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tPJL The National VOL. 167. WASBOOSrGTOSr, D. FRIDAY MOKNTSTG, JTOTE 10, 1SS1. THEEE GENTS.

Republican "a startling scene THE HEW YORK LEGISLATURE. in Utfutpt to Bay Votes to Defeat Conkling and riatt Frustrated The Money Paid Two Thousand Dollars the Figure Details of the Occurrence. prxvial to The TlnrcEUCAN Albany, June 9. The explosion has jpmc The infamy of the opponents of Colliding Piatt is at last exposed. The means by which the defeat of the two resigning Senators was to be feiurcd and two "supporters of the administra-t u- were to be sent to the United States Senate rc now laid bare, and the Republicans of New Y.rk and the people of the United States have r.n opportunity of judging of the real character of the crusade made against the able and distinguished Republican leader, Conkling, aud of the interests that have Uh.ii nicking his destruction.

In the assembly t.i da Mr. Bradley, of Cattaraugus, rose in his informed the house that last night his ii-'l btt-ii purchased for Mr. Ciiaunccy M. De-w fin cAGW, and that the money which had been imkI 10 him. mi the spot as toon as the supposed iur-Min had been closed.hau been handed over by li'-ui the speaker of the assembly, and was at ll, moment in his pecket A DRAMATIC SCENE.

lien Mr. Bradley rose to expose the infamy of ti Half-Breed bribers he was calm and collected, ji urds were brief, but impressive. I rise," he "to a cuicstionof personal privilege. I night S2.030 on condition that I would v. u- fur chauncey M.

Depew. I deposited the i ith the speaker of the house, and I now -L committee of investigation!" "When the 1 ak. corroborated Mr. Bradley's statement he il-i-u from his pocket and exhibited the of money which the latter had deposited with j.nn The scene was dramatic, and the commiitce investigation was appointed by a vote of 101 ayes lr Tnajes. Rumor has it that a prominent Senator, who has long been notorious pah! the money to Mr.

Bradley in person. It is believed that the investigation ill disclose several other that are quite as infamous as the Bradley c-i of attempts to buy votes for Dcpew. NOT Tim ONLY CASE. Thf Bradley case will not stand alone. When tl assembly reconvened after the joint session, 51 r.

Armstrong, of Oneida, and Mr. Sisson, of Wa-hington County, both charged that they had been approached and offered money, the former to vote against Ru'-ov Conkling and the latter to support licpew. Mr. Alvord eagerly and angrily attemiited to interrupt the disclosures, but was foiled by the determination ol Mr. Sharpe.

now IT FIU.U When the speaker corroborated the statement it fi.l like a bomb-shfll in the midst of the house, aating an intense sensation. The llalf-Brecds were struck dumb with dismay. An expression of In indignation was seen on the countenanced of ib -'udwarts and of many honest auti-Stal warts I.o have been voting against Mr. Conkling. It is ft tha' this exposure destroys Dcpcw's chances oi election.

It ought to destroy the Half-Breed taction and send Conkling and Piatt at once back tf their seats. The question now is, will the dare to sign Robertson's commission an this terrible scandal, and thereby father the t.ni.ery and corruption resorted to by his avowed epec.al adherents at Albany? WHO MR. BRADLEY IS. 51r Bradley, whose vote was purchased by the Half-Breeds for $2,00.1, is a man v.ln.e viordnoonc will relume to believe. His ro ord is unimpeachable, and the only reason the lla'f-Breed crowd could have had for supposing him to be corrupt and purchasable is that he tomes from the county adjoining Chautauqua, the home of Fcnton, the Sessions brothers, Mat Bamis, and Fenner.

Mr. Bradley is a man of comfortable inians, and an upright, reputable citizen. He was born in the town in which he still resides, and is under forty years of age. When only twenty years old he enlisted as a private in the Union army and distinguished himself at the batties of the Wildcr-ntsb, Winchester, and Cold Harbor. In the latter engagement he was shot through the right lung.

