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We Are Oflerin; IN ISlack Satin le Ijyon And Satin 3Ii"V5lileix. At $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2. 50 and $2.75. S;peoiaJ. Bargains in Black Baocade Satin PottiS, Cocorrespondence. (Correspondent! will plot mk their eommnolcatlona m brwf and Co acute aa pjasible. Owing to our Iiaaitdps04, we mem friMentljr com pel lei i ot out matter that we would 1U to publUa, bat cat) Bot Ut want of apaca. All letter outside of ladiaaapjti sboalJ reich 1 Taarjdy. All communication written on batn aide f tu pip.-r will be refuted. J OliicliiuuLl O. SOTEM OS PERSON'S AND THINGS. BY RL'SII. The "Leader." herald of truth and defender of right, hem art thrice welcome to our midst. There are hundreds of worth people in our city who, notwithstanding their long separation from their favorite journal, ant the frequent inroals of other journals over its once sole sovereignty undauntedly pronounce "The Indianapolis Lkaier" the very foremost journal edited and controlled by black men, and we unhesitatingly prophesy an overwhelming success in the "Paris of America," for thin journalistic triumph. The past week has not been an unusually brilliant one, infact naught save the fierce struggle against that loathsome epidemic, smallpox, stirs oar people from the usual way of life. One incident almost escaped us Last Sunday evening the Grand Opera House was the scene of an elegant nd admiring, though i lot a large audience. The occasion was a grand sacred concert in which the world famous divas in song, the Misses Mad ah A. and Louise E. Hyers, were the leading attractions. The surpassing powers of Miss Mad ah, and the rare accomplishments and genius of beth ladies have been applauded to the echo by millions and lauded by almost every journal in America; so apart from these we have to say that the rest cf their company were of exceptional merit. We have oft had the pleasure of sitting within the resonant sound of some of the mot noted tenors of the day, but must and gladly admit that none of them caused us more infinite joy than did the singing of our frieud, Charles . Bentley, on this occasion, and jndging from the frequent encores which this gifted young artist received at the hands of his audience, an equal pleasure must have pervaded the entire house; but the whole secret of the thing is that Charlys is a Cincinnati boy, and his successes add to the billiant array of Ohio successes. Mrs. Montgomery Smith of Richmond Street had as her guest the pa-it week, Mrs. Anna Winston of Natchez Miss. Miss Leanna C. Young has returned to her post of duty in Owensboro Ky. George O'Bannon is not an astronomer by any means. Miss Stella Green will soon become a member of the Choral society. The beautiful little Miss Nettie B. Johnson, after a vacation of nearly two months, has returned to her studies. Sergeant Robert Benjamin, of the IT. S. A. who is at present .visiting friends in this city is a resident of Kingston, Jamaica. .The boy preacher, Harrison, isstill holding a reat revival here; several of our society Mioses have been tempted to go to the bench of repentance. The Misses Broadie, Huskins, Ousley, Sullivan Johnson and Eaf-ly are the pretty representatives of West Walnut Ilill in "Old Gains." .Mr. Jas. Gordon, of Turners Tonsorial Parlor, is the only colored man in the city who speculates in wheat. Mr. Alonzo E. Morton, from one of the rural districts of the hoosier State, plays the B flat cornet in Prof. Lewis Branks West End cornet Band. Prof. Branks is a thorough go ing and engergetc musician, and is a com petent leader. Taswcll B. Thompson, of Evansville Ind. is here preparing for professional duties. Examinations are completed in the high school department, and has left many scared up lads and lassies. Richard Hill, of Nas hville, Tenn., is here attending school, and is developing tine men tal capacities. Hon. Harry Lott, one of the fist colorxl men who were honored with a seat in the Louisiana State Legislature, is in the city. Mr. Wm. R. Connor, the well known New York Engraver, is in the city. Messrs Willis Jones and Wm. Copeland are the most active business men of color in the city. Mr. Richard Hogan will soon open a new business house. Graves' restaurant is one of the most fash ionable resorts in the city. The handsome Miss Cornelia King, contemplates residing in the city in the near future. Intelligence from New Richmond informs ns that Mr. Orlando Fox, is recovering from the effects of the wound he received from Walter Spottgwood. The vivacious, piquant, petite beauty Miu Olivia Jones, of Indianapolis, is daily adrtin? to her host of enthusiastic friends in this city, and many will be the heart-aches when she bids ns aaieu. . It ii rumored that Mr. Henry Goins will

soon choose as his escort to the hyraenial altar, a bewitching widow of society. Springfield. It is now rumored that there will be uppointed an executive committee to attend to the interests of the colored voters next fall. If so, we trust that they will present some colored candidates whom they will work to elect. Now, voter?, I appeal to your judgment, as men of intelligence; you know that you can elect your candidate if you will only stand un ted. At a time when this country was brooding

