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THE NEW BIJLEETIN. VOLUME 3-tl. NEW ORLEANS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1875. PRICE-FIVE CENTS, POLITICAL ON BIT. What In Thouahi About It.

The Republican State Central Committee Tuesday adopted the following Whereas, a special committee of the ortj Third Congress, after its investigations into the affairs of Louisiana, were convinced of the vital necessity that the condition oi harmony should be re-established, and sought to coin pass an adjustment oi the difficulty prennted in the claims of both political parties to certain seats in the Legislature, and did, after due examination oi the returns in the election, agree upon an award; and Whereas, to gainsay an award thus scrupulously made would not only appear a violent rejection by the Legislature ot the recommendation in said award, but impart no desire to arrest the continued disorder which both parties hive repeatedly remonstrated against by appeals to Congress, and which, if still continued, may prove disastrous to the general interests of the State; therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of this committee that the adjustment proposed by said special committee ot the worty-Third Congress in its award of seats in the Legislature of Louisiana, and known as the Wheeler award, should ho accepted and ratified by the Republican members of the two branches of the Legislature so far as it shall conform to the existing State laws. It is considered that this action is rather dodging the issue, for while it is an expression of indorsement of the proposed plan of adjustment, it insists oa a conformity with the laws of the State in carrying out the plan, and that to carry it out to the full extent there will have to be many laws governing the formation of the State Legislators violated. The colored faithful, however, take it as instructions to go ahead, and there is no doubt that the award will be approved. A rami (hr Mlair-llaiinc. By 10 o'clock it was evident that something unusual was going on in the State-House, from the large crowd of haDgers on loitering about there.

The sidewalks cu either side of St. Louis street were jammed with a heterogeneous throng of politicians, some on the lookout for minor positions on committees and others on the lookout for excitement. Passing among those standing around, it was evident that the Radicals were very much divided on the matter of compromise. Afric statesmen were here and there engaged in heated discussion, and seemed by their gesticulation to be thoroughly in earnest over the subject. The doors of the State-House had been closed early, with the exception of two small doors, which were guarded by metropolitans, whilst on the inside a small platoon were kept in reserve.

Only State officers and those engaged in the building were admitted, and there was almost the same surveillance as on the 1th of January. In the corridor knots of politicians of both parties were engaged in conversation, and there appeared to bo generally a feeling that something was going to turn up. There is not that unanimity in the ranks of the Conservatives as there should be; indeed there are many disagreements, not, however, of a very serious nature, but of sufficient im portance to occasion some bitterness. As yet there has been no programme arranged for the coming campaign, no plan definitely decided on, and there is a possibility that they will go into action divided. The trouble, it is alleged, on the one side is that the compromise Conservatives, on the grounds that to them is duo the adjustment, want all the positions that accrue from it, and propose to eutiroly shut out the noncompromisers.

Ou the other side, it is said that the non-compromist-rs waut too much. Whatever the cause, there is much dissension, entirely too much, and the chances are that unless the difficulties are arranged they will result in the Conservatives getting lett" All Serene. About the hour of 11 A. M. yesterday, it appeared as if everybody was gravitating toward the State-House, the secret of which was a desire to witness the assembling of the Legislature, not because of any anticipated trouble or special liveliness, but simply because it was to be a novelty iu the line of organizing Legislatures.

(ion. Sheridan appeared to be particularly erenr, stating that he scarcely deemed it necessary even toithink about making any disposition of his troops upon the occasion. Mr. felt very cheerful, confident that the plan of adjusting Louisiana's diffi. cutties would be carried out to the letter, Pinchback and West to the contrary notwithstanding.

The rtmmilin At 10 o'clock, the hour fixed for the asssmbling of the Caucus of the Conservative House, there was still several members absent, and those a'ready arrived were engaged in desultory conversation over the programme of the day. From what could be gleaned, it appears there had been no definite course of action mapped ont, and there was a feeling that nobody knew any thing as to what would be the order of the day. At 101 o'clock, Speaker Wiltz called the Caucus to order, and when the roll was called it showed there were present fifty-one members. Mr. then arose and said there was committee from the Overflowed Convention waiting in the ante-room to confer with the Caucus.

Mr. Scales asked leave to withdraw. The committee were then invited to enter, and were introduced by Mr. Hall. Mr.

