Terre Haute Evening Gazette, Volume 6, Number 231, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 March 1876 — Page 1

VOL. 6.—NO. 231.

BELKNAP.

omo of His Friends aal How They Deserted Him.

'Vailing In A Police Court for Bondsmen.

ft From the New Yorlr Suu. SITTING DOWN TO BUSINESS. 'Washington, March II.—Judge aft, accompanied by Secretaries obeson and Chandler, called this An orning upou the President, and ere met Chief Justice Waite, who,

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and it is more than probable it until Marsh can be brought to testify, it will be impossible punish Belknap through the medit of a criminal prosecution. E ROBBERY OF THE TREASURERY. Washington, Mch. 11.—H. H. ells, District Attorney, appeared fore the House Judiciary Commit2 to-day and submitted various pars connected with the safe burglary nspiracy case, which are needed by 3 committee as a basis for its mvesation into the matter.

HONORS TO PINCHBACIC. \t a meeting of colored citizens it decided to tender Pincbback the moliment of a serenade on Monday st as a tokeu of their estearu for oa personally, and their appreeiaof his services to their race in recent presislent prosecution ot claim to a seat iu the senate to its al conclusion.

PERRY EXPLAINS.

IXieuteuant-Governor Autoine, and her colored citizens of Leuisiana ivin°- telegraphed their regrets to

Ferry, vice president of the senthat he had issued orders exclun'cr Mr Pinchback from the floor of elenate, Mr. Ferry recited the 4/th le under the operation of which ex jvernor Baldwin, of his own s.ate had to take a seat I the galery. Mr. *eiry nludtjd as follows: "My vote us uator was given to admit Pinchck as a senator. The senate denied admission, and as Pres,f'^ .r my duties was to executethe^Ul the senate impartially. Partiality law formerly was the bane of the lored

race. Imparity

Bursts and Goes Higher'u a Kite.

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SPRING SUITS

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lingers,

of the rm

law for all races. While

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the senate its orders shall be aa tini"tered without partiahty torace, tor or condition. «n im"rlial administration to be JSt."

"DASIEL DREW.

lie Old Wall Street Kings Failnrj.

New York, March

13.—The

Sun says

)aniel Drew has filed a petition in ankruptcv. Mr. Drew states that bis labilities would probably amount ^to 600,000. Tbe endowmut of the

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heological seminary, at ir for $250,000, and that of the Weslj in'University, at Middletown, Con., or $100,000 are secured by mortgages ,n his farms. This wag done saon alter lis first trouble, when be felt the need protecting them as executor ot the •state of his grand children. Mr. Drewr liable lor §600,000 additional, but he a secured by mortgages. Mr. Urew ias been in Wall street for 30 years. Qe dates the beginning of liis financial misfortunes to the loss of a million on corner ot Northwestern, 2 or 3 years igo-

New YorK, March 13.-Daniel Drew whose petition in bankruptcy is liable upon the endorsement note of the Drew Tneological Seminary, at Madison, N. Y. in the sum ot $250 000, and also on ihe eudoremeut note to the .s®'"AP at Middleton, Connecticut, in §100,000, these two notes are unsecured, bis lJ other unsecured liabilities, amount to E •iA4VAAA«a»li SQAA

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DESf'RIPTIOKiS

if ©WIN stock: AT JVTOSSJL'EIJEr's

Square Dealing

TERRIBLE STEAM.

An Explosion at Indianapolis Only Equalifd by that at the Nt.aio Fair Four

Years Ago,

ONE ENB OF THE UNION DfPOTAT ISD1ANAPOLIS Biowm OUT AND

OJ^JA: MAN JKIIXED.

