Daily Wabash Express, Volume 20, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 April 1871 — Page 1

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CONGHFSS will probably, adjourn by. the last of next week.

A VERY destructive conflagration in Albany i* reported by telegraph.

OUK exchanges report a pplendid pro* pect for an immense crop of wheat.

HARMONY pervade* the Republican parly of Terre Haute. Add to this energy, and onr success is certain. Jj...

THE telegraph gives an account of the burning of the Western Female College, at Oxford, Ohio, on Thursday night.

WILLIAM PBTEUB, of Evansville, lost his house, furniture and perHonal effects, by fire on Thursday. Damage, $1,500.

THERE is a strong pro-»ueet that Vicksburg will soon be an inland city, owing to changes in the channel of the Mississippi.

VOTERS should take CARE not to disfranchise themselves by changing their residence from one Ward to another within twenty days of the election. ....

THE Democracy of Lafayette inaugurate the campaign by making war on the public school*.: They cun be handsomely thrashed, if they fight on that line.

WE MOST say another good-word for TILTON'S Gohlen Aye. Every number of it is an improvement on itn predecessor. So excellent a family journal deserves a long and prosperous life. r^|

BURULARS "went through" the residence of It. II. ASTON, Evansville, Wednesday night, realizing $61 in cash and a check for $300. The latter will do them no good.

THE city election will be upon us in few days. It is hoped that none of our friends will be caught napping this time. We hold the trumps, and if the game is well played, we can not fail to win. .......

Ku KLUX continue to murder Union men in various pirts of the South. The telegraph brings tn a repirtaf the assassination of Assistant United Statei Marshall DiCKrsrso.v, of Jackson county, Florida.

THE KU Klux Democracy of Jackson county, Florida, have murdered only a little over 60 Unionists during the last two years. Encouraged by the sympathy of Northern Democrats, they are now doing a more extensive business.

As we expect to have to write and print the name of "The American Association for the Advancement of Science'' several thousand times during the ne*t four months, wc will give a liberal reward for the best abbreviation thereof. Our object is to effect a saving of time and ink."

DURING the rebellion all rebels were Democrats. In these days all .the Ku, Klux belong to the same' party. Thd Democracy apologized for and sympathized with the former, and exhibit the same feeling toward the latter. A lovely party!

IT is stated that the cotton coop of 1870 bids fair to be the greatest ever reared in this country. This fact possesses great significance, and disproves the favorite Democratic slander that the negro in a condition of freedom \jould.rev,ert. to idleness and imbecility,

THE Vincennes Sun credits us with an article, on the troubles in the South, which never appeared in our columns, and the conclusions of which we do not approve. We do not believe that the assassinations and other crimes of the Ku Klux spring from the disfranchisement of traitors, nnd the Sun ought to be more careful than to make us responsible for such utterances. .?! .:

WILL the County Commissioners rise to explain why they have paid two "medicine men" for doing the same work? In other words, why was one doctor paid for doing work for which another was permitted to draw pay? Please come to time, gentlemen? Several other questions lay over to a future issue. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

IN explanation of the numerous feasts spread for the English High Jointers, since their arrival at our National Capital, it is suggested that the Wasliingtonians, in entertaining the Commissoners, feel that they are dealing out even-hand-ed justice in paying back a portion of the many banquets consumed by ex-Minister REVERIY JOHNSON during his famous dining out tour in search of the "Alabama" claims.

IT appears that the British Govern* ment makes gambling a source of colUnial revenue. In a newspaper published in Hong Kong, it is stated, without note or comment, but simply as an ordinary news item, that the annual license to keep a public gambling house in that colonv had been pnt to auction by the Government, and that a "Heathen Chinee," who rejoices in the name of Ho AHSIK, had purchased it for the year 1871 for $15,800 per month, which makes ji total of $139,600 per annum. This is considerably more than was paid last year, and the clear inference is that gambling is on the increase. .»?, ...

SPEAKING of the Evansville election, the Vincennes Sun says: Van Riper will make Bill Heilman, the Teutonic champion of lager beer and pretzels, and the balance of thai Republican Council, wish he was back in New York before another year passes over their heads.

That is a sample of the respect which Democracy has for Germans,

TWENTIETH YEA"RIM

LOOK out for a Democratic howl! The Republican City Council of Evansville has just appointed a colored citizen to the office of Weighmaster. Isn't it "u-n-k-a-w-n-s-t-i-t-e-w-s-h-u-n-a-l?" Oh! for those dear old Democratic days (only eleven years ago it seems a century) when our "beloved Southern 'brethring' used the streets of Evansville as a' hunting ground, through which they rode, with dogs and guns, in pursuit of their human property. That was "k a-w-n-g-t-i-t-e w-s-h-u n-a-l!" And since that* favorite Democratic amusement "played ofit," the Democratic heart has fiid no joy. "It is very sad." Let us all weep.

