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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-10-20
Great Britain.
Official Hints of Possible Peace.

General Grant and suite arc visiting
Mrs. Satoris near Southampton. An
official reception will be given the
General by the Town Council of
Southampton Saturday.
The bullion withdrawn from the
Bank of England was for shipment to
New York.
Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, in Il speech yester-
day said: II can not help thinking
myself, that there may be q surprise
which may disappoint the prophecies
of those who have been declaring that
the war can not terminate till after
another and more decisive campaign.
One thing is certain-that both sides
have displayed such ga|lantry that if
an opportunity for settlement should
arrive they might accept it without
any loss Of pres|ise.'
The Great Western Line 'stcamer
Cornwall, from New York for Bristol,
is ashore in the Avon. near Bristol.
France.
The Francois announces that the
Government has ordered the prose-
cution of GsmLetta for his manifesto.
1t says; "The andacious reproduction
in his manifesto of the phrase III fou1
Sc soumettre on Sc demettre,' is not only
il REPETITION of the otfcnse against The
Marshal, but, as Gambetta has al.
ready been condemned therefor by
the Tribunal of the Seine, it consti-
tutes IN outrage against the MaSis
trary, whose decisions are publicly
ignored"
Perfect tranquility prevails. The
; Republicans are too confident of snc'
J cess at the elections to be enticcd in
) to any demonstration.
Senator Louis Oliver Barbeau i
| dead.
A special from|Frankfort says: "Ac
cording to trustworthy intelliyenc
received from the fortress on tn
Franco Italian frontier arc being hnf
! riedly put in state of defense. Fe
nestrelle, Exiles and Winandes ar
being armed with new steel an
- bronze guns.
The Government on Monday d,
tanned all the packets of English an
= Belgian newspapers arriving at Par
y railroad stations.
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New Orleans,

Governor Nichols has gone North
for his health, on short visit. It..
Gov. Witt is acting Governor. W.
B. Carr has been appointed magis-
trate Ward IL, and H. H. Hathorn
magistrate Ward 2, this parish
Committees are examining the Treas
urers books and unearth frauds every
day.
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Switzerland.

A severe earthquake shock was ex-
perienced here Monday morning.
Some buildings were cracked, but the
damage was slight.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-10-20
Germany.

THE Nord Dcutschc Algeminc lei.
tung confirms the statement that no
alliance has been concluded between
Italy and Germany. 1t says: "Any
negotiations which may be pending
would have no aggressive significance
but would tend to secure the position
of Germany and Italy, should they
find themselves after the French el-
ections, confronted by clerical, and
conse' uently aggressive France"
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Florida.

Yellow fever continues in Fernan.
dina but the sick are dong WE'LL
Weather bright and pleasant.
The Horrors.
Saw-mill explosion at Kokouo Ind.
Four dead.
Buggy backed down an embank-
ment by frightened horse, at Paris
Crossing Ind, and Miss Bette Bartz
killed.
A man jumped from train, on the
Tolcston Ind, Railroad, going at the
rate of 40 miles an hOnr. Train stop.
ped--man dead.
A boy aged 15 named Hall while
attending a saw.mill near Lebanon
KY, was caught by the saw and his
body cut in two.
A cold. blooded murder at Warren
Ohio, was committed by one Kelley
striking Riley, (both Frenchmcn) on
the head with two pound weight.
Elizabeth Davis and child burned
to death in New Orleans, from Goa
oil.
Mrs. Zarban of New Orleans burned
to alcrackling while in her bed-caust
n a candle and mosquito bar.
j. In New Orleans Salvador Scado,
was knocked in the head with billie
r of wood 10 the hands of John Bull
h colored. Scadon died instantly.
Moulting shop in Plymouth Ind
= No insurance.
Steam FIGURING mills at Delpho
Ohio, entirely destroyed.
t, Sterrett Livery Stables Erie Penn
( and thirteen horses persisted.
II Indianola Presbyterian Church dc
ts stroyed in Indianapolis Ind. Dcfet
ID tive f]ue-Loss $4,000.
~ ~ Urban Ohio was warmed up with
y, " thousand dollar blaze. A COW an
G. horse and barn with a winters suppl
T. of grain were consumed.
Hunters Point, N. Y, lumber yart
with ten millions feet of lumber we
destroyed by fire. Loss 100000.
Union Hall block, Gouverneur
Y, burned out and the loss is 500, GO
u The Handle and Spoke factory
Paducah Ky, destroyed By fire wi
stock and machinery.
Fourteen buildings burned in Ma
- ticoke Penn, burned by incendiarit
Loss $4,000.
Easton & Sons Brewery, Adrian
Mich, consumed Ly fire. Sever
ass small buildings adjoining were bur
" ed also.
Hotel, Church, and Convent at De
byhin VT, burned.
49, Trenton n. j., Wooden Mills d.
troyed by fire, loss $5O,NO.
New Orleans.
Governor Nichols has gone No,
ted for his health, on a short visit.
ike Gov. Witt is acting Governor.
md n .C L Lo, onro;nto1 mon
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-7,sIronsient advertisements $3.50 per square OF
Tnes BREWER, first insertion Each subse.
nent insertion rs cents per square.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13

