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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE DEFENCE IN TIE LAMsON CASE.

LONDON, March 13-Mr MOntagu Williams
open ng the for the defence in the trial of Dr.
Lamson to-day, said that he should put two propo-
sitions before the jury-rst, whether the deceased
man died from the effects of aconitine; and second
whether the poison wilfully administered by
DR.. Lamson. He declared that no proof existed
that would enable the jury to decide either airma-
lively. The points dwelt upon in the crOss-examin
alton of the witnesses for tha prosecution have
been the general ignorance concerning the effect of
acOnine, the feeble condition of the health of the
deceased man, and the fact that, Notwithstanding
his feeble condition, he was able to move without
assistance, and so may have obtained access to
chemicals with which, some time before death, 1t
was known he was in the habit of amusing himself,
and among which were substances which, accord
ing to the testimony of experts might have pro-
duced symptoms similar to aconitine. If DR.. Lam
son escapes conviction it must be from lacK of evil
dence rather than from positive proof of his nno-
cence. The defence admit peCuniaTy embarrass-
ment, which the prosecution point as motive Tor
committing the crime. The case. after short ses-
sion, was adjourned until o-morrow on account or
the illness of a juryman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
A REPUBLICAN CAUCUS TO BE HELD.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBUSE.l
WAsnINGTON, March 13.-After the House ad-
journed this evening Speaker Kcfer announced that
Republican caucus viii be held on Wednesday
evening. The objects of this caucus were outlined
In dispatch published in yesterdays TRIBUNE. The
necessity of united and harmonious action on the
part of the Republicans If any public Legislation is
10 be done at this session of Congress is daily
becoming moro apparent. Public measures are
crowdng each other and the friends OF each arc
struggling 10 give it precedence MIR kasson, who
has charge of the Tariff Commission bill, has re-
peatedly given way TO the Appropriations
Committee aud to the friends of the other
bills Tho advocates of the antI-Chinese
bill have succeeded in having il made
a continuing special order and are extremely urgent
that il shall be taken up without further delay
They THU it can be rot through the House in two
days, and Mr.. Kasson agreed this morning that he
would not antagonizs it with the Tariff Commits
sion bill before next thursday.
4 struggle has begun over the Anti-POl lygamy bill
and il may last indefinitely if the Dem Gratis con-
tlnue to filibustcr At the same time Mr.. Reed Is
very anxious that the amendments 10 the rules shall
be considered and acted upon, and he feels disposed
to call them M this week question of privilege.
The Democrats have given notice that thoy will
flibu.ter if necessary, TO prevent the adoption Of
fine amendments to the rules. There are good
reasons therefore why the Republicans should hold
a conference and agree upon some course OF actlon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
QUEEN vICTORIAS GRATITUDE.

LONDON, March ia supplement of The Gazette
says The Queen has written TO Sir William Har-
court the Secretary of State for the Home Depart
ment, that she wishes, before she leaves England,
to express from her heart how very deeply she is
touched by the outburst of enthusiastic loyalty af-
fectiOn and devotion which the painful event of the
I'd instant called forth from all classes and from all
parts of her vast empire. well as by the
universal sympathy evnced by the sover-
eignS ami people of other nations. The Queen can
not sufficiently express how deeply she is graified
by these demons rations. She wishes to convey to
all from the highest to the humblest, her warmest
and most heartfelt thanks. The Queen says it has
been her greatest object to do all she can for
her subjects to uphold the honor and glory OF her
dear coun ry as we'll as to promote the prosperity
and happiness of those whom she has reigned
so long. These efforts will be continued unceas-
iDgy to the last hour Of her life. The Queen
thanks God that He spared her beloved child who
is her constant and devoted companion and those
who were with her in the moment OF danger. as
well herself. She prays that He will continue to
protect her for her peoples sake He has hitherto
VIsibly protected her"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
TIE SPRING FRESHETS.
THREE HUNDRED MILES OF WATER.