forth for independence,, there was formed a society in one of the colonies. But in form ins it they sel-jcted a man whom some of the parties in the society did not like, and they went to one of the old Englishmen and asked if he would assist in impeaching him; but ha refused, saying: ,4You w.ll never get any one to whom every one will clin. Serve him till hid time is out; this will make Ui independent. But should we pull apart, we will never be an independent nation.'' NICK-NACKS. Mrs. E. C. Jackson has returned from Xenia, Laviug her mother very ill. The entertainment given at Mr. William Raddin s was very enjoyable. Mr. Frank Shier$, of Miss., is now keeping grocery in the East-end. Mr. George Lucas, of Cleveland, will visit this city during this month. It is about time fjr 3lessr. Strong and Cowan to visit Cincinnati. Tie school question is doing wonders. One of the teaehers proposed to a younir man Tuesday, and still there is mure to fol io. Is it leap vear? There are rumors of a wedding in East Springfield soon. The bride is a well known lady of Zanesville, O.: the groom, L., U a daisy. Mr. Perry l ates has returned home in poor health. Mai Mamie lates spent Sabbath in the city the guest of Miss Bettie Jackson Mr. C W. Reynolds will give another pleasant reception to his gentlemen Iritndi aeon. r A certain gentleman in this city wants to know if Littl-3 Dot will unbar Ler d jor to him if he knocks? We will say to him that we have always attempted to give such men good advice, and we will fay to iiirn, if her mother is willing Le w.ll be sutjcesful; only try. '. d' Tho time is drawing naar for M. E. O. and C. W. R. to make the.r trip to Paris. E b. can prove it. S. II., remember that the ytung ladies have some one to look after you whtn they can not be alon;. 1 think the young lady was correct in chastizing ou for vour con duct. E., I would like to pat you on the shoulder for it. The young people's praise meeting last Sunday was on a of much benefit to all who attended it. The marriage at North Street Church last evening was quite an enjoyable a flair to ho e intruders who eat in tte gallery, as the niin Pier was compelled to ?neak to them during the ceremonv. Mr. Frank Elkin s lunch room on north Market ia beginning to be thronged with old customers, and says come, jounpr men, he will be as generous as e?er; Elb. TJrbana O. BY SEIWOB. Urbana, O., Feb. 1. Rev. P. Tolilver fol lowed up the week of prayer with a series of meetings that has not yet been concluded There have been several conversions. The many friends of Mis Lulu Kay, of Cincinnati, will be happy to learn of her embracing re ligion. l he spirit of business enterprise has seized Mrs. Amanda Clarke and Miss Laura Jones, who have consolidated their hair-shops, and removed from their respective homes to a handsome and convenient first floor room on S. Main street. We wish them success and hope to have their subscription to the Leader. In a recent interview with Senator Sayre, he denies having operated against Mr. Thomas In his Candidacy for clerk of the Senate. He says he voted for him. We make the correc tion with pleasure. Humor lias it that several of our tonsorial pool their iuterestablishments will shortly ests, but we rather susect lis a joke. It having come to the knowledge of the col ored citizens of this county that an eflort to supplant (J. U. Hamlet In his position of guard In the Ohio Penitentiary, was being i.ade, a mass meeting was held in St. Paul Church on Monday evening, :)th ult., for the purpose of remonstrating against it. The meeting was largely attended and was thoroughly harmonious, Mr. Hamlet being unquestionably the choice of the entire body of colored voters and the majority or white for the position, mos. Oliver aeteU as Chairman, C. Ii. Jones J r- assessor in tint ward, secretary. J. H. Anderson called the meeting to order and stated the ob ject thereof; himself, the tecretary and James (Slaughter were appointed a committee on petition, in uecorduuee with the third resolution. the following preambles and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, The terms of appointment as an officer in tue Oaio Penitentiary of our worthy ana esteemed townsmau and representative, iieo. 1J. Hamlet, is about to expire, limitation of law, and v hereas, in the matter of omce-hoiuing in Ohio the representation of our race is but small in comparison with that of other nation alities; ana v hereas. e can proudly affirm that Mr. Hamlet has proven himself to be a man of great worth und ability, and is one of the lead ing men of his race in this country and tho State, Resolved, That, we. the colored voters of Cham paigu county, in mass meeting assembled do hereby ask for his reappointment; and we further request, urge and demand that the leading Republicans, Senator and Representative from this county, do help us In securing Mr. Hamlet's reappointment to the position he now occupies. Resolved, That, in the appointment of Mr, Hamlet and other colored men to places of honor and trust In the' departments of govern in the State, two years ago, we acknowledge the appreciation of our merits on the part of the Administration, and r cognize In the same a decided improvement over former Adminis trations In distributing fairly among all class es qualified, the appointments to office. Resolved, That, the Chair appoint a committee of time to draw up, and procure signatures to a petition asking the Board of Di rectors and Warden of the Ohio Penitentiary to reappoint O. B. Hamlet as guard from this county; and that said committee shall direct the same to our Senator. Hon. M. M. Sayre, and Representative. Hon. J. W. Ogden, and ask them to present said petition In person. CP. TOLLIVER, Committee on Res. W. O. Bowles, IN. Robkkts. A Wife-Ueater Fatally shot. Locisvillc, Jan. 31. Will Owens, aged forty-five, living on the Brownsboro road, at the east end of the city, wai fatally shot by his brother-in-law, George Oy ler, this afternoon. Owens was becting his wife, when Oyler went to his sister's rescue. The bus band made at her brother with a club, hut was stopped by a well-directed shot fron, a pistol in the hands of Oyk .v