have some II amendments 10 make TO It. The people
demand good insurance BILL They want PHI ta VIII
protect the policy holder and not destroy the insurance
companies l am willing TO submit these amendment
a committee OF fifteen, or to the committee vi the
whole. and stay here TIL daylight.
Mr. weant said II the bill was not returned by the
Committee of the Whole the interests Of the policyh
ders would suffer Mr.. Hustled then moved that the Dill
be referred 10 committee Of 15nine of whom to be
members OF the Insurance Committee-with directions
to report the bill complete within week. Mr. Fish
moved amendment that tine committee be Il, and
that the Insurance Committee form part of It, He
said the Insurance Committee would be master OF the
situation IL a committee OF IS were appointed. MI
Hustled opposed the appointment Of a committee OF 81
Ii would be too cumbrous. Mr.. Webb argued that 1t
would be Of want Of confidence in the Insurance
Committee II committee OF 81 was selected
Mr. Fish said that the motion not intended as vote
of want of confidence. Mr.. j. G. Graham, chairman OF
the Insurance Committee said the bill had been given
patient, honest work by the committee They knew that
had defects, and had offered amendments to it, they
had no wish regard the two motions; they wouid
do what the Assembly decided.
Mr. Fish's amendment lost by vote OF 81 TO AZ
Mr. Husteds motion then adopted by vote OF Do TO
81 Speaker Sloan announced as the members OF the
committee addition to the Insurance Committee OF
nine members, the following: Messrs. Gilbert Peek
FISH Purdy, Eccesine, and III. A. Rockwell
ME- Cowdin's bill to modify taxation on banks has not
been defeated On the contrary, 1t has many friends
growing of the strong expressions OF the press In It's
favor coming all parts of the state 1t is under
stood that Mr. Alvord who is still ndsposed, will favor
the bill in modified form.
In the Senate tonight Senator Wagstaf attempted 10
obtain immediate action upon the bill introduced by HIM
yesterday to render valid all the licenses to sell liquor
issued by excise boards this 81 to during the past
Objection made to its consideration and went over
under the rule.
The Senate Judiciary Committee have determined 10
summon Mr.. Ellis Superintendent of the Banking De-
parment, before them on Tuesday or wednesday next
and listen what nc may in 'ard to the Governors
charge Of E elect of duty concerning the Mechanics and
Traders Bank. They will then report to the Senate the
form of examination Mr. Ellis prefcrs-before the Senate
or be fore the Committee on Banks.
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mentioned his NAME for It seemed to have bad effect
upon Oryille He said that he had sold his prthrlsh,
aud asserted that all other partners had clipped IN
10 freeze him out the firm mad never heard MN taE
so wildly and said 10 Mr. Rawson that this business
must be settled or Orville would go crazy.
Major Barrett identified the pistols AS the property OF
Oryle d. Jewett Mr.. Rawson Investigated the charges
made by Mr. Jewett against the other members OF tue
firm and found they had been utterly without found
atom except in his own diseased imagination Deputy
Coroner Leopold Goldschmidt read an account OF me
antopses upon George Jewe and Orve ' eW ts
case lie called the attention Of the jury 70 the plan OF
the Offices where the tragedy occurred to the arrange
ment of the furniture and to the places occupied by the
three men He referred to Mr. Deans peculiar wounds.
the fact that George w. Je sett must have Deen
killed by the explosion Of tho shell, and that the
pistol-shos were heard after Mr.: Dean appeared AZ
The door OF the rear office These three being the only
persons in that the verdict could easily be reached
The jury out only few minutes and returned a
verdict that George W. Jewett came to his death on
April s. 1877 the shock caused by the explosion OF
hand brought into the Office at NO. ls2 Front
ST. by Orye ID. Jewett that Orye ID. Jewett came 10
his death at Chambers Street Hospital IRON pistol
shot wounds inflicted by himself at the time and place
before mentioned
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mission to the NewYork Aquarium Company TO erect ~
Coney Island temporary structure for the exhibition
fishes and other aquat creatures The proposed building
with frontage Of $50 feet ConcouIse feet
depth. viii be rented for two nominal the
end Of that time the company have the privilege Of executing
years lease, and OF building permanent structure at
the unce Of the Concourse and the Boulevard cost noe
to exceed $4,000.
A new patent fire bydrant was placed at jay and
Woughbysts. yesterday morning IL Ia constructed with
air space surrounding the waterway the entire length o
tho hydran In Of freezing jet Of steam In.
jeced side OF the air space, and passing down will
mp opposite SIDE thus surrounding the pipe
with heat intense that solid body OF ice be thawd
in less time than required 10 lay hose and the nece
sary connections with the fire engines The patent
TO the hydran which also placed In POSITION
yesterday will supply the place Of sections and insure
circulation Of thus enabling the number
TO be increased to the fun Of the diameter Of the
large percentage Of loss dry goods IL caused by dsco
ored water that flows from the hydsnt This Ia produced by
the sagnant water becoming mpregnated with iron rust
which also destroys the valves Of the hydran BY securing
circulation OF the water this defect Is Temedied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
AFFAIRS IN ALASKA.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-In view of the
order Withdrawing the United states troops from
Ska and Fort wrangel. Gen. Howard has telegraphcd
earnest appeal to the division commander Mt San
Francisco. with view OF securing for Alaska waters
something sufficient than ordinary revenue cut
ter He urges necessity Of having the efficient,
active and vigorous officers and effective additions to
the armament of the vessel He thinks gnnboat should
be sent and kept there time, unt the miners and In
dams become accustomed 10 the change; IL not being
possible 10 send gunbOat, the best revenue vessel
should be made nearly equal to gnbOat practical
Bile. Lieut. Boyle, Gen. HOward's aid, who Is now at
Umata keseryatiOn reports by telegraph an interview
between Joseph the Nezperccs chief anu Manor Con-
newer Indian Agent Lieut.. Boyle, who present ut
the interview, the chief still declares he Will
che Lapwa Reservation unless he is forced to do So
All Of JIsephs band coming TO Umatilla on Visit,
Dut Tor what purpOse docs not yet appear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
Union LEAGUE CLUE MEETING.