THE Chicago Journal severely criticises the style of Mr. E. P. WHIPPLE, editor of Every Saturday. It accuses-him of backing into nearly every subject which he nnderdertakes to treat thinks he is inordinately fond of tke creak of his big coach, and likes to push it about backwards. For the heavy work of literary study, a procession of Bacon and Shakspeare, etc., Mr. WHIPPLE'S style is not intolerable but for journalism it is simply unreadable. And in the same way we prefer Mr. WhiPPLE'sreflections where there is^nothing to do but to rumble along on a plain road. For finding the path, and leading the way, commend us to a more intelligent and discriminating guide. There ia more good political thought in Mr. CURTIS'editorials in a single number of Harpers Weekly than Mr. WHIPPLE would give us in a volume of Every Saturday, t*. fc. fc.. -JMU

Stntc Prison South.

The Jeffersonville correspondent of*the Louisville Courier-Journal off Thursday "ays:

The prison directors continued in ses- I bion yesterday (Wednesday)morning, and commenced the work of political reformation by removing Dr. W. H. Sheets, the attending physician, and putting in his stead Dr. David McClnre, a life-long Democrat. Dr. McClure has been for many years a resident of Jeffersonville, and formerly represented Scott county in the Legislature. Rev. John W. Sullivan, moral instructor of the prison, was the The next victim. He was superseded by Rev. John Lewis, of Dearborn county, a minister of the Slethodist Church, and who is spoken of as a first rate man. The wardenship remains in statu quo, but things are moving. We are not authorized to make known the mode of procedure, but the directors mean work, that is, the Democratic directors. After everything was thus arranged the board adjourned until the twenty-third instant, when the final blow will be struck.

There are at present 385 convicts in the prison. It was ordered that advertisement be made for the letting of the labor of fifty convicts, said letting to take place on the 1st of June.

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HEF8£ is T'HEODOHE TIPTON'S obiruSry on Senator HOWARD. Tn many respects it is a model:

He was a Roman-*-the dead Senator of Michigan. There .was a-solid strength about him which remin'ded one of the worthies of Cicero's time. His faults were neither few nor light, buthis virtues were sterling and grand. He was a brave, stalwart, and honest man. As a sound lawyer, a true patriot, and a useful Senator, he served his country long and well, and has left behind him an honora ble name. A kindly farewell to Jacob Howard!

THE Cincinnati Commercial ha9 this good suggestion for its Democratic friends:

The Democrats need not take the trouble of nominating candidates for the Presidency if they intend that their platforms shall contain the three following planks: 1. Opposition to negro suffrage 2. Opposition to the Constitutional amendments 3. Opposition to the honest and honorable payment of the national debt. If they should nominate a candidate on the above basis, his "stove pipe plug" will get "knocked into a cocked hat."

THE result of thei recent elections in New Hampshire and Connecticut is another evidence that the long, dark night of Radical tyranny and misrule is drawing to a close.—

Vincennes Sun.

That is cool! How long will it take to kill the Republican party, taking the handsome Republican gains in Connecticut as a basis of calculation?

AMONG the "Presidential Notes" of the Cincinnati Commercial, we find this: "Senator Morton, of Indiana, has not lately been spoken of as a Presidential candidate. Tie has the most massive head of any man in the United States Senate but that should not be regarded a3 an objection to his nomination."

OUR cotemporaries continue to editorially call the Paris insurgents who established the Commune in Paris—that is, an independent territory governed by a Mayor and Common Council—Communists, meaning followers or practicers of Commnnism. The insurgents £*re no doubt Socialists, .but they are not called Communists for that reason.—I'hil. Pvets.

A Spcck of War.

At the meeting of the Board of State Debt Sinking Fund Commissioners, held at the office of the Auditor of State Tuesday, a little difficulty originated between, the Agent of State and the State Treasurer, wnich is likely to culminate in a law suit, unless the champion coattail jerker or some other member of the "ring" shall offer to serve as moderator. The circamstances are these: The Agent of State is instructed to pay, at his office in New York, on presentation* the outstanding war loan bonds of the State amounting to $178,000. In order to be prepared for all possible emergencies, he insists that this sum of money shall be placed to his credit in that city. The State Treasurer is nnable to see it by the light of those "dips," however, and says there isn't one chance in ten of any of those bonds beirtg presented during Shannon's term of office. Even if they should, argues the redoubtable Ryan, "all you have to do is to draw on me for the amount required."—Ind. Journal, allies a

ELECTION.

MILWAUKEE, April 7.—Returns from all parts 6f the State indicate that W. P. Lyon will receive 10,000 majority for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

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ALL PRIESTS IMPRISONED.

Many Murders Have Been Committed.

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Riots in the Coal Regions Pennsylvania.

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ENGLAND.

INSUBGENTS DISLODGED.

VERSAILLES, April 6—via London, 7, 2:30 A. M.—The Insurgents have been dislodged from the bridge of Neuilly.

CANNONADE.

A fierce cannonade is kept up between Chatillon and Forts Issy and Vonvres. CONSULTATION.

A deputation of Parisians, merchants here, had a consultation with President Thiers.