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What the Jurors Say-Public Approd of ttie Verdict. Washikotox, Jan. 26. The jurors i the Guiteau case tay that even had they hi an opportunity to lead the uewppapers hey would not have taken advantage of it, foihcy were determined from the first not tori ve any cause for complaint: that they wouj do their whole duty as jurors, and as fr as their conduct was concerned there shoul be no ground for the charge of irregularity MOBBED. Detroit, Jan. 2G. Quite an exciteient was stirred up at the Opera House last eening. where Herrmann.the magician. waa?xhibiting. Between the" performances th result of the Uuiteau trial was annonCtd, when the audience at once broke intooud applause. In the midst of the noise ohiss from the gallery was heard. As soon a the signs of approbation subsided a little the hiss became more audible, and there-vere cries of condemnation. A special ofiicr instantly discovered the man who was hising and stepping down the fcteep aisle ad i ted him to desist. This attracted attentln to him, and before the officer could geihira out of the Theater a crowd of men andxys near by pitched upon the offender. The fellow was badly cut and bruised by hi: patriotic assailants, and was removed jvith great difficulty. He managed to help amseif as soon as put outside of the buildiig. MBS. GARFIELD. Cleveland, Jan. 26. Inquiry was nad to-day of Mr. Rndolph, brother of Mrs. Lucretia R. Garfield, as to how the late resident's widow received the news of Guiteai's conviction. He answered that he has ben at Mrs. Garfield's home almost every cay during the trial, and never heard the sibject mentioned. Mrs. Garfield apparenly has taken no interest in the trial from tie first. MADisex. Madisoi, Ind., Jaji. 2G.--The rejoicing is universal over the verdict in the Ouiteai case, and a sal ate of fifty guns is to be fired in honor of the Jury. The Courier says: 'The influence of the verdict uikhi the 'uture of the country is only second to the triumph of the Union cause, in thai it marks the death of the insanity dodge and strengthens the law for centuries to cone." THE VERDICT ABROAD. London, Jan. 20. The Standard. Daily Telegraph. Morning Tost and News and the Times express satisfaction at the conviction of Guiteau, but all, with more or less severi ty, enticise the conduct of the trial. The Daily Nes: "It is doubtful whether Uuiteau himself exiected anv other result. If be did the fact would be stronger evidence of unsettled intelligence than any brought lorwara during the inquiry." AH newspapers not only express one opin ion as to the justice of the verdict, but are certain it will be unanimously approved. The Convicted Assasaln Appeals to the LAdi6f ror recnniary Aia u hai no Anxiety About the Verdict. Washington, Jan. 26. Guiteau sent to the press to-day the following: To the American feople: Twelve men say I wickedly murdered James A, Garöeld. They did it on the false notion that I am a disappointed oCice seeker. My speech, they said, made no impression on mem. l am not surnrised at the verdict, considering their class. Thev do not pretend to be Christian men, and therefore did not appreciate the idea oi inspiration. 1 hev are men of the worm ana of moderate intelli gence, ana tnereiore are not capable of apfreciating tne character or tne defense Accordng toone of them, "we had grog at each meal and ciiws afterwards." which showed their style and habits. Men of thin kind can not represent the great unrisiian auou of America, iiaa they been high toned. Christian geutlemen, their verdict would have been, '"Not guilty." Not be cause of insanity, but the meie outward act of the snooting would have been the same, whatever the motive. If 1 had been a disappointed othoeseeker, which is absolutely false, as I prove by my papers and Mr. Brooks' testimony, on July 2 and 3. tne outward act of the snooting would have been the same as If I had been directed by the Deity to do It. or believed myself so di rected to do it, which is the literal truth, as I nrove by an my papers and talk on the subject. This Jury had not sufficient intelligence to see that TH int, and entirely ignored the political and patriotic necessity of the act, which all Christian and intelligent people see. For this reason I am entitled to a new trial, 11 for no other, and we have a prodigious amount of ex ceptions, l want to employ two or three FIBST-CLA88 LAWYERS to take charge of my case. The principal ioint is to show the non-jurisdiction of this Court to try this indictment, because the President was removea to New Jersey. The authorities on this point are conflicting, but some of the best lawyers in America say the preponderance of the authorities are against the jurisdiction of this Court. 1 desire the Court In Banc to pass upon this ques tion, and 1 have no doubt but that the hign-toned Christian gentlemen representing the Washington Court in Banc will give It their most ca eful at tention, to the end that if the Deity Intended to protest from the legsl liability hereiu by allowing the President to depart gracefully and peacefully in New Jersey. I shall have the benefit of the De ity's intention. I consider It especially providential in ray favor, and ask the Court In Banc tq so consider. I have leceived some checks, but mai.y of them are worthless, which show the low character of the men that send them. I need money to employ counsel. There are many people in America that believe In Uod and in my inspiration, ana that i am a patriot, to you. raen and women of America, I appeal. I ask you iu the name of justice to come speedily to my relief. COME IN PERSON or by letter. If you send money send a postal orde'r or check to my order. Wiih competent legal help I can get out of this with the Lord's help. and I am sure of that. But good lawyers do not work for nothing. 