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New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
BRIGHAM YOUNG DISCHARGED.

SALT LAKE CITY April. 25.-The motion to
release Brigham Yourg habeas corpus argued to-
day before the Mormon Probate Court, the Territorial
Attorney General being for the petitioner and the deputy
u g. Attorney High and r. Gilchrst for the u g. Mar
shall The motion was resisted on the ground that the
Probate Court Inferior tribunal which could
view the proceedings OF the District Court 1t also
objected that the Probate Court had power to release
a prisoner held by United States officer under judicial
process The Probte Judge overruled all objections,
holding that the proceedings Of the U. s. Courts in the
Territory during tie past two years have been Illegal
and he expressed himself being firmly and
OF opinion that tn, people OF the Territory have right
to govern themselves; that the Supreme Court In the
Territory has abused and ransressed its powers, and
he would not respect any OF its decisions II there
fore ordered that the prisoner be released The counsel
the u. g. MaIshal entered solemn protest against
the ruling Of thu Court and gave notice that the
would be carriel upon eertiorari Brigham Young
present in Count, and when the decision announced
was cordially Congratulated by hisfriends.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
PERSONALITY TELEGRAPH.

$50. The Empress Augusta will leave Berlin on the
18th for Insand visit Queen Victoria She viii be A'eA ABOUT ven
The wife of the Rev. A. B. Jordan of Turner.
Me- suddenly Tuesday Supposed she took an overdose OF
audanunl
Gen. j. C. McFerrar, u. s. A., Chief Quarter-
Of the Division VI the soah died suddenly al Loa'e N.Y.
yesterday.
..John Jaw Knox who was confirmed on Tuesday,
By Senate oath yesterday and entered upon bis da
ties a. Controller Of the Currency.
Maior-Ien Irwin Mcdowell, commanding the
Department Of the East accompanied BY one OF h. stan arrived Fort
The Hon. A. J. Walker, age 53, ex- Chief Justice
OF the Supreme AbAms died In Montgomery Yesterday lie
was Eminent Comms of the knghu TempAs OF the STATE
Arrangements are making In Paris by the Ameri-
10 Miss Nellie Grant Who expected there
During the stay young lady In Paris ball Will be gwen the
Grand Hotel
The Hon. VIM. c. Clark, Attorney General for
New Hsmp died In Manchester last evening lie was appointed
by the Gilmore 1853 lie fof
,Ass 10 ,ssu ss setys member " the Hlboso Csany Bar
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
TELE0RAPHIC NOTES.

... Imm,nse peat beds have been discovered IN
Los Angeles, Gal
80. Jose Castro, a notorious horse thief and stage
robber banged by vgantes In San Bs,o Ca wedDes
William Rocker, q livery stable keeper in Bir-
mnghsm Penn vas arrested yesterday for the murder Of Ofeer ssae
Ia Pttsburgh on Tuesday
- The CorOner's Jury in the case Of Maggie
Murphy victim Of abortion Phdphs found verdict ths
died from malpractice a. the hands VI Dr. Hitchcock and he y"
committed u snswsL
IA mall party Of Indians drove on several
head Of 'ioe from Mepheon Station Ssb y'er.y a.t.sn
Of trops pursuit. large nube Of Indians were seen
Eve miles eaf Of North Platte on Wednesday
IA National Convention of Last Makers was held
Ia Springfield Mas yesierday to adopt list Of pees and sso%
Of permanent organization effected with u H.
Crawford Dayton 0lo, President and D. Ball Of Albany, IL
~ Secretary
80. The Cook County Nll.) Woman Suffrage Asso-
s.sn annual meeting ye.leray voted 10 send deleg 70 va
National Covenon Hall New ro May and instrueie
them 70 only should INDEPENDENCE s An
Association 70 ~ social qu<stiola
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
AUSTRALIA,
SUMMARY OF NEWS FROM NEW SOUTH WALES
AND VICTORIA.