COURTS MARTIAL.

A bill has been introduced into the Assembly to accelerate the action of courts martial.

PARIS TO BE INVESTED.

It is apparently the purpose of the commander of the Versailles army te completely invest the Capital. Lines are already established on the left bank of the Seine. Bagneur has jbeen occupied, anfl it is expected the occupation pf.L'Hay and Choiss'y Lenoi will soon follow. Nationals have been ordered to retire behind forts, and remain on the defensive.

A CLAIM.

Bergeret claims that the fire of the forts has dislodged the Government troops from their advanced positions.

REQUISITION.

The Commune is making requisitions on shops for arms and ammunition. HOSTAGES.

PARIS April C, via London 7.—Commune decrees arrest all persons accused of complicity with VersaiiHe^, and a jury of investigation will decide who shall be detained as hostages. Every execution of the Nationals taken prisoners, or of a civil partisan of the Cummune, by Versailles officers will be immediately followed by the execution of treble the number of hostapes.

NATIONAL GUARD.

Cluzeret reports to the Commune that the reorganization of the National ^ruard will givetlhem 100,000 picked m^n- He adds thkt the present foment ihg policy of palriots is to 'maihtain an attitude of defense.

CONDEMNATION.

Rocliefort's journal is pevere in its condemnation of the administration of affairs by the Commune.

JESUITS ARRESTED.

LONDON, April 7, morning.—Specials to the News report that all the officers and profe.-sors of-..the College ot Jesuits in Paris, have been arrested Lv Communists. CIRCULAR TO REPIVESENTATIVES ABROAD.

Gfansset, "appointed by the insurgents delegate minister of foreign'affairs, has sent out addi esses to the repre-entatives of France abroad, notifying them of the elections and. organization of the Commune. Jjua ...

HEAVY ARTILLERY.

The army of Versailles is waiting for heavy artillery to attack Fort D'Issy. PEACE CONFERENCE.

The peace plenipotentiaries of France and Germany will have another meeting at Brussels Saturday. -J| ^VIOLENT CANNONADING. j-

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Versailles to-day slates that violent cannonading was heard -both last night and this morning in the directions of Courbevoie, to the northeast of Paris, and of Chatillon, south of that city.

APOCRYPHAL.

The rumor that General Henry has been executed by order of the Versailles Government, is rather apocryphal, in view of the fact cabled on the 4th inst., that the special correspondent of the London Telegraph saw him killed by a shell from Fort Mont Valerieh.' The story is probably circulated by itisurgents tocr^te excitement against the government.

ARRESTED.

M. Reguiere, who has bsen suspected, of an attempt at negotiation witn thte Versailles Government, has been arrested and imprisoned by order_of the Commune. .. .. DIED. ..

B*roi£w(rb4jlh y©n Teghthoff, a distinguished Austrian Admiral, who was in the naval battle at Lissa, in the Adriatic in 1866, and superintended in 1868 the removal of the remains of ex-Emperor Maximilian from Mfxico to Trigpt, died yesterday atJiik eesidencein .XieBjia.

FRENCH RELIEF.

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FEDERAL SUCCESSES.

LONDON, April 7.-8 M.—The Cri Du Peuple asserts that the Federalists maintain th^irjositions, that, (hey xe(pulSecKan at(kJTof the Vffl"»iltea lro6ps On the bridg& at •Ntenillyj 'that they hate retaken Chatillon, dismounted the enemy's batteries near Vonvres and captured two mitrailleuses. ?j!S:

REINFORCEMENTS.

'^otr^Klerable reinforcements1 liave been dispatched to L'Hay, which is threatened.

THE SEUILLY AFFAIR.

The impraaion premium Paris, notjfitKstaridiilgIcoijtipdfcobni by Communists, that the "Versailles Trodpscarried the barricade at the bridge at Neuilly.

PUBLIC MEETING PROHIBITED. The Commune has prohibited holding a pxblic meeting called in Paris jno^e measures of conciliation.

BRUSSELS.

Late accounts from the burning of the Female College at Oxford, state that the teachers and pupils generally behaved with great wisdom and courage. The young ladies, fully half of whom lost all their waidrobes, were well provided for by the citizens,. who, showed a generous hospitalitTjYjg/f SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF ^HE TENNES

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Captain Joel, of St. Louis, complained that no half fare arrangements had been made from St. Louis. Genernl Hickenlooper vindicated the local committee, Baying it had been most diligent, but there seemed to be a combination among the ticket agents on the St. Louis roads to defeat any such arrangement. Capt. Joel said, being a iewspaper naan, he was going to show somehody up^nojlr that the local committee was excused. He would go for the railroads. Colonel Howe, of Wyoming Territory, moved that the wives, sisters and sweethearts of the members be admitted to the banquet to-night. He thought the women who stood by the members during the war, should sit with them in banqueting of rejoicing now that peace has come. Several members objected, on the ground that no preparation had been made. The motion wa« tabled. General Warner moved that ladies be admitted to the next banquet. Laid on the-table.., Captain Gillespie mpyed that wine and spirituous liquors be forbidden at' the next banquet. Captain Joel opposed the motion. At twelve o'clock the Society adjourned to visit the Chamber of Commecce, in accordance with iui invitaa

The Society was warmly welcomed by the merchants at the Chamber of Commerce. Generals Belknap, Sherman, Ha:zen, .Wallace, .Thayer, Warner, McCook and Meade made brief addresses. The latter General was vociferously applauded upon taking the stand. The banquet this evening will clo.°e the exercises.