1 want to employ two or three first-class lawyers to do my work before the Court in Banc, if l had had competent caunsei i snouia not have talked so much in Court. But I disagree with the theory of Mr. ticoville and Mr. Keed, and It has made It uupleasaut for both parties and has been a irreal damage to the defense. Porter says I am a tight, and I agree with him. although I know he has abused and vilified me outrageously when I had no alternative save to answer back, which I did in my usual plain way. 1 have been convicted, but the verdict can not be enforced until July in any event, and probably not unul September, l give myself BO ANXIETY on account of the verdict. I hardly expected acquittal. The most I expected was a disagreement. Then proposed to test the Question of jurisdictioa in tho Court of Banc. It Is a purely legal question, and if the opinion of some of the best lawyers at the American Bar is sustained by the Banc, will end this case. I can't get a hearing on this till April. 1 make a special appeal to the ladies of America to come to my rescue. some oi uiem have written me delightful letters, and I ask each and every one of them to resDond to the extent of their means arjd see me in person if possible. I return my sincere thanks for their letters ana sympathy, lou laaies oelieve in Ood and in my inspiration, and that I have really saved the nation great trouble ana great expense, to-wit. : another war. Last spring General Garfield had the Repub lican party in a frightful condition, and it was getting worse every hour, lo-aay everybody oi sense is satisfied with General Arthur's Administration, ana the country is happy and prosperous. only good nas come irom uarnem s removal, which is conclusive evidence that my Inspiration was from the Deity. He has repeatedly confirmed my act since July 2. Therefore let all persons quietly aconiesce In the expressed will ot the Deity. 1 am God'a man in this matter, just as truly as the Despised Galilean" was God'a mau. '1 hey said he was a blasphemer, gluttou, etc., and It seemed a small thing for Ills acquaintances to kill Him, but His death stirred the wrath of the Almighty. and He got eveu with them forty years later at the destruction of Jerusalem. A. D. o, and lie WILL GET EVEN with the American people if a hair of my head is harmed. God will vindicate me. even if the Na tion rolls in blood. Mere physical death la noth ing to me. Under the law I can not be executed, in any event, uutll July. I may die a dozen times before then; also. I have no trouble about that. I shall not go before my time. I had rather be hung to far as a physical death la concerned than die from painful Illness or mefct with a railroad or ateamboat accident. I hardly tilnk I'm destined to be hang, and there fore give aystlf no thought on that, but I am

anxious to have my character aud Inspiration vindicated. To that eud I need help is herein mentioned. My friends need not be anhamed of me. Some people think me a greatman at this age, and that my name will go down to history as a patriot by the side of Washington and Grant. Charles J. Gimte p. United States Jail. Washington, D. C, January 6. 182. ,

The Motion Filed by Counsel for a New Trial The Question of .Jurisdiction Knitted. Washington, Jan. 28. In the Criminal Court this mornlLg Scoville and fteej. counsel . lor Guiteau, appeared and the former inquired of the Court iu respect to the form of his bill of ex ceptions, whether he would, be compelled to except specifically or whether general exceptions would suffice. Judge Cox stated that under the practice of the Court he would have to except sptclflcally. bcovllle then stated that he had Intended to file a motion for a new trial, bnt would like to have until Monday. The District Attorney objec ed. and Scoville stated that in that cate he would tile a motion this afternoon in the Clerk's Office. The District Attorney asked the. Court to assign Tuesday next for hearing argument upon the motion, Dut ujvon representation from Scoville that he will scarcely be able to enter upon the argument at that time, the Court declined to fix This afternoon Scoville filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia the papers upon which he basis his motion or motions for a new trial. Not belns familiar with the practice in this District, Scovil concluded to file two motions, to assure himself against the possibility . of being deprived through any legal . technicality , of right of review Dy tne conrt in general term. The papers filed in support of the motions are: That of tue prisoner, the affidavit of Frederick H Snyder as to trw finding of a newspaper lu the room occupied bj the Jury under circumstances indicating it bal been read by the Jury; the affidavit of J. V. ; Guiteau that he Is a-Hiualnted with tke signatures oi five Jurors whese Eimes are written on the margin ot the newspaper, said to have been seen by the Jury; that be has seen them write their names and believes the writing upon said newspaper to have been made by the Jurors named. The last affidavit, that of Mr. Scoville, sets forth that newly discovered evidence hes been found, upon which ha based the motion for a new trial. The first pap-;r is a motion for a new trial upon tiie followlnggrouuds: 1. By reason of the ancertalnty lu said verdict, iu that the Jury thereby- found the defendant "guilty as ipdicted,'' whereas the Indictment consists of different counts variant from and inconsistent With each tther ,ia matters o! substances. i. That the said verdict of the JTiry dors not specify which couut or counts of the lndiitmeut it was founded upon, aid several of the counts being materially different from the others, the defendant is not advised by the former substance of said verdict as to th finding of tte Jury upon the material facts cf ihe death, or the place of death of the deceased. 3. That the trial of tils cause was comnenced at the Jure term 1X81. or this Court, and was not concluded lb the same tirm of the Court, but was extended into the December term without authority of law. 4. For the reason thai this Court had no juris diction of this cause by reason of the ccath of the deceased having; taken place outride of the District of Columbia, 5. That the Court errei in OTerrullr g each and all prayers upon the qvestiona of law asked by the counsel for the defense, and In refusing to instruct the Jury as requested xi each of the four teen prayers proposed j then. 6. That the Court erred n the trial of this cause in excluding proper evie'ence offered by defense as set forth in the bill i (exception. 