T. Gibson, as chairman of the committee, then stepped forward and said that the committee was appointed by the Convention which had met here yesterday. He depicted the misery entailed by the inundation of a large portion of the State. He then presented a bill which had been prepared, and asked that all technicalities be laid asi le and that the members, even those from the highland districts, vote for the measure. Mr.

Booth asked how many parishes were sufierers, aud was told about seventeen, the Representatives of which had been conferred wiih. Speaker Wiltz then stated the Caucus would take On several ever, Wiltz ter ment. quite In over very with ter the It zier logg him sion rything if liably fat doubt ing mixed. Hahn that the point in receive The between will of the man, will make was number number five tives. Gant, part The them, taken Will these their It will jority.

among printed scribe spelling of and relief and We prove the New their the the the be CoL the and to you To I nating the ion with in merit tures, A me of bill, being culties. ment aud tion day nickel guess dere tiu' deck you Free if a a take the matter into consideration, when the committee withdrew. They then went into executive session. On the question of Speakership the Conservatives seemed divided, and there were several names prominently spoken of. However, the issue seems to have settled down to Wiltz and former as the representative of the non-compromisers, the latter as the leader of those who favor the movement.

From reports in circulation it was quite generally believed that Wiltz led for Speaker by about twenty majority. About Crozier. In Antoine's Wing there will be a big fight over the unseating of Crozier, and this one very unnecessary step will alone interfere with the unanimous acceptance of the compromise. Pinchback is backing Crozier, and the latter has the support of all the colored men in the body, and there will be a fierce struggle. It is intimated that if it is found that Crozier and Pinchback are too strong that Kellogg will see Crozier and fix him by giving him an appointment for some fat office.

It is expected that when Crozier has his commission for this fat office he will resign, and everything will be serene. Crozier would not object to a fat office, and if the confirmation of his appointment is juaranteed, it is probable he will resign. Since the above was written it has been reliably stated that Crozier is all right, that the fat office is his, aud that there is but little doubt that his resignation will be forthcoming at the proper time. The Speakership. This Speakership business is considerably mixed.

Young and Estilette are entered, and Hahn is in, and proposes to stay in. Young is put forward as the Administration candidate and stilette is put forward as an opposition mao, but there is an impression that Estilette would be just as acceptable to the Administration as Young, but this little point is kept quiet, in the hope that he will, in addition to what Conservatievs he can carry, receive the opposition vote. The Conservatives have, as yet, not decided between the claims of the two. Hahn's chance is that the Conservatives will not agree, and that he can carry enough of the Conservatives who do not want either man, who, together with his own supporters, will spoil the two-thirds vote necessary to make a change in the office. How About Those Members.

When the body over which Hahn presides was last in session they passed upon quite a number of claims to and out of the number decided fire in a manner that seated five Republicans and unseated five Conservatives. The men seated were Richard, Floyd, Gant, Martinette and Rocbar, who all took part in the proceedings yesterday. The award does not touch these rules, the resolution of Matthews does not disturb them, and there is some curiosity and considerable anxiety to know what action will be taken in reference to them. Will the same committee that decided that these men were entitled to their seats reverse their decision and count in the Democrats? It is a matter of soma importance, as it will materially affect the Conservative majority. ANOTHER SPELLING MATCH.

The Spello-Morbus" having broken oat among the typos of the various newspapers printed in New Orleans, we beg leave to prescribe as a remedy a public tournament or spelling match, in which none but members of the craft would take part, to be given at Exhibition or St. Patrick's Hall, two or more substantial prizes to be awarded to the and the admission fee to be applied to the relief of disabled printers, and to the widows and orphans of departed members of the profession. We have no doubt such a contest would prove a lively aud entertaining one, and that the best musical and elocutionary talent of New Orleans could be induced to contribute their valuable assistance. The proprietors ot the various newspaper and printing offices of the city would doubtless cheerfully subscribe the funds required to purchase the prizes to be awarded to the doughty knights of the composing-stick. What say of the suggestion CoL Stith.

of the Picayune, Major Hedges, ot the Times Capt. Weaver, of the Bulletin, and Adjutant Green, of the Republican? Come to the front, gentlemen, and let us know what you know about it Kellogg Veto of the City Charter Bill. The following is the text of the veto of Kellogg ot the Senate bill relative to the city administration To the honorable the President and members of the Senate: I return without my approval an act originating in the Senate amending the charter of the city of New Orb aus. I believe the opinion is general amongst these best acquainted with the city uffairs, that some radical change in the existing lorm of city government is necessary, and as this bill has at least the merit of providing for a reduction of expenditures, I was prepared to give it my approval. A communication, however, was presented to me last evening, signed by the respective legislative committees of the Cotton Exchange, Merchants' Exchange and Ctiamber of mmercc, requesting me not to sign the bill, as my doing i-o might impede the efforts being made to assist the city out of its difficulties.

