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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

pathzers in Chicago When Walsh was arrested early IN
the morning Of the day before the S1senot p
election search acS os s navy re~oyer
200 loaded muskes and large quantity ofammuniii0f
On the night OF November A. all the details o. the mon
strous conspiracy were teyeaea 10 Spes %bs he
fore bearing verbal instructions from Jefferson Davis
and his Secretary OF War to Jacob Thompson;
that only within fortnight had he become
aware OF the hideous details OF the plot;
that he had freely expressed to Thompson his horror
and detcsaton OF the whole matter, and that he haa
since been under the espionage OF Thompsons agents.
He added: II my visit 70 you aDd It's purpose Weie
known my life would not be worth bad halfdolar on
Colonel Sweet at once saw that unless he could capture
the Chicago leaders OF the dabocal conspiracy before
Ses ssnth Of had ee0' Csen liked upon for tho
attack his little command would be overpowered
by superior force the prisoners released sno 'easS
exposed the mecless deeds of thousands OF armed
robbers and assassins thrstng sf nnder ana
blood and the destruction OF public property He con
triyed the escape from the prison OF TeHa
who although a rebel soldier. neither thief nor
murderer This welcomed by the leading con
spiratOrs who cOndcd all their plans 10 III after ne had
sstanee Colonel able before daybreak on tne
morning Monday November TO srrest number OF tne
terDut rigader- GeneralSt Leger Greafell, Captain
CaDtrl, OF John Morgan's old command, and Charios
Travcrs, "Butternut." the last two being taken IN
Walsh's house These arrests were followed by others
and the conspiracy deprived of its leaders did not again
raise head In his letter under date OF December s.
1864. TO the Rebel Secretary OF War; Jacob thompson
regretted to report that the Camp Douglas plot nan
been defeated "by treachery" In all probability IL
would have been successful In part at least had the
Union commander been Al man less devoted; NsIana
energetic or able than Colonel Sweet whose mem
DRY Commissioner Blacks friends are now attempting 10
sinrch partly in order to excuse an act OF gross MUS
perhaps, because Colonel Sweet was instrumental IN
foiing a hideOus Rebel and Coppcrhead cons piracy.
headed by Secretary Lamars FRIEND some twenty years
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LEGISLATION IN ALBANY.
BILLS CONSIDERED IN THE SENATE.
THE sUBJEcT OF Observation-Disclosures o.
THE CENSUS.

THE CENSUS.
ALBANY, April 13.-Immediately upon con-
yening this evening the Senate took up the amended
Forestry bill providing for single commissioner to
serve three years Mt annual salary OF $500. Mr..
Low cited instance Of the prevailing ignorance on
forestry the fact that because eighty years OF age
near Utica began planting trees short time ago. his son
eudeayorcd have him ncarcerated I'm asylum on the
ground that would plant trees on cultivated
ground. After few minor amendments had been made,
progress was reported on the bill
Mr. Lansng's bill appropriating 100000 for the State
census 1t considered Mr. Gilbert moved to amend
1t by providing that copies OF the returns shall lie
kept by the County Clerks, but the duplicates which
they have hitherto retained shall be forwarded to Wash
ngton. In return the United States will contribute
about S93 900 about half the OF the proposed
sus Mr. TEACHER held that the Secretary Of State In
Precipitation had bees voted, had violated the C0nsu
ton. He argued that the United States advance was
not available for the state unless tho most elaborate
Federal schedules adopted The cost OF the state
census under the method proposed by Secretary Carr
would De between 100000 and 100000. Ii is pro-
posed add 100 per to the cost Of the cens OF
1875 in order 10 get back per cent from the Federal
Treasury.
simple enumeration of the inhabitants. he said. was
all that desirable. Mr. Lansing criticised the
Democratic reform measures, by which u claimed
by the administration that for $4,000 the census
could be taken, when IT. subsequently
shown that tho examinations OF enum-
orators would cost $1,000 leaving only $1,000 for tho
OF the work The bill ordered too third read
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
SINGULAR CONDUCT OF A POSTMA STER
Counsellor George 4. Mott is q Repnblic

