsnry Peter
Georr " H.. only laughter d Charles Roe AZ
Of Elizabeth.
SWITZERLAND BROwNr-On MONDAY hpnl d. bv The Rev wm
c. smith ID. h. SOghernd 10 hmhe n. brDep- al OF tbs at
WHTIN-STACG-On Welasay April u Bridgeport, Conn By
stephen Ting D. d HEM Within NspfDsk sal la
belle, daughter of the late John p stag