The gentlemen whose names are appended to this memorial are so largely interested in the prosperity and good government of the city, that I yield to their views, aud by vetoing the bill remit the whole question to the Legislature. Wm. P. Kellogg, Governor. ia The captain of one ot the femboats yesterday found a negro aboard wuo hadn the nickel to pay bis fare, and he shouted to him: I tell you we started that you couldn't cross it you hadn't any money i "I guess it was you," replied the darkey, "but dere was so many men around ftie deck t-pittiu' trew der tr nt teeth and a hollerin' at de deck hands dat I couldn't make cut whether you belonged ou de boat or Detroit Free Press.

THE LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB Favorite's Day. An Increased Attendance. It was hardly possible for those who love the sports of the turf to remain in doors when such an unclouded sky and genial breeze awaited them en route for the track. The weather has been all that could be desired for good sport, and the crowd journeying out gave evidence of how much the public'appreciated these almost autumnal afternoons. The attendance at the track was considerably larger than on the previous day, and the fair ones were represented by an increased delegation on the ladies' stand, resplendant.

in their tastefal costumes, and bewitching iu their beauty. The track was in splendid condition, although not what would be called fast, as it had been harrowed siuce the late rain and was a trifle deep. Nevertheless, it was in what might be called prime order and perfectly safe. We noticed present on the quarter stretch several old turfites who have figured conspicuously in many noted events of the past. We recognized Col.

Robert Johnston, of Kentucky, J. J. Pringle, Duncan Kenner, Major'James Suzette, Steven Minor, and with him a chip of tho old block, Master Steven Minor, who shows the racing taste of the family, young as he is. Everything seemed propitious for a day of sport, aud the premonitions were fully verified. After the first bell had rung calling the horses from the stables, they came down the stretch blanketed, in one long string, looking as unlike racers as was possible.

Ia the cooling ground there was awaiting them a crowd of anxious spectators, eager to catch a glimpse of these thoroughbreds, in order to judge of their condition. Connoisseurs eyed them closely, mentally making their comparisons between one and another, significantly winking to friends as though it was settled which would be the victor. Punctually at 3 o'clock, President Breaux rung the bell to "saddle np," and the entries for the first race, for one mile and one-eighth, were stripped. They were Port Leonard, King Leap Year, Pauline Sprague, Sweet Bay, Denver and Survivor. After saddle-up was sounded, they prar.ced out into the stretch, all of them looking as fresh as daisies and seemingly eager fur the struggle.

First Itace. The contestants for this event were seven ia number, and there was considerable betting as to the result. Survivor was generally considered the favorite, although Leap Year crept close to him in the pool sales cf this morning. It was evident from the way the money was going that mauy believed the favorite of the day would be among the missing. After some four attempts above the dist luce stand a start was at last effected and the flag dropped and they were off, Survivor leading.

As they passed under the string, for tho start was made above the stand, the race being one mile and one-eighth, he still led, King Amadeus second and the rest scrambling in a bunch closely behind. Around the first turn they dashed, the line stringing out somewhat, Survivor still leading, with tho King second, Sweet Bay creeping out from the group behind for third. At the quarter pole, the Vandal horse still led, the King hanging on like grim death, Sweet Bay third. When they arrived at tho half pole. Survivor still led the van, Port Leonard, after a spurt, takm second place, Sweet Bay third, Amadeus fourth, the rest all hanging on in the rear in close order.

As they circled around the turn for the homestretch they presented a spirited sight, all flying along in long strides and going well. The King had evidently fallen off as he was now sixth, Pauline filth, Denver fourth, Survivor leading. Down the stretch they came, all doing their iast. 3:50, two ised up a the that last the two ia A. F.