I. IS. W. Engine I be Cause. Luss -About $13,ooo.

Iministrated the oaths of office, aft® which the new Secretary proceed*. The news reached this city last I to the War Department and be- night of an awful accident at Indithe duties of his office. He was (auapolis, caused by tue explosion of •igaged during the day in makingI.steam in an I., B. & \V. engine, acquaintance of the officers iu I standing in the Union Depot at In•arge of the various bureaus, nearly dianapolid. The report was confirmed of whom had business requiring

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a attention on Monday. The offi- Indianapolis papers. From them we ra of the army iu Washington will' yieaQ tbe following facts nnll am lha nAVV T»/innnnnliu Unrvk inryf

ike a formal call on the new Secary. OF OOUP.SE NOT. Washington, March 11.—District t'orney WellB had an interview th the Attorney General, recouutdifficulties in the way of procurran indictment against Gen. Belap. Governor Wells said he had all of the members of the comttee on expenditures, in the War partment, and cannot obtain from ?m any testimony, Marsh having 1 cannot be reached, and as the ie now stands he cannot get the lictment. rVashiugton, Mch. 11.—The Grand ry cannot find any verdict against iretaiy Belknap in the absence of ireia, Vhe principal witness. The sisl ant District Attorney states it the evidence presented thus far the Grand Jury is insufficient to rrant it in begining an indict

details given on the arrival of

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The Indianapolis. Bloomingtou & Western train, the leaving time of which is 11:50, waits for the Jale train OH the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis Road, due here fiifieen minutes earlier. The latter train was late last night,and did n»t arrive until about 20 minutes past 12. The I., B. & W. engine, No. 25, in charge of Jack Rogers, engineer, and Patrick Mullen, fireman, was then backed across Illinois street to connect with the train standing on the middle track in the depot. The Junction train was standing on the track next north, both engines being about half outside, the cabs being directly underneath the archway. There was not very many persons in tbe depot at tnat hour, these being Hie only trains on the track. Mr. Rogers was seated in the cab, with hid hands on the throttle, waiting for the signal to pull out. The fireman was in the rear of tbe engine coupling it to the baggage-car, and connecting the atmospheric brake pipes. Tne engineer had just tested tue wateigauge and found the boiler full,

gauges responding to the

test, and tne steam-gauge showing 10.5 pouuds pressure—a very moderate stage for a locomotive boiler.

At that moment a heavy rushing sound was heard, followed by a dull ttiuu, and in the dim moonlight the affrighted spectator saw the whole west end of the depot tumbling to the ground, while the hiss of escaping ste&iu drowned the roar of falling brick and stone, and lor a minute the clouds of vapor hid the ruins from Bight. In a very brief time an alarm offire was sounded l'rom the box at Spencer House, to which the central fire department ana hook aud ladder compiny promptly responded: Anum• ber ot policemen were soon on the ground, and a rope was streached across in front of the ris, and a search for the supposed dead and vvoundeU was begun. It was a terrible sight met the gaze as one approached the scene. The entire west end of the building was a heap of disordered brick and stone, lying in the street. The north wall for several feet was badly shattered, and a section of the roof ten feet or more iu width had fallen. It was found that the boiler of the Bloomington engiue had exploded, the escaping element tearing a large hole in the iron on the right side, completely ^destroying it. Mr.

who was sitting iu the cab,

almost directly over the boiler, was found, after a few minutes search, lying iu the middle ot Illinois street, aud, remarkable as it may seem, without having received a scratch. He was entirely uninjured. Mullen, his fireman, was considerably shocked by the torce of the concussiou, but is not injured any way.

Further search was made and the prostrate form of the engineer Jack Moore was found lying on the floor dead. Isaac bulard fireman was terribly scalded. Several parties were badly injured, butconsider their escape from death miraculous.

The Missouri Storm.

Quincy, March 13.—The Whigs re port shows tbe lollowing summary of tbe results of the late storm in Missouii: 7 persons Killed, 17 injured, three or four of them dangeiousiy. Some 30 houses blown down, and "an immense daiuago done to orchards and timber. It is estimaied that in Monroe and Palls counties, one thousand miles of lencsing is prostrated. Five miles north of Monroe at the timo of the hur ricaue, a terrific storm passed over leaving the ground covered with eight to tAi inches of bail.

