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New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
THE GARRABRANT MURDER TRIAL.

lhc trial OF LlUDlc UdTTlDIdHJ lOl tHC
OF Ransom F. Burroughs by, poisoning, was continued,
yesterday, at Paterson, N j. IN the Passaic County
Court Of Oyer and Terminer. Dr. Quin. the Coroner,
described the circumstances Of the inquest. The body
when first seen by him frozen He ascertaned that
Burroughs had not been within three weeks, and
that during that time Lbbe Garrabrant had been frc-
quent the house In regard to the note in Burougss
pocket, 1t was ascertained that the prisoner was
accustomed write for tho deceased and she wrote at
the dctation OF the Coroner Her handwriting resembled
that of the note, and the prisoner, with companion,
Kate Boyd, was held as witness.
An argument will be had to determine the admissi-
bilty OF the evidence taken during the examination.
The crosse animation of this and the succeeding wit
ness the purpose or proving that the exanina
ton at the inquest had been properly held; that the
prisoner allowed neither counsel advice, but
was sharply questiOned and that every effort was made
entrap her telling contradictory stories and into
cknowlcdging her guilt. The Coroner admitted that
the prisoner had not been warned that her testimony
might used against her. James Hand, the CorOner5
clerk, cOrroboracd the previous testimony The prose-
cution offered to prove by this witness, expert
that the note found Burroughs and that written by
the prisoner the COrOners dictaton written by
the person. Tie defense objected, aud argument
will he heard this morning Tue Court then Admitted
evidence the note found uron the deceased and also
the paper marked /" Poson-arsenic." Prof. II. Ogden
Doremus OF NewIOrk presented report Of chemical
analysis made by hlm showing that distinct traces Of
arsenic found in BurrOughss stomach and intos
tines. Adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

The planing-mill of Hartzell, Schelden g. Co.,
st Allentown, Penn, was burned Yesterday.
The Austrian and Hungarian Governments
have decided to send delegates Prison
An oil train on the Hudson River Railroad took
FIRE the track yesterday Greaba consumed
e<,00.
Johann Strauss leaves Vienna shortly for Bos-
where he will conduct the muses performances
jubilee.
The grst and saw mills of Cook Brothers. stu
sed Hsh Creek Mobug Csnads burned yesterday
Loss $1,000: insurance, $1,000
The great Scotch orator. the Rev. Thomas
Roberts and sts lecturer Of the Grand Lodge Of Good Temp Of
PeBnsy lvans died IN Philadelphia yesterday
The Troy Base Ball Club and the Mans6elds of
Mddeown Conn played ehsmponshp a. Troy yesterday
....Admiral Alden, commanding the American
feet visited the Mar'els Boue YESTERDAY and
nghed honors BY the members the Chamber Of and
many Of the leading cisenA
DR. j. N. Da Costa. the we'll known medical
writer s. been sssa rros.o Of The Thse and p:e.e, Of M
vacant by the death Of Prof ssm' II. Dickson.
-. "A fire in Peoria, ILL.,, on Thursday, destroyed
the Central City Elevator BY Dobbin and Mcclure Los
e2so e70 There busLe
IN the elevator owned BY dusens fms there which BE-
heved 10 be fully Insured
Bennett Jones, printer was shot and instantly
Hed In Memphis yesterday by Dr. William Dsmerop formerly Of
Campbell County Ky. Alleged intimacy bsv,eu Jones
sned him Dsmsron cemmitedso
james Rice of Allegheny City, PENN was shot
Evansville Ipd bv
hsspsr the Marine Hospital Rice and
se Wright Who hr~d four shots the tAhns night
SS and psssns through liver lodged The muscles Of Tie
Wught y uLdtr tonds Of
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
GREAT BRITAIN.