M. C. J. all L. F.

M. T. T. M. best, the Vandal horse ahead, Sweet Bay.

second. It was a severe tussle, but Survivor kept up the pace and swept under the string a length and a half ahead. Sweet Buy second, Leap Year third, Amadeus fourth, Pauline Sprague fifth, Port Leonard and Survivor last Time, 1:59. Srroad Race. This three mile race was the event of the day.

Betting had been quite heavy in the pools and Galway was the favorite by about seven to four against the field. The entries were: Galway, Falmouth, Capt. Hutchinson, Crown Prince and Granger. It was exceedingly doubtful which was to be the winner, and side bets were numerous over the event At the start, Galway got a little advantage, Hutchinson second, the Prince third, and Fulmouth last They were bent on speed and had work before them. At the hall-mile pole, Hutchinson dashed to the front, Galway fighting lor front, Crown Prince third and Falmouth fourth.

On the back-stretch all were stung out, the Captain leading. Coming home on the first mile they all put out all they knew, and flew by under the string, Hutchinson first, the Prince second, Galway third, Granger fourth, Falmouth last On the second mile, Falmouth worked up, Granger following suit, but the same order was preserved until well on to the backstretch, when they all bunched aud no one could say what was their order. lining home, Hutchinson led, Crown Prince second, Gr.nger third, for he had crept forward. Around to the half-mile all were Galway now leading. Falmouih second.

Cominto the homestretch the fight was an obstinate one, and thev were well together. At a full run they swept under the string, the a all 71 at the red a Galway the winner, Falmouth second, Hutchinson third, Granger fourth, Crown Prince iast. Time for first mile two miles 3:50, three miles 5:40. Tiird Rare. First Heat this event there were only two entries, Harry Folter and Mary the former being the favorite four to one in the pools.

The race wa3 mile heats, and ised to be a spirited one. After four false starts they got off, Mary leading. She kept up the pace, making the quarter in 27 seconds and still leading at the half, where she arrived in 53L Harry, on the turn, crept np a little closer, and on the home run passed the mare, coming under the string under a pull, winning the heat by a length in 1:48. Second Heat. when stripped, showed that there had been some pumping in the last heat, so that betters were shy of her.

A splendid start was made, but at the quarter Mary led Felter, going along easily. About the half-mile pole she retained the lead by two lengths, but on the turn Cottrill's entry quietly drew forward, and forcing the pace passed fair Mary, winning the heat and race ia 1:49. Snmnmriea. Louisiana Jockey Club, Spring New Orleans, April day Race mile and one-cighth for all ages; club purse £400; first horse $300, second horse $75, third horse $25. A.

M. Burton, b. h. Survivor, 5y. by Vandal, dam by Lexington; 110 1 F.

O. Minor, b. f. Sweet Bay, 4 v. by Baywood, out of La Bruna; 101 2 Wm.

Lottnb, eh. f. Leap Year, 3 y. by imp. Leamington, out of rickei; 3 M.

Welch, b. g. Port Leonard, aged, by Voucher, out of Prunella; 112 0 C. T. Howard, imp.

ch. e. King Amadeus, 4 y. by King of Trumps, out of Amythist; 104 0 Jerome F. Wilson br.

c. Denver, 3 y. by Pimlico, out of Young Utills; 00 pounds. 0 J. H.

ritone, ch. f. Pauline Sprague, 3 y. by Joe Johnson, oat of Moine Iugersoll; 87 0 Time, 1:59. Second miles, for all ages; ciub purse $050, first horse $500, second horse $100, third horse $50.

L. A. Hitchcock, ch. h. Galway, 5 years old by Concord, out of Maudiiia 110 pounds 1 F.

O. Minor, b. b. Falmouth, aged; by Pianet, out of tied Rose; 115 2 M. Welch, b.

g. Capt. Hutchinson, dam by Zero 112 3 T. G. Bacon, br.

h. Granger, aged by imp. Aysgartb, dam by Charley Ball 115 0 T. T.Claike, b. c.

Crown Prince, 4 y. by Asteroid, dam Kato Anderson, by imp. Sovereign 104 0 Time, 5:40. Third Race heats for all ages; ciub purse $500; first horse $400, second horse $100. Wm.

Cottrill, ch. e. Harry Felter. 4 y. by Daniel Boone, out of Sigma 104 1 1 Welch, ch.

m. iw ary aged; by Voucher, dam bv Ep-ilon 112 pounds 2 2 Time, THE M. THE POOLS LAST N1GIIT. Great Sport To-Day. and they accidentally foil over, burying the girls under the pile, A STREET DUEL.

