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Sheriff received a menacing telegram from
(he Company shortly after the seizures,
to the effect that tiio seizure was a contempt of
Oonrt. te a Ilscolvor lied been appointed, and
dotnandinit the immediate release of the proper*
tr. No attention has baon paid to tho demand,
end tho attachment will aland until otherwise
ordorad by tho Courts.
TUR ATLANTIC a LAKE RRIR.
Special VUnateh to The Chieaao Tribune.
Dncrmis, 0., Feb. 23.—The Directors of tbo
Atlantic A Bake Erie lUilroad moot hero to
morrow to determine whether the capital stock
of the Company shall ho increased from $6,000,-
000 to $12,000,000, and to olcct ffinr Directors in
elaca of those whoso terms are about to expire.
JLtKOU'UOCITY.
Views of Dominion Rcimtor Cicorgo
Drown on tills Important Subject*
Special IXepatch to The Chteapo lYibune.
Ottawa, r.b, 23.—Tho Uon. Snn.lor Ooorgo
Brown, who was British Plenipotentiary to
Washington in connection with the reciprocity
question, spoko for two hours yesterday In tho
Canadian Senate when moving for an address
for papers relating to reciprocity matters to bo
submitted to tho House. After briefly describ
ing tho negotiations of 185(1, IHC9, 1603, ami
1870. bo noxt explained tho manner in which
tbo lato negotiations opened, and traced them
through tholr various stages. Ho pointed out
the value of a Canadian treaty to tho United
States, tho prosperity of tbo Dominion since tbo
repeal of tho treaty of 1831, and the
effect of lids on. the minds of public
men and Journalists of tho United States, and
repudiates tho insinuation that mono? had se
emed such expression; in proof of which was
tho fact that tbo entire expenditure in connec
tion with tho negotiations amounted to lessthan
$4,000. Ho considered seriatim tho horns of tho
draught treaty, pointing out the advantage to
both countries, end impetus they would give to
tho industries. Ho stated in comparison that a
groat share of tbo foreign exports came from tho
agricultural class and mluorallutcrosta, which en
joyed no protection, and demurred to tho pre
tension that so vast a preponderance of poopio
should ho compelled to pay large duticson Im
plements and materials of industry, imd on tho
common ncceaoarloa of life, to maintain a few
favorite Industries in existence. .
lie noxt dealt with the charges of discrimina
tion against Groat Britain, and soon disposed of
them. After allusion to tho action of tho United
States Honalo. bo admitted that tho fate of tho
negotiation was settled for tho present, but
diubtod not that tho agreement which resulted
from it would yet make its appearance and form
tho basis of anew and more successful negotia
tion; but ho contended that it was not for tho
poopio of Canada to act or bo influenced
by snob Anticipation. "They had.” ho remarked
iu conclusion, "shown their ability to open
now marKots for themselves when tho American
markets woro closed against them, and tho dear
&ath for them was to followup tho policy on which
toy had entered with redoubled ouorgy and per
severance. Lot Americans load ttiorr industries
with cnnloraa duties os they choose. Bo it tbn
firm policy of Canada to remove every harrier in
tho way of commercial extension i to repeal nil
duties on raw materials, ou articles used in
manufacturing, and ou tho common necessities
of daily life, and to replace the revenue lost, if
Deeded, by a wiser and cheaper system of taxation.
Lot them seek to dovolopo their groat national
industries, and especially tho ogricultural, ship
ring, fishing, mineral, and lumber industries.
Let them open up now markets odanted to this
Iraifio, and lot tho Canadian flag bo found Boat
ing on every sea.
A TORNADO.
f&nslonlo. 410" Visited by a Destruc
tive tVind-Storm—All tlso iluitlnm
IDotiNCf* Demolished—Seventeen X*or»
none Injured.
Special DUpateh to The Chicago Tribune*
St. Louih, Mo., Feb. 28.—A special to the
Republican from Brownsville, Mo., says a toma
to struck llustouia, Lottis County, 7 tulles
loutboast of that place,- at 8:50 this afternoon,
mtl demolished about twenty buildings,
including all tho hualnoai houses and
the depot, end wrecked tho frolghl
wain Just arrived, throwing twelve cars
somplotely off tho track. Seventeen persons
iroro Injured, five seriously. Quo, Buck Porter,
»merchant, had his back broken and will cer
laiuly die. Tbo tornado made a path 100 yards
side, going oast. It also struck the stage which
ras between Brownsville and Marshall, Mo,, but
t was not iniurod. This is all the damage as
lor lb hoard from.
BILLIARDS.
Bndolphe Agalu Defeated by VI g-
nauxi
Special Dispatch to The Chietuo TVfburw.
New Your, Feb. 23.—Tho second game for tho
ihatupionship of tho world and the Dolauoy
nodal has resulted disastrously for Rudolphs,
mo game was one-sided from tho start, Vlgnaux
txhibitiug unusual brilliancy, while Rudolphe
loomed to havo forgotten how to play, Tho
pools wore in Rudolpho's favor. Doubts woro
keely expressed concerning tho honesty of tho
game, Appended is the score s
Vioaodx— o, 6, ii, a, o, ic, o, o, o. o, o, a. sn. co, 29,
to, 0, 0,4, 23, 8, 0.2, 5(1, CO. 03,1. US, 11, 0, till, 11, 0,18,
I, 2, 11, 14. Tolal, 090.
ItCDOtnic—o, 2, 0, 0, 3,19, 9, 4,1, 0, 1, 32,1. 0,12,
1.1), 1, 22, 33.1 U. 0. 4. 0, 37, 2, S3. 0,1, 1, 2, 7, 0, 13, 0,
1,0,41. Total, U2O.
THE WEATHER.
Washington, D. 0., Fob. 23.— For the Upper
Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys and the
Northwest, rising barometer, brisk northerly
winds, and colder and clearing weather. For the
Upper Lake region, rising barometer, northeast
winds, backing to northwest, colder, cloudy, and
tlearlug weather.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Spreial Dinpateh to The Chicago Tribune,
LaOuossb, Wis.. Fob. 23.— W0 are now in the
midst of one of tho most severe storms of snow
and wind that has visited this vicinity for years.
Buow has been falling hard since 2 p. m.. and at
Ibis writing (B p. m.) the wind is blowing a gale
from north ami oast, with 10 inches new snow on
tho ground. Telegraph reports from all direc
tions state tho same condition of things.
Tbo biggest kind of a railroad block
ade will probably be reported from
hero to-morrow. Tho throo weeks blockade of
tho Central Itailroad of Minnesota was raised
yesterday, and lo*day trains commenced running
from Mankato to Wells, but wore again suspend
ed at noou on account of the storm along the
lino of the Chicago & Bt. Paul, and Chicago, Du
buque & Minnesota. The storm is reported as
very severe, with snow drifting badly. On tho
Southern Minnesota Itailroad trains arc being
rushed to places of shelter and suspended.
Special iHepatch to The Chicago Tnbune.
Peobia, 111., Feb. 23.—The long loobocMor
rain has commenced, and, at this writing, there
promises to bo a general wind-up of winter. Tho
frost Is i and 0 foet in tbs ground. Tho ico in
the lake is from 80 to 40 inches thick, and it will
require a good many days of warm weather
and rains to thaw out tho frozen condition of
the roids and streams iu this section. Ilail
roads aud bridges will both suffer, and acoidebts
may bo expected.