UARRISBURO.

U|«- m4M THE MILITIA CALLED OL'T TO SUPPRESS RIOTS.

HARRISBURG, PA., April 7.—Governor Geary this evening issued a proclamation calling out the militia to suppress riots in the coal regions. He .^ays, the local authorities of Scranton, Pa., having called on me, I have invoked the military power to suppress riots at Scranton, and wherever else in the Commonwealth such unlawful proceedings may be found, and under the Convdctioil fhit the time has come for a completesettlement for the present and the future, of unlawful complicities and difficulties under xjrhich the people now suffer. I have also1 invoked*the!4tivil poafe^ot the State against railroad and other transportation^ companies for misusckandalNise. of their Corpc^ite^nghts aiid privilege*, and will enforce all remedies authorized •by the laws^of the land, and I call upon ill military ogani*ations to hold themselves in readiness to support the civil authorities wherever required, aad upon civil magistrates, officers an^P citizens in their several spheres of action or induce,Jo stwanror^fcfrce^heJjrwrtMrnst enttenfin- Wise' respoiisiBie^for the evils and wrongs under which we now

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FEIIU88EL8, April 6.—A nun who .escaped from Paris reports that churches have been sacked, Priests insulted, arrested and maltreated, and convents "Jkentered^aUaigkt and |ea'rched. A^ rfr^yailed b^|r^ ibgMefl| lji|t ftjtei -Jesti tSsMad^tiwnLiuhQfc: IJroy^gdf, succeeded in escaping from Paris, after having been hunted from place to place by communists.

FRANCE.

FIRING CEASED.

VERSAILLES, April 6.—6 P. M. has ceased for the present.

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CINCINNATI.

FEMALE COLLEGE BURNED. CINCINNATI, O., April G.—The Western Female College at Oxford, Ohio, took fire this morning in- the bakery, about one o'clock, and with the exception of the walls, which yet stand, was completely destroyed. All the young adies are accounted for but one girl, rtially deaf, who is missing. It is hop-id she may yet be found safe, though up to last accounts there -verc no tidings from her. Four or five students, vho escaped^nnn the second and third stofcy windows, were somewhat injured, none seriously^ save one, who is feared dangerously hurt. Some had the presence of mind to tie sheets together and let themselves down from the windows. Others jumped from the second story. Some property in the lower part of the building was saved. Many young ladies lost all their personal effects in their rooms. There was about sixty thousand dollars insurance on the building, though not covering the loss. The destruction of the edifice is a public calamity, as it was on^e of the mostprominent female' educational Institutions/

A special to the Times from Oxford says no lives were lost by the burning of the Western Female College. Three young ladies named Goodfellow, Ballard and Wilson were severely hurt by leaping from the second story windows. The building was insured for seventy-five thousand dollars, which will rebuild it. One hundred and seventy-five inmates in the building at the time of the catastrophe. During the early morning hours the village presented a sorrowful spectacle. JSonif of the young girls lost nearly everything in fhe shape oTF personal clothing, while others were wandering about with a scanty supply of apparel, with no relatives to sympathize with them, and almost wholly dependent on comparative strangers for board and lodging. The liberality of the place, however, was equal to the occasion.

MORNING. APRIL 8,1871.

1R1HANAPOM8. 3r*.i! KILLED BY CABS. .ISDIANAROLIS, IND., April 7.—A passenger supposed to be O. R. Burbank, Jr., of Henderson, Kv., was killed at the Union Depot this, morning. It is thought he either intended suicide or had a fit, as he fell between the trucks of a passing train. His baggage was checked from Evansville to Boston.

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Kihm fl? 'i? SPECIAL FBOM PARIS. NEW YORK, April 7.—A special cable from Paris says the.funeral of the killed yesterday was an extraordinary scene.

There were three huge hearses, with black velvet palls, each decorated witk sixteen flags, containing the dead. Following them were

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double that amount of citizens, and women marching in hundreds past and along the boulevards at a solemn paceMany members of the Commune joined the procession. As they arrived at Pere La Chaise each hearse contained thirtythree- coffins, and twenty-three other hear=es were already in the cemetery, filled with dead Irom various hospitals. It was an awful scene. One huge grave for all the bodies, lowered one at a time amidst shrieks and shouts of men for vengeance on the assassins of Versailles. Pere La Chaise was one mass of people swaying with passion and screaming "Viva la Republique," "Viva la Com mime." The losses of the Communists create great grief in the city, mixed with bitter animosity.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA., April 6.—To Hon. T. W. Osborn, United States Senate —Dickerson, at Mariana, has been assassinated. Shot dead Mondav night. [Signed] E. M. CHENEY.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA., April 6.—To Hon. T. W. Osborn, United States Senate —J. Q. Dickerson was murdered in Marianna vesterday. Killed instantly. [Signed] "**,'•"£- S. CONANT. jj.s. Marshal.

