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New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
WASHINGTON NOTES.

NASHINOION, lucsuHy, june Id, lofu.
Speaker Kerr sat up the larger portion OF
to-day. The dangerous and critical features OF his
troubles are disappearing He received many congratu-
latory calls, and had his mail read to him His appetite
has improved After duner he returned to his bed. His
physicians him tnat by the last of this week or the
first Of next he will be able to leave the city for
ton He continues express his thanks for the unani
mons vote of the House yesterday exoneratng him from
all affecting his personal honor and official in
tegry, especially speaks in grateful terms Of Repre-
sentative DaHiOTd. Republican member oi the Commit
tee who investigated the charges.
In Criminal Court yesterday afternoon the case OF
Charles T. Fisher ex-Assistant District-Attorney,
charged with absractng certain papers from court of
Justice inormaons and indictments against Christian,
the resmreconst and about 40 other persons and also
with tue larceny Cf papers called Gen Henkle for
the accused and Mr. Wells for the Government. Mr..
Wells asked that the indictments be consolidated. and no
obi being made, the Court ordered that they be
consolidated. Cen. JfenEle submitted motion IL qisi
the indictment, which vas overrlled, and The case ai,
iOurned today. IL Is Understood that the defense Will
summon over witnesses prove the insanity OF the
accused THIS mornQs the trial OF the was resumed,
ment and den. iIenkle and Judge Harder for the
cu'ed jury was impaneied, and DstrictAttorney
Weii5 opened The case 10 the jury.
Before the House Committee Naval Affairs to-day
Purchasing Paymasters Stewart and Williams, stationed
in succession at Washington, Pay Agent Petit formerly
al Philadelphia aud Paymastcr Tuition, purchasing agent
for some time Mare Island Navy-Nard aud also ht
PHILADELPHIA testimony the effect that secretary
Robesou mas in any way interiered with or AZ
tempted % control their respective purchases OF supplies
senior Don Jose Machano, the first diplomatic repre-
sentative OF Paraguay this country has presented his
credentials tO the President
The President Ia visiting Baltimore TO day, and the
Cabinet meeting which is usually held on Tuesday, VIII
be held tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
TELEGRAPHIO NOTES.

TRENTON n. j., June 13.-The intelli gence here
the potato bugs leaving by clouds for the
PORTLAND, Me-, June 13.--Capt S. Il. Norton Of
Nellie Chase died suddenly board last night
HALIFAX, June 13.-The opening races of the
Nova Scotia acht squadron come of ou Thursday
HALIFAX, June 13.-Large quantities of ice are
floating the north side OF Prince Edward Island
ing delay In the prosecution Of hsheries
BOsroN, June 13.-Ihe meeting to rescue the old
Church from destruction viii be held nstead
OF to-day.
BosTON, June 13.-The Rev. DR.. Withrow of In
dauspos has accepted the call Of the Park street Church
formerly presided over by the Rev. Mr.. Murray.
ST.. LOUIS, June 13.-Col William II. Heath, the
Auditor Of this ouny is ~ arrears to the amount Of fom
$50 100000 Suit Will be brought
Boston, June 13.-The wrestling match for tho
championship Of the United states between John Dwyer Of
New ork William Miller OF Boston, was won by the
latter.
PoRT JERvIs, n. T.. june 13.-In Bethel Sullivan
County strange disease OF very malignant type
it, among the children have
Gently after few hours Illness
ST. LOUIS, June 13.-Col. Mehr Supervisor Of In
terna Revenue has broken about twenty s destroyed
aluge Of property and arrested lo N cape
GiraTdeau and Ballmger CoanusA
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14