AND VICTORIA.
SAN Francisco, April A.-The following
details Of Australian have been received by the
steamship Nebraska, which arrived last night from
Honolulu where she connected with the Australian mail
steamer:
NEW SOUTH wALEs.-The elections resulted disas-
that side having returned Two others had close
contest. The bulk OF the members are pledged 10
oppose the Government policy. Extensive deposits OF
pimbago and tin have been found near the borders OF
the Queensland Woods. The Premier OF the Fill Islands
has arrived in Sydney, 10 attempt the negotiation OF
loan, but meets with no encouragement. The shipment
OF tin to England has been begun. The body or
murdered man. which has been identified that OF one
Bridger a steward Of the steamer Rosario, was
found floating in the harbor The Government Offers
large reward for the detection Of the murderer.
VICTORIA.-Cargo to the value OF 100000 has been
saved the wreck OF the ship Sussex The captain
has been sentenced to one month imprisonment for
negligence in losing the vessel All the volunteers have
been ordered assemble In Melbourne to go into camp
for drill Sir John McCulloch has resigned his seat in
Parliament. Webb & VOgel have offered to the
Government to make Melbourne the terminus OF
their line OF steamers in consideration or subsidy OF
about $OO and Mr. Duffy has consented TO ask Parlia
mentary sanction for the subsidy The merchants or
Melbourne have eted Mr. Webb for his services In OPEN
ing the route.
Commander X. w. Meade OF the O. g. steamer Nara
ganset has made formal treaty with the Chiefs or the
Eavigaors Island for the exclusive OF the haybor or
Pago Pago by the United States Government and the
California and Australian Mail Steamship Line.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
CENTRAL AMERICA.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April "a, via HAVANA,
April 25-The United States steamer Kansas arrived
Yesterday from Greytown. She reports fatal accident
happened to one OF her boas by which Capt Cossman
and several others on board drowned The Cap
tan's body could not be recovered.
Advices from Aspinwa to the 2Oth inst have been re-
ceived The steamer virginius ready for sea and
awaited the arrival OF the United States steamer WyO
ming before departing. state Of sege had been de-
clared Honduras. The San Salvadorian troops were
calling for the death OF President Duenas, who was
prisoner in their hands, before marching to the front
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
THE GOAT ISLAND CONTROVERSY.
SAN Francisco, April 25.-The San Francisco

delegation TO the Repuplcah State 0ohNenuou' Ses'ci
day adopted the following without dissenting vote;
Vhrds question granting Goat Isnd the Cen
tra Pacific Company purposes made issue
At the primary election which elected and -.
The voice expressed through the bsotbox
was unanimously against therefore be II go
esoued delegates elected represent the Republican
marty Of San Francisco Convention 70 be held Sacramento
on the hereby Representatives and Senators In
Congress honorable prevent the OF any law
granting Island corporation individual for any purpose
whatever
sred That President telegraph these resolu
tious 70 our Representatives in Congress-
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
KU-KLUX IN ILLINOIS.

CAIRO, April 25.-Monday night a party OF
disguised went to the house Of Isaac vauci near
Herrns Prairie. Williamson County, H. seized vauc
took him &c the woods, and hanged him. The same
party, few weeks ago, served upon vaucil written
orders threteniDg him with tho fate above recorded In
case OF his hilure to obey them Vaucil old man
Of 76 quite wealthy and the outrage creates great ex
element In the county.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
EXECUTION OF A MURDERER.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 25.-John Cooper, a
mulatto, who murdered James II. Swing, colored tin
smith, last November, hung in this city to-day at II
o'clock On he scarold Cooper made few remarks,
saving he sorry for what he had DONE and pre-
pared ~ die Throughout his confinement and up to his
last moments Cooper maintained Hod indifference 10
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
NEW-YORK. FRIDAY, APRIL &c, 1879.
nominated he will surely be beaten IL there is an nones'
man nominated by tbe opposing parties combined"

An old residentof Georgia thus expresses the long
ing of the South for genuine New Departures
ave want an honest Administration ana VIC iook ~
you the only man we can put IN W naho ono ~
wocracv "a dead II inflicted ghastly wound. nom the
Charleston Convention in 1860 to Appomattox Court
house. and finally killed itself in New Departure co
1t has gone And the new party to come Is that you
have been modIng 1t will save tho nation Tor genera
TONS Federal Government that must and snail pre-
serve this Unon; term for our President the same
political and civil rights for all citizens; ana ohVersai
Amnesty Let these be the wachwords' ana sueeesS 10
sure.u
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
A Cleveland lObio) Reformer says:

"Amid a perfect shower Of newspaper abuse IL may
not be dscordant to your feelings to be assured tha'
you are s regarded not only with respect but alec
on by many Of those who abored with you to suppress
Slavery and who at the birth OF the Republican
party We highly appreciate your present independent
and patriotic course and hope you may hnd IL
with your notions Of duty attend the Convention at
Cincinnati on the 1st Of May Some Of will go to that
meeting with personal aspirations but animated WIN
desire TO do that which, the whole, Will pest pro-
mote the public good Your counsel Will be nvaiuap
TO u.s."
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
REPORTED ARRIVAL OF DON CARLOS IN SPAIN
THREATENED GENERAL UPRISING.
FRANCE.