Dickerson was clerk of the Florida State Court, Deputy United States Marshal and the last leading Republican in Jackson county.

More than sixty murders and assassinations have occurred in Jackson county within two years past, all of the victims being Republicans, and several of them prominent men. The actual Republican majority in Jackson county is 800, but in November la-.t, through intimidation, it was reduced to 14. ii-ri i~i yd' ft

GOOD FRIDAY.

Good Friday was observed to day in this city by partial suspension of business, and solemn services in all the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches. The stock and gold exchanges have held no sessions, while the courts adjourned till Monday. Many public officer and public schools were closed.

SPECIAL TO THE WOHLD. FLV SIIN PARIS, April 7.—The situation is hourly becoming more alarming. Tbe-forces of the Commune are growing stronger and bolder. Thiers' proposition to treat has inspired the Commune with fresh hopes, and it is believed they have 100,000 men who will boldly fight. The Government troops retain the conquered positions, and make no advances for peace to-day. A battle is raging in the fields between Chattilon and Vonvre3. Ai the latter place the insurgents maintain the fort. Crowds of women and children frantic with grief, are searching each ambulance as it arrives, for the bodies of their husbands and fathers. The slaughter on both sides yesterday and to day was fearful. Terror reigns, and prisons are crowded. The churches and houses of aristocrats are pillaged, and all priesta imprisoned. A great many murders have taken place. On this day, Good Friday, there were no relieious services in Paris. German intervention is the only hope. J-

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CHICAGO, April 7.—The weather has been exceedingly warm to day, the thermometer indicated eighty-two in the shade. There are sure indications of rain.

THE WHEAT CROP.

The reports from the southern part of the State present the following facts in regard to the prospects of the'wheat crop. The breadth of winter wheat is very large, and the general testimony is that its present promise is unprecedented.

LIBEL. I

It is stated that the libel suit com* menceil by A. H. Crosby, of the Opera House, against the Chicago Times, has been amicably settled and suit withdrawn. 9

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{AT*! RESOLUTIONS OF CENSURE. JACKSON, MISS., April 7.—Resolutions have been introduced into the State Senate by Dr. David, a leading Republican, censuring Senator Ames for his recent speech in the United States Senate.

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GOOD FRIDAY.

In accordance with the usual oustom the Stock Exchange, Gold Exchange and Government Board adjourned yesterday until to morrow, out of respect 'o the religious holiday of Good Friday. As the day is not a legal holiday the banks and bulking houses will have to remain open lor transaction ot business in connection with receipt and payment of checks and drafts. It will be observed, however, a close holiday by brokers.

BASE BALL CLUB.

The Mutual Nine Base Ball Club started on their first professional tour yesterday. They embarked on the steamer Genes: 1 Barnes for the South, where they will |. av (lie Savannah an4-Charleston Clubs. "DIED.

W. J. Rose, a well known Journalist, of this city, died yesterday. SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

The body of a a woman elegantly attired in a silk seal skin cloak, with several valuable diamond rings on her fingers, a fine gold watch &c., was found floating in North River last evening. She was subsequently recognized as that of Mrs. Emma FoXj wife of the late W. W. Fox,-who died a few weeks since at the Everett House. She was supposed to be possessed of considerable wealth, but the circumstances impelling to suicide are not known.

ASSASSINATION.

The Tribune's Washington special says, Senator Osborn has just received the iollowing dispatch:

Great excitement prevails here over a difficulty between Representatives Londrun, Democrat, and French, Republican, the former having posted the latter as a paltroon and coward/ parties concerned were arrested." 4

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WAMUWTON, April 7.

The Ku Klux bill was received from the House, read twice and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