Walt Whitman

London Mch., 13.—Bobert Buchanan thopoet, writes to the London dahvNews. concerning certain exrtract from the West Jersey press renroduced in the London Atheuium, disclosing Walt Whitman impoverishment and suffering and make, enrnest appeal for bis relief, Buchans »'u eavs I suggested the formation oa committee to collect subscriptionsf for the purchase of Whitman's comolete works which the latter is now preparing to begin with, say, five hundred copies, and if the number could be extended to a thousand or more, so much the betteiVor the poet

other unsecured Kabili^^mount to I honor for Euglauu, so WO^Wa-d «*«»,

more 8l,ame

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TERRE HAUTE.

THE AGE OF CORRUPTION.

The False Precepts Which are Given to our Youth.

THE CONSEQUENCE OP TEACHING BOYS AN1 tllRLS TO BE HONES I1 BECAUSE If IS THE

BETT POLICY, TRUTHFUL BECAUSE IT PAYS.

A Sermon ly Rev. E. P. Hone.

According to previous announce ment, Rev. E. F. Howe, preached last evening on the subject of the fraud and corruption which at preseut curse this goverament.

The congregation was very much smaller than usual, probably on account of the exceedidgly disagreeable weather.

Those who did venture out were well repaid for their timerity in braving the storm.

Mr. Howe took his text from Mathew, chapter 7, verses 24,25, 26 and 27. 24. Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings ot mint), and doelh them, I will iliieii him to wisa muu,. •which ouilt his house apon a rock. 25. And the rains decended, and the floods came' and the winris blew and beat upon that house and it fell not for it was founded upon a rock. 20. And every one that heareth these payings of mine, and doeth them not, shall oe likened unto a foolish man which bullded his i. ouse upon the sand. '£1. And the raiu decended, and the floods me, and the winds blew, ana beat upon ike house and it fell and great was the tall of it.

This, said tha speaker, is the personation of Christ's sermon on the Mount a sermon which has been more praised and less practiced than any which was ever preached. It teaches great and important principals not those principles which enable mon to gain riches, honors and social position, to win the applause of men, but the great principles which point to moral character and true manhood.

Moral and religious principal is the only means of true success. Our present trouble and shame as a natiofc comes from ignoriug this principalj'our future danger lies iu the disregard of this great, truth.

A storm is upon us we are in the midst of circumstances which never before existed. Our penitentiaries, instead of being filled from the lower and more degraded walks of lite, are now TGCGiviog their strong6St x©inforC8ments from the ranks of the most exalted in the worlds opiniou. Officers are taken from the highest positions in the land aud placed beside tbe meanest criminal, within the walls ot. a prison. Houses are crumbling and lalling on every hand The air-is full of rumors sonio of them false too many of them truer ..

The healthy and hopeful side of this dark page iu our history, is that people are aroused and alarmed. While the people are endeavoring to protect themselves against tuese things, there is hope,

Christian or moral principle, is tne only sure foundation of success. The great ends which are sought to-day are not the principles set forth in the sermon on the mount. The great end is money, position, applause. The means for these ends, is the object for which men struggle. There are thousands of thieves to-day in both parties, who are crying, "stop, thief!" shaking their beads and solemnly bewailing the demorilizition in public life.

These men who have been discovered are not alone in their guilt. These principles pervade ell. political and so

cial

society, and

must be admitted

that they are too prevalent in religious society. It is money and position for which all saem to struggle, not for learning or culture: You hear men talk of educating their children as though it were simply a means of fitling them for money making. Integrity, usefuliness, manhood, womanhood: These are not the things we

talk

to our children of. Girls are so educated that they may lead their husbands to dishonesty and ruin, boys are so educated that they may follow in the loot-steps of that husband. Train a pirl up to a life of case, idleuess, and

luxury,

and you hare fitted her for a

career like this, Train a boy to think that any means wnich he may use to eeenre wealth and position ar« right and you are training him for the penitentiary

Success in our day is measured by the dollars or the position gained, little is thought of moral character. These notions enter largely into religionReligion is too often made a defense against sin.

is not intended to pro

tect us from harm which may come to us, but to build up our character and make us better in our business and social relations. If it does not do this it is a bad religion.

We do noi teach our youth to build upon tbe rock of religion, truth and morality, but upon the sands «f policy. We instruct them that honesty pays, that it is the best policy that truth gives confidence and is promotive 'of the ends oi success.