Counsellor George a. Mott Is Republican
lyying Pearsalls L. Under President Arthurs ad
mnistration he was appointed postmaster few weeks
ago he President Cleveland the following letter
Now that you are comfortably settled In your Pres
dental quarters, and knowing that you worried
nearly to death by oice-seekers, want to deyate lit
tie from the general path and hand you my sgnation
postmaster OF Pearsas L. t. and say you that it is
open To whOmsOever you may choose to appoint; but
my successor. would name my clerk. Joseph Smons0n,
who Is In every way reliable and Trustworthy aud life
long Democrat, while am Republican. AS you hayo
wrote me- iuclOse my photograph, so you will ba
able to judge what Long Island postmaster looks like.
Please appoint Mr.. SimonsOn II possible"
Mr.. Mott received letter FROM President Cleveland
yesterday saying that he would do all IN his power to
further the appointment OF Mr.. slmonson and while the
United states unwlllngly parted with honest and
conscientious gentleman as Mr.. Mott, he would for
ward .he resignation to the POstmasterG General Tho
President eOmplnented ar. Mott his party aIlesi
ance, also on his photograph.
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great question Of living interest which he and hIs
political descendants have taken both Sides JefersOna
earliest atterances the subject strongly In favor
81 free trade He was an agriculturist and his
desire was that this should be Nation of farmers Ho
wofully misedged the effect and influence OF manuiact-
ures.
After demonstrating that Jefferson unequivocally COM
mitted himself to the policy OF free trade the lecturer
pronounced him the author Of political doctrine that
made rebellion not only possible but inevitable. Mr.
Kennedy said: II all that his amirers claimed for
him. and much more. were true. he you'd be like ono
who having built and launched splendid ship, left it
for time and trying gales TO discover rotten plank
which in some great storm. would surely fall
sink the ship. But the claims OF the admets are NOT
well founded jefferson did not build the ship: he
furnished only the rotten plank. Notification, the
logical result OF dread of National sovereignty the
roten plank wuch the Anti Federaists tried to in
the Ship Of State And in the language OF eminent
German historian. That Jefferson not only adj
voeate bat the father Of the doctrine Of notification Is
well established"
The lecturer closed with reference tia
prineipe Of Abraham Lincoln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
MURDERED BY UyKyOWy MEN.

WILKEsBARRE, Penn, April 13. At an early
hour this morning the body of man. apparently about
thirty years OF age found the track OF the Lehgh
Valley Railroad at Mill Creek. 1t lay with the face up
ward coal had been thrown the head the clothes
dsorderel and the pockets turned inside out 1t
found that death had been caused by blows the
head fearful cash extending over the right eye and
the face showing traces OF terrible beating bullet
hole was also found near the base OF the skull There
Is every appearance that the man had been murdered
and that he fought desperately with his assaants. At
the body Identified that OF Andrew COnisky
"A resident OF Port Blanchard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
JUSTICE wYLIE WISHES TO RETIRE.

WASHINGTON, April l3.-Justlcc AndreW
WylIe, OF the United States Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia, called upon the President few
days ago and informed him that he desired to resign from
the bench and go upon the Judiciary retired list at early
a period a. might sut the Presidents convenience to
select It is understood that Mr. Cleveland
requested Judge delay the tender of his rcsgnaon
until ample opportunity shall have been afforded TO hnd
the right man h the prospective vacancy Justice
Wylie seventyOne years OF age aud has cutere
unon the twenty-five year OF scr,cc member ~
this court lie is stl ia vigorous mental and phy seal
condition. Int instead OF indefinitely remaining on the
bench prefers tins time embrace his privilege ~ re-
firing full pay in order To give attention to biz private
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
THREATENING THE JUDGE AVID LAWYERS.

ST. LOUIS, April 13 (Speciak Forsyth. tho
county OK Toney County Mo-. just now the
Of great excitement. one year ago Newton Herald
murdered his stepfaher, Amos Ring ard was indicted
for murder. The trial began on Monday and as there
prospect of the prisoners acquitta on teehni'
cality band OF armed men marched into tue Town on
Saturday nga and broke int0the jail The sheriff APP
poaled the lynch the prisoner uatll AFTER
the trial. and it decided allow the jury just two
days to bring in verdict OF guilty. This msrning ropes
with nOoses found dangling over Judge Geigers
desk and the seats occupied by the prisoners counsel
one hundred armed patroing the town and ara
determined to see Harold hanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