By unanimous consent Mr. Morrill, of Vermont, was awarded the floor to address the Senate in a three honra' speech against San Domingo annexation. While differing from the President, he accorded to him the pnrest motives in whatever he had done to promote the swift accomplishment of annexation. The climate, soil and products or San Domingo being already known to ua from authoritative sources, the chief value of the report of the Commissioners was, its vindication of that which needed no vindication, the personal integrity of the President, and that negotiation defeated a treaty by our bullving over neighboring American Republics in the:aX|aisition of Texas. The fillibustering Walker, Cuban and other questions, had naturally excited the jealousy and apprehension of all inferior independent governments. The annexation of San Domingo would make us the great land shark of the continent, and leave the inference that any nominal head of a country might 4!Ount upon the flag and treasury of the United states as anally, whenever ready to betray and sell his country. Forced and artificial growth, unlike natural expansion of a free country, was nearly always a positive calamity. Th^ want of homogenity between the people of our receen tly acquired possessions, and the rest of the nation, and social disturbances between the master race and the freedmen of the South, the former embittered by defeat studying political revenge for the future, admonished us that the risks of the future ought not to be multiplied, though all the ragged and fugitive kingdoms in the world should seek annexation to the United States. One of the arguments for annexation was, thai we needed the harbor of the Bay of Samana to protect our commerce, but Samana by its extremely easterly location was out of the track of commerce, and by its remoteness, entirely useless. The idea of its purchase, was a merely temporary expedient, necessitated by the rebellion, in consequence of all our Southern harbors being in the hands of rebels It could not be needed as a defensive point, because we had nothing there to defend, as nine-tenths of our military and naval officers would doubtless testify. Even with an expenditure of millions, the Bay of Samana would be a source of weakness to the United States. The Dominicans never could become homogeneous in matters of custom, religion or language, with our people. Grosely ignorant and superstitious, reeking filth and laziness, regardless of marriage or its binding power, they would prove to us a serious political and moral, as well as financial incumbrance. Before lowering our standard of intelligence by admitting them to share in governing us, we should educate and train our four millions of freedmen. Honnor was not to be acquired by pushing our American institutions towards the equator, where even freedom's purest metal yields to fervent heat. Our proper development was northerly. Natural laws had ordained our union with the British Provinces north of us, and our fastidious Anglo-Saxon northern neighbors should not be induced to believe that the rubbish of the West Indies, or any other quarter, was to be piled into our Uniou indiscriminately. The batch of Seward treaties were all bad.

Mr. Morrill then referred to the pro: vision in the Clayton-Bulwer treaty of 1850, that the United States shall not exercise dominion over contiguous territory in the tropics, so long as European nations are also excluded. This was a sensible American construction of what was vaguely understood as the Monroe doctrine. He contended that we had already an abundance of sugar and cotton land in the South, and should not attempt topostpone development in the vigorous Western States, in order to-hatch out a new brood of States in distant lands. Earthquake shocks, which as late as 1842, submerged Dominica for 60 miles, were not more partentous than would be the shock to our political system, from a misalliance with one or all the West India Islands. The statistics of Dominican commerce were in fact mere bubbles, the exports had ateadily and immensely declined. Then the Island consumed but little, and offered no market for us. The values of its productions had been spoken of, but cocoa nuts and bananas would not pay ofT the public debt.

No revenue would be derived from the Island, but while it had not an acre of

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iublic land, and its people would not we would have to provide an expensive civil service, a permanent naval squadron, and station a regiment of soldiers there. River and harbor improvements would have to be made, and railroads with subsidies (Laughter) would be postal or military necessities. The unhealthy climate would prevent emigration from the United States. The popular vote obtained through the enticements of Baez and the moral force of the United States navv, was a delusive juggle. He concluded with an allusion to historical warnings, as the consequences of undue territorial aggrandisement.

Upon the conclusion of 'Mr. Morrill's speech, the Senate took up the concurrent resolution from the House, for a joint special investigating committee on the South. The pending amendment to re-1 quire the committee to report from time to time during recess, was withdrawn.

Mr. Hill said, no organized Ku Klux: existed Georgia, and no general lawlessness prevailed there. In the old slave belt of Middle Georgia, where he resided, and where the blacks largely preponderate, it could be testified by forty Northern families who had lived there, that perfect tranquility prevailed, and they could travel anywhere, day or night, in perfect security. He would have this committee, when they come to Georgia, look into the State's agricultural and mechanical industry, that they might see that it had not been disturbed, and that crime, wherever it did occur, had not interfered with its material interests. He would have anything done that would expose and eradicate crime, without seriously interfering with the liberty of a citizen, but* he had not yet Been anything practical.

Mr. Casserly also stated the reasons which induce him to oppose the resolution.

The pending question being the House amendment increasing the number of the committee to fourteen from the House and seven from the Senate, was then voted upon, and the amendment concurred in by a party vote, ayes 37, nays 12.

The Vice President then appointed to represent the Senate on the committee, the present select committee on outiages, Scott, Chandler, Nye, Rice, Wilson, Bayard and Blair.

At 6 o'clock, after executive session, the Senate adjourned till to-morrow.

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ESTABLISHED MAY 12,1851.

WASHINGTON.

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PROSPECTS OF ADJOURNMENT. WASHINGTON, April 7.—The roe pec Is now are that adjournment can Jje.readied by Saturday of next week. Vdfj J/.

KU KLUX BILL.

The House Ku Klux bill will probably be referred by the Senate to the Judiciary Committee to-day, by whom it will be reported back next day or Monday when after two or three days debate Republican Senators will agree to sit until a vote is taken. It is not believed the bill will be amended in the Senate, in any important respect. The hasty manner in which amendments were made in the House will render some changes^ in phraseology necessary, in order to make the bill read smoothly '4.