FIRE AT MARsEILLEs s-DIPLOMATIC APPOINT
MENTS.
PARIS Thursday, April 2S, 1871
An Italian bark with cargo OF LOO cases
OF petroleum. fire last night In the mdss oi 'ne
crowded shpping Of Marseilles Throusn inc enesy Vi
the oeers and crews OF the United States feet now In
the harbor the burning vessel isolated and an eI-
tenslye oopnagrstion sverted. Tne Preieet and tho
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
ITALY.
ERUPTION OF MOUNT vEsUvIUs.

ERUPTION OF MOUNT vEsUvIUs.
NAPLES. Thursday, April 25, 1872.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which has
been increasing violence since the first signs OF COM
notion has reached unwoned pitch OF grandeur
New craters have formed and lava pouring
down the mountain side In different directions. Naples
already crowded with visitors and tourists arry-
ing all parts Of Europe to witness the spectacle.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, N. Y, April 25.-An ac-
cdent occurred to-day, the Great Western Railway.
miles west Of here. Owing to mistake Of telegraph
operator two freight came in collision damaging
two en- gines and seven eight freight and their
contents There will be serious delay to passenger
trains,
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
SPAIN.
MEETING OF FRIENDS OF THE MINIsTRY-FIERY
SPEECH OF sAGAsTA.
oK

NETTING OF FRIENDS OF THE MINIsTRY-FIERY
SPEECH OF sAGAsTA.
madrid, Thursday. April 25, 1871
The friends of the Ministry in the new Cortes
held meeting, last night which presided over by
Admiral Topete. The object Of the meeting was to
assure the Government Of sympathy and support In Its
strugels with the nsurrecton seDor sagasa pres
eut and made fiery speech demanding to be placed at
the post of greatest danger Marshal serrano and seor
Rosas also made addresses full Of patriotic enthusiasm
and loyalty.
REPORTED ARRIVAL OF DON CARLOS IN SPAIN
THREATENED GENERAL UPRISING.
PARIS, Thursday. April 2S, 1872
The Spanish mails have not come to hand
to-day The Unieers and Liberte announce that Don
Carlos has crossed the frontier and Is now In Spain ut
the head Of 10000 men. The journals say perfect
understanding exists between the Carsts and Repub'
cans The former draw the troops into the open
country and leave the towns defenseless against the
Republicans who to rise against the Government on
tho LIST of May In all parts Of Spain Only two OF the
Isabest generals have as yet Joined the
The French legmiss hold aloof from this Last daring
scheme Of Don Carlos
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

"Ian much pleased with the circular, or letter, signed
nv Messrs selden, Greeley, &C. THE TRIBUNE has been
70 outspoken lattery that could not see how II could
support Grant and this letter settles the question.
,bsIl 90 with THE TRIBUNE, as things now; and
think tie Republican party in this country is in good
shape 10 take hold Of reform
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

merchants Of Marseies have returned thanks to the
officers commanding the American feet.
It Is rumored that the Duke de Noalles s to be
the Minister to Washinglon while NJ Jules Ferry VIII 90
TO Rio dc Janeiro as Minister OF France to Brazil.
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

citizen of Norfolk, Va, reports respecting the
state Of feeling in that locality:
Ths to say you that there Is in this city large
portion Of Republicans who favor the Cincinnati Con
yeution and they all gentlemen Of standing in the
community and will DO all in their power TO elect the
nom NEE Of that Convention"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

A citizen Of Central New-York, inquiring for in
formation on organization. observes:
There is continual and increasing movement IN TINS
,ecton Of the country favor Of the Liberal CALL and
especially among the young men formerly identified
with the Republican party"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

An eminent citizen of Milwaukee Wis, writes
although not prominent apoitican. have always
voted the Republican ticket, but cannot in common
with many Of my friends, vote again for Cen Grant.
am confident that with good candidate In
oppostlon 10 him he can be defeated"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
virginia Republican writes:

1.-THE Republicans Of Virginia are in full accord with
the movement and is more than likely Will be strongly
renresented at the Convention. Our aim is TO affiliate
with tho honest rren Of the North in the endeavor TO
overthrow the present corrupt Administration"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
A Republican in Mechanicsburg writes:

"Ihaye read your articles In favor Of oneterm Pres
dents Go in on that ne and thousands will support you
in spite of Conkng, Morton. Carpenter, and the Whoie
crew who will follow Grant through all tho mre he can
stir ND We Germans want reform in the right drec-
tion Whenever man holding the highest Office abuses
his power put HIM out and put another in his place"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

A Republican of Tioga County, n. Y, thus testified
his readiness to act:
81 have seen the call for Republicans to attend the
Cincinnati Convention, signed by Horace greeley ana
others Is expected that the Republicans in the coun-
ties will get ND county organizations to send delegates
We who are friendly the movement would like some
information from older heads to the best course TO
pursue"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

This communication from Maine shows the hopes
formed there of the Convention
"Iftbe friends at Cincinnati come together like pat
riots and sink all minor issues put forth good PLATFORM
with candidates TO match shall not despair of Maine"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

The sentiment of the Republicans OF Mississippi
is thus expressed:
"Al honest Republicans in the South know that your
sentiments about these nerant vagabonds were true
and they will sustain you the stronger for your courage
in opposing them. am a Republican, and came Win
the army as surgeon first serving as private peiore
bounties were fashionable"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

The mpatience of honest men in Ohio thus finds
expression:
"It is evident to all rejecting that the time mas
come to make some move to bring better men ihto
authority The nation is great whisky barrel from
President Grant to the lowest Of his tmeservng Office
holders Good men and women are sighng and praying
for delverance We can be delivered and escape reign
of terror if we will be WISE"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
A Inua oditor sends this cordial adhesion:

81 am in fun sympathy with the Liberal Republican
movement Ipledge the support OF my paper,
which has always been Republican to the Old Repu6l-
can party in preference to the Grant party There are
but two parties now-the Republican party and the
Grant party bid you God speed in the glorious work."
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

An attentive observer in Danville, Va, says:
Though new resident in this State, am sausheo
that the state will cast its vote by large majority ior
,ho C,Dnati nominee IL that Convention will act with
ordinary common sense"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
A friend in PENNSYLVANIA writes:

friend IN PennByIVaHIa WTIIts'
81 have been travelling considerably In the past two
months in this State Ohio Indiana, Iowa, illinois, WIS
consin,' Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Kentucky. L
am well satisfied from my observations that II the Cin-
cnnati Convention should nominate good men, that they
can be elected as there great many Repuoicahs
who are dissatisfied with Grants administration, that
believe that there is more corruption than usual and
more dishonest and incompetent men in Office than
under any former administration. That Grant is not
sincere in his Civil Service Reform, or he would nave
the knewn dishonest removed and weed out the In
competent ones by having them examined, as they
certainly should be examined well as those that VIII
be appointed 10 the future 1t looks to many as II these
retained in their respective offices SO as 10 SO
cure Grants nomination many OF them neglectng their
duties for that purpOsel.'
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

citizen of Ohio thus reflects the general longing
for Reform:
"Ihave nothing against Grant, only the country Is
being governed by combinations, corporations, and
rings and the longer the Administration continues the
more force and strength is accumulated till rings alone
govern u.s. was Whig and am Republican, but reel
as though there might be some reform not htte''
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

A citizen having much experience and knowledge
of the politics of Virginia says:
"T1e old Wings and Democrats, may say, care very
little for politics now, and will support good men, not
extremists on the platform Of Reform. Davis, Trin-
bul Adams Gratz Brown, Greeley, could carry Vr-
gnia against Grant if representing the principles enun-
ciafed In the call"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

An active politician in one Of the Hudson counties
says .....
"Inow think Of going TO the Cincinnati Convention
NV opipion is that excluding Ofice-holders, o
majority OF the Republicans are opposed to Grant"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

A Southern friend of Reform and Of the colored
race says:
take TIE TRIBUNE's view OF the ohe1erin piAi,
eiple and am ardenuy opposed TO the denomination oi
His Excellency."
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
A sterlinp Rcformer In Iowa saws:

1.-The situation improves as to independent poiucai
action in Iowa. Grspt is not the choice of large number
of our strongest bs and they will not vote 1or
him if any Republican is up Our state Conven-
ton meets on the 27h OF March, and there will be no in
structops and aoge delegation will be in Cincinnati
who will need no il reduction TO the country. do not
find German for Grant. The Postmasters and other
office holders are 4 sperate."
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

very strong but notwithstanding tho fact the Cincin
natl movement 10 regarded with much more favor thah
the supporters Of tho Administration are wiihns 10
admit"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
From Nanoleon. AK.