INTERNATIONAL PRISON C0NGRESS-ENTERIAiN-
MENT OF THE ATALANTA CREW-RELkAsE
OF THE TICUBORNE CLAIMANT ON BAIL
LoNDoN Friday, April 26, 1872
In the House of Lords tonight the Earl oil
Co,,,rvon askcI whether the Government INTENDED 10
dcrv any portion Of the expenses In connection Win
te nternatona, Prison Congress TO be held in London
H. Iy at tc instance OF the American Prson REFORM
Association Tie Marquis OF Lansdowne, Junior Lord OF
the Treasury replied that an application Tor the assist
luc OF the Government had been made, but had been
-efused as it would furnish bad precedent to make
such Use Of the public moneys.
In tue House of Commons, Mr. Treyelyan, member fOr
Havick moved that holschoders, residing outside OF
Parliamentary Uoroughs, be given the franchise ana
Mi Fawectt seconded the motion. Mr.. Gladstone ana
others opposed the motion, which was negdtiVed by
vOtc o. Is to 20.
TIC Ataanta B)at Club crew were entertained al dlu
ne IN Liverpool yesterday by the members of the Lon
don Rowing Club, who subsequently escorted their
guests 70 tie cars. and the whole party started for
Putncy. Largo crowds Of persons gathered at the
stt lions between Liverpool aud Pu:ney IS the train
assed and 10y salutes and liberal displays OF bunting
cave cvdeuce OF their desire to accord the strangers
warm welcome. The forms Of law necessary to secure
the release on bail of the Tchborne claimant having
been complied with he has been set al liberty.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27

ELECTION OF PREST .,ENT OF THE CoRTEs-
STATE OF THE lNsURRECrIoN-MARSiiA
sERRANo TO B q APPOINTED GENERALlsSiMo'
MADRID, Friday April &c, 1872
Senior Ros'. IS, the nominee of the MnlsteIi'h-
s,s. has bee elected President OF the Cortes py Eo
majority. The other officers chosen py inc No''V' u"
asr sW rcrters OF the Government Zorrl'' HloIc'' ~
ether N,dng Radicals, we're yesterday pfesehleu ~
k.r The circumstance is regarded as OF much ihpoi'
.,nct IN view Of the reports that the hepuoHo""'
,%co1,, With the Carlists in the inSurrectlon'
mo situation has Become very serious Inc ooNein
m mas resolved "a adopt the most rigorous measures
,o 1nrcss the ineuIrccton There Is vast increase "
thc n..nber OF Carst bands throughout inc klheuoH
Fifteen thousand persons are now engaged III 'io i
rection against the Government. loyal proVi"t"a"
has been issued declaring many places in state OF siege
The Government refuses 20 furnish the press any o
ra.ion relative either 10 its or the C'iHs'o
,uc,c,ncnts There is great demand from
the provinces where the Carsts are InoS'
for troops 10 assist in driving out the dstuoers
Marshal Serrano with 600 troops has gone 10 Navarro
H presence at the head Of this force mas checNeu ~
orcratons of the Carlists in that Department ""IS"
scrrano will he appointed Generassimo OF the lorees
o,ratip- o,oipst the insurgents. Marshal Concha VIII
eo bo o,yei HIGH command. 1t is believed that the
futme of Spain now depends upon the course OF the
radicals and that If they cooperate with the pr'sans
of Don Carlos the revolution will be successful.
4 company of % gendarmes attacked and dispersed
band of Carists 200 in number, in tie province Oh '
laGoNd II is officially stated that the NUMBER VI 1n"
gents actually in the field is 5000
DEPARTURE OF DON CARLOS PROM GENEVA
TARIs. Friday, April &c 1879.
II i now positivcIy stated on the best
authority that Don Carlos left Geneva in disguise or the
night o he cath inst should he be captured Ill SPAN
VITA arms IN hi, hands he will be shot. lie cannot yet
have IcacGed the Spanish frontier.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
MIR. KINGSLEYS BRIDGE.