FAvoRING CITY REFORM AND TIE SUPPRESSION or
PoOL-SELLGNG-TIE ART DISPLAY.
The Union League Club held its monthly
art reception and meeting last evening la &c
number OF members present, including the Pr"si-
dent Of the club the Hon John jay Judge Noah Davis.
Col Rush c. Hawkins, Col Ethan Allen. A. T. Man. and
Francis r. Walker and among artists, Eastman John
son. Humphrey ii. Moore j. +. Cropsey, james H.
Beard, X. c. Minor Geo. A. Baker, Mr. shatuck,
and Mr. Dolph AT the business meeting
resolutions were offered by GEORGE W. Blunt
recommending the enactment by the Legislature OF the
proposed law prohibiting the pernclous practice Of
gambling by poOl-seliing and by Col Rush G. Hawkins
aYorns the constitutional amendments before the
Legislature, and urging the favorable attention Of thai
BODY upon tue various reform measures proposed affect!
ing NtH-lOik CITY government Both sets OF resOlt
lions were adopted. a large number new picture
covered the walls of the art gallery and claimed
more than usual attention. Eastman Johnson exhibited
a portrait OF Robert Il. MintGrn, the first Presi
deut OF the Union League Club Humphrey II.
MOOres TWO small picture, IA Moorish Guard and
an stern Maid carrying water froIn a fountain
Louis G. Tinany's Oriental scene, and Frederic
D.enans Flush Ga boDtback in prosprlit,
were regarded with much interest wyatt Eaton con
tributed figure painting entitled "Rcyerie" jam,
NJ Hart, j. i. CrOpsey j. W. Thompson. G. II. Miller
and L. G. Minor contributed LANDSCAPES. Anong n A.
Numerous other pictures was represented the work o.
Walter Shirlsw ". II. Beard, X. n. Shurtcn. Sauu..
Coleman, Winston Homer, GcOrso A. Baker, j. e.
Rroxn, +. Al Tidgmai, ID. NJ. Armstrong, and Gcoi 4
II. story Il. l.. Churchs cTayon sketch cntitc q
Maternity excited mi.tn. THCra vas marble bus
Of the late Mayor Iavemeycr b. Charles Calversy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
EVENING SESSION.
THE INSURANCE COMMITTEES BILL IN THE AssiM-
BLY-COMMITTEE WORK.