A Woman Wounded. At the pool rooms JaA night there was a large attendance of betters, and business was quite brisk. The pools sold as follows: First Race. entries $2G0, Mildew $240, King Amadeus $180, Century $05, Bob Britton $90, Tom Leathers $75, Stone's entry $50, Capt. Reader $GQ.

Second $550, Limestone $300, King Amadeus $200, Denver $75. Third Race Felter S700, Crown Prince $250, Sweet Bay $200, Port Leonard $75, Denver $51. The sport to-day will donbless draw a large crowd, as tho events are good and the racing will be close. A FATAL ACCIDENT. Three Little Girls Crushed Under a Lumber Pile.

Bstween the hours of 5 and o'clock yesterday evening, three little girls, aged each about ten years, and named Annie Ford and the twin Merrimuu children, wero playing on a pile of lumber at Martin's saw mill, at the corner of Julia and Miro streets, one of the children went too near the edge of the planks eld A was ation the In day, lished, daring bled the ing had been both given most mittee, former W. and A tee occur, said bers to lief that tions. and he assure would sible the the tee. a gress For a time every one thought that they were all crashed to death, but some men who were around removed'he lumber and extircated little Aunie from her perilous situation. The poor litile creature was insensible and dangerously mashed about the head and body.

She was conveyed to her parents' residence, at tho corner of Dorgenois and Gravier streets, where she died at 71 o'clock P. M. The other little girls were then taken out, and it was found that they were both severely injured about the back, the little sufferers also taken home, at the corner of liocbeblave aud Gravier streets, where they received medical attention. Had it not been tor the men who were so near the scene ot accident, the other girls wonld have met the same sad fate as did little Annie. At 5 o'clock last evening a difficulty occurred in front of the Work-House on Girod M.

carpenter of the and James Connors, a driver of a charity wagon. Tho men both drew their revolvers and exchanged several shots bat without injury to either. Miggie Randal, a colored woman who was pas-ing'at tha time, received a stray ball in her left side which indicted a severe wound. She was token to the Charity Hospital, where her wound was dressed and pronounced not dangerous. Barnes succeeded in making his escape, but Connors was by officers Coleman and McNamara, and lodged in the First Precinct Station.

Philip Werlein, No-. 78, 89, 82 and 90 Baronne street, is prepared to furnish parties with pianos, organs, mu icd in-trumen'R, sheet mu-ic, s-r ng-, etc in tbe greatest varieties, at low prices, at his well-known empeState To I your days. such the rium. Give a ca.l. will for and that by vision very that of shall ards hay, its port nate apt trade.

the their some voted do our gold THE OVERFLOW CONVENTION. It Adjourns Sine Die. An informal cancns of the Republicans was eld yesterday at which J. S. Matthews presided and Wm.

Vigers acted as secretary. A committee from tho Overflow Convention was received. Mr. Tobias Gibson, 'chairman, in a few appropriate remarks submitted to the consideration of the members the bill adopted by tbe convention for the relief for the sufferers by the overflow. In accordance with the resolution passed Tuesday night a committee waited upon the Conservative'and Republican Caucus yesterday, and presented the bill heretofore published, and asked its favorable consideration daring the session.

Tbe convention assembled yesterday at 1 o'clock in the parlor of the St. Charles Hotel, for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee. Mr. Tobias Gibson, the chairman, after the convention had been called to order by Mr. Foster, came forward and reported that the committee had fulfilled the duties delegated to it; that it had been received and heard by tho members of both caucuses, and that assurances had been given that the measure would meet with the most favorable consideration.

Thereafter the President, Mr. Foster, announced that he bad appointed the following gentlemen a3 members of the Executive Committee, in addition to those named at the former meeting: W. Yon Phul, C. II. Walker, A.

De Blanc and Dr. R. Beasley. On motion Mr. Foster was added to the committee.

A motion that the chairman of tho committee have power to fill vacancies, should any occur, was adopted. Mr. Gibson, speaking of the prospects, said that he had conversed with several members ot the State Senate, who, he was sorry to say, did not appear to view the idea of relief with the same favorable consideration that hid been encountered in other directions. Mr. Jacobs, a member of the Mechanics' and Workiugmen's Association, was here introduced to the convention.