1xvrsrrcA ATOMS INTO THE FRAUDS OF THE EAST
RIVER BRIDGE COMPANY DEMANDED BY ,,. THE
COMMITTEE OF FIFTY-MEMohiAL ~ i"H
LEGISLATURE. -,
The BROOKLYN Committee of Fifty, III lurther
vigorous prosecution OF the corrupt Ring Oh 'hat cty'
has memOralized the Legislature TO appoint co''eo
70 investigate the affairs Of tho East River Bridge Com
many and IL "a ruored that the Grand Jury when Is
called for May will be requested to look into the
affairs and accounts OF the Company ana OF Mr. hhgs'
leys several partners. The Committee nave o'ucncc'
IL ia reported tnat than 100000 has gone to tho
several firms in which the various members OF tho
Bridge Ring are interested The following Is the memo
rial OF the Committee of Fifty to the Legislature:
CHAMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE OF FIFrY,}
No S67 Futon-st., Brooklyn, April %, 1S2
To he Honorable tie Senae ana AssenoyV V me o"'e I"
Ata meetne of the Committee OF Fifty, held on tho
evening OF April a. 1872, tho following preamble anu
whereas. william G. kingsley signing himself Gen,
era o the pS vs. s TO report Of this
Committee. did that he was out OF pocket more more
struck snr'a K @1ai on the brooklyn Bridge; and
whereas The said Kingsley did imply In said comnn
aud OF the gsature Of this state to tho act incorpora
W Hhreas here T5e interest Of the people of the Cities Of
Brooklyn and NewYork require that the means S i
covered and made public; therefore be 1t
Resolred That the members OF the Legislature, from
the County OF Kings be requested 70 secure inc aPo
ment OF n Committee to sit during the recess OF tie
legislature investigate the facts In reference 10 thc
means which have been used 10 obtain tho passage OF
tine acts OF the Legislature for the Incorporation or the
"New-York Bridge Company" and the assent or Con-
gress to the building Of the BRIDGE and 10 report the re-
suit OF such investigation at the next session o, te
IL legislature and that said Committee be clothed with
power to send persons and papers, and to examine
witnesses and take testimony In the matter: ana that
the said Committee be also empowered to examine ana
take testimony in relation TO such Of the affairs and
ous Of the Board OF Water and Sewerage, and
other Commissions OF the City OF Brooklyn, as shall he
furnished for gation 10 such Legislative Commit
tee by this Committee of Fifty.
And we, the said Committee OF Fifty, therefore car
netly memorabilia your honorable body that an lnvest
eating Committee, with powers defined IN the fore
Going reso uon sit during the recess OF the leisl
turc nay be appointed before the adjournment OF your
honorable body BY order OF tho Executive Committee
T., L. BACKHOUSE Chairman.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

PASSAGE OF THE HOUARD RESOLUTION IN THE
HOUsE-THE ADJOURNMENT QUEsTION-THE
PACIFIC RAILROAD TROUBLE-PROPOSED EX-
PANSION OF THE CURRENCY.
IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNKI
WARRINGTON Friday. April 90, 1872.
The Houard resolution passed by the House, to-
day, amended by Mr. Bingham after an hours addi
tionsl debate. Tho vote lA3 to 1 The resolution
recites the opinion Of the House, that the President
should demand Dr. Houards unconditional release ana
the restoration Of his property, but there Is saving
clause to the effect that this not to be done unless no
Executive Department is satisfied that DIR. houara nAs
not been properly tried and convicted for an ohehse
against the Spanish laws In accordance with the Treaty
Of 1896
The Adournmenf nuehfion. Nhich has Dech IMPeuuIhs
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
FOREIGN NOTES.