THE INSURANCE COMMITTEES BILL IN THE AssLM-
BLY-COMmIrTEE WORK.
IrRoa THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF Tue TBIBUSE.l
ALBANY, April 1.-THE Insurance bill, pre-
pared py tie Insurance Committee Of the Assembly
again considered by that body Tonight AS before,
amendments were offered 10 every section as 1t was read
Several were adopted without much debate. ami evil
DENLY without much thought the Insurance Committee
apparently being the opinion that was useless TO at
tempt t. preserve the bill IN the shape left their hands,
wllle the Assembly In such destructive
mood The most important amendment adopted Was
one offered by Grady giving the policy hoders "f
stock insurance companies right to elect the same mum
h NJ directors as the stockholders After an hour Of
very desultory debate on proposed amendments BIZ
uusted made the following remarkable speech;
e,,,e here denounced insurance nau, as an ID
rncs Attorney as seeking 10 enact legislation HDul-
- 20 ncIicy-holdrrs. propose to say mat during me
n yta,,s have served here have never advocated
H. ~ hrhaIf of insurance companies never Wa an ~
tn,nsy for an insurance company was Piheeo on
~ iynsn,ance Committee under thc lnSldOus whisper
thai ws nut there in the interest OF INC e
, , THE committee has produced tHs oln
fne hill has been altered 80 tlial u hss pecoh S
n1recogn zablc. There now hye Neto.s !" ~, ir
fIap' mic M, itutOnal measures want tns v pe
sersn ana mac that every Irah VIII NC s!hu =, ,ih
Tor ( want IL inade logical bii' 'hd So"nu OA-
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p OS T s G r Up T.
3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE RUssO-TURKIsH CONFLICT.

LONDON, Thursday, April 10, 1877.
The Paris correspondent Of The Times teegraphs that
the latest Is rather Russia inmates that
useless for Turkey TO send envoy st. Peters
burg.
The Tm,es's Berlin despatch reports that the Turkish
reply has given rise TO fresh exchange OF opinions
between the Powers, and further negotiations
pected
THE ARMISTICE PROLONGED.
special dispatch to The Daily Telegraph from Pera
says positive reply the subject OF the Turkish cir
cular has yet been received from Russia further pro-
ongaon Of the armstce with Montenegro for ten days
has been arranged.
FIGHTING EXPECTED SHORTLY.
The Telegraph's Vienna special says: "Ths Govern.
has lost all hope that peace will be maintained
From an official learn that the Turks deter
mined to relieve Nicscs in few days, which will be
signal OF the outbreak OF hostities. There has been
great excitement IN Vienna all day. Eyerybod appre
bends that II breaks out Austria will sooner or later
be involved in the struggle"
lFor other Foreign Ne,Os see First Pdge.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
ACTION AGAINST THE PHILADELPHIA CONTROL
LER.

PHILADELPHIA, April 12.-In the Common
Council Of this city to-day the following preamble and
resolution were adopted:
Whereas. in a late suit against the city OF Philadelphia
tine appointed Ivy court to report upon tcsti
mOny therein found fact that SuInue Il. Han
cock, Controller, had direct interest in the contract
in SUIT in violation Of law, which finding has since been
affirmed by the Court OF Common Pleas OF this county;
and
Whereas. by act of Assembly OF this Commonwealth
the conduct of said Samuel II. Hancock has worked
forfeiture o his said office Of City Controller; therefore
HesOred, That the CITY Solicitor of the city Of Pha-
dclpha aud is hereby Instructed to proceed with
delay take such acton to procure writ OF
warranto To be against said samuel r. Hancock,
inquire by what authority lie continues 10 occupy and
exercise the office OF City Controller OF the city OF Pha
delpla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 1.-THE regular
monthly meeting Of the Board Of Directors of the Balt
and Ohio Railroad Company held yesterday at
Camden Station. In addition h. the usual routine bust
ness the board unanimously ratified the compact In
gard reghs recently made by the presidents Of the
trunk lines. The usual semannual dividend OF five per
the the main stem declared. IL
decided pass the dividend the Washington branch
road. the board by resolution declaring that liz
cxpedient 10 pay said dividend, IN view OF the
tnued claim OF the State OF Maryland for tax Of 20 per
the gross receipts for Passengers from Dee. TO-
1870, since which date the said tax nus not been col
lected by the company"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
TIFFANY Il Co.'s stock Of