7. That tne court eirea to the trui of this cause, iu admitting to go to the Jury improper evidence on the part of the prcsecution, as shown in the bill of exceptions 8. That the Court ered It commenting Im properly during the trial upon the conduct of the defendant, and in enteiine iuto an arrangement with the District Attorney (without the knowl edge of the counsel for the defense) whereby the Jury and expert witi)etes fr the prosecution, during the i ort ion of the tdal, might observe certain conduct of the defendint to f ubserve the purpose of the prosecution, (tie defeuse being inanuy) without the restrairing power of the Court being exerclstd, tmtil tiose purposes were accomplished to the prejudice of the defendant. 9. The misbehavior of tbe Jury in the readincr. or having read ti then. newKitanera. cal culated to prejudice their minds against the de fendant, as shown in the affidavits ot Frederick H. Sny dr. Geori e Scoville and John W. Guiteau. filed herewith. 10. By reason of new and material facts un known at the time of the trial, and not ascertain able by reasonable diligence cn the part of the defendant or his attorne?. baring come to light since the trial, as shorn In the affidavit filed herewith. 11. That the verdict Ii contrary to the evidence. 12. That the verdict k contrary to the law of the case. Geokge Scoville. Defendant's Attorney. The second paper filed ia the bill of exceptions. and contains the same pjiuts made ia the notice lora new tnai. Gifiieau. in hL aftidArL kavb as hp ia restrained of bis liberty, he is compelled to leave the whole matter of a new trial to bovine. The affidavit of Frederick U. Snvder. of Jersey City, sets forth List he w a a sucst at the National iioiei aunng a portion a the mouth of Decemoer ana occupied a room netr those occupied by the Jury iu the Guiteau eise. Un one occasion he saw the door of one of tne rooms so occupied standing open, but with to person thereiu. and on the table of said roost was a newspaper and knowing it was forbidden the Jury to have news papers, he (Say der) slipped in and took the paper, which he found waa a copy of the Evening Critic, containing an accountof the attempt of Jones to shoot Guiteau and an editorial deueuncing the prisoner. On the mara'cs were either the names or initials of five of the Jurors. In the interests of justice he took the paper to Scoville. Attached to tnisamaavit w tne cosy of the critic aiiuaea to, wnn tne names ot tne Jurors mentioned writ ten In Ink upon the margins. The affidavit of Sc vi lie is t. the effect that he beiievec the names of the Jurors were written on the margin of the psieT described in Snyder's affi davit by the Jurors themselves, and that since the inai new ana material facts showing the insanity of the prisoner came to his knowledge. Themain reliance of the defense is the affidavit of Snyder and the copy of the Cridc appended to it, which it Is claimed was seen and read by the Jury pend ing the t lal. A careful comparison of the writing upon the margin of the newspaper with the signature cf the Jurymen whose names appear there shows a striking resemblance, and establishes a strong case of circumstantial evidence. The Dis trlct Attorney, however, asserts that this matter of tampering with and irregular or improper Con ducton tne part of the Jnrv. as set forth in tne Snyder affidavit, will bed tenoned of in short order by the prosecution. The" Jury themselves are quite indignant, and firmly deny tbe charge of improper ronduct on their part. As an indication of how little weight i& attached by the prosecution to the motion of Scoville for a new trial. District Attorney Corkhill remarked to-day. before a number of gentlemen, that Gui teau will be sentenced and as surely executed not later man June w. Belief That He Wilt Not Have to Be Hanged Judge Cox to Dispose of the Corpse. Washington, Feb. 2. Guiteau is begin ning to show much nervousness and lrrita bility. He is suffering from a revere cold which has inflamed his eyes. One of the Jait officials says he would not be surprised if uuiteau did not live to be hanged. John w. uuiteau last evening spent an hour in his brothers cell in company with Warden Crocker. The prisoner became very much excited and denounced his brother and Scoville, Jnhn w. finifpftn in n rard in th r.nhlir disavows all knowledge of th nmnnsed ex. . ' - - r - - - i hihition of tila hrnlhar't Krwiw nrl cava whether his brother dies bv lesal process or in an Irsane Asylum, the body will De dis-pos-t d of in a manner that will not offend public decency. In view of the recent propositions to make et puwiiv vv vf v va a tvou a ivtumuo a rt rl I f tnant-inl 4 rf Ilnitaan'a Mmaina though highly probable, Judce Cox will ex ercise the discretion given him by the Re vised Statutes, and include in the death sen tence the disposition of the body. Scoville pronounces the story that Mrs. Scoville is inane as false, lie says she is naturally under a high state of excitement. but her mind is entirely sound. He also declares the story of her4iavine raised a row in the Daniels House, Chicago, as false; that it was made out of whole cloth. He declares there is not a word of truth in it He and other relatives of Guiteau have no doubt the body of the assassin will be delivered to them after tbe execution. He appears to re gard favorably the proposition to exhibit the body of the assassin, but John Guiteau de nounces it, and says it shall not be done. Scoville has expended his means in the trial, and it Is said he would not object to being reimbursed by the sale of the body in case uuiteau it executed.