PERSISTENT ATTEMPTS OF The DEFENSE FINALLY
GET DELAY IN THE TRIAI-THEIR CONDUCT
CONFESSION or wEAKSESs.
(Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, June 13.-The Extraordinary Cir
cuit Court opened here to-day with Judge Daniels pre-
siding to try suit against Denson and Beden for the
recovery Of s45oOOo FOR alleged frauds in the Port
Schuyler Canal The Court filed with dis
tnyushed OF the bar and the rear part OF the
room held a crowd OF canal men. The AttorneyGeneral,
Deputy AttOrney-Geucral, aud the Hon. Matthew Hale
represented the people, and william Ruger ana Henry
Sin.th the Defendants.
Mr. Rugr objected to the trial OF the case at present.
on the plea that It already noticed for trial at the
regular term OF the Circuit Court, where struck jury
had drawn for it, He held that II was not compe-
tent TO have OF the trial Of the in two
terms jurics Mr. Hale replied by citing author
show that such cases had occurred, and held that
IL was perfectly competent The AttorneyGene stated
that such at present on the calendar OF the
January and May terms of the supreme Court ana TWO
ures had been dawn in them. The Court ruled that
The rightly before II.
Nh Ruger chen entered objection that the proolama-
on the did not allow the legal time for the
summoning OF Jurors, the law declaring that jury
sha be summoned days before the time named, and
present had been struck tho I'd of June, and
a. a term had been called for June s. Some discussion
cnsucd. Mr.. Hale holding that the provision did not
apply I'm the Of struck juries with which proposition
. ond time.
Mr. Ruger then presented aldavits of Frank Hscock,
Henry Smith and himself the effect that at the ourn
n.ent OF the Albany Basin case by Justice Westbrook
un II June 49, it was agreed between them and the
counsel for the people that the present case should be
tried at that adjourned term, but Mr. Hale very sharply
denied that there any such agreement. discussion
OF some length and acidy here ensued, IN which Mr..
Henry Smith proposed that the question of yeraciy be
left to Justice WestbroOk.
Judge Daniels queted the exhibition OF temper, aud
gave Mr. Hale the privilege OF making counter atidays
Mr. Ruger said that OF the counsel for the de-
fense-Frank Hscock-was ut the Cincinnati Conven-
tion all OF them had pressure OF business upon their
hands and the trial would take long time and pleaded
for delay on that account; and the judge after op
position from the plaintiffs, granted an adjournment
until July H. The persistence OF the defendants In de
manding the delay conceded to be full confession OF
weakness It argued that II they had felt strong, the
desire Offset the canal reform victory OF George ID
Lords conviction would have urged them 10 push the
trial. but they could not contemplate with serenity or
possible additional success for reform before the st.
Lon
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE BATTLE AT CINCINNATI
pp ENFORCEMENT FOR BLAINE.

pE ENFORCEMENT FOR BLAINE.
-onry PENNSYLVANIA VOTES FOR HIM-His NoM'-
v,r,oS MORE CONFIDENTLY CLAIMED THAN
rvrR-A POWERFUL UNION AGAINST HIM I'M
,vynNG- Mr.. PNcaBACK'sJ DEMAND FOB
EQUALITY.
Tho crowds gathered at Cincinnati for the Cen-
-.,t,on mako the city lively with music, banners
,.dOes cheering and public meetings The Blame
men now regard the nomination of their san"i'
aate as certain. meeting OF the fenh-
.vlvania delegation developed the fact thst Az ou'
NJ the SO will 20 for Mr. Blaine, after tue co"'pn.
r,entary vote to Gov. Hartranft ms is sro'
gain. rumor is aflOat however that 'ne 0o,iA
linz Marian and Bristow men Will unite Vo-uay
to defaat Mr.. Blaine by nominating oo''
uorao An exciting meeting of the Lou
- deleoation- has been held, at which
Ir pincbback declared his hostility to Gen. Grant s
contbern pocy, and said that he comes to the Con-
vontion solely TO secure political equality for the
,olored man. For the Vice-Presidency, the men
now prominently hamed Mr.. Brstow,
Gov HAYES, and Gov. Beveridge. The Penn
.v,vanians have chosen J. S. Futhey for their Vice
President of the Convention. and Edward MePher-
son as their member of the Committee on Resolu-
lions Very little has been developed in regard to
the platform except that the Californians want an
ant-Chnese resolution and the Germans demand
nrotection to immigrants
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
SAVINGS BANK PROCEEDINGS.
CASE OF THE MECHANICS AND TRADERS INsrIT
IInN REEnRE LIE suPREME COuRT-II IL o

