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that a last the country may breathe II sigh
Of relief now that the final vote Oh the CHban
question has been reached, aud that If Con
2leSs would only now drop the lingo sentl-
ment and pass he Treasury appropriation
bills the people will thank Heaven that the
most rnIscnievous session held IN recent Yeas
has come to an end without smbrolIlng 4
national wal, running buslneSs ana The country.
This is the view Of the American press gen
orally.
I've London Globe oditorially >ays that it
fore>ecS the glavest mischief II President
Cleveland attempts to bully Spain. but never
thrlesS considers The situation IN Cuba to be
desperate. especially if the war * continued.
III which case the lslanu will be- ruined be-
You'd redemption.
Ths Madrid Government, it says, should
give their serious consideration to thS ques-
tion of granting concessions 10 Cuba, despite
amy loss of national prestige that it may IN
volve.
A telegram from Caracas 10 the Times re-
ports tina a tleudly >sttlemset Of the Nens-
III Ella quest n is considered certain.
The Lord, Alcnicle states that Sir Red
vers BoI Ell viii probably be sent ont 10
Egypt to conduct lho oper~tions in the Sou
dan.
The Washington correspondent Of a New
York paper stat es that fol commercial reasons
The authorities q, hong Kong are cndeavour-
ing to kee. secret the fact that the mortality
from the plague is very great; persons attack
cd die within three or four hours.
A despatch from Buluwayo reports that
King Lobsnguela is still alive and the prin-
cipal leader Of the Matabeles. 1t is reported
the latter are masslng their forces to attack
that city
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(St. Thomg 1ideads 4th April

His Excellency the Governor left St.
Thomas on thursday afternoon the End IN
slant, by the H. A. 2. Co.'S steamer BolfriG
for Europe. AS the ship sailed out she fired
several guns.
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Mr.. Niels Hansen, born in Copenhagen III
1894, died here Thursday night and was bu-
ried yesterday afternoons, his funeral being
attended by u very large concourss OF friends.
Deceased lived in the West Indies for over
40 years, for Il considerable part of which
time he was in the public service. aud for the
last Is years III the Com nunal Hospital. Not
many years ago he was made Dannebrogs-
mamd by the King.
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i,ew Yerk, April 10th.