Troy, April Is t'pecirD. The Common Coun-
ell weeks ago orIercd the Contracting Board 10
light the with the electric light. ON Saturday tho
Contracting Board served With nm injunction re-
s,ralning them making contract with the electric
lighting company The argued before Judge
Pcckham. at Albany this morning lie held that gas
meant hight 1t would he lawful Tor the city t0 any
Illuminating agent The Court suggested that the matter
be- compromised. ana he ordered that the be held
until saturday. This afternoon 10 discovered
that in addition 20 inc bid Of the electric light company
To supply the lights - cents apiece each night
tie two companies had each presented bd-One al
80 cents, and the other at 30 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS

Among the passengers Oh the Seryia, of the
Cunard Line which arrived frem Liverpool yesterday
the following A. A. Aver, j. H. Blake, Mrs. Dion
BOucicault, James Bruce A. d. Cameron. W. Cameron,
Mr. and Mrs. 3 r. Van Duzer. Mr. and Mrs Hubert Jor
dan H. Cambreth Kane. f. A. Keeny. Hugh Kennedy,
Mr.. and hTs. Alexander Leslie, John McDowal. Mrs. T.
b. Oakley James Patton. Captain g. Pixey. John Prem
dergast Samuel r. Roberts, Count Rovasenda, C. FIR
man. Captain William Gould, j. Harris Mr.. and Mrs.
W f. Harvie, J. Hay G. Hodgson, john Shaw, +. V. r.
Thayer and family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
SIX ATTACHMENTS AGAINST 4 BANK

NEwBEDFoRD, April - Special. -Tho
branch Office OF 7. Brigham Bishop & Company which
attached by six different persons Saturday Is sn
closed. Thomas ID. Hooper, the manager OF the Office
teegraphed from York yesterday that every dollar
would be paid in full To-day he telegraphed thai
nothing Will lie paid There 2346 IN the safe here.
enough TO pay the first three attachments In full The
creditors who placed the sixth attachment the firm
to-day attached Hoopers private savings bank account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
KILLING A RUgA WAY TIGER.

PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 9.-Last fall tiger
escaped from circus In this city On Monday J. +.
Williams Of Greenye County. found an animal answer
ing the description lying asleep under tree lie went
hsns for his gun. dogs and male aborers Whom he got
back the tiger had been alarmed by the dogs and had
climbed tree Mr Williams fired and the tiger fell and
o fgbt sbsued with ths dogs while this was going on
one Of the negroes killed the tiger with an arc. The
creature measured eight feet from tip 20 Up The akin
Wa taken homo BIZ Mr. Williams and stuaod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
QUEER ITALIAN BARGAINS.

Police Justice Smith, in the jefferson Market
Court yesterday, dismissed the charge against Tony
Batterie italian living at No 81 Thompsonst with
his son-inaw Julian saloni, whom he accused OF
trying to have killed Batteries wife was sick three
months ago and wanted to go TO Italy. The son-inaw
offered -, 900 to take her bnt declined The
having died. her husband hired Dominica Spode TO kill
SaOni. paying MIN $500 aud buying him revolver and
dirk. The money spent. the weapons pawned,
and Spode told his intended victim OF the plot, who had
his father-inaw arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
rYpHUs FEVER ON TIE soYrHra.

BoSToN, April 13.-The steamship Scytbia.
from Liverpool which arrived here yesterday has been
detained at Quarantine by order OF the Board OF Health
boy who in the steerage attacked with typhus
fever when only couple of days out and died on tho
steamers arrival at this port the brother of tho dead
boy taken from her and placed Gaoupe's Island,
where he Is The seythae steerage las been dsn-
fected and the clothing OF the occupants OF the apart
ment has been thoroughly cleansed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
4 oOyDUCTOR KILLS HIMSELF

EAsroN, Penn, April 10 ciaD.-Edward
Garrecht a conductor the Lehgh and susquehanna
Railroad. hanged himself to-day in neighbours barn
lie forty years old. and leaves widow and seven
children, Of whom taken to the insane ASYLUM
last week Two weeks ago brother OF the suicide was
killed near Plainheld, N. j.
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HANGED AND RIDDLED WITH BULLETS.

1UKA. Miss, April 13 lSpeciaD.
negro, Thursday night entered the house Of James
Thompson in his absence. aud made criminal assault
Mrs Thompson age sixty who, 1t is thought will die
Of the shock and injuries Yesterday the negro cap
tured and taken Iuka for Identification lie confessed
the crime and said that he escaped convict The
crowd became furious The taken outside tho
town hanged "a tree. brother OF Mrs. Thompson
drove the from under him, and his body rid
died with bullets while he was diving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
LOCKING OUT cIGAEMAKERs.