Ho stated that he was a member of a committee delegated to assure the convention that the association would be pic isod to render all assistance possible to the Executive Committee appointed by the convention iu securing the object in view. The convention being oa tho eve of adjournment, a vote of thanks for the interest evinced by tho association was passed, and the proffer referred to tho Executive Committee. Mr. Hickey offered a resolution embodying a request that our delegation to the next Congress use every endeavor to secure an appropriation for levee protection purposes. The convention th adjourned sine die.

ANOTHER VETO. In Executive Session. THE BOARD OF TRADE. aged ville, Horse to which about It will Col. tion for bids iu a routes on ker, in dead.

cap won nals tho day the olic lic which mity sian made to State of Louisiana, Executive Department, New Orleans, April 14, 1375. To the Honorable tho President and Members of the Senate: I return, with my veto, acts originating in your body repealing the laws making the fourth of March and Mardi-Gias legal holidays. Both of these days are practically observed as dies non, and their legislation as such is a gn at convenience to a large class in the community. Wm. P.

Kellogg, Governor. We have received a copy of an act, which will be presented to the Legislature for its approval, establishing a "Board of Trade," for the appointment of inspectors, weighers and gaugers of flour, grain, hay, groceries, liquors, and prescr.bing their duties and powers. This act is signed by ninety-six of tho most prominent merchants, constituting the organization known as "The Merchants' Exchange of New Orleans. Now that the Chamber of Commerce has expired by limitation, this association is the only one existing in this city, that represents the provision and grain interests. The bill has been very carefully drawn up, is in every particular commendable, and we earnestly hope that it will be promptly adopted by both Houses of the Legislature.

Tho following section will afford a comprehensive idea of the object of the bill: Be it further enacted. That this corporation shall be, and is hereby authorized and empowered, and it is hereby made its duty to establish and maintain just and correct standards of quality and quantity of flour, grain, hay, provisions, groceries, liquors und such articles of trade as are commonly dealt in by its members. To establish aud maintain a bureau of statistics of the commerce of the port of New Orleans, and publish complete reports of same annually at the close of each commercial year. To preserve and disseminate valuable commercial information; to establish and maintain uniformity in commercial usage in the city of New Orleans; to correct abuses aud promote just and equitable principles of trade, and to adjust as far as possible, by means of arbitration, tbe controversies aud misunderstandings which are apt to arise between individuals engaged trade. and "The As the annual benefit usually tendered to P.

Gleason, the genial treasurer of the SL Charles, was omitted this year, the boys determined that their friend should not leave them without some evidence of their kindly feeling for him. Accordingly they met in due conspiracy and voted to make him a present The resolve to do was speedily followed by tbe doing, and yesterday a mysterious looking parcel was handed to On opening the parcel, our genial friend found a very handsome walking cane of black ebony, with a massive gold handle. On is handle is engraved from "The Boys." This is but a just tribute of appreciation of the many excellent qualities of a wortLy man, and we sincerely congrat late him on the reception of so well de-erved a testimonial. in not night tired I her me she I tress if said her so, I know done help He him, get she her to her After this te the the have T11K the nity They leave lives zens and one their is vey give land BY TELEGRAPH. WASHINGTON.

Wasiungton, April Gen. A. E. Shims, Commissary General of Subsistence, ia dead, aged sixty-four years. Washington, April Smith has received a telegram from Indian Agent Laville, of the Red Cloud Agency, saying that messengers have been dispatched for Crazy Horse and Black Twine to induce them to come to Washington with the Sioux delegation, which expects to reach Cheyenne eu route about May 1st It is said that Gen.

Shiras, who died to-day, will be succceled as Commissary General by Col. Amos Beckwith, one of the Assistant Commissary Generals. Leander C. Dyer, of Tennessee, has been appointed Consul at Odessa, Russia. The Post-Offico Department has information that parties who have secured contracts for a largo number of mail ioutes iu the Western States nro systematically offering to sub-let them, thereby assuming in effect the position of mail route brokers.

Ono party in Kansas has sent out postal cards, inviting bids for snb-lttiing specific routes and staling iu a printed postscript that ho has six'y-tive routes to dispose of, and will stud catalogues on application. Washington, April M. 'G. Parker, Postmaster of New Orleans, arrived this morning and cdied upon tho President. FOREIGN NEWS.