This was in May, 161; but in August, although Fcarccly recovered from the eficctof his wound, he rejoined his regiment, the Ninth New York Cavalry. aufl remained in active service until the surrender of Lee, of which he was a witness. He had been engaged in the lumber busing on the Alleghany, and owned a large lumber ard in In 1875 he became interested the Bradford oil district, and has since that period been a large dealer in petroleum. He has btcnsupei visor of his town and chief of the fire department, which position he still holds. He is a man whose word will be taken by everybody who him, and whose record cannot be ini- By Associated Tress.

Albany, N. June 9. In the Assembly Mr. Patterson called up his resolution for an adjournment of the Legislature tine die on the loth instaut. The Speaker decided that the resolution was privileged and in order.

Debate folic wtd, in which 5Iessrs. Alvord, Congdon, ana others participated. The resolution was laid over. Thejoint convention met at twelve Iaeutenant-Uiivcrnor Iloskins presiding, and proceeded to vote to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Ro'coc Conkling. with this result: Sena' voted as follows: Conkling, Jacobs, Wheeler, Rogers, Cornell, Lapham, Folgcr, Bradley, 1.

The assembly voted as follows Conkling. 25; Jacobs, 43: Wheeler, lb; Rogers, Cornell, It: Lapbam, Tremain, Folger, 1: Dutchcr, 1: Harris, 1. The combined vote was as follows: Conkling, SI: Jacobs) 49: Wheeler, 23; Rogers, 11 Cornell, 16: Lapham, Tremain, Folger, Bradley, Butcher, Harris, 1. There was no choice. The convention then proceeded to vote to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas C.

Piatt, with this result: The vote of the fiiate was as follows: Plntt, Depew, r-Cornell, Folgcr, 2. The assembly voted as follow-: Piatt, 22; Depew, 40; Cornell, Tremain, Folgcr, Crowley, Lapham, 3. 1 he combined vote was as follows: Halt, 29; Depew, ft3; Cornell, Tremain, Crowley, Lapham, 3. No choice, and the convention adjourned to twelve m. to-morrow.

In the assembly this morning 5Ir. Bradley (Rc-pni'lican) rose toa question of privilege, and said th i iie ad received S2.C00 to pay him if he would v.it- for Ciiaunccy 51. Depew instead of Piatt, which sum he had handed over to the speaker. He therefore asked for a committee of investigation. The speaker corroborated the statement and said he had the money in his pocket.

Mr. Brooks hoped a committee would be appointed, attended by a stenographer and the scr-geant-at-arms, and have power to send for persons and papers. The resolution to appoint a committee of investigation was adopted unanimously. After the dissolution of the joint convention, md when the assembly had reconvened, 5Ir. Ann-ttrong, in a question of privilege, stated that he had been approached by a man who, holding up an envelope, said he (Mr.

Armstrong) could have twenty times the amount in it if he would turn around and go against Mr. Conkling; that his influence would be great, as he came from Oneida. 5Ir. Alvord Name the man. Speaker Sharpe The gentleman from Onondaga has no right to make such an interruption.

Mr. Alvord The gentleman from Onondaga has that right speaker Sharpe The gentleman shall not have Uiat right in this House. Applause.J 3Ir. Sisson stated that he had been offered money to vo for Chauncey M. Depew.

Mr. Browning offered a concurrent resolution for a final adjournment on the 11th instant. Tabled under the rule. The chairman announced the following named gentlemen as the committee on bribery investiga-liun: Messrs. Scott, Baardman, E.

A. Carpenter, itinncr, Brooks, Shaulcy, and Draper. Adjourned eleven a. m. to-morrow.

THE INVESTIGATION. The resolution providing for the investigation of the charge of bribery made by Assemblyman Bradley was amended to include all similar tharges and rumors. The committee met this ivcnmg. Mr. Bradley was not prr ent at the opening of the session and E.

A. Carpenter made a Hrong effort to secure an adjournment. This failed, and voluntary statements by members were in order. Hiram Sisson, member of assembly, stated that he had been approached last January hi the interest of Depew by a man named Edwards, who had offered to defray his campaign cxpfes in return for his vote. In the present no direct offer had been made Assemblyman Bradley then appeared and was sworn.