THREE HUNDRED MILES OF WATER
WASHINGTON, March 13.-Register Bruce, OF
the Treasury Department has received the following let
ter dated Greenville, Miss, March 7, 1882:
The situation here appalling, have doubtless
been Informed by your Bolivar frends The whQle c0L-
try Is Of water either bank of the river
water and II the highland and low plantations
alike 1t is not shallow water that the people can re-
main in their houses but IL Is deep, with swift roaring
current. Where plantations wert dry in 1876 you VIII
fndstx feet of water. Houses fences and oil have Deen
Swept wSrt Thsro a ARE Rdxor SIX feSi ounty
and the water swept right through tie Court House
They got the records in the secOnn story and brought the
p2oncrs to Grcenvlr The result OF all this Ia destu
ion, suffering and death. The people are huddcd
30 fortunate to have tO get into and thOuf1nds
caInprd the eVccs without shelter food. For
miles above Grccnve this their ONLY salvation ana
there they today hilf clat their clothing having
with their mules and such punder as they could
snatch from the sweeping flood rom broken leFec.
These poor s4ivering women and children today IN
cold north rain have scarcely food to last lueD
twentyfOr hours. sent tor last night tn ADDRESS
meeting Of the cOOTed people. They organized rclie
they had to make to the country ana rcscuing tho
uutortunates from the their houses, fro RATS
ana trees, and are bringing hr poor furnished creatures
to safety. The coorcd people are not Idle or lHdhefcn
bat are doing all they able to do in the emergency
Grcenvile is secure I think from any possible flood
and ID nlng by the refugees from country and
here is they must largely De fed and cared for.
trust help may not long be delayed for assure you IS
q sad sight TO see these poor people without cloing
Many must die. Sincerely yours
CHARLES ". CLARKE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
TROUBLES IN THE NORTHWEST.
fRY TELEGRAPH To THE TRLRUNE.l

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13.-A Benton,
Montana dispatch to The Pioneer Press confirms last
nights dispatch from Camp Poplar River TO the
render of Marshal Healy and his posse by the half
breeds and their Canadian Indian allies at
Milk River. The dispatch says further
that the whole Milk River country Is
swarmug with smugglers from across the border
that they supply the Indians with whskey and arms
that they stimulate horsesteang parties from these
rowing bands and that detachment has been ordered
out from Fort Shaw TO rOut raj ling band Of Piegans.
Serious trouble anticipated all along the frontier line
unless the border Indians promptly driven back into
the Dominion. Marshal Healy now being SAFE the nine
companies in the field from Fort Assnibone with the
squad Fort shaw Will not be embarrassed by nego
tiatiOns but can act promptly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE LATE ALEXANDER II.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 13.-The anniversary OF
the assassination of the Gar Alexander II. was
celebrated to-day by solemn service at the Cathe-
dral of st. Peter and st. Paul.
The Gar arrived here to-day from Gatschina.
LONDON, March 14.-At a meeting of the Social
Democratic Club of London to commemorate what
was designated as the glorious execution of the
Gar Alexander H." resolutions were passed
thanking those who were instruments in the accom-
pshment of the deed.
dispatch to The Standard from st. Petersburg,
saws: THE Gar visited his fathers tomb to-day.
lie drove in an open carriage to the chapel on the
scene of the murder, which was guarded by two
companies of infantry. The Car and Empress
prayed there and drove to the Winter Palace sub
seduently returning to Gatschina"
Anniversary services were also held in Berlin,
Paris, London and COnstantinople.
A dispatch to The telegraph from st. Petersburg
states that the Car dismissed his escort while
driving through the streets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
KILLED WHILE DEFENDING 4 PRISONER.

JACKSONVILLE, Ore, March 13.-Ten or
twelve masked men, saturday night, rode into Link
vile, where II. G. Laws, WHO IS charged with murder,
was in the custody Of Deputy Sheriff ]. r. Lewis and
Justice Wright. The officers were in Creemans Hotel
with the prisoner when the ynchers entered the hall and
were ordered to halt They refused, ana the Deputy
Sheriff fred his revolver at them, slightly wOunding
OF the party The ynchers returned tho fire. killing the
deputy Sheriff and wOuuding Justice Wright. They
then left the house without taking Laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE CONDITION OF IRELAND.