, tii. Paul, Minn., Fob. 23.—W0 bavo to-night
a heavy snow-storm, with a high wind, No
doubt all the railroads in this region will be
blockaded to-morrow,
Omaua, Neb.. Feb. 23.—A heavy northeast
Triad, accompanied by a fall of nlmut C inches of
snow, prevailed in this section to-day.
Council Bluets, la., Fob. 23.— The severest
snow-storm of tho season prevailed to-day. mod
erating as nlcht dosed In. The running of
trains is seriously affected.
EXPLOSION OF FOUL GASES.
People in tho vicinity of Clark and Monroe
streets, last night about U o’clock, were much
ktartlod by a loud report, like that from a fire
arm, aud gathered in large numbers at tbe Inter
section of the thoroughfares named in a twink
ling. Many thought that some one had been
J e P a soon dispelled
i? ■atlsfled on learning that one of
«nl^c U blown off by an
IStZI l tZi /Si lU ® Bowor on Monroe
Im Vhl ia n of kheCU,rk Btreob cross
ing. lue ®pvor was blown Into tbe air about 20
fM*, and a loud report followed. A colored man
who happened to be passing, and a timid Jan?n“
do\ d ih. u “ row eB “ po ,ioa N^ax;
A NEW YORK FAILURE.
Awrfel DitvaUh to Tho Chicago Tribune
Nlir Yum. Fob. 23,-The general depreulon
la trade lies ceuaed tho foliar, of A. A a, Baker
289 Wellington etreet, one of lire Urgent frolll
gej-Mn Ita* trade. LUbUiUe* *160,000
AFFAIRS OF STATE.
The Introduction of the Prorogation
Resolutions Defeated at
Springfield.
They, However, Exert a Salutary
Effect on the Opposition.
Important Results Following a
Caucus-Meeting of the Lattor.
Tlib Indiana Sonato Votes for Local
Option, and tho House to
Gerrymander.
Important Hallway Legislation Probable
in Minnesota.
ILLINOIS.
NOTtS.
IMPORTANT CAUCUS WORK.
Speeiht MepaUh to The Chieaao JVi bunt.
Spiunofirld, 111., Fob. 23.—At tho Opposition
caucus to-night it wan resolved that tho Oppo
sition Senators should, in tho morning, pass a
resolution recalling tho adjournment resolution
on which Steele's resolutions are based, Tho
latter have frightened tho Opposition into com
ing down to business, and the caucus deter
mined to rush through bills abolishing tho State
Board of Charities, repealing tno registry act
creating a commioslon to roviso the Bcvenuo law,
aud report to tho General Assembly, and cut
down appropriations for State and charitable in
stitutions about 23 por cent, and then adjourn.
Tho fight on the now Btatc-Ilouae appropriation
was abandoned; and the Committee will report
recommending the appropriation asked—sßoo,-
000.
cnrcAao,
House Committee on Municipalities to-night
unauimoualy agreed to report, with a recommen
dation (hat it pass, tho new Citizens* Association
Incorporation bill, with the rovonuo clauses re
enacting and amending Bill 300 stricken out.
Tho rovonuo provisions woro struck out at tho
suggestion of Hosing, to obviato delays iu tho
consideration of tho bill,'with tho understanding
that tho Citizens' Association Bovctmo bill
amending Bill 301) shall bo introduced u an in
dependent measure.
The Heartier (Democratic organ) this evening
denounces the Btcelo resolution oh designed to
shirk Investigations and proveut the disclosure
of corruptions, and threatons tbo impeachment
of tho OoTornor tn esse the; should pans and ho
prorogue the Legislature. Borne of tho more
conservative Itopublicau Senators question tho
expediency of offering Steele's resolutions at
this time, but should It oomo to a vole the reso
lutions will ho supported by tbo full lie*
‘publican vote. A row Democratic Senators
profess n desire to have tbo resolutions passed,
and make big threats as to what, in that event,
they will do, aud how they will charge that tho
prorogation was to conceal corruptions. Every
man of thorn, howovor, has bills no wants put
through, and, should it oomo to a vote, instead
of remaining silent aud allowing Stoolo’B resolu
tion!) to pact*, which in what they declare they
will do, they will probably all vote •' No." For
fear the resolutions might be passed, they have
bcou telegraphing for absent Democratic Sena
tors.
HOUSE.
TUB MILITIA.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune,
Bpiumufikld, Fob. 23.—Tho Committee on
Militia this morning reported their hill for tho
organization of the State Guard. It provides
for the arming and equipment of tbo State
Guard, and for a levy of 1-10 of a mill for that
purpose. This Is tho bill drawn by Congdon, of
Cook, and James, of Lake, and meets tho ap
proval of Oapt. Gillespie, of tho Chicago Regi
ment, who is hero to look after its passage.
TUB MISSISSIPPI DELTAi
Tho Sonato resolution instructing our Sen
ators aud requesting oar Representatives in
Congress to vote for tho improvement of tho
mouth of the Mississippi was concurred iu.
CUTTIKa DOWN COtJHT VEER.
Merritt's bill to cutoff tbo abstract-fee charged
by Clerks of tho Supremo Court, under the role
of the Court, was ordered to a third reading.
Bunvr.Tona’ bill tabled.
Cummings’ bill providing for the licensing of
surveyors, and that all surveys mado by them
shall bo accepted in alt courts of record as prima
facie evidence of tbo accuracy of such surveys,
was tabled.
PLATBU's BP.POIIM FABIJfO WELL.
Plater’ll hill to repeal the monopoly of printing
OHtray notices, enjoyed by Springfield papers,
was called tip on consideration by sections and
tabled. This is tbo bill which relieves the finder
of a stray calf from advertising that fact la a
Springfield paper, and instead, requires adver
tisement in s paper published in the county
where tbo estray is taken np. This assault upon
a picayune (monopoly contrived for the benefit
of a picayune press is the only one of Plater's
bills that over got Into print, and. on the sugges
tion of Jones, of Jo Daviess, of that fact, the
House aood-nalurodly took the bill off the table
and ordered it to a third reading.
The remainder of the session wss occupied
with a consideration of bills by sections.
SENATE.
STEELE’S BEnOLUTIONS.
Special UiniKitch to The Chicago Tribune.
Briuiramu), 111., Fob. 23.—titoelo this morn
ing attempted to Introduce the resolutions tele
graphed to The Tbibune declaring tbo agree
mout with the House as to adjournment, upon
tho passage of which tho Governor might, under
tho Constltutlbn, prorogue tho Legislature. Ca
sey aud Kohoo objected, and, ponding tho order,
being bills on first reading, tbo resolutions were
not received. Afternoon Steele again offered
Ids resolutions. Tbo same objection waamadoby
tho same Senators aud tho resolutions were not
entertained. Steele moved to suspend the rules,
in order that he might introduce tho resolutions.
Lost—lß to 13—less than two-thirds in the af
firmative, Tho Democratic plan seems to be to
pass over in tho order of business tho introduc
tion of resolutions for the remainder of tho
session, so that it will not bo iu order mider the
rules to introduce these resolutions at any time.
Stoolo says he will, however, early move a sus
pension of tho rules for tho admission of his
resolutions.
VENTINO BFLEEN ON THE OOTEBNOB.