We teach all this instead of teaching that there is no success which cau pay the damage done by untruth. It dangerous thus to lay stress on policy in instructing our children. Honesty pays, generally but spme times it does not pay. Truth pays, as a general thing, but sometimes it does not pay. He who is houest because it pays, will be dishonest when it pays to be so. He who is truthful because it pays, will be untruthful to attain the same end.

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this respect, because it fft Ua The politicians must du will benefit his partj', no matter how dishonest it may be, no matter how untruthful he may be.

In recent events we have a glimpse of tbe real judgment.»Men who, yesterday, were the envy of all, exalted above all, are, to-day,cast down among tbe dregs of society, branded as felons. This storm will not be without its benefit to mankind. The influence which it will have on the character of the mass of the people will be great and for much good. Wo should teach our youth to so build upon the rock of religion, right find morality, that whatever revelation may be made to-mor-row, they may Btand before man, and before God.

EGYPTIAN TROUBLES".

Cairo, March 12.—Intelligence has been received here reporting that on |th inst. the Abyssineaus attacked the Egyptians, entrenched in camp at Qoodrah, and were repulsed. On Wednesday Princo Hosson, with several

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battall ions, made a sortie, and captured an important adjacent positinn, and alter wards returned to camp. On Thursday the Abyssinisns renewed the attack, and were again repulsed, with a great loss.

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE POOL. Washington, March 13.—Mr, Kilbourne appeared before the Real Estate pool Committee this morning, and again declined to produce the private books and papers of the firm of Kil-bourne&-Latta, in relation to their real estate transactions, on the gronnd that he and his partner is engaged in private business, and have no connection with the Government of the United States, except to pay taxes, and obey laws.

They are not conscious of having violated any law, nor are they charged with any fraud, and that the productian of their books and papers would reveal their transactions with all their customers.

If, however, any respectable citizen would allege that their business has any relation with public interests they would submit all their books and papers to the committee but not otherwise.

Mr. Kilbourne takes the additional ground that he stands on Constitutional Wrights guaranteed to every citizen not accused of violatng any laws, of being protected in his personal liberty and property, and from unreasonable search of liis private papers.

The room was then cleared for delib eration with the exception of the council and committee proceeded to make up the case against Kilbourne to be reported to the House.

MEDICAL COLLEGE COMMEKCEMDNT. Philadelphia, March 13.—The annual commencement of Jefferson Medical College took place at the Academy Qf Music, Saturday afternoon. The iotal number of graduates was 146, of whom 08 were Pennsylvanlans.

This morning a company of Spanish military engineers, under command of Col. Don Juan Maria, and after parading the streets under the escort of State fencibles, took possession of their barracks, on the Centennial grounds.

Large Fire in Memphis. Memnhis, Tenn., March 18.—At half-pas* 12 this morning, a fire was discovered in the office of Surveyor of Customs, over the Bank of Commerce, on Madison street. The police aud bank watchman found the doors locked, and after breaking in found the clerk of the Surveyor, who stated that he had' been working there until that hour, when a lamp exploded and set the papers on fire. Tlie alarm was uoUDded aod tbe lire extinguished, not, however, until the books and papers of the office were either burned or badly damaged. The remark of the clerk after the lire th«t it looked Belknapish, and caused considerable couio'ent. Gen. Smith surveyer of Porte, left for Grand unction, lastevpning.

Loss in Johnson atoo^Stms fancy store yefterd'ay is not yet known, but fully covered by insuranca, amount* ing to $25,000, divided between Royal Queens Imperial, of England, Niagara of N. Y., and Merchants of Memphis' Damage tr Taylor Joy & (Jo's.,drygood8 stock, next dooV, by smoke and water $10,000, covered in nine Companies.

The heavy frost and thin ice last nights ifeared, has killed the fruit.