CASE OF THE MECHANICS AND TRADERS INsrIrU-
TON BEFORE THE SUPREME CoURT-IT Is OR
DERED TO REST FOR ONE WEEK
ALBANY, n. Y, June 13.-ln the Supreme
Court Special Term, Justice Osborn presiding the
OF the people against the Mechanics and Traders Saw
ing Institution, NewYork up ON an order TO show
cause why injunction should not be continued and
receiver that institution appointed The Attorney
General appeared for the people He said the accounts
OF the institution showed that the amount due depostors
was III 100000 while the assets OF the bank were but
81 800 600 Mr.. Crook OF Brooklyn appeared for the
defendants and said the papers served on him on
Saturday, and he wished to have the matter post
Ioned, that he might be heard on the merits.
Tney were insoven and lie Informed that they
had 800 900 surplus He wished the injunction
due and should be received. Current expenses were To
be met and he wished Court TO allow margin, not
10 exceed So 600 The Court ordered the case 10 stan
over until week from to-day, at Hudson, and modned
the Injunction SO as enable the bank to receive the IN
terest ON securities In other respects the injunction Is
to rymalu 10
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presenting the correspondence and condition of the er
tradition question up to the 9Th inst The secretarys
report Ia brief and as follows:


In the month OF February, 1876 Ezra d. Winslow,
charged with extensive forgeries and the ntterance or
forged paper committed within the jurisdiction OF tne
United States being found in Great Britain, was appre-
hended pursuant 20 the terms OF Article X: oi the
treaty OF Aug. g. 1912. Thereafter the evidence OF
the criminality OF the fugitive was heard, ana
being sufficient, he was duly committed Tor ex-
tradition upon March g. ntimo, I'm the City OF London
part Government OF the United states, and every
requirement of the treaty complied with Neyelthe-
less the Government Of Great Britain has declined 10
surrender the fugitive unless the Government on the
United States would give certain spulatons make cer
tain guarantees not contemplated or provided Tor by the
treaty between the two Governments. -
In addition TO WinslOw there are two other ug,tVc
criminals IN London charged with forgery and the utter
ing of forged paper for whom demand has been made
and who have also duly committed for extradition
pursuant to the treaty, but whom the Government or
Great Britain In like declines to deliver up Jhe
application for the discharge Of WnsOw ana Brent has
beer adjourned TO June 10. In the case OF Gray, the
time for mis- detention has not expired
The correspondence called for Ivy the House OF Repre-
sentayes mp the present date, with certain accom-
submitted, ana will show the points In difference between
the two Governments with regard TO their respective
rights and duties under the extradition clause OF the
treaty of lS42.
The main points in the correspondence have already
been published The papers have been referred to the
Committee Foreign Affairs, whO on March 81 last,
instructed TO inquire whether and II any what
legislation proper by Congress TO remove any difficult
ties in the execution OF the treaty
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
FOREIGN NEWS.
POPULAR TUMULT IN BELGTCM.
BRUSSELS, Tuesday, June 13, 1870.


The result of the elections is that the Cath.
Ole majority in the Chamber Of Deputies will be twelve
Instead of fourteen, 1t In the last Chamber.
NAM OF the electoral contests exceedingly close
Great excitement prevails tonight In all directiona
The streets Of this city filed with crowds
Of people kissing aud hoong front OF the Catholic In
stlut!ons, which are protected by bodies OF the Civic
Guards, and some arrests have been made. At Ghcnt
the mob are making monster demonstration before the
Catholic Club, and have broken the windows Of the
building.
AErwERP Tuesday, June 13--9:i5 p. m.
There is intense excitement here the OF
the Catholic candidates. Fighting Is going on In all
parts Of the town. Tie Civic Guards have been hastily
called out Several arrests have been made, and more
serious troobe Is feared.
LONDON, Wednesday, June IA, 1870.
The Daily Nees has % special telegram from Brussels
dated midnight which states that the riots at Antwerp
have increased II is stated that house was demo-
shed The regular troops called out, who fred
over fifty shots.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE ASCOT RACES.