Tho investigation into tho expenditures by tho
Governor of the contingent fund will now bo
prosecuted with vigor, in retaliation for the
threatened proroguatlon, and secrets of His Ex
cellency's kitchens will bo exposed to excite
Demooratlo indignation. It will be shown how,
besides expending some portions thereof for
completing tbe furnishing of the Executive
Mansion, be also appropriated part of tbo con
tingent fund for tho relief of Kansas sufferers,
etc. Hundley, Casey. Haines, Strong, and Mills
were to-day appointed a Special Committee oo
Hundley's resolution to do tbe investigating.
TUB UNLAWFUL TAX.
Tbo seven-tbirly-sixth tax-grab refoudex bill
was ordered to a third reading.
NEW MBAHUUM.
Hills were Introduced to confirm tho title to
roa) estate purchased from foreign corporations,
which, under the present law, cannot hold nor
convey lands in this Btate; to provide fur tbe
appointment by the Governor of a I’ubllo Guard
ian, In eaojt county, for minors, aud of a Public
Conservator for Insane persons.
AN ANIMATED OIUATB
occurred on the bill appropriating $2,400 for tho
payment of tbe deficiency incurred lu erecting
tbe central building of tbe Blind Asylum. Casey
made a Litter harangue against the Trustees for
oxceodloß the appropriations, and declared
they ehould . forthwith bo removed. Tho
burden of bis speech was that this
was another HepublicAn extravagance against
which overburdened tax-payers must bo pro
tected. Btoele, lu reply, charged that tbo oppo
sition programme was to out down appropria
tions for charitable institutions and to retrench
by starving tbo inmates. The expenditure of
the $2,40(1 ought lobe investigated, dud, if prop
erly ffl»di| |o M PMd. To that cud ha advocated
a recommittal el tbabUL Tbo debate extended
TITFi CHICAGO TRIBUNE: WRDNI »
to general slump-i-pnakliiir, consuming mort
of the afternoon, after which tbo bill was
tabled.
OTHEU STATES.
INDIANA.
sn.vvrK,
Special DUsateh to The. Chieaao Tribune.
Indianapolis, Ind„ Fob. 2.1.—1n tbo Henalo,
Johnston, of Parke, Heed, and Cardwell were
appointed to investigate the charges of abuse
and general management of tho Northern Prison
at Michigan Oily. Tho investigation was on
doted to continue at the Southern Prison. A
resolution asking Congress for additional protec
tion to plate-glass manufacturers was passed—
ayes, HO ; nays, 1(1. Bills wore passed for a
Superior Court in Tippecanoo County; creating
a Judicial Circuit in Marshall and Fulton Coun
ties i establishing City Courts in cities over C.OOl)
inhabitants; compelling fish-ladders to he erected
at nil mill-dams; fixing tho price of Hnpromo
Court reports at S3 por volume of at least COD
pages; for commencement of prosecutions for
certain criminal offenses by information: creat
ing a Board of six Trustees for Purdue Univer
sity; fixing certain legal holidays as to payment
of bank paper; establishing a Superior Court at
Evansville; allowing Michigan City to lease por
tions of streets abutting on tho harbor for dock
age use. Tho Senate passed by a vote of 2V to
2D tho bill regulating tno liquor traffic. It pro
vides for a license fee of S2OO, for local option,
and for personal liability of seller for damages.
Boone, Davidson, llowor, Bingo, and Wilson,
Democrats, voted for the hill, and Gooding,
Sicoth, and Thompson, Bcpubhcans, iu tho nega
tive.
Tbo Ilonse Joint Committee on Public Build
ings reported favorably on tho expenditures
made at tho (southern Prison for tho now build
ings, Faying that no evidence of peculation could
ho found. Bills wore introduced fora tax of
3 cents for HUto-Honso building purposes, to
run until tho total amounlod to $2,000,000, noun
to bo paid to tho State until that time, tho
sums to bo retained by County Audi
tors and loaned at interest. Bills
passed adding tho President of Purdue Univer
sity to tho Htato Board of Education; prohibit
ing nepotism in appointments to Htato institu
tions; for the incorporation of horticultural
societies; reapportioning the Htato for legisla
tive purposes. This latter passed by 51 to 43,
barely u constitutional majority.' Tho Htato will
no compelled to mako a temporary loan to pay
oxpciis-s, and a bill baa paaisfl.-tba Ifotiaa for
that purpoao.
MINNESOTA.
SENATE.
Special Ditpateh to The Chicago Tribune.
OT. Paul, Minn., Fob. 23.—1u tho Senate bills
were introduced increasing tho salaries of Hu.
promo Judges to $4,000; extending to March 3*
1870, the timo for compluting tho St. Vincent A
Lraincrd branches of tho Ht. I’aul A Pacific
lUilroad ; revising tho Htato Printing law, aud
Increasing the cates; repealing tho lUilroad
Employes’ Lien act of 1674; authorizing tho
discontinuance of tho suit for tho forfeiture of
tho Bt. Paul & Pacific Railroad. Bills passed
allowing divorces to be granted out of term time;
prohibiting tho sato of dangerous mineral ails
for illuminating purposes, and making dealers
soiling responsible for damages by accidents
from uninspected oils. Tho Biennial Session
bill iru indefinitely postponed.
la the Ilotiso, tho Judiciary Committee was
instructed to report a bill limiting homestead
exemption from debt to tho value of $3,U00. A
bill was introduced repealing tho law of last
year giving DoQraff A Co. and others a prior
lion against the lauds and franchises of tho St.
Paul & Pacific lines. Tho amount involved
about $1.1X10,000, Tbo bondholders refuse to
complete tbo roads unless they have a prior Hen,
claiming that the moneys furnished for building
tho road was diverted by tho parties with whom
DoQraff A Co. contracted.' The DoUno bill, de
claring a forfeiture by tbo St. Paul A Padtlo
Company of tho land franchises, etc., apper
taining to tho St. Vincent A BrainorJ branch
linos, was referred to tho Judiciary Committee
for examination and criticism. Tho bill ponding
.in the House, introduced some days ago, but ro
'portod only by its title, to repeal tho Railroad
Jaw of 1871, is regarded as likely to solve the
general railroad question for this year. It re
duces the Railroad Commission to ouo Commis
sioner, who is authorized to inquire iuto viola
tions of Btato laws by railroad companies, and
initiate prosecutions in certain cases, and sub
stantially leaves tbo question of reasonable rates
of compcusatiou of railroads to tho decision of
tho courts, on proofs presented in cases
of dispute; and as to discriminations, pro
vides that no railroad corporation shall
charge, demand, or receive from any person,
company, or corporation, for tho transportation
ot persons or property, a greater sum than it
shall at tho same time charge, demand, or receive
from any other person, company, or corporation
for like service from the sarao place, upon like
condition and under similar circumstances. All
concessions of rates, drawbacks, and contracts
for special rates shall bo open to all persons,
companies, or corporations alike, under similar
circumstances. Cars are required to bo furnish
ed to all shippers applying for them on equal
conditions. Beyond this tho bill loaves little re
straint upon tho companies. It is intended
that through tho accumulation of evidence aud
judicial decisions tho respective rights of tho
people and tho Companies shall bo finally estab
tablished without serious disturbance of busi
ness relations or embarrassment of the Compa
nies. Loss than two weeks of the session re
main, but hope is entertained that tho worst
mistakes of last year's railroad legislation will bo
corrected.
WISCONSIN:
* * SENATE.
Special Ditpateh to The Chieam tribune.