He testified that last night Senator Sessions met him at the Del-avau House, sought an interview, accompanied him to his (Bradley's) room, and offered him 1,000 for his vote for Depew, after which he raised the bid to 2,000, with a promise of an additional 51,000 if Depew should be elected. Bradley took the money, and, after some debate with himself as to the best method of exposing the transaction, concluded to hand it to Speaker Sharpe. At the conclusion of Bradley's examination Rufus W. Dcckham, as counsel for Mr. Sessions, demanded a hearing for his client in order that the denial might go to the public with the accusation.

Carpenter opposed this and wished Sessions' examination postponed until to-morrow. Finally it was agreed that Sessions should make a voluntary statement. His request to be allowed first to ask Bradley four or five questions was refused by a vote of four to three. Session then stated that he had had a number of conversations with Bradley, with the object of inducing him to vote for Depew, but that not a word was said about money at any of them. As the last conversation held in Bradley's room the latter announced his intention to vote for Depew, having become convinced that his constituents were overwhelmingly against Conkling and Piatt.

Sessions again sought to question Bradley, but was refused permission to do so. After adjournment Sessions said the questions he desired to ask Bradley were whether he had not told four different persons yesterday and before the transaction he referred to took place that he intended to vote for Depew. CONTEMPT FOR GIBSON. What Irc.iIcnl Has to Say Abont tlic DctertiTCS orSoom 59. The Cleveland Herald correspondent telegraphed the following to his journal last night: The announcement this morning by the Asscci-aed Press of the discovery by the star-service investigating committee of additional waste in the process of speeding the mails coupled the statement with a comment expressive of the President's approval of the methods and progress, and an assurance that he was not disturbed by the composition of the detective force.

The President has not authorized this conclusion by official or casual communication with any one seeking information, and such of his friends as have conferred with him on the subject arc confident that he entertains other views, at least so far as Detective Gibson is concerned. While he is not disturbed by the current criticism, and recognizes the investigation as a strictly business matter, to be pursued in accordance with the rigid rules of right, he docs not ignore the fact that Gibson was his most conspicuous and persistent de-famcr, and that his alleged value now was acquired while he was employed by Tildcn to collect campaign scandal to be used in the event of his nomination. It was in the character of a political detective that he appeared in the interest of Tildcn and the Democracy, and if his intended to disparage the integrity of General Garfield, were discredited by the popular verdict, the question arises, Will the evidence produced by him now, which v.as the result of his labors in his previous employ, endure the test of a competent cud scrutinizing tribunal? There is no warrant for saying that the Prcidcnt gives his personal indorsement to the 'election of Gibson. He docs not condescend to interfere with what is proceeding in Room No. f.9, but at the same time it may be assumed that he limits his admiration for a portion of the personnel of the force to an extent that comes little short of contempt." ARKANSAS KU-KLUX.

More Partisanship by llio In-toleran( oftlic Little Rock, June 9. A special to the Gaz'tle from Morrillton, this State, says: "On May25L.T. Harris, county judge of Perry County, aud John L. Matthews, editor of the Fourchc Valley Times, received notice through the Pcrryvillc post-office to leave the -county within fifteen days or suffer the penalty or death at the handsof the "Regular Organized Ku-Klux." The fifteen days expired yesterday, and a message just received here from Pcrryvillc reports that body of armed men arrived in the town at one o'clock this morning and inquired for Matthews and Harris, who had prudently left town the day before. The affair rose out of prosecutions inaugurated by Judge Harris, the proceedings of which were published by 5Iatlhevs.

The same parties arc supposed to have fired the Times office on 5fny SO. Judge Harris is here, and says he has sufficient evidence to identify the authorof the notices. He leaves for the capital this evening to ask aid of Governor Churchill in prosecuting the offenders and preserving the peace. Itiutinziu Ireland. Conic, June 9, p.

in. A furious riot is now in progress. 5Ir. Stokes, a magistrate, has beeij severely injured and three policemen have been badly wounded. The mounted police charged the mob, aud several persons were injured.

Conic, June 9. During the liot the police station at Union Quay was wrecked. The riot originated on the race course, where races were proceeding. One civilian was dangerously wounded by a bayonet. A man named Tobey, a prominent member of the Laud-League, was arrested.