LONDON, Tuesday, june l3, 1876.
The Ascot Heath Meeting began to-day. The
three which attracted the attention the
Ascot Stakes the Ascot Biennial Stakes, and the Prince
of Wales Stakes The attendance the very
large and brilliant, aud included among other distn-
gushed persons the Prince and Princess Of Wales The
weather warm and close Tne first race, the Ascot
stakes, brought out field of Is starters and
10y whitehall. with Belsaglier second, and La Coureuse
third. The second won by Rob Roy, with
CEedro second Tie third race, aud the most important
day. for the Prince OF Wales Stakes. This
contested by a eld OF six horses, and by Pc
trdrcu the winner of the 1000 gneas, with Great Tom
second and julius Cesar tnlTd.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE MEXICAN INSURGENTS DEFEATED.

HAVANA, June 13.-The steamer City OF
Mexico, which arrived this morning from Vera Cruz,
brings the following advces from the Mexican capital
June a: The Government forces have met with con-
tnued success everywhere. The revoluoDists under
Gems. Fgueroa Cortina and Martinez completely
defeated May 81 Querctaro, with a loss Of 70
killed, AT wounded and prisoners, and $50 stand Of
The Federal troops lost 80 killed and 100 wounded
This victory peace In the State Of Queretaro
The revOuonists are continually receding and have
lost Popular sympathy Trains the railways
ulng regularly.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
ENGLAND AND FUGITIVE SLAVES.

LONDON, Wednesday June Ia, 1875.
The report of the Royal Commission on the
fugitive slave question arising from the Admiralty circu.
lars has been presented Parliament IL recommends
that while commanders Of men-ofwar should
abstain from any active interference with Slavery
In a country where it is legal institution,
yet they should not be altogether prohibited
nom exercising discretion as TO returning fugitive
slaves board their vessels. The enactment OF strict
rules nexpedent aud tAeir observance would be inn
possible, oecause in variety OF the officers should
be free consider what would b. most Tor the In
ter.st of the slave and Should not compel him to quit
their ships
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
PENNSYLVANIA REVOLTS.

NOT TO BE DELIVERED TO CONKLING-ISDEPEND-
ENT TALK AT THE DELEGATION MEETING-CoA-
ELEMENTARY VOTE FOR HARTRANFT
iBY TELEGRAPH THE TRrBUSE.l
CINCISNATI, Ohio, June 13.-The first meeting OF
the Pennsylvania delegation held this morning
proved the truth Of the that have been cur
rent in regard TO the absolute failure of the compact
between Simon Cameron and Senator Cohkling to
deliver the vote Of Pennsylvania in return for the
Cabinet Office conferred upon the present Chairman
of that delegation. 1t showed that Mr.. Blaine's
friends have apparently clear majority if not more
than two-thirds Of the delegation, and that Mr.
sopklng 40 Ear from receiving the sc,iiia vote Of
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE SCOTCH RIFLE TEAM.