HeW lstk, April IOth.
Flour, City Mills 10, Tile West [ndie, pei
barrel. S4.10-S42o
Meal, best b~randywjne, per. brl 20
Heavy Ness rorS S94-93
N. 5. Pork Sl0-104
spgm G,y~t"Is per n, H. i
English Islands M"lasses rel
gal DC 27e
Exchange. New York andLondon 4.8S
London. April 10th.
Donerar"U' yetals .er ewt.l4 3-l0s
Sugar Muscorado pr cwt. l0I-l1
German Beet $500 fob. pr ewf
Demerara Ram per gal. lod-lI14
Trinidad Cocoa Good Midd'i"o ned pr swf
81
CensoIs 1105
Bank OF hrslanl, rate Of Discount lie
Java Sugar So 90 Gibraltar Of CnanneI for
oIderH, floating terms. per cwt. 1917
Three per cent Rente~ N Paris FsH lol.2O
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tison. OF Pennsylvania, as a candidate
for the presidency"
Tho Chair asked if there were any other
nominations Mr.. Mattingly, Of the Dis
trlct OF Columbia. from his place in the
rear Of the hall, seconded the nomha-
tion OF that peoples champion OF free
silver; that true Democrat and friend Of
labor. John r. Mclean, OF Ohio
Mr.. Miller, OF Oregon, on behalf Of that
State. nominated Ex-Governor sylvester
Ponnoyer
No other names being presented the
Chair declared the nominations closed,
ard first invokli . order. directed the
secretary to call the roll OF States.
Before this was commenced Mr. Smith.
of Ohio. informed the convention OF the
sudden demise this morning Of the Hon.
rank Hurd. Tine Chair asked IL
any action was desired and Mr.. Smith
said not at this time.
THE ROLL-CALL.
The call OF the roll commenced. When
the first State was called Chairman Lo-
max. OF Alabama, rose 10 say that John
b. Knox. II. b. Foster. S. j. Carpenter.
j II. Mlnger and -. II. Burgess desired
10 vote for Ex-Governor William +. Rus
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candidate, also had friends Of finance and
influence who were not willing 20 allow
This canvass 10 close without a fine
showing FOR their favorite.
The entire convention so far has been
one of tremendous excitement. New
incidents followed each other with start
ling rapidity and at times the demonstra-
tions have exceeded the ordinary bounds
Of uproarious probability. The nomlna-
ton Of Bryan was simply and solely a
well-tried and nicely planned stampede
which jim the hurrah was mistaken for
tho wildes. enthusiasm. Nobody. how
ever. will be disposed 10 quarrel so much
with Bryan. Tor those who can accept the
platform will find no trouble T. sub
scribing TO the candidacy OF the gentle
man who h as been named. The silver
men are highly delighted at the result
of the convention. while the men OF New
York. who cannot subscribe tc the plat
form. regard with serious apprehension
the situation OF the other powerful
Democratic party.
II. l.. w.
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De was Delegate Belt. OF Danyiile Dele
gate Blackstone soon Joined him. and
they gathered In Delegates Addison.
Lynch, Glass and .Barhsdale. These siX
We're subsequently recruited ty Glennau
ana West. who after Bryan demanded
the withdrawal OF. Tillman's abusive
Cleveland resolutions. said they would
not oppose the silver knight Of the
West" as Bryan viii hereafter be known.
To was in response TO Senator Daniels
request that the complimentary vote was
given Blackburn. and for three ballots "a
majority of the delegates followed Con
gresham Jones for Bland and on the
hfth ballot they voted Tor Bryan before
the changes on the part OF the other
states that afterwards Objected his nomi-
nation
Governor Patuson was voted for hy
his State and "a Few other gold dele
gates. but those Of New York. New Jcr
ssey New Hampshire and Wisconsin Tee
fused 10 vote 10 the last
II. l.. W
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sell. of Massachusetts, but under the
unit rule ne cast the twenty-five votes
OF Alabama for Horace Boes. Several OF
the chairmen OF the delegations injected
little stump speeches into their an
nouncement Of the votes Of the delegation.
Marsden, the water tend. of Louisiana,
stood up and holding a silver dollar In
his hand, said something which was
drowned In laughter and cheers.
When Massachusetts was called dele
gate announced that the chairman was
absent and Mr.. O'Sullivan. OF the delcga-
tion, said that the gold men were pur-
posely absenting themselves.
The Chair took this occasion 10 ask dele
gates 10 restrain themselves from making
speeches and 10 confine their announce
ments 10 statement OF the votes.
The Michigan delegation was poled. and
several OF the delegates, whentheir names
were called, responded IN loud tones: Il
decline 10 vote Others simply said:
Not voting"
STEVENSON'S NAME
Minnesota brought Adlai F.. Steyenson's
name before the convention, but not a
solitary cheer greeted H.
New Jersey being reached. the chair
Continued on Second Page)
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were doomed 60 q isappontment as a mo-
tion TO adjourn until tomorrow morning
was made and the great crowd We're farced
10 struggle back 20 the cars from which
they had just alghted
The occasion Of this sudden change Of
programme may be attributed solely to
Mclean, who was slated for the vice.
presidency. Within few hours some
charges have been preferred against
Mclean which theiea dcrs feared if true
would initiate against the success OF the
ticket. SO in order To- investigate the mat
ter "a delay was necessary.
There is but little speculaAon as to
the tail end of the ticket in fact, there
SIS being no especial effort made 10 secure
DO and ths thought that Mclean win
contribute largely 30 the campaign fund
makes him statesman worthy Of high
place i'm th synagogue just now. for
while the Democrats here are all pleading
poverty, a man OF millions IS q welcome
guest.
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.. -rr ,.,-. 80 cr,~.. --h,
,
most I-in'i i--''-' ''l' '''''"
history OF AmerlIFcoh poi1ieS ""'
nominated for its presidential choice the
..........e. man who ever came before the
,.,. - .t.t.. ,,..-,-,. eo,.srrh po4ifion.
i-'''- I'D, - .,....
lAe dttoa OF l-ia cow 1"'''' "'-' 80 '0' -
to history as o. series OF tho nolaest ana
-.osf recommending actions that have
- ,...... ,... f..r,,-,rI l,,. any SINGLE gath
49, ,-,f..,..-. 80 ann. roliticai
'''
la.lon'
lhe advocates OF ffee silver came troop
srr into Chicago from the pine forests
.e ,r.s.. t, fra .uUlv ehnds OF the
..., ~...... ,i.. .,,nsalfed seas
, t.. C,r.uaa borders
-'"t "'" r l....,,.... and the. ,ctde-
'o '. ..--.-... ,l ,rov4s They came
ls',.f,-n fo their cause that sought
~, ,..',.,.,..,,.. and recornizcI no middle
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WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July 10.-Fore.
cast for Saturday:
Virginia and North Carolina-Threaten-
ing Saturday morning. probably without
rain: fair In the afternoon; fair Sunday
and Monday. warmer. southwesterly
winds.
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MTCH MONEY! sPENT-