Washington, M*rch 10.—Even Boss Shepherd and Hallett Killborne deserted Belknap in his hour of trial. Wheu a friend went to them and asked them to go on Belknap's bond then put their heads together and said, "It would not look well." The Boss always abandons his victims in their hour of trial. He suggested, though that his friend aud favorite contractor, Dan A. Conuelly would do it. This was a cruel cut for Belknap. Even the champion plunderer said it would not look well to go on the bond of the fallen War Minister that Dan Connely, his next best friend, would have to do it. So the illustrious Billy Cook, why had elected himself counsel for Babcock and Belknap, too aunounced in the Police court that Mr. Daniel A, Connolly would go bail for Mr. Belknap

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Bui even Daniel did not come to time, and it began to lohk. as if the great War Ministdr of a few days ago had nos even a thief or a contractor to do him revereuce.

One must know Connolly to appreciate him. He has been a contractor under the Ring ever since Boss Shepherd seized upon this District. He purchaseq nearly a block of houses of Shepherd on Second street, just above Pennsylvania avenue, and was, of course, given some of the fattest contracts. About eighteen months ago, while Fisher and Dick Harrington ran tbe Criminal Court business in this city, this man Connolly was indicted jointly with a rough of the name or Charley Hurdle, for assault anti battery with intent to kill one James W. Pumphrey, a respectable and peaceable man. The case not being called, an examination of the records was made, and it appeared that a nolle prosequi had been entered, without the knowledge of the plaintiff or prosecuting witness.

The records of the Police Court will also show that this same man Con« colly is under bonds to appear befsre the Criminal Court for assault and battery with intent to kill a courezan. The latter, offence was commiited about the time Fisher Went out of office. Billy Evans was then Connolly's council, but nothing has been beard of the case. Such is the man Billy Cook proposed to offer as bail for Belknap's appearance, though he could not be found when he was wanted.

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THE LONDON MARKET.

London, Mch. 13.-This being tbe first making up day regular fortnightly. Tbe attention of tbe stock exchange during the early hours was chiefly absorbed in preparations for extending or carrying over the engagementto^the end of the month The market is generally firm, for both home and foreign securities. The impression prevails that most accounts have already been provided for a discount

market

is quiet

but firm rates are unchanged.

THE COAL FISLDS.

Cottsville, March, lS.-This morning two of tbe leading coal and iron companies collieries turned lumber of ing employment to a large number of people.

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THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

Landers and Holman tbe Only Champion of Rag Monej. Washington, Mch. 11.—The Democratic caucus met to-night at the Captol. Lamar tendered his resignation as Chairman on account of sickness, but it was not accepted Clymer being selected as Chairman

ro-tempore during the absence of who will return to Mississippi in accordance wfth the advice of bis physician.

There was a long discussion on the financial question, Senators Bayard, Eston, Thurman, Bogy, and Kelrman, and Representatives Randall, Reagan, and Luttrell, advocating hard money. No question was taken up. There seemed to be clearly a comprehension of the issues involved, and a greater disposition to arrive at a satisfactory result than has been hitherto manifested, the tendency being left almost alone in the advocacy of the extreme views as to soft money. The opinion was generally expressed that the entire national debt should be 'paid, according to the pledges of the Government, in gold, and in consonance with the principles of the Democratic party.

Tbe caucus adjourned until Wednesday evening next, when a full attendance is expected, and a vote taken on the proposition pending viz: the majority and minority reports of the joint committee. There were about 100 members present during theevening.

Alabama Legislature.

Montgomery. March 11.—The Alabam Legislature, with a two»thirds Democratic majority in both branches, before adjourning sine die, unauimously adopted resolutions re* ceiting that as the representatives of a patriotic constituency which re* veres the virtues and traditions of the heroes and sages of the American revolution and esteems as sacredly dear all that pertains to their honor and glory, the Geut-ral Assembly of the State of Alabama deems it proper todeclare thot the occurrence of thefirst centennial of the declaration of American independance is a fit"occasion for rejoicing on the part of all the people of the United States and thereby extend the fraternal good will to all the people of every State and Territory in the Union. The resolution also declares there can be no more appropriate manner in wh ch to commemorate the birth of tbe TO* public than for every administrator of government, Federal and State, to uphold the prosperity andadvance of the glory of our common country, and to this end it is also the duty of every citizen to freely and faithfully contribute his aid.

A WAIF.