LONDON, March 13.-The special correspondent
of The Daily Necs at Killarney says he believes that
matters are rapidly mending in Ireland. Numbers
OF tenants lie says are coming forward to claim the
advantages of the Land Act.
farmer named Connell and his wife were shot
in their legs at Feacle, County Clare, on Saturday
last. and il is expected that they will die.
At a meeting of the Irish Parliamentary party
this evening 1t was determined to form Irish
National Independence Associations, Irel1nd's IN
alicnabe right of self-goyernment being pro-
81. lin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE FIRE RECORD.
BUILDINGS BURNED AT WINNIPEG

WINNIPEG, Man, March 13.-A fire was
discovered last night in McEneany Currans grocery
store, No. 225 Man-st Tho flames were famed by a
strong breeze, and the space between The Sn news
paper Office and the Bank of Montreal was soon swept
over. Property valued at from 100000 to $4,000 was
destroyed The Bank OF Montreal and Canadian Pacific
RailrOad offices burned ont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
REPAIRING DAMAGES.

MEMPHIS March 13.-The breaks on the
Mississippi aud Tennessee Louisville and Nashville, and
Memphis and Charleston Railroads have not been re-.
paired and passengers AL three routes have 10 bo
trnusferged All lines expect TO he running through
rains without interruption b. Wednesday ut the laes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
ATTEMPTED MURDER BY Il BOY

CHARLOTTE, N. c., March 13.-Miss Sallie
NJ Moore started TO church about IL O'clock yesterday
Bnd was followed by q negro boy, named benjamin
withers age only about Is years When short distance
from the house the boy struck Mics Moore on the head
with large stick telling her the ground. He then cut
her throat and left her for dead Pursuit was made
enost inlmediately and the negro was arrested ana
placed In jail No motive Is assigned for the deed Miss
QossiblY recOYer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

WASHINGTON, March, 13.-The following has
been furnished by the Department of state: The state
ments in The London AMenRum that negotiations for
A copyright convention between Great Britain and tho
United states had been suspended by President Arthur
and Mr. Frenghuysen, incorrect The state of the
negotiations Is this prcte for convention, which
had been approved by leading publishers and authors
was submitted Great Britain, and counter Pr2jet
has been submitted by Great Br1tein to the United
States Both pr0jets IN The hands Of the PuDo
printer AMI as soon as copies ne obtained they VIII
be submitted with a view to continuing the negotia-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
A SIMMER HOTEL BURNED.

BIDDEFORD, Me-, March 13-The Highland
House, Pool burned this morning. 1t was new
house. four stories high. The loss about $4,000 on
which there insurances follows In the Queens
$4,000; Commercial, $4,000; Long Island, $1,000;
Atlantic - 900; Howard. S3,OO0 Equitable, $1,000;
Springfield, $1,000; Providence, $1,000; Niagara
- 800, and 5000 in the Trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
EGYPT FRANCE AND ENGLAND.

CAIRO, March 13.-Arabi Bey Minister of War,
and six other leaders of the military movement
have been appointed Brigadcr Generals with the
title of Pacha it is stated that Arabi Bey will not
accept the appointment.
PARIS March 13.-The foreign control of Egyp-
tian affairs will be henceforh confined to financial
functions and the execution of the policy of France
and England will he exclusively conlded to their
resnectIYe COnsu s-General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
DISTHLERY DESTROYED.

ST. LOUIS Mar. 13.-The st. Louis Distil-
ling Company's building was destroyed by fire at
O'Clock this morning The loss is between $4,000 to
$50 OOO insurance $22 600 The property belonged to-
aud operated by Bevis Bros under the name OF the
81. Louis Distilling Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
1N7EPOLYGAMY MEETING.

BosroN, March 13.-At the anti-polygamy
meeting this afternoon addresses made by tie Rev.
A. HOvey, DID,, President Of the Newton Theological
Seminary Il. r. Bishop, President OF the Senate tho
Rev Dr. Capen, Of Tufts College and the Right Rev.
Bishop Paddock OF the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF
Massachusetts, Resolutions in favor OF the Edmunds
BILL now pending In Congress, were adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
CALLED ON TO RETRACT.

PHILADELPHIA, March 13.-Louis Schade, of
The Warrington Sentinel, writes to The Erey Erenng
calling Dr. BsbCock either to prove lis assertion that
be ohade had said Senator Beyard had been employed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE ASSOCIATE JUSTICESHlP.
urDcE RIATCHFORD NOMINATED.