Everything is quiet at Skull and Skibbcrecn. The gunboat Goshawk has left the former, and two hundred soldiers are at the latter place. ArcIibi3lioj Crolte Spoalis Acaiu. London, June 10. A dispatch from Tip-pcrary to the Standard says Archbishop Crokc, on his arrival there yesterday, was escorted fiom the railway station by the members of the local Land League, with brass bands playing.

A large crowd of people drew his car-liage through the main streets. The Archbishop addressed the enormous crowd, warned the people not to come in collision with the forces ol the empire, not to give way to hooting and stone-throwing, but to appeal to the enlightened con-cicncc of Europe and America. He declared he had no sympathy for those who could pay fair rent and would not. 0 Tlie Fishery Question. London, June 9.

In the House of Commons to-day Sir Charles Wcntworth Dilke, under foreign secretary, replying to a question by Mr. 5IacFarlane, 'Iberal, said that as the provisions of the treaty of Washington under which the Americans enjoined the privilego of fishing in British colonial waters could not in any case expire before 1SS5, the government was not at present in a position to consider the expediency of terminating the trea ty, as far as relates to fishery questions. Earthquakes. Constantinople, June 9. News comes from Van that an earthquake has devastated Miirty-four villages in that pashalic.

Havana, June 9. On the night of May 17 there was an earthquake in Hayti. The rain fell in torrents at the time, and both caused several land- dides. Many cattle were killed. ARMY ARTICLES.

Leave of absence for six months is granted Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Brown, First Infantry. The leave of ahsence granted Captain W. II.

Clapp, Sixteenth Infantry, in special orders, No. 60, May 4, 1881, Department of Texas, is extended two months. First Lieutenant O. B. Mitcham, on being relieved from duty at the United States Military Academv, will report for duty at the Rock Island Arsenal, Reek Island, 111.

Lieutenant Lockwood, having carrird out special instructions regarding the loading And transfer or.supplics at St. John's, will join the expeditionary force at that place July 1, 1SS1. Leave of absence for six months, from June 1, 1SS1. en surgeon's certificate of disability, with permission to go beyond sea, is granted First V. A.

Mahan. Corps of Engineers. Leave of absence for six months on onnmint nf to take effect upon the ad journment fine die of the general court-martial of WHICH I1C IS il uiKuiuvi, ta Brannau, Fourth Artillery. Second Lieutenant F.F.Kislingbnry, Eleventh Infantry, is announced as acting signal officer from Mav 23, 1SS1. under special orders, No.

117 directing him to report to the Cdief Signal Othccr for special service. Second Lieutenant James B. Lock-wood, Twenty-third Infantry, is announced as actin" signal officer from May IS, 1SS1, under special orders, No. 113, May IS, 1SS1, directing him to report to the Chief Signal Officer for special service. Second Lieutenant James B.

Lock-wood, Twenty-third Infantry, acting signal officer, with fifteen enlisted men of the Lady Franklin Bav expeditionary force, will proceed from this city to St. John's, Newfoundland, by the steamer leaving Baltimore on the 1 Ith instant. First Lieutenant James Rockwell, on being relieved from duty at the United States Miliary Academy, will proceed to Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory, and assume commend of the ordnance depot at that station, relieving Fhst Lieutenant J. C. Ayres, who, on beingthus relieved, will reort for duty at the National Armory, Springfield, Mass.

UNCLE SAM'S CADETS AT ANNAPOLIS AND WEST POINT. Names of the Future Generals and Admirals of the Country Whero the Yonng Gentlemen Hail from The Graduating Exercises The aTal Ball To-Xight. Annapolis, June 9. The board of visitors of the Naval Academy attended last evening a meeting of the Naval Institute in the department of chemistry, Ac. Commodore Simpson read a paper entitled A Proposed Armament for the Navy." Rear-Admiral Rodgers, who was in the chair, and Commander Rob'eson discussed the paper.

The board also held a meeting yesterday evening, at which the reports of the subcommittees were handed in, and the board is now engaged in preparing its final report. The Dispatch, with Secretary Hunt- and party aboard, arrived here between eight and nine o'clock today, but did not disembark until 11 a. m. Preparations had been made to give the Secretary a handsome naval reception, but the rain-storm presented it. Admiral Balch and Commander 5IcNair were present to receive the Secretary, and the San-tee gave a salute.