A Child Found oil A Son lb End Doorstep. Last Friday night, or rather Saturday morning, the decuens of tbe south end were aroused from their slumbers by the cries of something, they knew not what, but guessed to be tne pleasant catewauliug of two festive cats. An investigation was finally made, however, and to the surprise of all, the noise was found to proceed from a little infant girl, left at the door-step of Mr. Sage, the contracting cooper. The little thing was warmly aud

Neat

ly dressed, was about one month old, and had attached to her a label on which was writteu "Minnie."

Mr. and Mrs. J. O Jones volunteering to take care of it, tbe child was cansigned to the fostering

irotectiou. It could not have fallen to better bands* While Pater fomlliases are rejoicing that it was not left on tbeir door steps, the children of the several families are greatly regretting that the little stranger did not fall to them Some children in tbe family of Mr. C. C. Oakey have abided him because he sits up so late since, as they say the child might have been brought to them but for the light in the bouse, and Mr. Oakey, hardhearted man that be is, declares, that henceforth he will sit up half the night, and be ready with lights on tbe slightest notice, to Ecare off intruders. Tbe infant is said to closely resemble nearly every man in tbe south end, and all of them are trying to make peace with their wives.

ST. PATRICK'S SOCIAL.

What a Number of Tonng Persons Propose to do* Both a history of tbe Orphan Asy, lum, recently the Providence hospital, and a description of its workings haveat different times, been published at length in these columns. The intention has been to inform the public of tne noblo Christian work which tbe Catholic church is doing for tbe orphans of the land through tbe aid of a few devoted and charitable sisters. This tangible form of following the example of the Savior, in good and kind deeds, cannot but commend itself to the heart felt best wishes of every member ot the community, whatever may, be his religious tenets. Au'eflort is afoot to assist tbe wortby project, which we will describe as follows: A number of young persons have, of their own. accord, framed .themselves in(o a committee of arrangements, and have engaged Dowling Hall lor an entertainment on next Friday night, tbe evening of the day which ail of Erin's Rons delight to celebrate as St. Patrick's day. Thero will be no supper nor dance, but simply a literary and musical entertainment. Several young ladies ot other charcbes have consented to assist, and the programme will be chequered with names from all tbe churches. There will also be recitations and essays. Tbe admission charged will be small. The expenses will be light, and every cent over and above expenses will go direct to, .the Orphan Asylum.

AN ARISTOCRATIC ELOPEMENT.

Hew York, March 13.-A London dispatch says that Loid Ailsford's wife has eloped with the Marquis of Blandford, eldest son of the Duke of Malborough. The Marquis of Bland ford is notorious for his several escapades, and tbe Marlborough gems have been, it Is said, sold to pay bis debts. He is a brother ot Lord Randolpb Churchill.

Lord Ailsford, tbe unfotnnate husband was called here from India, on urgent affairs, some time ago. Tbe elopement is the absorbing topic in the clubs.

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BR. STORRS.

He Explains his Position With Reference to the Late Council.

HE TAKES VP A MASTER I.Y POSITION ON THE FENCE.

He Will Have to Explain Explanation.

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New York, March 12.—The church of tbe pilgrims, of which Rev. Dr, Storrs is pastor, was crowded to-night by a congregation anxious to hear the view which it bad been announced that be would deliver in regard to the recent Advisory Council and its decieions. The usual Sunday eve-, nlng sermon was dispensed with, and and instead Dr. Storrs read his statement on the subject in question. As it had been said he was not in sympathy with Congregationalism, it seemed proper he should give his reasons for withdrawsng from the aositiou of president of the American Congrepational Union, and his membership in the board of directory. In regard to the troubles of Plymouth Church, he had never taken any part in them, and would not do so now He characterized the recent Advisory Council, although composed of a very intelligent body of men, as one of no great moral weight. It was large in membership, however, and represented a constituency of 34,611. He thought tbe previous Congregational Council had much mote weight, because it was not composed of delegates known to be favorable to Plymouth Church. He knew there were in the late Council very many delegates favorable to Plymouth Church, and this fact would throw some light on the strange results arrived at. He referred to the fact that, while here, tbe delegates were especially cared for by Plymouth Church. He condemned the rules laid down by this Council for the admiesion of members, and tbe guidance of Congr.gational churches.