CLARKSON N. POTTER. LAWYER AND STATESMAN. Hon. Clarkson Nott Potter died on the morning of the 23d of January, at his residence in New York. He had been confined to his room but a few days, but had suffered from Bright's disease of the kidneys and probably other diseases during a considerable time previous. The deceased lawyer and statesman was born at Schenectady in 1825, the son of Dr. Alonzo Potter, bishop of Pennsylvania. lie was descended of an Etielish ancestry.the first American reDresentative of which landed from tne old country in the year 1640, and settled in Rhode Island. The Potter family were for several generations members of the Society of Friends. Carefully instructed in his boyhood. Mr. Potter's career at college begun and euded earlier than is usual. Having graduated " from Union College, the same institution in which his maternal rrand father. Dr. Ellphalet Nott, had been President many years.and having spent a bhort time survey ing, ne Degan to iead law. and was admitted to the Bar about the time he gained his maioiity. in 184$ he began to practice in New York CTtv. At tbe Presidential election in the same vear he acted with the Free Soil Democrats. He gave up butiaess in 18Ei, and his brother, General Robert B. Potter, succeeded him. The outbreak of the war led to the General's Joining the army and Mr. Potter's resumption of nractice. In 1868 he was elected Representative to the Fortv-first Congress, aud in 187U to the Forty-second, the dignity and ability with which he presided at tbe Democratic .State Convention in 1870, added greatly to his reputation. He was elected to the Forty-third Congress. In 1873 Columbia College conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws. Nomin ated to Ihe Forty-fourth Congress he declined the honor. Mr. Potter was elected to the Forty-fifth Congress. In 1877 he presided the second time at the Democratic State Convention. His candidature for the Lieutenant Governorship, in 1879. was un successful, as also that for the United States Senatorship, vacated by the resignation of Senator Coukling. The deceased gentleman was held in high esteem by the profession and the public. He was buried at Schenectady, his birthplace. TBE DORRIS MURDER. A Possibility That Russell Brown Was the Sole Participant McGlew Indicted fe Murder in the First Degree. St. Locis, Feb. 1. Pat McGlew, who is charged by the confession of Russell Brown with being accessory to the murder of Mrs. Dorris, arrived this mornining from Chicago in custody of Detective O'Neil. McGlew now admits that he knew Brown, but only by the name of Russell, and also admits driving around with Brown on tbe night of the murder and the day following, but professes entire innocence of the- crime. He will be examined before the Coroner this afternoon. Brown and McGlew are now confined in tbe same cell in Jail. The Grand Jury have indicted Bussel 1 murder Brown and Patrick McGlew for the of Mrs. Dorris last Saturday night. IGlobe-Deruucrat. Coroner Auler yesterday heard additional testimony bearing upon the murder of Mrs. Sarah Dorris. The attaches ot the house and the keeper of the saloon where Brown and his companion nerved themselves by frequent potations to the commission of the hellish crime, told what they knew, of the event of Saturday night. Mrs. McKvoy, the cook, who slept with Mrs. Dorris, story of a visit to the absence of Mrs. tells a remarkable the room during Dorris, and of her conversation with the intruder. In the fact that it was not Rus sell Browu who entered the room, the con fession of the prisoner is substantiated. He stated on Sunday night that his companion had gone into the room after J,he watch, he directing him that it was under the pillow. Mrs. McEvoy, however, says that the late visitor was short and heavy set and had a very dirty face. McGlew does not answer that description: he is nve led eight incnes in height, and rather slender in his build. The saloon keeper, Bittner, and his bar keeper agree upon that as the deription of Brown s companion, ine story Mrs. jmcEvoy tells hardly teems reasonable. It is certainly remarkable. It can be proven by several witnesses that on Sunday she stated that shortly after Mrs. Dorris went out into the hall, in response to her grandson's call, she heard SOUNDS OF A STRUGGLE in the room across the hall, and heard Mrs. Dorris cry out, in muined tones, "Oh, Kussell, don't!" It certainly will do the cause of Russell Brown no good, and will further strengthen the theory held from Monday, by some, that Russell Brown committed the murderous assault alone, and that McGlew never entered the house, but remained in waiting without. What was the necessity of the other man being put to bed to personate Tom Dorris? All that was necessary was to decoy her to the room. Once in there, to extinguish the light, apply the murderous grip to the throat of the feeble old lady of three-score years ana ten, ana iorce ner to the bed, where the murderous work was completed. Where is the evidence of a man having been in that bed with his boots on? There was no sign of mud on the sheet What is to account for the old lady's cry of "Oh. Russell, don't!'' heard the instant that she entered the room? The strength of the voune man is sufficient to have enabled him I to throttle the old woman unaided, would I . . . . . . , r T It not nave DCtn unnatural iur bidwu U have sent an accomplice who kDew nothing of the house into a strange into a strange room, with an occupant to search for the watch? The testimonv of Bittners barkeeper, if , i a ii . i a any reliance can do piaceu on it, mat a colored man, a stranger to the locality, came in the saloon and spoke to Brown and his companion may prove important, rat McGlew is credited with denying any ac?uaintance with Brown. This won't do. le was well known at Arnot's stable, where he and Brown hired the buggy on Saturday afternoon. He was seen with Brown at 11 o'clock on Saturday night, at Sixth and Myrtle streets, and on Sunday he was with Brown at Devoto's saloon, on South Fourth street, and in troduced him to Budd Cramer the man who advanced the $20 on the , soli taire diamond ring, first broaching the lubioc.t of monev. ' A hundred eoole stand ready to testify to having seen him frequently with Brown. When last seen at the depot on Sunday night, he had considerable money in his . possession. As he had not been working for some time he will be ex rec ted to explain bow be became '-flush" so suddenly. Yeaterday morning tbe young wife of Mc