Madison, Wis.. Feb. 23.—1n the Bente, two
remonstrances were presented against the taxa
tion of church property. A bill was reported
providing for the publication of the report of the
Geological Survey. Assembly bills were concur
red in to repeal the laws of 1871 authorizing tbo
appointments of Land Inspectors, etc.; to amend
the law of 1803 relating to tho use of moneys
arising from swamp lands InJPortago County 5 re
pealing an act of 1873 amending tho charter of
Kipon 5 repealing tho several acta and parts of
acts Incorporating tbo Village of Voroqua,
Senate bills wore passed to appropriate $5,000
to tit. Joseph Orphan Asylum of Milwaukee;
appropriating a certain sum of money'to L. 8.
Dixon t to secure to joint school districts an
equal distribution of tbo burden of school dis
trict taxes s to amend tho llovisod Statutes relat
ing to tho payment of debts and legacies of de
ceased persons. Tbo nomination of John W.
Hoyt, as Itailroad Commissioner for three
years, was confirmed.
HOUSE.
' lu tho Assembly, tlio veto refusing to order to
a third reading the hill appropriating sl-1.000 to
the llefonu School was reconsidered, and it wan
road a third time. A petition was received from
tho Common Council of Milwaukee,asking that tho
Stale Prison bo removed from Wuutmu to Mil
waukee. A resolution was offeree! requesting
tho Secretary of State to famish each ;morabor a
copy of tho Journal and tho laws as soon as
feasible, Senate bills to appropriate $22,260 tu
bo Northern Hospital; to appropriate $14,000
to the Industrial School for Hoys, ami a memo
rial to Congress relative to soldiers' interests,
were concurred In. Assembly bills relating to
fencing railroads; to provide for increased
shelving in the Historical rooms t tho removal
of miscellaneous books from the State Library
to tbe Historical rooms, and tbo right
to employ an assistant; to provide against
damage by tbresbiug-maehlnes; relating to side
tracks of' railroads } providing that companies
shall build; granting State certilicates to gradu
ates of tbe Stale University; to amend the laws
of 1873 relating to statistics; to authorise
County Hoards to moke all needful regulations
concerning the preservation of fish; to appropri
ate a certain stun to tho Northern Agricultural
Society; to appropriate SI,OOO to the Governor's
contingent fund; ami a memorial to Congress to
give bounties to soldiers of the Black Hawk war,
were passed. The bill to increase the duties of
the lUilroad Commissioners was refused passage.
Assembly bills for the preservation of game in
Wisconsin; to prescribe and limit the rate of
interest; to amend the section of the llovised
Statutes securing bounties on wolves; and to
appropriate $0,760 to 8. V. Shipman, wore in
definitely postponed. Tho bill for paying ex-
Chief Justice Dixon, Judge Orton, and I. O.
Sloau, for conducting suits umb>r tho Poller
lew, was referred to tho Committee on Claims.
The Assembly held an unimportant session this
evening. '
In tho Assembly to-night a bill appropriating a
sum of money for rebuilding tho Blind Asylum
at Janesville, destroyed by Pro last year, was re
fused passage, and a substitute ordered to a
third reading for changing the Orphans' Home
of this city into a blind asylum. There i~ con
siderable excitement to-night over the adit** o(
(ho An:«muMr, And an atto ■ ill )< < i
morrow to reconsider actu: .. ..
MICHIC ’
A!f AVALANCHE
■ ffprnal UinnaUh to Th
Laxsinm, Mich., Fob. 21 * i
Ui-goly occupied 10-dayb . ■ 1
bills, to-morrow being tho >
already nearly 400 bills lot
and to-morrow will prol
There will probably be imis iu mo
Senate. I.lltlo business of consequence has boon
done by either House to-day, except the intro
duction of bills.
Tbo Henato Committee on Agricultural Inter
ests reported against tba bill proposing to grant
to Urn Michigan Beo-Koopora’ Association 81,000
for tbo purposo of exhibiting at Chicago and
Philadelphia in coming fairs. Tbo Houato is in
no temper for throwlngaway money.
Atiousitrjm the state audi rojfmip.
7 he Henato Committee reported in favor of in
troducing tho county system of collecting taxes,
which would praetically do away with tho Audi
tor-General's office. There wilt, however, be a
hard light before the measure gels through tho
Legislature, as many members believe that the
proposed system would bo bazatdous as regards
tho safely of tho funds.
NO “CREDIT aiOßlMnns."
Senator .Toiica Introduced a bill forbidding of
ficers, agents, and employes of railways from
holding slock In or engaging in tho management
of sub-corporations or in the companies which
run cam over the lines In this Slate. It is do
sired to give to railway companies tbo power to
engross all their earnings tliomselvos, and thus
reduce the cost of transportation, if possible.
Tho Honato passed the Henato Bill 20, to amend
tho act creating a SUto Public School.
JUDICIAL SALARIES.
In tho Renate a joint resolution was intro
duced providing for the submission to tho peo
ple of an amendment to tho Constitution permit
ting tho increase of the salaries of tho Circuit
Judges. It failed to obtain the required two
thirds vole iu the Henato, however, and was laid
upon tho table.
HILLS PASSED IS TUP. HOUSE.
Tlio House passed tho lull to amend tho act
relative to School Inspeotoist also, to organize
the Towns of Charlton mid Livingston.
INTEMPERANCE,
It is probable that tho liquor question will
vmio up for debate in tbo House shortly after
wuo bills aro all put iu. Tho matter is certain to
*otvo a large amount of attention, and the do
,. will bo of an unusually exciting character,
Ho many propositions havo boon submitted al
ready ou tlio question, and so many more
changes aro expected, that tho ultimate fato of
tho mattor Is involved in very groat doubt,
though it seems that some bill will bo passed to
tax and regulate tho tralfic.
MlOflPErTft.
Tho progress of legislation will bo mooli more
rapid after to-morrow, but it is prottv clear that
the session vill last until tho Ist of May.
KANSAS.
YESTERDAY'S LADOB.
Special DUpateh to The Chicago 'Tribune,
Topeka, Kan., Fob. 23.-Ex-Gov. Robinson
offered a protest in tbo Senate this morning
against spreading npon tbo Journal a report
from the State Treasurer concerning tho sale of
State bonds, which severely reflects upon
Itobinson's course while Governor. lie supported
his protest by a lengthy and earnest speech, but
tbo document was ruled out by a vote of 21 to 7.
Doth Houses have been engaged on tho bill to
reduce fees and salaries. Tbo Senate recom
mended tho passage of tho bill to cut down the
price of public printing 615,000 or 820,000
annually; and tbo House recommended the
passage of a bill to lessen tbo foes of Sheriffs,
Probate Judges, and Clerks of District Courts
from 20 to 30 per cent.
FlitFS.
AT EMPORIUM, PA.
nAmnsDono, Da., Feb. 23.—A firo at Empo
rium, Pa., yesterday, burned six buildings, com
prising live stores, three hotels, billiard and eat
ing saloon, millinery store, and photograph gal
lery, and two lodge-rooms. Loss estimated at
870,000; insurance, 825,000.
AT CARROLLTON, MIQH,
Special Dispatch to The Chkupo Tribune.
East Baoinaw, Mich., Fob. 23.— The residence
of Jobu Llntnor, at Carrollton, was destroyed by
lire at noon to-day. Loss, $1,700; insurance,
SI,OOO. Little or nothing saved.
AT KANSAS CITY, MO.