From Napoleon ATk.:
"The entire South viii certainly be represented in the
Cincinnati Convention, and any State should fail to
have representatives there it be attributed TO the
reckless manner in which her State Government has
been administered since the The people are be-
coming discouraged Tie last hope Of their political
sslyatlon rests III The Cincinnati Convention"
veteran Republican of Tioga County, n. Y, tells
us:
lam vain enough to think that am about as faml-
lar with the politics OF this country and have as exten
sive acquaintance with the Republicans almost
other man. and you that there is quite deep
rooted and widespread sentiment which is opposed to
the present personal government OF our national aars
The popular sentiment in Hanlln County, Iowa,
finds expression in the following:
81 am 81 years old, have voted the Wing and Repub-
neau tickets all nay life up TO LncOlns first election
since which time have not voted for State Gov
srnment officer; thought done with politics, but
the Cincinnati call suits and most heartily ndOrse
the declaration Of principles just as they are"
ResuTgent Chicago sends this testimony of her
adhesion through one authorized to speak for her:
4" Illinois sends greeting 10 New York to-day. We
ready for work and prepared nominate a ticket
that shall not be withdrawn though Grant should
step aside. believe Illinois viii go to Cincinnati pre-
pared accept the strongest man, whether be your
sef Davis or Trumbun. shall be there from Sunday
the 2eth"
friend in the Green Mountain State writes us:
81 am in favor Of your nomination for President and
shall support any good Republican who may be noni-
mated. think the time has and that honest men
desire TO purge the party Of the cOrruptng influences
that threaten its very existence, and there
thousands in Vermont who would prefer one else
70 Grant but they deferred by the fear that may
result " tss democracy regainDg power, This seenDg
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
triora Of tho movement in Missouri writes

A friend Of the movement IN missouri writes
liam now travelling and doing all can ior inc w.
.,,be Iiberal Republican party Of Missouri. The
man who GETS the nomination will be our next Fresi
dent"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

The following gratifying report comes from Yates
County, n. Y:
al think may say that the growing feeling politically
is in favor of Cincinnati If wisdom and common
Justice preside and rule there the people will rejoice and
fan in leaving the reelection oice-holders to fall out
after demonstrating the necessity Of the One-Term
principle. AS this is to he the first national election of
new Republic, should start right, having the right
man and right principles Let all join who are not re-
strained by party bigotry or official interest. Let Civil
Service Reform begin with the President the head and
center Of power that reform may be possible elsewhere
and everywhere"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
An old Whig. writing from Jackson, N. c., SAYS

An old Wing, writing from Jackson, n C., says:
al look TO the Cincinnati Convention for the salvation
of the Republic, and wish this Congress District TO be
represented therein. 1 think II the Cincinnati
Convention acts prudeny, the whole Democratic party
Of North Carolina be brought enthusiastically to the
support OF its nomineeswith more enthusiasm than 1t
has gone into any political battle since ls6o want
subordinatOn Of the military to the civil authorities
honesty and capablity Of officers economy in the ad
minisTation of the Government, amnesty and fraer
nal union, Republic and not an Empire"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

~ th RDler Of the Universe bless and sustain you
IN tbs old fashioned patriotic, manly course Millions
Of noble hearts Will beat response to the noble
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26
.n inanential resident on the Hudson whites:

An influential resident on the Hudson writes:
have decided long since TO oppose the Ieeeeuo VI
Gen Grant write simply 10 inquire II any oreahiza
t,o "a expected or desired before the Cincinnati Conven
Non"
New-York tribune., 1872-04-26

A New-Yorker who has observed the jobbery sur
rounding the White House says:
"Iwas born Whig and have been a vehement Re-
publican and Radical since the downfall OF the
Whig party. lived in Washington for several years
prior to last July, when became citizen Of New-York
am thoroughly nauseaed with partys corruptions
obbery and Ring infanies II has been my misfortune
TO see il all about me. Now can't-shan't-vote Tor
Grant"