THE MISSISSIPPI AT VICK8BURO. Engineer officers who have charge of the surveys and improvements upon Western rivers, report that the Mississippi river is changing its channel, so that Vicksburg will soon become an inland town unless immediate preventative measures are taken. The main channel is now immediately under the bluffs on which the town stands, making one of the best harbors upon the river, but in a few months the engineers are confident that a cut off will be formed across the low sandy peninsula opposite Vicksburg, through which the greater portion of the current will pass, leaving not enough water at the levees of the town to float steamboats. To prevent this, it will be necessary to construct an expensive stone work, called a revetment, which ia estimated to cost $2,945,345.

JOINT HIGH COMMISSION. FJ8®' It is reported as coming from members of the Joint High Commission on the part of the United States, that they have little hope of being able to present a treaty which will be acceptable to the Senate. It seems to be conceded by the best informed persons, who occupy high official positions, that should Congress adjourn before the treaty is ready to be presented, the Senate will be convened in extraordinary session, and that at least two weeks will be consumed in discussing Hie treaty.

CONNECTICUT REPRESENTATIVES. Starkweather arrived here yesterday, and the other three representatives from Connecticut will come to-morrow. As the official count of the returns of the election in that State cannot be made before the first of May, and as the representatives cannot take their seats before that time without special consent of the Houses, and as there is no contest or dispute about the facts, the three Republicans and one Democrat will appear before the Election Committee on Monday next, and ask that they be admitted, as Was done two years ago, in advance of formal count and certificate. 'r: .•««':

THE WEATHER.

Synopsis for the past 24 hours.—Strong northwest winds have prevailed on the Pacific coast and cool north winds at Rocky Mountain station. The pressure is now very low in Minnesota, and heavy northwest winds are reported from Lake Superior. Partially cloudy weather has prevailed on the Lakes, with fresh southwest winds and rapid increase of temperature. The barometer is falling slowly along the Gulf and Atlantic States. The area of high pressure and clear weather in the Southern States has diminished.

Probabilities. It is probable that stormy winils will continue on Lake Superior, and that increasing winds with cloudy and threatening weather will be experienced on the lakes and in the Ohio Valley. Clear weather followed by clouds in the afternoon Saturday, are probable for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

TOBACCO SHIPMENTS. V.

Representative Piatt, from Virginia, made an argument before Commissioner Pleasanton yesterday, in behalf of tobacco shippers, and received assurances that an order would soon be issued to the effect that proof of the loss of tobacco in shipment under bond, would be received in abatement of tax therefor, which the shipper who lost his tobacco was required to pay.

CONTESTED SEAT IN THE SENATE. The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections met thiB morning for furher consideration of the case of Vance nd Abbott, both claiming the vacant aeal in the Senate from North Carolina. It seems quite certain that Vance's claim will be decided invalid, and it is also probable that the committee will react the same conclusion in regard to Abbott, thus necessitating a new election. ,VTvv',

REVENUE CIRCULAR.

Commissioner Pleasanton has issued a special circular, calling attention of all revenue officers to the proviso of the act of July 14th, 1870, to reduce internal taxe.*, prohibiting publication of income returns, except such general statistics not specifying names of individuals or firms, as may be made public under rules prescribed by the Commissioner.

GRAND PACIFICATOR.

Gerrett Smith arrived here to-day, having come at the suggestion of old political and personal friends, to aid in healing present division among Republicans. He conferred with several to-day, and it is expected he will have full conversation with Sumner.

SERENADE.

Senator Morton is to be serenaded tomorrow night, by Indianians residing in this city. ,,

JyarS, ST.Louis.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

ST. LOUIS, April 7—The annual report of H. C. Sexton, Superintendent of the Fire Department, shows the expenses of the department during the past year to have been $132,142, which includes the purchase of new hose, one new engine, and payment of $9,000 on a new engine house. Total loss by fire during the year $733,277. Total loss to insurance com panies $479,590. Loss over insurance, $253,OSS. The expenses of the Fire and Police Telegraph have been $11,280, which includes the erection and equipment of 20 miles of new wires and the purchase of six additional alarm boxes, costing $2,850. ili* CI St' *.•S .gtuji BOSTON. 1 atli k»

FIRE.

BOSTON, April 7.—The furniture factory of Meyers Brothers, in Charleston, was burned this morning. Loss $16,000. Insured $6,000. Fonr fireman were.injtired slightly by falling ruins.

THE SEAL FISHERY.

Letfers from St. John, N. F., state that the seal fishery this season has been extraordinarily successful. The steamer Hector arrived th#o last week with -8,000 skins, by far the largest catch ever known. The Hector was followed bv the Eagle with 24.000, and the Ninirod with 21,000.^

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SCRANTON, PA., April 7.—Yesterday about 2 o'clock a lar^e body of miners and boys from other mines congregated at Tripp's shaft, and assailed with clubs and stones the men at work in the place, stopping work. It is reported on the streets this morning that a large body of' miners, numbering 400 or 500, have been driven out oi Connell's mine and a mine worked by Morris Weeks. At the latter place thev blew up the mouth of the slope with powder taken from the mine, tore up the railroad track, and committed other depredations. Three men were killed and several wounded at Tripp's this morning.