Glew arrived in the city from Taris, 111., accompanied by his brother, a boy of eighteen years. McGlew had been at home last week and left for St. Louis on Wednesday, telling her that he was goiDg to work here. He had not written to her of his intention to leave for Chicago, and she had only learned of the terrible crime of which he is charged through the papers. She had at once come on to St. Louis to learn the truth, a conductor, kindly carrying her and the boy, for she had no money. learning that he might not return to the city until Thursday, and, being penniless, she last evening returned home, but will come back to St. Louis in a day or two. The j-oung woman seemed in great distress and wept incessantly. The boy says that he lias one other brother besides Pat, and they live with their mother, who is very poor, and . tupports heiself by taking in washing. THE WILL. The will of the deceased, which is now in the custody of the Probate Court, where it was placed by Cashier Breck, of the Commercial Bank, will probably be opened this afternoon after the return from the funeral, and in the presence of the nece-wary witnesses. Mr. Breck knows nothing of the contents of the instrument. Mrs. Dorris held her seperate estate, and it is estimated variously at $100,000 to $200,000. Much speculation is rife as to the nature of the bequests. Charles P. Johnson was Mrs. Dorris' attorney, and he was violating no confidence when he stated, last evening, that she had intimated that she would leave her son Thomas (he was always a favorite of hers, despite his waywardness) something handsome in fee simple, and not tie up the bequest as an annuity, as the father has always stated, he would do. She also seemed fond of her grandchildren, and there is the harrowing probability., that the testament will contain a handsome bequest to the young ingrate who murdered her for a few paltry jewels.

A Long Telegram From Lieutenant Danenhaner Lieutenant De Long's Log-Book-Lost In the Wilderness Officers Detailed to Atait In tbe Search.' New York, I-Vb. 2. The Herald furnishes the following cablegram: "Paris, February 2. lfcii "The following important dispatch was received direct this morning from Lieutenant Danenhauer, at Irkutsk: 'Our three boats left Bemorky Island on the morning of September 12 bound for itarkin, fifty-five distant. We got clear of the ice at noon. There was - then a heavy gale from the northeast, and the boats dispersed during. tbe . night.. The Captain's boat, which was loaded ' deeply, lost her masts and sails. .We made land on the evening of the 7th in shallow water. The boat, was abandoned two miles from the beach and our party waded and reached the deserted village of Sagapp. We carried the log-books and proceeded . south on September 19. Lieutenant De Long's last record, which we have found,' read as follows: "Saturday, October 1, 1881.--Fourteen of the officers and men of the Jeannette reached , . . - - - this hut Wednesday, September 28, and having been forced to wait for the river to freeze over, .. are proceeding to cross to the west side this morning on their journey to reach some settlement on the Lena River. I have two days of provisions, but having been fortunate enough thus fat to get game in our pressing need., we have no fear of the future. Our party are all well, except Hans Erickson, whose toes have been amputated in consequence of frost bite. Other records will be found in several huts on the east side of the river, along which we have come from the north. George W. De Long." "Three other reco ds have been found. Erickson died October 7. The party were in great distress for want of food. N'oros and Winderman were sent ahead for relief OctoIer 7. They marched south fifteen days and were found in a starving condition October 24, by three natives, who took them to a settlement They could no make themselves understood. "Tbe news of them reached us October 29. Immediate search was commenced and the party were traced to the wilderness on the west bank of the Lena. The natives refused further work, and - a return to Boloneuga was necessary to get Russian assistance on November 28. . Ä large force is now searching, having to dig out everythingu as th? ground is deeply covered with snow. The wilderness is devoid of game. Very prompt and efficient action was taken by the Russians. Every effort is being made Jack Cole, boatman, is tranquil to-day. He is violent only at times. He has softening of the brain. My left eye is ruined and my right one badly impaired. The other men are well. 'Jons Danenheaur.' " .Washington, Feb: 2. Secretary Hunt has designated Lieutenant Giles ß. Harber and Master W. H. Scheutze, of the Navy, as officers to assist Lieutenant Danenhauer in the eearch for Lieutenant Chipp aid his crew, and they will Jake passage in tne steamship Germanic, which leaves New York Saturday, with the expectation of reaching Irkutsk about the middle of March. Their instructions are not quite complete, but will include orders to spare neither effort nor expense in the prosecution of the work assigned theni. Lieutenant Harber is now in command ot the torpedo boat, "Alarm," at the Navy Y'ard, Washington, D. C. Master Scheutze is on leave in St. Louis. He has been ordered to proceed to New York without delay. Secretary Hunt received the following ca-