Troy, April 10 (SpcciaD Some time ago
the cgarmakcrs Of Albany submitted to reduction Of
81 thousand upon all kinds OF work. This placed the
manufacturers Of Troy at disadvantage and they re-
qucstcd the union agree similar reduction. Tho
aud decided not 10 accept the proposition OF
the manufacturers. To-day all the leading shops were
closed Icss than twenty live cgarnakcrs at work
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Gents are omitted.
APPOINTMENTS BY TIE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE President mad

the following appointments to-day:
To be Consus of the United States Charles 7. Russell.
OF Connecticut Liverpool, England A. Halter Gross
OF PENNSYLVANIA. at Athens. Greece. William W. Lang
of Texas, at Hamburg, Germany -,
Henri Vignaud of Louisiana, to be Secretary OF inc
Legation OF the United States at Paris.
Augustus JAY of New-Iork to be Second secretary OF
the Legation of the United States nj Paris.
The three Consus named above were nominated during
special of the Senate but their nominations
not acted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

hunger and thirst office To the latter II ~ repre-
septed flat Mr. Burchard controls the appointment o.
about one thousand subordinate officers and CLERKS o
Rurcbari's apponmpnt as Director OF the Mini III ls1o
was highly satisfactory TO the silver men, ne ha'lng
voted TO pass the Bland bin over the Pres'den.s Deo 10
change within three years and he now avos ealing
halt in the matter Of compulsory silver coinagc rs
present commission. however, VIII not expire u5 hv
nresent administration and he cannot be removed by
The President except upon reasons TO be communicated
by him TO the Senate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
THE ARMY OF CENSUS TAKERS.

ALBANY, April 13 (SpecidD. 1t is understood
mat tho Secretary OF state viii issue commissions to the
5000 cnumcrators this week, without waiting
till they pass examination by the Civil Service Com
III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
DTTTNG HIS THROAT WITH A RAZOR.

Michael Flanagan, laborer, age fifty, at
tempted TO commit suicide at No. 227 East Twenty
nlnth-st yesterday by cutting his throat with razor.
His daughter died few days and since that time he
has been low spirited. Alter her funeral sunday the
old man became desperate and finally made attempt
on his life. lie removed to Bellevue Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
IEcrunING sTrpENrs oY FoREsrRY.

ITHACA, April - (SpeciaD The Rev. b. G..
Norhrop, Of Connecticut who preached the first of this
years series of university sermons yesterday In Sage
Chapel addressed the faculty and students Of Cornell
to-day the subject OF forestry. All university work
was suspended the Attendance at the lecture was
large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

Augustus Jay. the newly appointed second secretary
OF the American Legation at Paris Is cousin OF John
Jay OF this city, and grandson OF Peter Augustus JAY
the Oldest Of Chief Justice JAY. Mr. jay Is gradu
late of Harvard and a successful lawyer. His wife Is
daughter of Delaney Kane. of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
THE CONDITION OF NATIONAL BANKS.
AN ABSTRACT FROM REPORTS TO THE CoNfRoLIEB
OF THE CURRENCY.

OF THE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The following IS an
abstract of reports made to tie Controller OF the cur
rency showing the condition OF the National Banks IN
the United States at the close OF business on Tnesay
March 10, 1885. The number of banks Is Z'o'l'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

OPPOSITION TO DIRECTOR BUEcUAED.
WASHINGTON, April Is (Speciai) The West
ern Democratic demagoguss who demand free and
limited coinage Of "buzzzrd" dollars combining 10
Sscurs the renewal OF Director Bnrehsrd and trying
form friendly alliance with all other Democrats wls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
CHIYAMRN ENTERTAINING THEIR FRIENDS.
The Chinese school of st. Thomas's Episcopal

Church gave a musical and literary entertainment and
supper in ST. ThOnas's Chapel last night, under tho
direction OF the church society Lee Seong OF tie
scholars, gave an address In English which pro-
nOunced marvel of logic and sOhOarshp" consider
ing the yOuthfulness OF the speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
REPORTED 1R1sH DYNAMITE oRGAY1zA TO

TITUsvLLE, April - (SpeclaD.-It Is alleged
that a Fenian Organization Is in existence In the oil
region formed lately for the purpose OF narrassng tho
Canadian authorities By the Of explosives The rst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS LOST.