1t is said that the Peninsular Navigation Com
Gany is going TO establish new harbor at Venice.
The Pope has been persuaded to fill up the
acancies In the College OF Cardinals which now number
Swenty-six OF twenty-seyen. Archbishop Manning is
mentioned among the likely recipients OF the Cardinals
hat Foregn ministers AT Rome said to be anxious
coDcaye for the election Of new Pope should
when necessary be held In Rome, but the Cardinals
would prefer hold Ia France. Austria or even In
The island OF Malta
A Eaeeting was held at Nottingham, on April
u, 10 synpathize with the nchborne claimant. The
chairman. Mr. Legge said that though the claimant
vas IN Eewgse. with all the wealth and influence Of the
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
ITALY.
TIE ERUPTION On MOUNT vESUvIUs-OPENING
OF A FRESH CRATER-LOsS OF LIFE.
NAPLES Friday, ApIil &C. 1872

TIE ERUPTION On MOUNT VESUVIUs-OPENING
OF A FRESH CRATER-LOsS OF LIFE.
NAPLES. Friday. April &C. 1872
A fresh crater opened i'll Vcsuyius to-day.
Tie svs and lava threat the villages on the noun
tain AIDE and the inhabitants removing their house
hoio goods Thousands encanped in the 1elds The
N!n..;crs have been summoned from Rome, and are
coming to make provision for the houselcss people Tie
hiy is covered with boats filed with spectators. The
scene is Grand and terrible beyond description. The
Aancs at times shoot up to great hight and masses of
rock re elected with earthquake shocks which are dis
t.nc ly felt in this city.
ROME, Friday, April &c. 1872.
At the sitting OF the ChamDer Of Deputies this evening,
Prime Minister Lana read Dispatch dated Naples, this
Afternoon, SAVING: "rhe eruption Of Vesuvlus Is in
c.easng and becoming serious. Two hundred per
sons have burned by the lava Flames burst from
& earth under the feet OF the inhabitants. Tore del
Greco danger Of destruction; the people are flying
from the Temporary provision is made for them
by the authorities"
LONDON. Friday, April &c, 1872
Rnmors OF terrible disaster Mount Vesuvius are
furon n IN this city The reports that, OF number
Of pcrsous whose curiosity led them too near the volcano,
" were killed and wounded by shower Of lava.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
SIX PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 26.-A shocking affair
occurred in the town OF Newscotland this morning.
family consisting Of Mr.. vomer, his wife and five chill
dren, yomer's mother, and his we's stepfather oc-
cupied twostory building, which took fire. volner
his wife, and child who occupied the fret floor es
capped, but all the others persbed in the flames. few
days since the old gentleman, Mrs. Volmers step
father 20 this city and drew out Of savings
$500 $780, which he had kept deposit, intend
ing it is said TO take the money and proceed with 1t
Wisconsin at early day. When the fire reached the
second story the old gentleman, in his anxiety
his money, kept back the others in the with him.
and would not permit them to open the window and
Jump to the ground.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
FIRE IN THE sHAwANGuNK MOUNTAINS.

CITY OF KINGSTON, N. Y, April 26.-Addi-
tonaI information in regard to the fires in the shawa
gunk Mountains from Enenvile says that large fire is
raging in the mountains just south OF that village
Tonight 1t is raging with undated Violence and its
spread is apprebended The fire IL supposed TO have
been caused by sparks from locomotive on the New
York and Oswego Railroad The air in this city and
vicinity is dcnsely filed with smoke from the burning
woods Gale Chanberlin lost about $50 cords of wood
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
THE METHODIST BOOK CONCERN FRAUDS. n

The Methodist Book Committee met again
yesterday all the members being present The report Of
Mr. Kilbreth expert who had been appointed to ex-
anime the books, presented confirming, 1t IS sad
the charges Of frauds In the Binding Department The
report will not be made public at present. and probably
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
TWO EXPLOSIONS.

small steam cylinder in John Stearns's silk
manufactory No. 21a East Fortysecond-st, exploded
yesterday, and severely scalded Joseph Brabbn OF
secondave and Forty-thrdst, and Sophia Jansen age
I6, OF No. TAI Third-ave.
A gasoline lamp exploded last evening In the basement
Of No 282 Eighth-ave., severely burning Elizabeth
Nakle about the arms and body
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27

ST. LOUIS, April 26.-The triennial session
Of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod commenced
here to-day Nearly all the States OF the Union and Can
ada represented, making the largest meeting ever
held. The Rev. Prof c. +. Walther IL President The
day devoted TO religious exercises, and toInorrow
the regular business OF the Synod will commence
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
TROTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.