u may be a matter OF great speculation
ROW TO know where AN the thousands
came from that have been put out i'm
the last few weeks. The Missouri farm
er had magnificent headquarters I'M a
number OF hotels. while clubs and bands
have been maintained az great cost =,
boom what is known as a dead cold and
emotionless candidacy. The grand old
commoner" as they dubbed the Iowa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-11
RUVhN VHE, III AN
NdlIlGu lOl PIGSluGut
HE WILL PROBABLY Be CHOSEETO-DAY
HILL ABSENT DURING BALLOTING,

But whitney Was Present-Many Gold
states Decline To- Note-No Opposition
TO Bryan by Gicnnan and West After
His speech Demanding the with
drawaI of Tillman's Eesolu-
tions of Censure-The Tel
Ter Boomlct Dr0ps-A
Man of Millions
Welcome TO the
NominatlOn
FOR Vice.
j. resi-
dent.
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RANGE or rnrkMOMErER.

The following Is the thermometer re-
port at The Times Office yesterdays
A. NJ. "a. IL NJ. IS; l.. M. II; 6
p. NJ. 70: T. NJ. II; L. NJ. II. Aver
age. 70 i-s.
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RIssEI,L WILL NOT TALK.

Mrs. j. w. Board. after having spent
two weeks with her aunt. Mrs. l.. c.
Fleming. Of the West End. has returned
TO her home, at Salem. Va
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Charges Against Mclean Cause Adjourn
ment for investigation.
(Slar Corresnnndence

CHICAGO. ILL. July 1O-Spccial-
When the delegates met tonight it was
with the hope that the tickle. would be
speedily filed and tho long and exciting
convention adjourned. but hheir hopes
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Cowen, OF Maryland. says He Will Vote for
Major Mckinley.

BALTIMORE. MD, July 9.-Represen-
tative John Is. Cowen announces to-day
that he will not support the ticket 10 be
named in Chicago. lie criticised severe
ly the platform adopted. stating that IT
declared for free silver fiat money. and
free riot.
y'Speaking for myself alone. think II
would be a grave mistake for the sound
money forces to divide their votes. Tho
Republicans boldly took position for
the gold standard, and the nominee OF the
convention stands firmly on the platform
there adopted. shall unhesltatingly vote
for william Mckinley. although | am an
out-and-out free trader. and advise other
Democrats TO do the same. New YORK
Herald.
BIsSEII WILL NOT TALK.
BUFFALO. y. Y, July 81 saw VIII
son s. Bissell on his return TO Buuaio
to-day and asked him why he ieft The
convention He said You may say that
Mr.. Blssel is in his law Office, working
hard. and that he declines to be inter-
viewed on politics"
The Courier this morning says, edi-
toriaily that the Democrats OF this State
cannot. without Standardization. .nc-
cent the Chicago currency plank or sup
mort the nominees VINO make that plank
the chief feature OF their political faith.
and that tho Democracy OF New YORK
should head movement for an inde-
pendent Democratic national ucket.-New
York Herald.
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HILL ABSENT.
NEW NOMINEES.