He condemned tbe construction of the manner of tbe communion,which opened its doors to all who sought admittance, and excluded the exami" nation by the church of tne forger, the adulterer and the maliguer,merely dropping their names from the roll oh account of absence from the church. He thought tbe recent Advisory Council improper, as it tended to cause innumerable councils to be called. He thought the Council had, without intention, heaped dirt on the great 'doctrines of tbe Lord, and had spread its protecting wings over the pastor of Plymouth Church. According to the doctrine of the Catholio Church, the unchristian character of priest made no difference to the number, in so far as tbe efficacy of the sacrament was concerned bnt it would be hard to make Protestants accept such a view. Such a council as had been called would have about as much effect as a brush of feathers in clearing out a mine. The request from the church at Andover to Plymouth Church was perfectly proper, and the council went out on its way to deal with the matter than it had to conduct the trial of General Ba.bcock.

Probabilities.

Washington, March 13.—For the Gulf States Tennessee and Ohio valley part' ly cloudy and slightly warmer weath er, easterly to southerly winds and generally colder weather, and slowly rising temperature, variable winds, shifting easterly and southerly by Tuesday morning, with falling barometer.

THE SAFE BURG I ART INVESTIGATION-

Washington, March 13.—District Attorney Wells to-day again appealed before tbe House Committee Ou Judiciary now investigating into the causes why tbe so-called Harrington safe burglary conspirators have not been tiied, as also into tbe conspiracy itself, and

resented original confessions made Nettleship and Cunz, as also a statement made by Harrington himself. Harrington's statement is not in nature of confession, but more of denial of the main tacts set forth in the confession ot Nettleship. Several other witnesses were also examined. Tbis investigation, Mr. Knott says, will be thorough. i-

A BOLD ROBBERY.

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New York, March 13.—Five masked men entered tbe bouse of James Crosley, a wealthy farmer living on Dalytown road, near Farmer station on' the northern New Jersey railroad, early yesterday morning, and took off $20,0Q0 worth of United States bonds, and $10,000 worth of silver ware and jewel-

A FOOL JUMPING FROM A RAILROAD CAR TO OLORV.

Cincinnati, March 13.—Valentine Becker, shoemaker, while jumping from a train on the Little Miami railroad, near Pendleton, last evening, stumbled and fell under the cars, tbe wheels passing over bis head, killing him instantly.

Dennis Sberidan, teamster, in altercation witb the driver of a street car, at the corner of 9th and Freeman streets, last evening, was pushed frojn tbe platform while.the car was in motion, alighting upon his bead, and eruBhing his skull, dying in a few moments. A,

Iv A GOOD SISTER GONE. Baltimore, Marcb 13.—Sistor Harriet Superior, of the Protestant Epiwopal order of "All saints" died yeateraay. morning after a short illness. Sister Harriet was Mother superior of the order in the United States, and one of the first three Protestants that entered tbe order when first organised in England in 18o6.

A COUPLE OF INSURGENT iiKADEBS. ARRESTED. Ragusa, Mch. 13.—The insurgent leader Ljubibraties Petrowichfuella and Cesari, were arrested by Alsstrian authorities Thursday last*#* Vigvani on Dalnsation ffOBtintnlar Imo»chi.

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TOM JACKSON.

HE SHOOTS HIMSELF WITM A PISTOL.

The Attempt at Suicide Premeditated aud the Gazette Office Seleeted

By Him as th® Place.

At three o'clock this afternoon, Tom Jackson shot himself. It was a premeditated attempt at self destruction. For some reason not exactly understood, he chose the GAZETTE counting room as the place for committing the rash deed.