SENATOR rpMUNps DECIDES TO REMAIN IN THE
sENArE-LETrERs OF DEcLINArloN FROM THE
SENATOR AND MR.. CoNKLING.
The President yesterday sent to the Senate
the nomination of Judge BlatchfOrd, of New
York, to be Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court. Letters from Senator
Edmunds and ex-senator Conklng decliEing the
Associate Justiceship are made public. The
determination of Mr.. Edmunds not to leave
the Senate gives pleasure to his Republican
colleagues 1t is said that Judge Blatchfords
nomination is well received, and that ne VIII
undoubtedly be confirmed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES.

LONDON, March 13-In the House of Commons
this evening the Hon. Hugh c. Childers, Secretary
of state for War, in moving the Army estimates,
SAID that the cost Of the Army in 1882 would be
Gl5. 800 900 for 1872, 800 men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION OF CRIvOsCIE

VIENNA, March 13.-At the Council of the
Austrian and Hungarian Minister'S yesterday, Count
Bylandt- -Rheydt, Minister of War Of the Empire in
announcing the complete Austrian occupation of
Crivoscie, said he did not, however anticipate
Withdrawal Of the troops soon FortifcatiOns on
the frontier, costing 100000 flOrins will be
ouired This amount and the sum for maintaining
the troops on q war footing will make fresh grant
necessary. go
An extraordinary meeting of the Delegations will
he summoned for April.
LONDON, March 13.-The account Of the battle
between the Austrians and the Crivoscans near
.Jankow, In which the AustTians were defeated
after they had blown np Fort Dragoli; Is from
Cettinis. and not from Vienna and is probably col
ored in favor of the insurgents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
STABBED IN THE ABDOMEN.

In drunken brawl last evening at the Bos.
ton House, No. 73 Chatham-st, Samuel Joseph. age
for,yfour Poander of Gutenberg n. j. was stabbed
In the abdomen and In the thigh with pockeknife by
young man named King, who made his escape. Joseph
was taken 90 the Chambers Street Hospital. where hs
wounds were said TO DO dangerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
NEW-YORK, TUESDAY, MARCH ID, 1882.

at New-D ,nmark II brought there by Danish
passenger by the steamer Peruvian who escaped from
the pest-house at st. CroiX.
LINDSAY Ont, March 13-Robert Mcmahon, while
having frozen toe amputnted, was put under tie in
fuence Of chOrofor At tho conclusion OF the opera
tiOn he found to be dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
FRENCH LEGISLATIVE TOPICS.

PARIS, March 13.-1he Senate has adopted the
first clause of the compulsory primary education
bill as passed by the Chamber of Deputies.
The Senate on Saturday. by vote of 143 to 53,
adopted resolution favOring the granting of rail-
way tickets to Legislators at nominal rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
No. % NAssAu-sr, NEw-YoRK. March 8. 1882.
SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, !
March A. 1880

Mr. PRESIDENT: ! have received through the Sec
retary of stare your very hattering offer of the ap-
pointment of Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court thank you sincerely for this highly valued
proof of your good opinion, but feel-fOr reasons
that have expressed to Mr. FGelinghuysen-that
your kindness and good opnon-thOugh did not
need this proof of itas OF the most pleasant OF
my life. am, sir, very faithfully yours,
The President. GEORGE t. EDMUNDs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
EXPLORING THE INUNDATED DISTRICT.
CT In1,Is Mnrch 12-Ihe GL0he- Demncrnt

OF this city sent out from Cairo H., this morning.
small ight draft fully manned aud equipped on
news expedtion through the Hooded districts OF the
lower Mississippi River The occupants OF the steamer
besides The crew include several experienced reporters,
two OF whom are telegraph operators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14

by the whskey TO defeat the Local Option bil or
TO publish retrac,iOn In the Wmin gon papers. He
adds you fail to do either you will before
the country wanon and contemplate sanderer and
Disgrace TO the professional calling to which. Judging
from your titles, you seem to belong"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14
1.411 MAssAcHrsrrrs.Ayr.. March II. 1882.

1,4l1 MAsSACHU SETTS-AVE., March II, 1SS2.
Mr.. PRESIDENT: | am deeply touched at the mani
fest consideration you have shown me i'll connection
with the Associate Justceship, but further retec-
tiOn has not enabled Inc TO change the views eX-
pressed to Mr. FreliDg uysen. With the sincere
hope that YOU have experienced no embarrassment
from the delay your kIndness has caused l am
faithfully yours. GEORGE L. EDMUNDs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-14

LETTERS OF CONKLING AND EDMUNDS.
WASHINGTON. March 13.-The following letters
in reference to the vacant Associate Justiceshp Of
the United States Supreme Court were made public
to-day:
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-29
THOMAS CRANES OATH.