He said:
Il desire 10 say. that In obedience 10
the instructions given by the Democratic
State Convention. the Pennsylvania dele
cation presents the name OF Robert Pat
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The Leading Candidates Withdrew in His
r------- ...-i..-.. IN. IIfLI. IuIInt

, The Leading Candidates Withdrew in His
Favor urins the rim Ballot
CHICAGO. ILL. July 1O.-The fourth
DAYS session OF the Democratic National
Convention opened in torrid heat. untem-
pered by any of the cooling breezes which
had hitherto favored the gathering.
II was of course idle 10 expect that
after adiourning IN the small hours Of
the morning, riding nine miles home In
| overcrowded cars and not getting 10 bed
| before 10 \. NJ, that tho delegates
would be promptly on hand for 10
o'clock session. The gallery occupants
were on hand promptly and IN full force,
ana quite prepared 10 take charge OF the
proceedings. as they did repeatedly yes
rerdav. They voted soldly against ad-
iournmont Yesterday. and evidently de-
tormined 10 have the worth Of their money
to-day.
Chicago has earned the distinction OF
not only building the biggest convention
hall in the world. but also OF furnishing
the largest and nosest crowd OF specta-
tors.
HILL ABSENT
There were not a dozen OF tho New
York delegates in their seats when the
proceedings opened. Mr.. whitney was
there. but Senator Hill was conspicuously
absent AT I'VE minutes before III o'clock
Senator White. OF California. the perma-
neut chairman. took the chair and made
an effort 10 establish some degree OF quiet
and order in the hall. After five minutes
devoted 10 that purpose with very very
little success. prayer was offered by Rev
Or. Green, OF Grace Episcopal church.
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. the same clergyman
who onlciated the last two days.
Prayer concluded. the Chair imme-
diately recognized MIR Harri,y. Of Penn
sylvania. who standing In the main aisle
was greeted with cheers.
NEW NOMINEES.
He said:
Il desire TO say, that In obedience 10
the instructions given by the Democratic
! State Convention. the Pennsylvania dele
cation presents the name OF Robert Pat
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Continued on Second Page.)
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BRlAN NOHTNdTED.

IL L. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
coal CARS AND CHUTES WRECKED.

Rochester. n. Y. May lS-A portion OF the Yates
coal chutes one mile south OF the village OF Char-
lotte. fell this morning with crash. About thirty
coal cars loaded with coal waiting 10 be unloaded
into several barges on the high treste leading
from the main Charlotte branch. An empioye let
the brakes loose on five OF the cars to bring them
down TO the chutes to be unloaded The brakes on
n number of the other cars on the trestle were not
set and followed the five without being noticed
The result was a collision About the centre OF the
trestle 800 feet OF the chute fell. Ten cars were
thrown into the river and others were piled up on
the ground below the trestle
About l05 ha nds were employed the trestle. but
none were injured Watson Morris was standing on
the trestle when he the danger and Jumped into
the river between two coal barges, and In this way
saved himself When the cars were coming down
the track b. F. Barker saw there was TO be a
catastrophe and gave signal to the men to save
themselves -, - 4,
The chutes are l. 900 feet In length. and are used
as dumping places for coal shipped 10 Canada. The
loss is about $4,000. including cars. chutes and
damage done vessels which were at the chutes. The
rash OF the falling tmbers was heard two miles:
and much excitement re.gned until II was learned
that no one was hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
NAHANT COTTAGES BURNED.
ONE OF THEM WAS THE SUMMER HOME OF
LONGFELLOW