He was driven to Admiral Balch's. The standing of the graduates has been ascertained this year earlier than usual. The highest multiple obtained during the whole course of four years at the Academy is 7G0. To be ranked among the "stars" of the class, a cadet must obtain eighty-five per cent, of this multiple. The following arc the "stars" and the multiple they obtained THE STAKS.

1. John I. Schock, of Pennsylvania 707.74 2. Joseph J. Woodward, at large GS0.SO 3.

John I. Leonard, or Pennsylvania G75.GS J. John IT. Iloogewerff, at large Co7.U3 5. John T.

Rts, or Michigan Ga.lS 5. Francis Sutton, or New York 6l.lf 7. Robert B. Dashiell, at large GB3 -Two 5's having obtained the same multiple. THE OTHER CADETS.

The balance of the class of cadet midshipmen in their order of merit arc: Fred'k C. Riker, R. I. 3S. Samuel Rrvan, Md.

9. Harry K. White, Dak. O). John W.

Weeks, N. JI. 10. Lincoln Karmaiiy, Px K.II.llarrison,atlarge. 11.

(5. G. Capehart. Ohio. -51.

Charles P.George. III. 12. K. Carrol, at large.

4i O. K. Weller, 51d. 13. II.

Eldridge, at large. "3. II. R. Cohen, at large.

H. TasukerSorata, Japan. 44. Chas. W.

Stewart. HI. 13. Frank K. Runts, Ohio.

-H. John J. Kimball, Moss, in. C. H.Laiiclicimer.Mc.

4G. Jas.D.Crcnsha w.Texas. 17. It. 1.

Forshew, N. Y. 17. Ira McGunkin, l'a. IS.

Win. II. Stayion.Del. -IS. It P.

Hains. JIaine. 10. C. A.

TJogen, N. II. RudoIpbusItCoiklc.Ill 20. J. Mahnney, Mass.

c0. Spencor M. Kase, III. 21. Henry 15.

Wilsoii.N. J. 31. David L. Printiip.N.Y.

22. It. It. Andrews, Mich. 32.

A. S. McCrea, at large. 23. F.

H. Iluniekp, Mo. S3. Wm. G.

Ford, Ark. 2t F. J. Moes, K. C.

54. W. L. Fniinett.atlarsa 23. Gilbert AVilU-s, Utah.

53. 2ti. Sotokichi Uria, Japan. 50. Guv u.

IlogprsTenn. 27. II. Haines, at large. 37.

Euirene M. Harmon, O. ss. ueorse I', mow, va. M.

M. J. Dot nelly, wis. 23. d'eorpe Rarnett, Wis.

59. Jus. W. Dresser, Minn. 30.

Con. M. Perkins. Ga. CO.

Silas II. WrUrht. Mich. 31. Win.

F. Flouniuv, La. 61. Craig, Mo. 32.

Fred. W. niies. Ohio. K2.

Tlios. 1 hews. Pa. SI. Caldwell.at large.

13. S. II. W. on, 3.

C. 31. II. L. Balleritiiie.Teiin.

H. Alex.C. uptiai't, N. J. 3i.

George Clarke, III. CJ. Zeb D. V.mc". N.

a 3fi. W.M.IIobiusoii.atlarge.Cfi. I.Iewyn T. Pa. 37.

Guy M. Ruck, Me. C7. Daniel Morgan, Ky. CADET ENGINEEUS.

The following are the cadet engineers in the order ofmerit: 1. J. M. Whithorn, 111. 12.

R. Stewart, Mich. 2. G. Kaeniinerliiig, Ind.

13. I. W. Parson, Mich. 3.

O.lt. Hu.ilIenberger.Pa. 14. W. W.

White, Pa. 4. J. F. Byrne, Mass.

15. B. C. Sampson, III. 5.

F. B. Dowi-t, Mas. 16. L.

B. Perkins, Conn, fi. K. McAlpine. Va.

17. C. K. Belden, Ohio. 7.

W. S. Smith, N. Y. 16.

Solon Arnold, Md. 8. W. T. Webster, N.

Y. 19. A. It Bush, Mass. 9.

L. Bankson, Pa. 20. M. II.

Anderson. Mass. 10. ail. Matthews, Ohio.