Stxdat Vlivalch <« the Cfuraqa Jrlhune,
Kansas City, Mo., Fob. 23.—A fire early this
morning destroyed a frame building in West
Kansas City, valued at $2,000. It was owned
aud occupied by Q. M. Hazon as a boarding
house. Insured in tbo Hartford for S7OO.
GEORGIA STATE FINANCES.
Atlanta, Oa., Feb. 23.—The investigation of
the accounts of tbo Btato Treasurer, under the
the direction of tlio Finance Committee of tbo
Legislature, shows that SIOO,OOO worth of bonds
have been paid twice, and tbo examination is not
concluded. State-Treasurer Janes states to the
Committee that ho was unable for a long time to
obtain from Henry Glows A Co., of Now York,
tbe financial agents of the Btato, any account or
tbclr transactions. When tbe statement was
finally obtained, It showed that the same bonds
bad been paid in Now York and by the Btato
Treasurer to the amount above stated. Treas
urer Janos charges, by implication, that Clews
paid the Btato bonds, and. without canceling
them, again put them upon tbo market.
Tbo Committee appointed to examine the State
Treasury find that the accounts of Treasurer
Jones are deficient some $68,000. and that ho
has illegally paid $102,000 old bonds. The Com
mittee recommend tbat Jones be requested to
resign. They do not attack tbo integrity of the
Treasurer, but condemn tbs loose system of.
bookkeeping, and tbo general administration of
affaire.
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.
Cold weather bos done muck injury to tbo
peach-crop in the vicinity of Indianapolis.
County officers are flocking to Indianapolis to
lobby against the proposed Fee and Salary bill.
Tbo Indiana Btato billiard tournament opened
last night. No players of special note outside of
tbe State are entered. The prita is tbo three
ball championship of the State.
A German saloon-keeper, of Springfield,
named Bernard Froonor, shot bimaolf with a re
volver through the bean yesterday morning and
died in a short time. Ho had formed a purpose
to commit suicide, and told his friends he in
tended to do so. Ho had boon suffering gieatly
from iboumatlsm.
The Governor of Indians yesterday appointed
Tinier Digger, of .Hindi, and Homy Kucher, of
Huntington. Trustees of tho House of Hefngo
at Plainfield—the former to succeed J. W. Hoy,
of Indianapolis. tod (ho latter (o succeed A. B.
L’viuih, of Fort Wayne. There is doubt as to the
vacancy in the case of the flatter.
At an adjourned meeting of the Keokuk
Northern Lino Packet Company in Hi. X.oulu
yesterday, Wm.F. Davidson was elected Presi
dent, John Sheattor Secretary, and P. H. David
eon General Superintendent. Sumo of the
Hoard do not recognize the legality of this act,
and will hold a meeting to consult as to tho
proper course to pursue in the matter.
Henry Kroemer, tho page, who was no serious
ly hurt by a full at Springfield Monday, is sup
posed to be out of danger. His mother is m
very destitute circumstances. Mrs. Oualoy,
Postmistress of the House, and Mrs. Hobs, cor
respondent of the Quincy Herald, raised S2OO to
aid the mother in her aflliollons from the mem
bers of the House and Senate.
In the United States Court at Springfield yes
terday a motion for a now trial was denied in
tbo case of J. W, Chair and U. \V. Yandorvoort,
Tho debt in this case was SII,OOO, and damages
$1,040.03. A motion for a new trial in tho case
of David Thompson was also overruled. Debt,
$20,000 1 damages not ascertained. Those are
tho Pekin distillery, cases.
Something of a sensation was created yester
day at tho olfice of the St. Louis A Southeastern
Heilroad in St. Louis, by the discovery of a
partly dissected body of a mau in a boa received
there about a week ago, and for which no
claimant appeared. Tbo box was marked J. O.
Hcniedot, Hollo, Saline County. HU. The
remains were turned over to the Coroner.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS.
New Yobs, Feb. 28.—Arrived, steamship Hol
land from Loudon.
London, Fob. 28.— Steamship Polynesian,
from Portland, has arrived m*. -
• ISRITAUY ‘24, 1875.
FOREIGN.
The New Senate Dill Adopted by
the French Assembly.
Explanation of Some of Its
Provisions,
Unsuccessful Attempts of tho Boua
partista to Defeat It,
Death of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot,
the Eminent French Painter.
Castclnr*H Opinion of the Spanish
Situation,
FRANCE.
MAIN r CATCHES or THE SENATE dill.
In tbo Assembly to-day, the Senate bill was
considered In detail, and passed clause by clause.
Tho following aro its main features: It appor
tions tho number of Senators to each depart
ment. Tho Seine ami Nord have five each, and
tho others four, three, or two, according to
populations. Tho Senators are to bu
elected by colleges composed of Deputies
of tbo Assembly, Councils Genera), Counselors
of Arrondisomonts, and delegates from the mu
nicipalities. Senators representing department*
and colonics aro to sit nine years. Ono-tbiid of
their number must bo elected every three years.
Those chosen by tho Assembly aro
irremovable. Vacancies by death, resig
nation, cr other cause before tho expitn
tlon of tho term, ato to bo filled
by the Senate itself. The Bootle, equally with
tlio Chamber of Deputies. Is authorized to
initiate lairs. Financial bills, however, mart
first pass tho Deputies. The Senate may be
come a high conrtof justice to try tho President
of tho llunulho, or his .Ministers, or any person*
accused of conspiring against tho Stale. The
that Senate shall lie elected one month before tlio
dissolution of tbo Assembly, and commence
its duties on the day the Assembly designates.
Clause 5, relating to tho appointment of sev
enty-five Senators by tho Assembly, was not
finally adopted.
M. Dulpit, a Conservative Liberal, moved an
amendment providing that there members bo
selected from a double lint of names presented
by tho President of tho Hopublio. Tho clause
with th* proposed amendment was referred to
tho Committee of Thirty for consideration.
Tlio third reading of tho bill organizing public
powers was fixed lor to-morrow,
A resolution tiiat the Senate I ill do not take
effect until tho passage of the Public Dowers
bill wan adopted.
M. Itaoul Dural, who comluetcdHhe debate on
behalf of tho Donapartists, continued
throughout tho proceedings to make
exceedingly liberal amondmeniH, with
tho hope of detaching tho Loft from
tho two centred, and defeating tho bill, bat tho
coalition stood linn, and all motions wore reject
ed by overwhelming majorities.
Tho Donapartiets’accused members of tho Left
of abandoning their principles and forsaking
national sovcreigulv, Ah a dual desperate
effort to defeat the bill, they moved an
amendment providing that It cannot be
come a law until ratiilcd by universal
suffrage. Tiisy declared if tho bill was thus rat
idod they would submit. It was tho duty of
tho Loft, they Mid. to voto for this amendment
if they really u.ebod to control tho affairs of tho
Stale. Eight milllonH of voters could not, with
out their consent, ho placed hi tho hand* of a
bpdy elected as this bill contemplated. The
amendment was lost, receiving only tho votes of
tho Do impartial Deputies.
THE SENATE RILL.
The organs of the Douapartist* are Indignant
at tho passage by tho Assembly yesterday of gal
lon's amendment to the Senate bill. The Re
publican papers, with tbo exception of la Fran
cois, arc jubilant over the passage of tho amend
ment. Ja Francois thinks only half tho work
necessary to bo done baa been accomplished.