LONDON Tuesday. June IS, 1916
The competition for places III the Scotch
Ree Team, which is to take part in the International
Match ut Philadelphia, began to-day at Cow Glen,
Glasgov. Twentyone marksinen were entered, and
fired Is shots 500, 900, and 1000 yards EACH The
following are the scores: Mcvittie 1856; Boyd. 1874;
Wnitclaw, lSl; Clews, l7S; Mitchell, 49, McIsaac,
smith, 40; Luke l67; Menz,s, 1854; Brewster, 1853;
Burgess. 1Gl; Finday l6l Rddcll, 100; Whye, 1872;
Clark, l4J Mcintyre, lI5; Kelman, l42 The weather
was tiue but windy.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
suRGKoN-GENERAL BARNEs's oRXSIoN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

CINCISYATI, June 13.-Eugene Hale has just re-
ceived the following dispatch:
WAsHISGTos, y p. N.-The Hon. EUGENE HALE: Since
mi telegram of y. ain able to say, Win more en-
liasis than have hitherto felt justified In using that
Mr. blaine Ia recovering all is usual powers, both OF
mind and body. wish 1t distinctly understood that ex-
cept the time Of his calamity, have had no proIcs
sionaI with his case and that my opinion
bo accepted the result OF most careful examination
and fun conversation with him, without any regard 10
differing diagnoses or any other circumstances than the
fact that relieved from all his threatening symp
TOMS and promises a complete and speedy recovery.
This ia sent since the one written by his own hand.
J. X. BARNLs, surgeon-Genera.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND WINSLOw.
LONDON, Tuesday, June l3, 1870

editorial article the Wnsow correspondence. says;
Tie papers in the presented to Parliament do not
seriously alter our previous opinion, that Secretary Fish
Is technically right regarding the terms of the treaty.
and prODaby-thOugn on tns y int VIC feel much less
cOufdcnceas to the meaning OF the act of 1870; but
We are inclined 10 think that while the Secretary Is
technically right lo is substantially wrong.
The article concludes follows:
Tue Go, ernment certainly have desire to shelter
Winsnw any other American criminals but II cannot
depart from the position il has reluctantly taken and
hOpe IeOre, that the United States Govern
will ind irso III position To assent TO In
depreciation OF the treaty the conclusion of
which will insure the objects the Govern
ments have equally III view.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
FRENCH AND SWISS FLOODS.

PARIS, Tuesday June 13, 1875.
The rivers in the south of France, especially
the Adour and Gsronne rising with alarming ra-
pidty.
BERYE Tuesday June 13, 1875.
The damage done the Eastern cantons OF Switzer-
land by the inundatons is immense The bridge at
frauenfed has been carried away, and u railway lines
interrupted.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE NETWORK CANALS OPEN TO CANADA.

UTTAWA, June I3.-Ihe Dominion Govern-
has received official information from Washington
to effect that instructions have been issued the
Collector OF Customs at Pattsburg N " TO allow Cana
dian vessels laden with imported goods pass that port
a cleaIance to Albany under such condUous would
govern American ships. These instructions at last
cede navigation OF all canals In the State of New
York to Canadian vessels the terms United
States vessels
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14

MANCHESTER, n. H., June 13.-A serious break IN
the OF this city occurred TINS evening" reues
the street impassablo
RosroN. June 13.-The store of Geo. W. stevens,
. penners Mass was entered by burglars last night
and robbed OF II, 900 in money aud bonds.
E,sroN Pa. June 13.-Henry Smith, an inmate
NJ The Northampton County Prison serving term OF eght
years for arson hanged himself TINS morning..
p.,rr,opp Md. June l3-Samuel Francis (col-
ors was found guilty to-day In United states District Court
OF passing counterfeit S5 notes and o ,
and coSlA
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
FOREIGN NOTES.

BERLIN, June 13.-The Emperor William left
at 10 o'clock TO night for Ems.
LONDON, June ia special dispatch to
The Times from Cadz says there has been riot ut Glib
ratar but no details have been received Spanish tee
grams the trouble was begun ny German sailor OK
lie rou-cl fleet insulting ladies the wharf All the
German sailors were confined to their ships until the
uaei .i
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
ExTRApITIoN CORRESPONDENCE.