London, A pi il Boynton exploited in Boulogne harbor iu the presence of 29,099 people. Baron Brnnnow, the Russian diplomat, is dead. London, April I Newmvrket handicap at the Newmarket Spring Meeting was won to-day by St Ledger. Beulin, April government journals give tranqnilizing assurances iu regard to tho relations of Prussia with foreign powers. In tbe nppor house of the Prussian Diet today the bill withdrawing the State grants from the Roman Catholic clergy was under debate.

Prince Bismarck made a speech in which he declared that since the Vatican Counsel Catholic Bishops were merely the Popes prefects. He Nuid he was not an enemy ot the Catholic Chnrcb; ho warred oulyUgainst the papacy which had adopted the principle of tho extermination of heretics, aud which was in enmity with tho gospel os well as with the Prussian State. Agents of the French government have made contracts in Bohemia for 19.GUU horses, to bo delivered next JaneEXTRACT KUDU BEECHER'S CROSS-EXAMINATION. New York, April fount! Mrs. Tilton in Led in the left band room, front.

I informed her of the charges her husband made against me. She was dressed in white. I do not know whether she had retired for the night Sho was ill, anil I suppose had retired for the night, being confined to her bed. I said I hid just come from an inteiview with her husband, aud he had made serions charges against me. When I i aid be charged me with alienating her affections from him, she sho i ed responsiveness.

Sho shed tears, which fell down her cheeks. I also said ho charged me with creating distress and discord in his family, and asked her if this was so. Sho made no response. I said he told mo yon had transferred your wifely affections to me. Sho made no response, and the tears continued falling down her cheeks.

When I told her of the improper advances and asked her if she had told nim so, sho bowed her head. I expostulated with her, and said: You know this is not true. I plied her on these charges aud naked her how she couhl have done such a thing. She said: "I could not help it; I was out with his persistence. He importuned aud pursued me." She theu spoke of an interview in July she had with him, when he said if she confessed her alien lovers to him and ho confessed his, they would get along bettor, and all would be again harmony.

Sho asked me what she could do. I said she ought to write a retraction of those charges. Sho said it might be used against her husband, and I said it would not that 1 wonld only use it lor my justification if this charge should bo used against me with the church, or if thire was any trouble about it thereafter. Making me promise not to use it to injure her husband, at her request, gut her pen, ink snd paper, and ebo wrote it. After some conversation, not pertaining to this matter, I left.

When I went in, she appeared as tno doad. FUNERAL OP BAN New York, April funeral of Dan Bryant took placo this morning, aud was atte nded by a great concourse of people, including a great number of tho members of the minstrel end theatrical profession and prominent citizens. Till! MINERS. Hazleton, Pa April interest ia the mining troubles is subsiding. The newspaper reporters are leaving town aud several have already gone home.

Tho impression prevails, however, that the ssity lbr the presence of tho troops still exists. T11K CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OP TUE ANTISLAVERY SOCIETY. Philadelphia, April centennial celebration of the organization of tlm AntiSlavery Society commenced this morning iu Concert Hall. Vice President Wilson called the assembly to order, and in an addre-s stated tho character of the meeting and sketched tho progress of the organization, claiming this was the oldest society of this character in the world. FHOM THE MEXICAN HAIDERS.

Galveston, April 14. A News special from Brownsville, dated to-day, says Cornelius Stillman and other gentlemen from tho vicinity of Santa Rosa rauch, are in the city. They represent affairs in the country as desperate. Small bands of Mexicans armed are traversing the country in every direction, stealing horses and cattle. Recently Stillman lost two of his finest stallions.

Citizens of Mexican origin have advised him as well as other Americans to leave their ranches, intimating that their lives are in danger. All tho American citizens living on the river between Brownsville and Rio Grande City, except L. J. Hynes and one or a two others, have abandoned their ranches. Generally the roncheros have lett their stock to the raiders.

This they have done to save their lives. It is well known that the in va lers intend to kill every American between the Nueces and the Lower Rio Grande. It is impossible to convey an idea of the sense of insecurity now prevailing. JOHN MITCH EL DEMONSTRATION. Baltimore, April 14.

A memorial ma meeting of Irishmen and friends of land to give public expressions of sympathy with Ireland in the death of John Mitchd and John Martin, was held at Maryland In 'i ute tonight. Mayor Vanztnt presided. Eloonent on last.