Tho Ministers, with tho exception of M. Tail
hand. Minister of Justice, and Darou Chabaud
Latuur, Minister of tho Interior, supported the
amendment of Wallou. M. Tailbaud voted
“ no," aud Darou Chabaud Latour abstained
from voting.
DIED.
Joan Baptists CamUlo Corot, the French
painter, in dead.'
Jean-Baplistc-Camillo Corot was born at Paris
in July, 1706. Ho was educated at tbo Lvcoutn
of lloueu, and, upon leaving tbat institution,
was placed in the establishment of a mer
chant. Enticed by a decided lovo for
tbe painter’s art, ho, contrary to tue wish of hla
SareutH, entered the studio of on artist named
[ichaltou. The death of tbo latter occur
ring shortly after, be passed under tbe
instruction of Victor liortin, and enb-
Boijuoully spout soveral yearn in pri
vate study in Italy. Hitt first public effort
—a View of tbe Itoman Catnpagua—wan exposed
in 1627. His works from tbe lirat evinced a po
etic sentiment which was quickly appreciated by
artists, and which the public, though more
tardy, acknowledged in many ways. Ho was
decorated with tbo Cross of ‘the Legion
of Honor. In 1810, and promoted to bo an officer
of tbat Order on the 23th of Juno, 1867. lie
obtained medals in 1833,1818, 1865, and at tbo
Exposition in 18C7. Among bid chief efforts are
tbo following: Two views in Italy (m
1870 in tbo gallery of the Buko of
Orleans), a view in Italy (in tbo
Museum at Doual), “Souvenir doa Environs de
Florence" (in the Metz Museum), “Tbo Banco
of tbe Nymphs" (in 1870 in (ho Luxembourg),
“Jesus in the Harden of Olives" (in the
Museum of Laugros), “Sunset m tbo
Tyrol" (in tbo Marseilles Museum), “Souvoulr
de Morcoussy " (bought by the late Emperor),
“ The limning of Bottom," “Dante and Virgil,"
“Macbeth," “Buurlue," “Orpheus," “St. Be
basllau" (a landscape)," “The Night." and
“Solitude." His paintings were exhibited in
profusion at tbo Exposition of 1807, and were
universally extolled.
GERMANY.
WASHINGTON'S IUBTUDAT AT BERLIN.
Berlin, Fob. 23.—Mr. Davis, tbo American
Minister, gave a dinner yesterday in celobiUiuu
of Washington's birthday. There was a largo
company present, and toasts wore drank to
President Grant and tbe Emperor William, with
the honors.
Tbe housed of tbe American residents wore
decorated hi honor of the day.
THE ACCOUNT WITH SPAIN.
It Is stated on good authority, that the ques
tion between Germany aud Spain over tbe Gus
tav affair baa not been settled.
SPAIN.
TiUrXLUNI BUrPLIKX).
Madbid, Fob. 2d.—l'ampoluna has been sup*
piled with a large quantity of provisions and am
munition,
CABTEr.AU AM) AI.FONHJMU.
From the i.vurion Snrs, Jan. .10.
Our special correspondent in Spam gives (he
following account of an interview ho recently had
with Sonor Cuslclar:
“The other night I had a very interesting and,
In some sense, a pathetic interview with Spain's
most disinterested reformer. Hitter as has been
his disappointment, cruel as is the consciousness
that the present outcome of ail his travail, for
therogeueiatisn of Spam is theliourhoii restora
tion, ho Is abl'e, like the ancient Homan, aouam
memento irbus in anluit trrrnre mentenu There
wore times when It seemed to mo that be de
sponded utterly: at tho best his hope is very
feeble and flickering. Hut tin had lost nothing of
his wonted brilliancy and felicity in convoying tils
meaning; unfortunately mr power of reproduc
ing his utterance* is very incommensurate, and
tho best that I cun hope to do is to give a gener
al snmmarv of his views.
"His Hspublio, ho said, had been tho Hopublio
of order and legality—the reconstructive, devel
oping, improving Ifepublio. Hut Spain was nut
rt|>o for this i everywhere he had found saltish
intrigue, greed, corruption, and no soundness of
clastic springboard whence to make an effort.
Ills essay has failed by reason of tho absolute
and utter disorganization of his party. Home had
guns one way, lapsed into Ued Hopublicauism,
and so brought ridiculeou tho capso; others had
straggled Into Alfousism, and others had cared
oulv for tbomeslvoa and wore prepared to be
anything so that at least they might be some
thing for their owu advantage. * Vos,’ ho owned,
with a sigh and a shading of the .eves, •my
party is utterly broken up, whistled down the
wind. As to (ho future, Quiuu sshe ?’ The
only policy was to wait and watch j tho chance
might offer again when least anticipated.
Would his adherents constitute themselves into
la opposition and tight the liberal battle consti
tutionally ? “ Jo what way la this possible V*
vis ths challenging reply, 11 Wa do not know
liotr It I* possible for no to take tho oaths of a),
legiancn to hlo reactionary regime, and, granting
oor readiness for the good of the canoe, where
1* onr field of action ? The Cortes are cloned to
Hobledo. the Minister of tho Interior, who
1»m served hla apprenticeship to tho work under
Hagasta. and who, by the way, hae been all
round tho political clock—been an Jaabolliet, an
Amadetst, a Montspenrlorlst, a Borrankt, every
thing bat a getmmo Itepuhlioan—bo willuo man
ipulate the elactione an to keep every one who
is not of the trne Alienist color.
I asked Benor CastcUr if he were free to
speak of the probabilities of the future. •• Tho
future, said he "in chaos. Tins political sltua
tlon in deplorable s an had an it can ba. Carbarn
ii mipohfiblo, that in on certain consolation.
Alfoummu is • tirniUjlirile.' lin very cnnonco la
icaclion. It ie a standing menace to evert* move
ment tonwd liberlv. It menaces alike religious
hbeity, civil freedom, ami public instruction.
It blocks every wheel of progress. Alfonimn
means the dominance of pma'daft, the per
petuation of superstition, the willful mainte
nance of ignorance, the suppression of the lib
erty of tho prenn, freedom of thought, ot In
struction. and of culture lu onr academics and
utilversiUcß. general darkness over the face of
ail the land. It may last for a time, but the
same elements that overthrow the dynasty be
fore must inevitably operate toward and culmi
nate in the ultimate upheaval. In the meantime
all that I can sadly discern is that tho political
situation la 1 qxtucantnhlc.' "
BROOKLYN.
End tf the examination ef Mrs.
Frank D. Moulton.
Kate Cary Recalled and Made to Ae
knowledge Her Bad
Record.
Abrupt Termination of the Case for the
Complainant.
Thu Defendant*.* Counsel, Sur
prised, Secures an Adjourn
ment of Court.
Srteial Dhzxiteb to 77m CA ieaao Tribun*.
Drookltw, N. Y., Fob. 23. —T0-day was another
surprise. Tlio Court convened punctually at If*,
and, tho moment tho Jury had answered to their
names, Mrs. Moulton ascended the witness*
chair, J.P. Robinson and Moulton's own hawk*
eyed father were her escort and sat watching hor
with a divided patents) care. Everts resumed
tho crons-examiuation In tones of preat asperitv,
Tho drift of hit) inquiry related to that joy for
ever ;tf tint a thing of beauty, Mm. Woodhull.