PmrspURG, April 13 (SpeciaD The case of
]. X Lane against the executors Of j. H. Brown.
cover OOO alleged to have been borrowed held
to-day the Common Pleas Court Brown went to Hot
Springs Ark, in February, 1882. and was led into
gambling house. where he lost S53 900 at the green
BILE All Of 1t paid except 900 and for the balance
tho suit brought Frank Flynn, gambler, tes-
titled that Brown lost heavily and could not have won,
as IL brace game. ID. o. Kyle swore that 10 he
who led Brown into the place and that he was kept
drunk all tho time. lie said that Brown lost $4,000 at
three sittlngs $4,000 at one 81 900 ut another and
$4,000 at another Over Lennon. cashier of the Iron
City Bank, testified that Brown had 2i 900 deposit
when he went to Hot Springs and that all drawn.
A fellow said to q newspaper man the other
day. I've got time to talk 10 reporters" and after
he read the morning paper he gave up all day talking
about reporters Tho Wise chap knoweth how 10
mize his -lPhiladelphis Progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
oFP1oERs OF An EXCHANGE.

The Building Material Exchange yesterday elected
John r. Kane. presidents NJ. p Dunbar, vce-presidcnt;
and Edwin d. Knapp, treasurer, and board Of thirteen
trustees.
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n inc months end.
81 March 81.
Countries.

The arrival Of immigrants in the customs districts
aspecihed comprise about "a per cent Of the mmlgOn
into the entire country.
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NEW BOAT CHARTERED FOR STATEN ISLAND.
NEW BEDFORD, April Is (SpeciaD. THE

steamboat River Queen. OF the Nantucket and Cape Cod
Steamboat Con- pany has been chartered BIZ the Staten
Island RAPID Transit Company for the summer She
will leave here OIL Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

CALLTNG COLONEL INGERSOLL 4 LIAR"
PHILADELPHIA, April 13.-At the meeting of
Baptist ministers here to-day, the Rev. George H. Nc
Celland read paper Causes Of sceptclsm" Ia the
course his talk he said that Colonel Robert L. Inger
SOIL the lecturer should DC called the celebrated liarV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14

attacks are made. II Is sad, the Rideau Canal
locks at Jones Falls and the Weand Canal.
The Daily Tombstone., 1885-09-17

Island, where Col. Bryan was in wait ing, arriving about l o'clock this morn ing. Wilkins never realized the fact that he had been tricked until the handcuffs were placed upon him, and tten he exclaimed that the 'job was we'll done" The prisoner wss brought to the city this -orning L. and lodged in jail. Detective Grove says he does not want any more experience with Fort Erie, and he will probably not return there. His associate Johnson) took the boat back there this mornin and his story must have caused no little as- tonishu ent among the special friends of Wilkins in the village. They Lad all been 50 completely duped by the clever Chicago detective that they must all feel exceedingly cheap.
The Daily Tombstone., 1885-09-17
Led Into 8 Trap.
BUFFALO, N. r., Sept

BUFFALO, N. r., Sept. r..
 In July. 1884, Joseph H. Wilkins, agent of the Michigan Central Rail road company, a. the Erie Street de- pot, was defaulter to the company il
 quite large sum, the total smoun. he ing placed at 5000 or over. Wilkir.. fed. and since that time has been a flu gitive from justice, living with his fam lily in . small house across the rive. :, near old Fort Eric. Previous to his flight he was well thought of in Buf- falo and had great number of friend. who were much surprised a, the sensa tionsl developments following the dis covery of h's peculations. The ,al- road company were insured agains loss Tn his case by the Guarantee Com pany of North America. which insures against loss of this kind, and va, called upon to pay the bond. It then became important to the Guarante, company to have Wilkins arrested Matt Pinkerton's celebrated detective agency was employed and the result has been successful, and Wilkins i. now in custody. Tho arrest was z . fected in this way. Wilkins, as stated has been living at Fort Erie, and yes terday he YVES induced to become on, of 6shin g party, in which Jotn J. Grove, of Chicago, . Fullerton officer. vas also . member, though, of course. unknown to Wilkins They wen down to Black Creek and apparent the party had 2 very good time. Wi. kins imbibed freely, and on the way homo went to sleep ia the boat. The The Pinkerton officer and his assistant then rowed across the river to the Be aeu House, at the head of Grapd