LETTERS AND REPORT OF TUE SECRETARY OF
STATE LAID BEFORE THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 13.-The Presl-
dent has seut TO House of Representatives report
from the sec.tary of state with accompanying papers,
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
COL. SCOTT AFFECTED IN A SIMILAR WAY FIFTEEN
YEARS Ado-A SLEEP Oh TEREE DAYS AND
THREE NIGHTS.
GENERAL PREss DIsPArcH.l

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Dr. Verdi, in con-
versation last night concerning mr. Blanes condition.
said he was wiling 10 risk his reputation the course
DR. Pope and lie had taken, and decidedly entlusi
a,tc I'm the prediction not only that air Blaine would
live but that there not single tissue OF his body
or system that would be permanently affected by this
attack He said had a like this before and the
case wa. OF prominent well known throughout the
country, namely, Col. Thomas A. Scott then
Assistant Secretary OF War. When he was called
10 attend Col. Scott he thought II was apo
plexy or paralysis, and he felt alarmed
when the patient slept but he consulted in view OF the
importance the every known element that science
could furnish and advised with his friends in the probes
sion in his alarm about his patient He thought his pa
ent was doing well asleep but when he slept IL hours
he thought II strange, but found that the pulse was
right When he slept "a hours he became alarmed him
lf against all precedents and advice but studied out
the case still further, and thought that there was some
thing that might bring him out.
His patient practically slept three days and three
nights and everybody thought ii was sleep OF death
and yet his system seemed perfect He gave hin hou-
ishnient whenever he could ana when he worked ana
talked and consulted and asked abont his condition he
Dr Verdi was still dissatisfied; but he went out to call
an some patients and told Col scott lie woud ne gone
an hour. When he returned, two hours aiter~art ne
found that Col Scott his way Ia Philadelphia ON
the train. His sickness was nearly nteen years ago
The following sent to Mr.. Hale by Drs Pope ana
Verdi "a lOl2 p. m. to-day: - =.
Baine's cOnd ion has improved sO rapidly t0day that
we feel no hesitation ia stating that Ills complete recoV
cry Is at hand. We enjoln the quiet and rest usually
recommended IN such cases, but nave no apprehension
whatever OF relapse The reacton Is healthy anu cuh
pete Our view Is amply confirmed by the dspatch
which he wrote this evening. with his own hand. =,
q. ". PORE, NJ u.
T. s VERDI, MI. ID.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
THE TURKISH RESURRECTION.

OUNrTANlINUIIsE, ItltsIdyi JInU To, IoIU
The Grand Vizier has notified TO the Imperial
Commissioners in Bosnia and Herzegovina that the
forms already granted for those provinces will be main
tanned in their integrity.
The Tegraphs Berlin correspondent hears that Prince
GortcAakon viii retire. having determined t. do 80 In
the memorandum is withdrawn. Gen. Ignatief's
retirement will immediately follow that vi Prince Gorts
chdkUf,
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
FIGHTING IN BOSNIA.

The Times dispatch from Berlin says, not
wthstsnding the announcement Of armstice, lighting
continues in Bosnia Herzegovina and Bulgaria. Tho
dispatch reports that Turdey the 10th instant,
demanded the Immediate payment VI Scryias overdue
tribute.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
BLAINE'S CANVASS.

BANNERS, BADGES, CALCIUM GIFTS AND BULLE-
TISs--BIAINE's COLUMN SOLID AND ENTHusIAs-
IIC-sURE OF a NOMINATION BY THE THIRD
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
ALBANY.
THE CANAL SUIT ADJOURNED.

PERSISTENT ATTEMPTS OF THE DEFENSE FINALLY
GET DELAY IN THE TRIAL-IHEIR CONDUCT
confession or wEAKSESs
New-York tribune., 1876-06-14
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. BLAINE'S RECOVERY.

lie HAS THE rAPERs READ. TO BIM-MRs. BLAINE
NARkATIs THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS ILLNESS
HE ASKS III Mr.. CONKLlNG HAS CALLED-RE-
JoICISG IN MISUNDERSTANDING DISPATCH