About an hour was spent in establishing the fact
that Mr*. Moulton could not iccollcct when or
how she took the Woodhull homo once upon a
lime. Then Fullerton stirred a breeze with his
redirect, ami. la fifteen minutes, breathed a
placid “That’s all.” and Moulton andjijd-inson
sprung to tho aeslauneo of their fair charge,
who Beamed greatly relieved by the reflection
that her personal connection witu the itlal wan
concluded. Robinson led the way ; then fol
lowed Mrs. Moulton, and then her father-in-law.
Ab they died through an alley of chairs. leechor
rose with a strange and vague smile on a very
red face. Ho said something to Rohinsor, who
made no reply. Mrs. Moulton looked him
coldly in tho eye, and her dress
mailed disdainfully against him as she nailed
out. Ilia smile became a scowl just as it came
to Fapa Mouiton to pass him. That fin) old
gentleman gave him frown for frown, and
looked as though ho would like to trifle with
the sanctities of hia nose. Upon the departure
of Mrs. Moulton. Evarts asked for
A LITTLE MORE OF KATE CART.
He wished to cross-examine her some more, and
ns tbe Milesian trisyllable jumped over his
lips, he smacked them as if anticipating
at loa*t an intellectual delight in tho further
dissection of her character. Sure enough, In
she waddled, handkerchief to {mouth, and a
stolid philosophy garrisoning her features. She
moved towards tho chair as if she were going to
sit down to a good meal, and, when Evatta lit
upon her with a buzz and a sting, she did not
even wince. Instead of damaging her credibility,
I must confess that tho cross-examination
proved, if anything, too amiable a candor on tbe
port of tho fair maid. She confessed, coyly as
Ariadne might, her deep devotion to Bacchus.
“ What wore you discharged for ?" queried
Evarts, over and over again, sourly
and In no good humor. “ For
being intoxicated.” responded tho blushing fair,
“Did you ever tell a lie to your mistress?” was
another boomerang, which came home with (he
frank admission, “Yes, air; 1 tould her I wasn't
tight when I was tight.” “Were you ever
turned out of such-aml-such a place (or being
drunk?” guessed tho hapless counselor. “No,
eir-eo; they was all an drunk as I was.” An
other secret yielded by this candid witness was
tho fact that ono of her children was bom
before marriage. Instead of doing Kate's
character for veracity much harm, I fear
that her confession of affection for what
Mr. Swlvellorcalled “ tbe rosy” rather strength
ened her credibility. Bho left tho stand at
about a quarter to 1, aud then Fullerton said
very quietly t
“ WE BEST Otm CASS JIEHE."
There was immediately a whirlwind of amaze
ment and speculation. The most sanguine of
us all had never anticipated Mich an early end
for the prosecution, white half the spectators
wore murmnrously inquiring of the other halt
what all this might mean, and what was coming
next. The lawyers ou Beecher's side foil to
active consultation. Traoy was absent, pre
paring hia opening address, in quiet ig
norance of the unexpected crisis. Tilton's
counsel, ou the other hand, seemed to enjoy
the perplexity of their opponents. They are
holding at least half of Tilton's witnesses in
abeyance for the purpose of rebuttal, and their
refusal to show all their hand, while it satisfied
themselves, was evidently not without annoying
effects upon their adversaries. The lawyers
kept up their eager consultation, and the audi
ence its feverish chatter until the hour for
adjournment. Aftor recess there was another
conference, and then at Evarts' request His
Honor postponed the opening of the defense
until to-morrow in consequence of Tracy's sur
prise.
TUB rLUtmrr’S CODNfIEb AR3 ABUNDANTLY BAT-
with lbs effect of the Jury so far adduced. They
aro confident that tho Jury have already arrived
at a vory emphatic Impression, and they aro
willing to kuop (heir further testimony in reserve
until after Beecher shall have exactly dotlned
hlo position and concluded hie defensive exhibit.
Tracy will open to-morrow morning, and will
perhaps hold possession of the boards for two
consecutive days. Then Beecher himself will
go upon the stand. lam assured that Tracy’s
speech will ho extremely bitter, and, as it will
foreshadow tho most intimate purposes of tho
defense, perhaps it may turn out to bo tho thuu
dorlolt for which we have been patiently look
ing thirty-live changeful days.
Doctor Syntax.
INTERVIEW WITH OCX. TRACT.
Special Oitmttch to Tho Chicago Tnbunt,
New York, Feb. 23.— 1t was a current rumor
during recess and after tho adjournment of
Court that, ou opening to-morrow’s session,
counsel for tho dofouso would mako a motion to
dismiss the case on the ground that the husband
bad condoned tho wife’s offense, and that, under
the law, this act left no basis for a suit to recover
damages. Tho rumor spread rapidly abroad,
and, aa it bad boeu announced that Geo. Tracy
would go right on with tho opening address, a
reporter of Tub Tribune called ou Gen. Tracy
to learn wliat course was to be adopted. Geo.
Tracy said he should hegiu tho opening in the
morning, and that, when he had
finished, testimony in Mr. Beecher's behalf
would be produced. “While," said Mr. Tracy,
"wo hold that they have no case on their own
allowing, we shall not make a motion to dismiss,
at leas: until wo have arrayed all our own evi
dence.”
rnnima witnesses.
It waa the Intention of the plaintiff to call two
more witnesice to corroborate, but they fled to
Now Jersey,
nowiir.
Beecher will not eall Bowen at all.
ITo tht AttKfaltd PrfttA
«n«. iUiUPTDS’B CnOBS-KIAMI7UTIO!»,
New }ons. Feb. 2d.—Tho Brooklvn City
Court-room was packed this morning wltn
spectators almost an soon as the doors wore
thrown open, and the corridor* wore filled with
a dense crowd struggling to gain admittance.
Judge Nellson looked fresh after his three days*
reel, and tho counsel appeared recruited. Tho
defendant hustled Into the courl-rocm. ac
comtiauiod by his wife, who sat alongside of
I'd ward Boocher and his wife and another lady.
Mrs. Moulton entered with ox-Judge Fullerton
and her uncle. Mr. .1. I’. Robinson. Mrs. Tilton
was, as usual, sealed bculrto her lomalo friends,
and Mr. Tilted occupied Lib customary place.
When tho Court was declared open, Mrs.
Moulton resumed tho stand. andhcrcrosß-cxam-
Innllon wnn continued by sir. Evarts. She testi
fied : I said in my direct examination that I
hi ought Mrs. Woodlmll to my house three or
four times. I remember bringing her there
three times, but not a fourth. I recollect visit
ing her on one occasion with Mr. Tliton,' but I
think 1 did not tiring her on that occasion to ray
house, I have no recollection of tho time o"f
dav when I went to Mrs, Woodhull’s with Mr.
lilton. not can 1 toll what time I got back. I
think I mode only a short call upon her. I can
not remember tho yeer in which I visited her.
Think all my visits were hi tin- samo year,
hut whether in the year on tho calendar or
in tho spaco of a year I do not know. I have
given vou all that I know of my visits to Urn.
WooiliiuH'H house on all other occasions, except
when Mr. Tilton accompanied mo. When I
brought Mrs. Woodhuil to my house 1 do not re
member if I took her back, hut I think I did. I
do not remcmhergoiug onanyother errands lu
regard lo this business, either' at mv husband's
nr Tilton’s request. George C. Hotilnson is an
nude of mino—a member of the firm of Wood
ruff A llobin-on. and a brother of Jeremiah P.