Fleetwood Park, Friday, April 20, Sweepstakes,
$500 mile heats, best , in S. in bsrness and wagon
r. Manee's g. Mercer, to n.................l
Is. Maces b. H. Topsey In harness ss..............2
Tme-2:3Ji 2;35. 2:39
Same day-Match 800 mile heats, 3 In s. In harness
T. Names q. IN. Jennie B.
W. EorhroYs b. r. Gen Pcton.
Tims-z5Ot, 3:O7, 3O2
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
CUBA.
,DER OF A PROMINENT CUBAN.

REPORTED SURRENDER OF PROMINENT CUBAN.
HAVANA, April 26.-Dr. Emilio Loaces,
brother Of Antonio Loaces with 20 others who
yenseio Agamonte outbreak OF the insurrec
Principe The Spanish ironclad Suinanca has arrived
81 Santiago de Cuba.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
MRS. SHERMAN CONYICTE,

NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, April 28.-Mrs. Sher-
convicted this morning Of murder in the second
degree and will be sentenced TO the State Prison for life
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
THE WISCONSIN LIouoRIAw

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 26.-The State
liquor law recently passed has been declared void az far
tho City Of Milwaukee 10 concerned On account of
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Patrick Sullivan of No. 369 Third-ave., while
suffering from fever and ague last evening" took poison
by mistake for medicine, and died in Is minutes.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
REPORT ON THE FISHERIES.

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 26.-The annual re-
port the Minister of Marine and Fisheries submitted
TO Parliament last evening shows the general condition
of the fisheries under the Dominion during the past year.
especially NOyascota. The actual value of the pro-
duce OF the fisheries for the purpose OF trade is
So 732 being that OF the preceding
wear o s9g8lGO 1t is estimated that the quantity
rurned for dOmes site use Is 100000 worth.
T.c amount of capital thus engaged is estimated at
$if.O0OOOO. The number Of persons employed is about
In making comparisons OF total values II must be
10 c mind that the prices OF certain kinds OF fish
much lower in 1871 than in 1870. Mackerel, in 1870,
at $2 TO SIS barrel for the cheaper grades
and IA 1871 only s. to $ The actual quantity taken
times greater in the latter year than In the
former The total value Is actually less.
TIE fishery collections such fishing rents, licenses,
fees fines &C. during the last fiscal year, amounted 10
C240l5. The expenditure for the same period was
g. ay The whole expense OF the marine police amounts
TO $4,000 The usual instructions under which the
officers commanding the Canadian cruisers have acted
tie past season differ somewhat from those issued for
their guidance during previous seasons.
with the wish OF MaJesty's
Government hshing vessels belonging TO United States
citizens subject TO m0estatiOn seizure solely for
tier fishing within the three miles limits. Several
claims OF Canada In respect TO definition OF her various
bays by heading boundary and her right 10 exclude all
foreign vessels from her ports and harbors for bait
supplies &C., incident to fishing were put III allegiance
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
NEV1-YORK. SATURDAY, APRIL q, 1872.

license granted this city under the ,hs aker INV eas
in the State. enjoy the same privilege
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
DOMINION OF CANADA.

GOLD DISCOVERIES IN THE RED RIVER COUNTRY.
ToRONTo, Ont, April 26.-Further letters
from 81 abondaWn in the Red River country state that
gold and silver discoveries Of considerable magnitude
have been made, and number Of experts are going
there Mr. Mcclellan OF the oldest explorers OF the
Lake superior region. prOnounces the mines very rch
and OF nion that the silver discoveries VIII go far
cpse the silver Islct mines Dispatches from Fort
cary state that party Of French halibrceds about
six ia uumncr, went up Red River, armed 10 prevent
(auad aus from rafting down timber, cut by special
perin The Dominion officials here. The hafbreeds
the timber cut On lands which they have taken
up under the balf-breed grant. There is imminent
dan OF d collision the opening Of navigation.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN.