Lynn. Mass. May 1S.-The residence portion OF
Of disastrous fire. which destroyed five summer
cottages, causing a loss approximating 100000. The
wind high. the water supply inadequate
and only vgilant efforts on the part of the remen
and citizens generally prevented the fire from being
much more disastrous than It was.
The cottage the Samuel Russell estate. which
the last to catch fire but the quickest to burn.
was situated nearly quarter OF a mile from the
historic Longfelow house. which was the first to
burn There were no houses to the leeward OF tho
Russell cottage between 1t and the water. and II
was undoubtedly owing to this that the fire did not
spread further 1t simply burned iteelf out for
lack Of more material In that direction.
The houses burned ware all vacant but most OF
them had been put In readiness for the coming Of
summer guests The Longfellow cottage where
the poet spent his summers for many years and
where tho BELLS OF Lynn written. was de-
stroyed It was owned by Miss Alice Longfellow.
daughter of the poet and valued by the assessors
Of Nahant at $1,000. Two buildings on the Green
estate owned by Charles r. Green, OF Newly ork.
and valued at $4,000; the Duncan and Cunningham
Duncan. a wealthy Englishman, and the second by
Mrs. Frederick Cunningham, OF Boston, and valued
respectively at $4,000 and $4,000, and the Russeil
cottage owned by the estate OF Samuel II. Russell,
and valued at s20.0O were burned. In addition TO
these several other cottages were more or less
singed, and many rods of costly fence were burned
cottage at about 345 and Is supposed TO have been
occasioned by spark from the pipe OF one OF the
carpenters or painters employed there Some or the
household effects from the Russell cottage were
saved and a few from the Green house. A number
Of valuable paintings are said TO have been burned
with the Duncan cottage.
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troops, who numbered 1000. When the troops
were returning TO Palmarito the rear guard
was repeatedly attacked by the insurgents They
were repulsed with loss of seventeen dead and
many wounded. The troops lost four men killed
and two officers and twelve soldiers wounded.
Unofficial advices. however show that Colonel
Tejada's report is incorrect. and that the insur-
ment losses said to have been much heavier
than those given In the official report.
Reports have been received from several other
districts Of engagements between the troops and
insurgent bands. According to these the Span
iards have been uniformly victorious. The total
losses Of the insurgents amounted TO twenty
three killed and captured. The Spanish
losses were two killed and three wounded.
Among the latter are Colonel Jul and another
officer.
The anniversary Of the birth Of King Alfonso.
which occurred yesterday, is being celebrated
here to-day Captan-G General Weyler liberated
many political prisoners In honor OF the occasion.
1t is said that the cigar manufacturers and
their employees will organize a procession 10
celebrate the action Of General Weyer in stop
ping the export Of tobacco
General Nicuna has been attacked by yellow
fever. His condition is serious.
Madrid. May 1S-A dispatch TO the "Impar-
cal' from Havana says that several engage
ments between Spanish troops and Cuban in
surgents occurred Sunday, and that sixty
six insurgents were killed.
The dispatch adds that the foreign merchants
Of the city have protested to their consus
against the order forbidding the export OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
WKINLETS CAMPAIGN IN THIS STATE.
IT MAY BE CONDUCTED by HIS FRIENDS AND
NOT HIS ENEMIES.