A large mob is engaged this noon in driving men out of the Iron Company's mines near the mills. The several

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of men hoist the Irish-American ag,and have the arms of two ofthe militia companies. Great excitement prevails here, and a bloody time is expected.

General Osborne, at Wilkesbarre, has been telegraphed to for troops. The Mayor of this city was hooted at while reading the riot act to the mob to day. There is not an American militia com-

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in the entire northern half of .uzerne county. The demonstrations yesterday were the first made here during the suspension.

The mobs altogether number over a thousand men, and they are visiting in rapid succession such mines as are being worked here. Connell's mine near this city was besieged to day, and a suspension of work compelled. The proper authorities for preserving peace are moving slowly, and unless decisive measures are taken' at once, this whole city will be under the terrorism of the rioters.

LATER.—Two coal breakers were desstroyed this afternoon, one of them the Wayagan shaft, is now burning, with about 200 tons of coal in the chnte.HA

-1 ALBA1Y.

a id) "A .WWKM DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. ALBANY, N. Y., April 7.—One of the most extensive conflagrations ever occurring in this city took place this|morning. Fire broke out in the large printing house of Weed, Parsons & Co., Colombia street, consuming that building and nearly an entire block of small buildings on Broadway, between Columbia and Von Troiup streets, on the west side. The total loss will reach $-500,000.

The fire at Weed, Parsons A Co.'s printing house broke out out shortly before five o'clock this morning, in one of the rooms on the fifth floor of the building. The night watchman discovered it, and found it was in the electrotype foundry. An alarm was sounded and the fire department arrived, but their best efforts were in vain, so irresistible was the fire, so impetuous its force that in less than an hour after the fire alarm wa* sounded, the vast building was reduced to a mass of burning, smoky walls, that fell from time to time, with a noise like thunder. The books of the concern, the valuables from the safe, and niost of the law, medical, legislative and miscellaneous volumes issued by the house, and on the first floor, were removed in safety to the Delevan House and other places in the neighborhood. With these exceptions, it was found impossible to save anything from sudden ruin. Over three hundred people are thrown out of employment, while the firm of Weed, Parsons & Co. sustain a loss of $350,000 above their insurance, which amounts to $100,000. All the houses on the west side of Broadway between numbers GOG and 632 were destroyed. They were small buildings, valued at about $8,000 each. The losses, apart from that sustained by Weed & Parsons, will reach the vicinity of $100,000. The aggregate losses will reach $500,000. The remains of an unknown man have been found in the ruins....

TOLEDO.

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EXECUTION.

TOLEDO, April 7.—Andrew Brentlinger, of Shawnee township, Allen county, was hanged in the jail at Lima, Ohio, at 10:20 this morning, for the brutal murder of his second wife, on the 24th of October, 1870. The husband and wife lived unhappily together, on account of the latter's infidelity, and engaging in a bitter quarrel on the day named, ordered a young daughter to bring a dirk, with which he stabbed its mother eight times, killing her instantly. Brentlinger was a grey haired man, fifty-two years of ageSheriff Caldbuth was the executioner.

CLEVELAND.

PEACE JUBILEE.

CLEVELAND, April 7.—The Germans of Cleveland have nearly completed their arrangements for the grand peace jubilee, to commence by a concert to-morrow evening, and terminate with a ball Monday night. The celebration will be one ofthe grandest ever witnessed in this city. The triumphal arch in the public square will cost about $200. One_ hundred and fifty voices will take part in the concert.

AMUSEMENTS.

GEACH'S HALLRyf5'H

RALLY DANCERS

THE LAST GRAND BALL!

Of the season given by and for the

Benefit of Toutc's Band,!

BEACH'S AIA,

MOSDAY EYENIXG, APRIL

BOWII lo 81.OO

The friends of the Band and lovers of the art of course will be present. So Ladies nnd Gents rally once a coin and trip the light fantastic toe to the music of Toute's Popular liand.

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I'll! ST Git AM) BALL!

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Young Men's Amulet!

DOWLING IIALL,

Monday Eve, April 10, 1S71. .T-Y., i) IISCEJ'TIOS CUMIII7TEK* JOHN WALL, ... J. THKOIIALI., P. DOYLE, J. "WKLUON, J. RING. F. C.'URI.KY.

FLOU It MANAGERS:

T.ANDERSON, J. M. HYAN, J. MILLER, J. J. CRONIN, J.D.DOWNEY. R. FLINN, C. S. DI-.ONIN, S. RONAN, F. HANEY, J. KF.TJ.AHER.

MUSIC BY PKOF. BltEIMO'S BANDJ

Admission $1.00. &u|i|ier Extra.

LOCAL NOTICES.

BICUABDSOX LIKES,

It- full asiortment alto Bleached Gcods in New York Mills. V'*mfutta. Lojsdale. Hill. Hadlry, More. I tlc» and Waltham 8-4. -9-*. 10-4 Bleached and Brown SbeetineH

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