ELECTION OF PRESI .,ENT OF THE CoRTEs-
STATE OF THE Observation-Disclosures
sERRANo TO b, AppoINTEn GENERALIssIMo.
-. x~.s,o,. Anvil Of 1872.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27

POSITION OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF LEADING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on
PREPARATIONS FOR RETREAT.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-27

admit that the United States ever had doubt that it
owned this strip Of country and these gentlemen have
bill Mr.. COTbett attempted to call II up during the
morning hour to-day but Mr. Cassery inerposed his Veto
About o'clock this evening Mr. Cassery and MI Thur
man both being absent, Mr.. Corbett moved II as an
amendment to the Deficiency bill then pending. and
succeeded IN getting 1t adopted
The Goat Island bill is likely to meet with strong oppo
son In tho Senate Mr. Coles action to-day in object
ing TO second reading can be taken as an indication
The amount Of business already the Senate calendar
is 50 great that there will probably be little chance for
the passage Of any private bill like this which will cause
long debate, especially Congress should adjourn be-
fore the lst of July.
Two officers OF the army still illegally performing
the functions OF civil officers at the White House. not
whstanding Is week since attention was called TO
the law OF 1870 forbidding this
The CLAYTON Invest eating Committee Is holding daily
sessons and has taken immense OF testimony.
One reason why has not reported before that very
much OF the testimony taken has been Irrelevant The
Committce has now adopted rule that the counsel In
troducine witnesses beforehand what he pro-
noses 10 prove Some Of the most damaging testimony
against Clayton has been given yesterday and to-day and
sustained Clayton will either have to resign or DC ex
PEELED from the Senate.
The Senate Committee on Patents did not have o
quorum its last meeting and therefore has come to no
decsou on the application of WILSON, for an extension OF
the Wheeler and Wilson patent No application before
the Committee this session has brought TO Con-
gress half 80 many remonstranees IA this. and
every day a fresh food OF them IL poured in
really set forth that this patent Is allowed 70 expire
price sewing machines VIII DC redueeu one hai
and support Of this assertion say that the wheeler
an wilson Company send TO England and sell there, Tor
$40 or ass the same Of which the price In this
country Ia $65.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-26

TnE Alexandra Ss7tiRcl printed a few
days ago a long and Interesting article on the
subject Of dogs, In which some new and val
liable Information relative to the history and
habits Of these animals, and for the firsi
time communicated To the world. The
editor Of the Sentinel grayely assures us thai
dogs are cIrnlyurous,' and that there may
be no doubt as to his meaning he explains
that phrase as follows; That Is TO say dog.
eat nnsh.' Tue same distinguished natural
ist tells US further that dogs arc Of many
species, nd that "a love Of raw meat l.
One Of their generic qualities" Dogs are
not tavoTitrs with this gentleman, Il appears,
for hu assures % tAtg he ahomInatcs them
all from "a, poodle 10 tho cur. City dogs
nrells especial abb m'nntlon. I'VE are, he
says, fond Of music and have listened with
throbblus pulse to the deep toned fOx-hound
waking tue echoes In the mountain passes
bu, sadly discDrd mt Is the yel1 and growl
and monrnfgl howl Of mixed pack Of city
dogs brealing upon the still air Of midnight,
ju.t w. you have forgotten the hhrassments
OF lhr day, ia the afst sweet sleep of uncon-
sclJusuoss." Um't that preity7) The Alex
nndrll dogs must sarti iiuly be In the habit oI
barking at that editor as he goes by. That
they content themselves with simply barking
!, an evidence Of their good taste.