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blegram from Minister Hoffman at St Petersbiug this afternoon. Danenbauer reports: "Have been put on the sick list on accountof my eye. One la ruined, tbe other nearly w el L Melville put in command ordered me here. 11 knoivs the ground useful for a summer search." "The Jeannette entered the ice near Herald Island on September 6. 1879. Her forefoot was twisted from the lt of January. We pumped for eighteen months. The vel drifted U the northwest during twenty-one months. She waacruAhfsl and rank on June 12 in latitude 7 decree. 15 minutes north, and longitude 156 degree 20 minutes east she discovered Jeannette, Henrietta and Bennett Islands. We made the retreat over ice to the New Siberia Inlands, thence In boats to the Lena delta. "Engineer Melville was given charge of my boat by De Long. I waa blind." The Distinction Ketween the Mormoa Church aud that Polygamic Body Called Mormons Legislation Suggested. Washington. Feb. 2. The consideration of the Mormon question by Congres is about to receive a fresh imietus through the presence in tke city of the Committee appointed by the General Conference of the reorganised Church of Christ (of Latter Day Saints ) to wait upon the President and Congress and ' present their version of the Utah problem and their proposed solution. Z. H. Gurley , and E. L. Kelley constitute the Committee, and were presented by Representative KasS4n to President Arthur, and had a long conference with him. Their memorial sets forth the Mormon Church, although classed and known generally as the "Mormon," is, and ever has been, opposed to any compromising with that polygamic body in Ltah also called Mormon. The oreanized Mormon Church, under the leadership of Joseph Smith, son of the original Mormon head, and duly organized and incorporated under the laws of Illinois, has for the ast thirty years opposed and denounced the doctrines and practices of polygamy, and has all this time kept and sustained the missionaries in Utah to preach against them. The result being at least 10,000 persons in that Territory have thus been extricated from the corruption of ! polygamy and iu concomitant ills. They ask more effective measures be enacted and carried into effect by the Government for tbe suppression of polygamy in the Territories. The Mormon" Church, says the memorial, lias &00 organized Churches, 4.50 of which are in the United States, with a ministry of 1,500 and 20,000 communicants, and 20,000 others who sustain the Church in its work. Nine-tenths of . these are citizens of the United States, and are loyal to the Government. The memorial discusses at some length the legal questions involved, and quotes from the book of Mormon to show that polygamy is not a part of Mormonitm, but on the contrary, is expressly inhibited, and urges the true standpoint from which to deal with polygamy is, that it is no tartof the Mormon faith proper, but a loathsome incumbrance.- This, they say, will prevent those who practice polygamy from raising the cry of persecMiion, and -thereby holding with them thousands of. honest, ignorant souls of their number in Utah who are not actually engaged in the practice of this crime, and who would otherwise repudiate it and become tood cit izei.s. The memorial suggests additional legislation by Congress, so that avowed bigamists may not be allowed to sit as J arom when one of their number is being tried for bigamv; that the statute of limitations t ' amended 60 that all persons, male and fe-. male, may be punished for the crime of polygamy; that the homestead law be so amended that polygamous wives shall not be recognized under the title of "heads of families;" that the reputation of living together and cohabiting be received in Courts a? evidence to prove the marriage relation. Attempted Assassination. Qcincv, 111., Jan. 30. News has jnat been received from Clayton, III., that Colon! Tbo. G. Black, one of the best tnd meet prominent citizens of this County, a member of the Legislature of 1876. and one of the 306 Grant men at the Republican National Convention of 1H0, was assassinated in hi office at Clavton last night The excitement is intense. The aasj-in is unknown. "olonel Black was a native of Manrey County, Tennessee, commanded the Third Cavalry during the War, was fifty-seven years old, a physician, and a quiet, exemplary man. The cause of the act is inexplainable. Lntfr advices pay two unknown men entered Black's office at 7:30 o'clock Sunday evening, and without saying a word one of them struck him with a knife, cuttine through his coat and vest As he jumped tip the other cut him an ugly gash in the forehead. Both men then disappeared suddenly . At midnight .the Doctor was removed to Iiis residence. At first it was reported that his wounds were mortal, but later advices say thev are not serious. Rob

bery was not attempted, and the object ia unknown. If Black knows the names of the assailants he keeps them to himself. A Frecloua Pair. Lincoln, Neb., Feb. l.Last March a little girl nine years old was adopted by a -Germau childless couple named Edward and Maggie Clausen, twenty mile southwest of this city. The girl suddenly died two weeks ago, and there were rumors of illtreatment The body was exhumed by tbe Coroner yesterday, and the examination revealed that the poor creature was literally . beaten, starved and frozen to death. The precious pair were bound over for trial. There is an intense feeling among the neighbors. The girl was an orphan.. The horses in Jennings County are rapidly dying off, and a number of farmers from that . section report that their cattle are dying from the same disease, or something similar. The strange feature of the cattle plague, or whatever it is, is that it is only the good cattle, or those fed for market, that so far have been the victims. Farmers are alarmed. OF-

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