TIFFANY 4 Co.'s stock of
sterling siIver-ware is the !aTs.
est i'm the United States. They
are constantly producing at
their Prince.st. City Works a
class Of finer goods, represent.
ing many methods Of Ornanncn.
tatiOn practiced exclusively by
them. Their stock Of family
silver and articles for Wed.
ding Presents, at POPULAR
PRICES, is the most attractive
they have ever shown. UNION.
SQUARE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
LOSS OF A NEW RIVER STEAMER.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 12.-The new steamer
Fanny Moore. from Fort Smith to New-Orleans. with
$50 bales OF and other freight, struck snag at
saragossa, so miles below Pine Bluff, Ark. yesterday
afternoon and sunk In eight feet OF water. The
will be partially saved but 1t is feared the boat win be
total loss owing to rise in the river The Moore va
built at Madison last Summer for the Arkansas River
trade and this was first trip she having been water
bound at Fort Smith months. she was valued
$50 and insured In Cincinnati Offices Tor three
fOirths OF her value
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
WASHINGTON MONUMENT CONDEMNED.

WAsHINGION, IbOFsday AprII tt I'I1'
The board of engineers appointed to mvesti-
gate the suficiency OF the foundation OF the Washington
Monument have completed their report. Although It
as yet withheld from publication, there good author
ity for stating that the report will condemn the ounda
ton as insufficient to warrant the completion OF the
monument the present SITE The whole question rs
TO what shall be done with the unfinished structure Wal
therefore have 10 be RENTED 10 Congress again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13

FRENCH NEws.-A correspondent of the
Paris FgdrO lately stroiling about the London streets
Noticed "A large crowd hurrying into wooden booth.
Having paid his smiling, lac entered also, and found tie
great attraction 10 consist vi sailor sittlng quietly
smoking aud drinking beer. over his head was the iO
Lowing inscription "rlis Is TIL only sailor III The Ac'lc
expedition vino succeeded In perspirng at the NOitn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
An amlable citizen called to see another who


was dangerously ILL., Attracted by festive pair VI bOO's
I'm the room OF the invalid, the visitor tried tlet On,
then turning TO the sick with much sympathy he
remarked: "SuppOsing the worst should happen, III
take these boots at price"
The lazy youth who was told I" to get out OF
bed and 90 10 The ant thou sluggar," replied that he
always talked business with the head OF the family! ana
when he was hard up went " bis uncle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
A BROOKLYN COAL YARD BURNED.

A loss of nearly $1,000, which is partially
covered by insurance, was caused by fire. which broAe
out about 1890 o'clock this moniDg in the cOayard II
william Spence at Third-ave. and Baltc-st., Brooklyn.
There were 100 of coal in the yard and the
flames rose to considerable hight, brilliantly lighting
up that part OF the city The fire got under
control however, and all danger OF its spreading was
checked but continued TO burn in the OF coal Tor
a long time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
FREIGHT RATES FROM TIE WEST.

CHICAGO, April 12.-The press dispatch from
New-York intimatng that the vessel Ownex and freight
agents Of the trunk lines here had agreed to sustain the
rates the seaboard this Summer not founded on
any official action. Thee gentlemen have been in
days. but have not agreed any such measure
The probabilities that many vessels VIII lie Idle aud
many cars be unemployed during the summer, on 40
count OF the scarcity OF produce ID the NOrth.MesL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
DEFAULTING GOVERNMENT CLERK.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12.-J. Rodgers, chief
clerk in the United States Marshals office 10 deiauter
10 "A large amount. An examination Of the books and
papers OF the Office is In progress. but al present the
amount OF the dedication Is unknown. Rodgers has alb
sr,ndrd, but officers on his track.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
EDWARD GILMAN.

SAN Francisco, CAL, April ia Eureka,
New, press dispatch says The Sentinel will publish To-
the history OF Edward Gilman on this coast,
who has lately obtained considerable notoriety III con-
necon with the confession Of j. ID. Lee, delivered 10
District Attorney Howard on the field OF execution.
The sketch il thing but atterng 10 Gilman, and
true shows him 10 be utterly worthless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
BAPTIST wOMENs' MISSIONARY SOCIETY

DAYTON, Ohio, April 12.--TDe sixth annual
meeting Of the womens Baptist Foreign Missionary
Society was concluded this afternoon. Officers for the
ensuing year were elected follows President, Mrs.
Robert Harris of Chicago Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs A. NJ Bacon Of Dundee ILL., Recording Secretary,
Mrs Bragman, Chicago; Treasurer Mrs. Gu. Blodsal,