Thomas Crane counted the strokes as
they were given by the tall old clock in
the ball and rose regretfully. "Twelve,
and | must CO." he said, which to Harry
Fenton meant that his friend would
stand up and talk for an hour in exactly
the same way in which he had talked
for six hours sitting, that he would talk
for half hour longer in the hall, finish
with fifteen minutes outside the door.
and that at fifteen minutes before two
o'clock in the morning, with a chance
of not more than five minutes error
either way, titwould be possible to 90 to
/. bed. Thomas Crane had the reputation
sof being sure; he was certainly slow.
One could scarcely blame Thomas
Crane for his slowness at this time. The
room in which he and Fenton had spent
the long evening was the ideal of com
fort. Some rooms are furnished to
please those who may happen to see
them from time to time, and are elegant;
some are furnished because rooms are
necessary, and are commonplace; some
are furnished to please the one who
spends his time in them, and are COM
Portable and homelike. Harry Fenton's
study was of the latter kind. Every
chair and table, every paper and book
seemed to have something Of Fenton's
individuality, and to his friend could
but be attractive. The night outside
was equally unattractive. The icy
wind was piling the snow into long,
hard drifts in the darkness. The con-
trast was not a pleasant one to one who
must soon face the storm.
On the table nearest the fireplace
were the books the friends, had been
using from time to time in their discus
sion; curious works on the strangest
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-29
affections for Pets. {

During the Reign of Terror in France
a spirit very like that OF the worst period
OF the Roman Empire was evoked, and
it has been observed that in both cases
the grossest inhumanity was sometimes
found united with affection for animals
that is, for pet animals Fournier
was devoted to a squirrel, Couthon to
his spaniel, and Marat kept doves. But
it may well be questioned whether
these particular affections indicated any
general temper of mercy toward animals
more than toward mankind. Even the
most bioodthirsty monsters may have
sincere partiality for their own belong
1nlgs' friend or Enthusiastically Re
Cie2N.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-29

--Wall-tiowers and shaded geraniunas,
made OF velvet, are much used to ador
hats and bonnets of straw.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-29
Michael Dar;4t

Michael Davitt is tall, rosy
checked man, with short, black mus
tache and close-trimrned side Whisk-
ers His right sleeve hangs empty at
his side. = 49,
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-29

Thomas Crane testified at the inquest
to the conflict he had seen, and to be-
ing with the man at his death. To his
father and to Harry Fenton only did he
tell of the fearful oath he had taken in
the tempest Of that January night.
Both grieved that he had taken it, but
neither said one word to induce him to
break it.
MY legal knowledge is at your COM
mand," said Harry Fenton.
"My fortune is at your command"
said his father.
Long before noon the dead man. s
relatives had come to claim him-his
widowed mother and his sister; but they
had nothing to tell which would throw
any light on the murder Charlie Jack
son had spoken the truth when he said
he had not an enemy in the world. He
had no great amount of money. It was
most terrible mystery.
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BURIED UNDER BILLS.
CONGRESS OVERWHELMED BY
PRESSURE OF PRIVATE
CLAIMS.
pects--Business i'm the
House.

WAsHINGToN.-A the different
committees get their work on hand
the weekly reports on private bill:
grow larger, and there is every.pros-
pect that before the end of the ses-
sion the calendar will be loaded
down with titles of from twelve
hundred to fifteen hundred private
bills, which cannot be disposed OF
to-dty, and this difficulty will in
crease as the session grows older
The incompetency of congress to
deal with the ever increasing mass
of private legislation becomes
more apparent every day, and
the necessity for some tri-
bunal to adjudicate private claims
is being more and more realized.
Several committees are at work on
the subject and propose to hold a
joint meeting to see If they can not
devise some measure to relieve con-
gress. Unless they shall be able to
do so, the time will shortly come
when congress will do nothing from
session to session except pass ap-
preparation bills and legislate on
private claims.
Debate on the Chinese bill in the
senate will be opened by Mr.. Mil
Ter, of California, and it is believed
that the debate will close and the
vote be reached by Wednesday.
George William Curtis, who has
just arrived, being interviewed on
Mr.. Sargent's nomination, said: ''It
is pretty hard on the Germans"