NOT HIS ENEMIES.
Buffalo. May 1S-Presldent George f. Mat
tbews OF the New-York State Mckinley
League. made a significant statement this morn
ing II indicated purpose on the part or the
Mckinley managers in the event of McKlnley's
nomination TO take the campaign out OF the
hands of the Republican State Committee and
nut II In care Of the special machine organized
for the purpose Mr.. Platts open and bitter
hostility TO Mckinley is the reason for this con-
templated move In the course of an Interview
Mr.. Matthews was asked what action Mckin-
ley's managers In this State would take In the
event of his nomination. He replied:
"McKinley's friends In this State will do what
ever they deem for his interest regardless of the
wishes OF the parties who have heretofore con-
trolled New-York State Republican politics
"And that means a Provisional State Com
mittee, probably" - =
1T means just what l said-whatever Is
deemed for his interest ,,
"At present" Mr.. Matthews added. McKin-
ley's friends are getting acquainted with each
other There are many OF them that II VIII
take quite time And the number OF them
grows with every day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
.,occOW GREETS THE CzAR.
THE czARlNA. HE ARRIVES TO BE
CROWNED
-,1u. COUPLE DRIVE TO THE PETRoFF-
,,,AcE AMID ENTHUSIASTIC DEMON
,,r1oNs OF LoYALTY--M HUNG
xr AXD YAMAGATA ALSO
WELCOMED 10 THE CITY.


.,.,oow May 1S-The Emperor ana Empress
- ,he members of the Court, arrived mere To-
VIZ ..r, Ct Petersburg Long before their ar
" -.o,ments of soldiers were massed about the
",..stv station which is just without the ram
~ ,be long Tyver street and to which the
r.,o1 rain was switched from the main line
rers, station outside of Moscow.
,~s r.in was pouring in torrents when the I'm
-, vain arrived at the special station. but the
F'a, tho weather had no effect in lessening the
~" and a mighty shout OF welcome went up
W. .ho n,ultjtule as the long train drawn by
wv" ,n,srican-bult locomotives rolled into the
-, The platforms were covered with carpets
.ssrs was profusion of flowers everywhere.
enreading palms formed an arch at the
80 70 the royal apartments. which every
90, ~ importance in Russia possesses.
.yr GATHERING AT THE STATION.
.-.og those who awaited the arrival OF the
,,r and Empress on the platform were the
.".,d.dukes vladimer. Constantin, Paul and
.".s,s, Prince George OF Greece. the Minister Of
~., large number Of generals and aides-de-
wa, wa, covered with orders. and many foreign
earl ea,rss Only those who possessed tickets were
pa,..sa 10 the station. but these favored indi-
sssn,s,s were numerous. The Grandduke Ser
VIZ Goysrnor-General Of Moscow, met the I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
FIGHTING FIRES IN THE CATSKILLs.

Kingston. y. Y. May IS (SpeciaD.-The forest fires
in the Caskills which have been raging for several
days are now serious than ever. To-day the
famous Stony Glove Is ablaZe for miles on each
side. Mountain after mountain has been licked over
and the backened crags are smoking FOR miles and
miles. From Lanesve up through the Notch. the
massive slopes are all afame and the smoke Is so
dense that passengers or the Stony Glove trains
can scarcely see or breathe at times The residents
are lighting the fires 10 save their homes from de-
siruction II was feared to-day that the Elka PARK
Preserve near Tannersv.lle would soon be reached
BY the fires from the Glove unless great vigilance
was used as the flames rapidly creeping
toward Spruce Mountain. Thousands OF acres
have already been swept by these fires and all Is
dry as tinder, no rain having fallen for weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-19
THE GENTRY TRIAL POSTPONED.

Philadelphia, May is-The trial OF James b. Gen.
try who shot and killed Margaret W. Drysdale
(Nadge Yorke) In this city on February II. 1895. was
set for to-day in the Court OF Oyer and Terminer'
hu, II was postponed by Judge Yerkes until the
Jvrs form The case was ordered continued after
charles T. Brooke n member OF the New-York bar
and son of Charles W. Brooke. senior counsel for
the defendant, and George +. Munce. OF this city,
had anneared In court and asked for a postpone
because OF the failure of the defence to procure
the attendance OF number OF important witnesses.
and also because OF the engagement Of Charles w.
Rrooke in the trial OF Mrs Fleming In New-York
FOR the alleged murder OF her mother