Ilobiusou. Tho conversation with George C.
Itobinnon, which I have related, was In tho be
ginning of tho trouble. I think It nos
in the fall of 1871. I think I reported
tho interview which I had with Mr.
Tilion, tdiortly after, to Mr. Moulton.
Tho conversation with Mr. Tilton wan in August,
when Moulton was about to raako his statement
to tho Committee. lie npoko angrily to Frank
about not making his statement before the Com
mittee, and I heard angry words from whore I
waa in the hack room, and wont In and reproved
him. I may have called Tilton a villain on that
occasion. 1 went to Nanagansctt in July, and
think I remained there six weeks. I was pick
there all the time. 1 remember my husband
coming tlwe.ibut at what time in tho cama
month I do not know. I remember mooting Mrs.
Dennis in Newport in 1873 and 1874. I do not
recollect and am euro I cover told ber that
Beechor was an innocent man. or words to that
effect.
Rr.mnsrr.
Mr. Evarh having concluded ids cross-exam
ination of Mr*. Moulton. Mr. Fullerton began
tho redirect. The witness replied: I had the
(‘niivorealion with Goorgo C. Robinson after
Beecher's frequent visits to my husband. Rob
inson was a member of Plymouth Church. Those
visits to Mm. WuodlmU were caused by Iter
throats in publish tho scandal story. Tho last
time I saw Mis. Woolhull was when tdio came to
my liouso to ask Frank to assist her to roiao
acme money. This witu after the publication of tho
t-torv. Beecher was at dinner in our bouso m
IST), and Mis. Woodhull wan there. Thin was
after tho latter's threat to publish the story. I
think it was Mr. Moulton who flint spoke to mo
about being a witness in tills case, after tho suit
was brought. When I kissed IJocchcr I war
sorry at the anguish ho exhibited. Ho was cry
ing and 1 was crying, and I felt as if I was ir
the presence of death. I thought that I shank
never see him again, as I whs afraid he wai
about to commit suicide. 1 remember also oui
Friday evening Ik-ocher came Intotho room ver,
much depressed, and I put my hands on hi;
shoulder, and said: “Trank, take care of Mil:
good man.” Ou tbc evening I kissed Rccchoi
on tho forehead. I told Frank, when ho return
ad, of tho interview, and Mint I und dune. Til
tun used to visit onr house in Dlinton street fre
quently, and look his meals tkc-io regularly null
uTlorJuly. IH7O. Tho “elinrtslat'unoul” of mj
Imanaml was tho subject of conversation be
tween him and Reedier, in .lulv. 1;>71. Mj
husband, said: “Do you consider this statement
an honorable one?"'and Mr. Reechi r said he
did. Ou one occasion, at a meeting iu out
bouso, when Moulton, WoodrulT, Moallon'i
father, and some other gentlemen wore present,
I was also there, and adrieod that Moulton
should make tho “short statement." I suggest
ed the short statement in order that Rccchci
might explain the matter to tho Church. I said,
“(Jive tho old man another chance.” I did not
want Frank to tell the story. Mrs. Deunia re
sides at Newport. R. 1., but 1 did not, io ray con
versation witu her, oommunicote any portion of
tbe story.
Mr. Fullerton concluded his redirect testi
mony hero, and Mr. Evarts began tho cross
examination.
'lhe witness replied: lam sure I told my hus
band about ray act on tbo evening when I kissed
Beecher on the forehead.
Thin ended Mrs. Moulton's testimony, and ehe
retired.
SUIS. I’AUEV RC^CALLCn.
Mr. Evarts said ho had brought Mrs. Katy
Corny for further cross-examination.
This witness then took tho staud, Mr. Beach
protesting that sbo was not his (Evarts') wit
ness. Do also staled that ho rerouted bis cauo
with tbo testimony of Mrs. Moulton.
Mrs. Carey was then cross-examined.
The testimony elicited from witness wan in re
lation to the various places where she lived, am)
in ell of which witness swore positively that fix
was never discharged from any of the places foi
intoxication, and never in any Instance mention
ed Tilton's name. Hut Anally Mr. Evans, after
colling to (ho bottom of hia inquiries, learned
from witness (hat sho bad been discharged front
one place for intoxication. This was all Evarti
had to ask her, and Mr. Fullerton said ho had
no question to put the witness, who thereupon
retired.
This closed the examination of witnesses foi
the prosecution.
TE«TIMOMTf von THK rHOHECtTTIO* rr.OKKU.
Mr. Evarts com>u!trd with his confreres for i
few moments and (hen ascended the bench,
when he spoke in a low tone with Judge Noltson.
At the termination of the conversation the Court
took the usual recess.
After the recces Sir. Everts roes and said it
was the arrangement (hat Gen. Traoy should
opou the case for the defense, oud thalr calcula
tion in regard to the termination of ouradver-
Hallos' cose has that It might terminate, as tlioj
were reasonably led to anticipate it would, to
morrow night. Nevertheless it was in the
calculation of Oon. Tracy that lie would
ho called upon to open to-uioirow, and ha had
ascertained whether it would ho possible for him
suitably to present the caso for the proper con
sideration of the Court and jury. He had ou in
timation that it would bo quite out of his calcu
lation. ami, as he (Bought, of his ability proper
)v to do so, an ho mentioned to llis Honor be
fore the rocorn. Ho would endeavor, if notes
nary, to go on this afternoon, but as he then ox.
pressed a doubt whether it would thou ho possl
hie, and now found himself in (his partition, mid
his friend Beach recognized it, it was uot entire
ly unreasonable to ask for sa adjournment until
to-morrow morning. , . , .
Mr. Bosch concurred in this motion, ana tni
Court adjourned.
CASUALTIES.
fatal tree felling accident.
Sutitl VunutJh to Th» C’Airnce Tribimr,
Aua.o., Feb. 23.—James Jennings, a residents
Msysvilie, 0., while engaged to-day In felling i
tree, was killed instantly by a rotten limb fall
lug from a tree near the one on which he was st
work.
FATAL RAILROAD COLLISION.
Ahvkil iHiuatah to Tue Chtcnoo Tfihunt,
Peh ilniNBH. la.. Fob. 23.—Two frolght-trelm
collided this afternoon 2 miles west of Atslissa.
on the Bock Island Itaiiroad. A brabotnan, Ed
MoEmmous, of Pavonport, was killed. No
other persons Injured. Both trains wore badly
wrecked. Another freight-train east of Atsllssi
was dllohed by a broken rail.
CURIOUS ACCIDENT.
/fytttfll iJugafrA to The ChiMua Trihunt,
Guam* Haven, Mich., Fab. 23.—A curious ac
cident happened ou the Detroit A Milwaukee
Bailroad at Nuuioa, last evening, to the engine
of tho passenger (rain, delaying it several hours.
First tho cylinder-rod broke. Before the engine
could bo stopped sovend other psrts came to
pieces, leaving the engine In a useless condition.
The engine was a comparatively now one. Trains
are delayed to-uicht ou the same road oo ac
count of the weather.'
A COUCH OF DEATH.
St-ecitl liitpaUJt to Tm Chicago Tribune,
Sidney, 0.. Feb. 23.—A tramp named James
Webb, a half Indian, supposed to bo front Now
Urleaus, while laying ou (he railroad track
drunk, was struck by a Irelght-lra-u 16 miles
west of hue, this swung, and hmUnAly kUi«4
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