To the people of Terre Haute he is well known, having several years been watchman at the Main street crossing of the E. & C. Railway,hejloBt his right leg some years ago in a railroad accident. Several months ago he loBt his position on the E. & C. road, and since then has had no regular employment His life has probably been embittered by pecuniary difficulties, and of late it has been a frequent thing for him to talk of committing suicide* He sent, at noon to-day, by a stranger on the office, to the proprietor of the GAZKTTE, saying he wished to see him on Wall street. It not boing convenient to go, no more was though of the matter until tho senior proprietor of the GAZETTE hav-. ing occasion to go to the business office with Mr. Albert Pegg, found Tom seated in a corner there, talking to the office boy. While engaged in busine&s with Mr Pegg, back of the counter, Tom was asKed what be wanted. He said he wanted to see Mr. Ball, and that gentleman, rising then stood by the counter talkT ing to Tom, and looking through a pile of bills. Tom seemed to be under tbe influence of liquor, and was crying, though bis appearance may have been due to tbe knowledge of tbe crime against himself, he was about to perpetrate, and not to liquor. Iu a complaining fashion be said alibis friends nad gone back on him, and he was prepared to die. So little impression did tbis make upon his auditors that he answered in trivial phrase that that was more than most people could say. He then went on to cnarge various persons spec*fically with having trerted him badly, winding up each separated complaint with tbe statement that he might as' well die and all that. He had come there for that purpose. During tbis conversation he must have nad, and probably did have the fatal pistol in his hand. Seated, however as be was in front of the counter, this was not visable. to tbe person he was addressing, and nothing was thought of the reiterated assertion of his intention to commit suicide.

Varions things were said to him, but all more or less jocular or petulant, and none betraying on the part of the person by whom they were spoken, the slightest conception that wnat he imagined was a farce, would become so bloody a tragedy.

At the conclusion of one of his speeches, repeating tbe burden of his constant song of self-destrnction, ho raised tbe pistol to bis breast and fired. Tbe shot followed so fast upon the presentation of the pistol to his breast, that there was no time to do anythiug. and beiore serious expostulation could be raised, or restraining hand lifted, tne terrible messenger of death bad sped upon its deadly journey lo the victims breast. Dropping tbe pistol and his crutches at his side, he yet remained sealed for a while in tbe chair, and it was several minutes, later when unsupported that he fell prone upon the floor and lay muttering in the pool of blood which trick* led from the wound, Dr. Young was summoned and under his direction tbe wounded man was removed to the Station House. He was loudly walling white he was being removed, andjpernoaning his sad fate.

Tue wound was made in the left side just above the nipple, at the time of going to press the bullet hole had not been probed and it could not be definitely told or not whether or not it was fatatal. The pistol was a small ore wilh a single barrel and a smooth bore. It must have been heavilb loaded for it sounded like a young rannon when fired.

The wounded man will have to be caied for by the community, he having no uome, or relatives or friends, if bis sad story as told by himself is true. He was a good hearted sort of man, of a free and genurous. nature* He served his his country with credit in the navy. Of late years however he has been addicted to daink and has dabbled considerably in politics, to both of which things he owes his pecuniary misfortunes and the distress of mind which led him to this rash act of attempted self-destruction.

LATER, 3:45 P. M.—Jackson

just been" examined by Drs. Young, Caldwell and Stevenson at the station house, where he is lying. It is ascertained that the bullet entered bis left side near the nipple, and lodged in a

rib.

The

result

will not

be fatal. Tom is expected to be on his feet by to-morrow. The wadding in his coat saved him.

Markets To-day.

Chicago—Wheat, 1.00J: April, 99t cash, 1.04, May Corn, 43$, April 46j, May Pork, 22.30, April: 22 50, May Lard, 13.36, May 13.52| June.

Cincinnati, March 18.—Wheat,dull and nominal. Corn, 48c VJfhiaky held at 1.05. Pork, firm and uu* changed. Lard, 13Je.

New York, Maroh lu.—Wheat, quiet and very firm at 1.09 to 1.12 for No.3 Chicago 1.10 to 1.13 for No.'» Milwaukee. Corn, dull at 59c to 65ic, new mixed 68c for old. steady at 23.00 for new mess. 13.62£ for steam* Whisky. Greenbacks unchanged.

Pork, Lard, 1.09.

A WORK HOUSE MANAGEMENT VINDICA- i' TBD.

Cleveland, March 13.—The work house investigation which has been in progress some days, has been brought to a close, the result was a complete vindication of tbe management of the board of trustees. The prosecution baviog failed to prove the existence ol any regnlarity whatever.

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