21. T. J. Hogan, Ga. 11.

1). C. Redgrave, Md. Mr. Shock, who carries off the honors this year, is a resident of Pennsylvania, and is just twenty-one years of age.

He has for some time assisted in teaching mathematics at the Academy. The class of midshipmen has in it two Japanese youths, one of whom graduated No. 11 and the other 20. Both arc xr3- good places in a class of sixty-seven, and arc especially meritorious, as the Japanese had to contend in a language foreign to their own. Gilbert Wilkes is a grandson of the late Admiral Wilkes, Henry C.

Haines is a son ol General Haines, U.S. F. J. Moses is a son of ex-Governor Moses, of South Carolina, and Robert B. Dashiell is a son of Professor J.

M. Dashiell, of St. John's College. Tlic iVcst Point Graduates. Wist Point, N.

June 9. The following has been announced as the standing of the graduating class of the corps of cadets, arranged according to general merit, the best beginning with No. 1 John Mill's, Michigan. James Kerr. Ohio.

John Biddle, Michitcan. James 11. Waters, WK Edward O. Brown, Wis. Daniel E.

McCarthy, N. Y. Harvey F. Hodges. Mas3.

Enoch II. Crowder, Mo. James O. Warren, N. Y.

Charles II. Bartn, Kansas. Edw. S. Grehle, at large.

Albert J. Gritliths, Cal. Williston Fi-h, Ohio. Andrew G. Hammond, Ct.

Kiniuel E. Allen, Indiana-Freilcrick Hodgson, Ga. Danl. II. Houghton.

Iowa. Virgil J. Bruinbach, Idaho. Georcce T. Bartlelt, Kits.

Lester W. Cornish, Mass. M.C.'Rtehards.New York.J. Waterman, Mich. Charles A.Bannett.

N. J. Lyman Hall. Georsa. Charles T.

Phillip, Maine. Jonas A. Emery. Indiana. 1.

TownMev, Iowa. John M. StaUcnburg, Ind. Albert C. Blunt, at large.

Andrew S. Rowan, W. Va. Joseph H. Gaston, Pa.

Parker W. West, La. Guy ltnn, Texas. Bril'on W. Davis, at large.

Francis J. Kernan, Fla. Frank B. Andms, Indiana. Reuben B.

Turner. X. Y. Harry A. Ltonhaeuscr.Pa.

John T. Barbour, Ohio. Walter Stoll, N. J. Albi-rt S.

McNutt, Ind. John II. Wills. Missouri. Rowland G.

Hill, Iowa. John II. Gardner, Illinois. Henry C. Hodges, at large.Lynian W.

V. Keniion.ltl. F. O. Johnson, Miiinesota.Siiueon N.

Dinkins, Ala. Benjamin Ilandfnrth, N.J. John B. McDonald, Ala. John F.

Mormon, N. Y. Frederick T.Vanlelw.N.Y. Joseph T. Hickman, Ohio.

Cone to SVcst Point. Hartford, June 9. Secretary Lincoln and General Sherman left at noon to-day forNewburgh.N. on their way to West Point. They went by special train, and were accompanied by Generals Horace Porter, McMahon, Miles, and other prominent members of the Army of the Potomac Society, and also by Governor Bigelow and staff, ex-Governors Jewell and Hubba-d, Lieutenant-Governor Bulkcly, Mayor Bulkley, "Mark Twain," and several members of the city reception committee.

Tlie Indian ContinUalon. Los Pinos Agency, June 8. Every preparation is complete for" the start of the Ute Commissioners on Thursday morning for the Grand River Country, to locate the new reservation for the Utes. At this writing (Wednesday nopn) Chief Sapovanora and the other four Utes selected to accompany the commission have not reported, but are expected to-night. If they are not here when the start is made the commission will proceed without them.

A Pious Clilcnco Jury. Chicago, June 9. John Bate, alias Dr. A. G.

Olen, on trial in the United States Court for circulating obscene literature through the mails-, has been found guilty. The sbsceuc literature consisted of the "Marriage Guide'" and other pamphlets of like character. The work named has been sent through the mail for twenty years, and this is the first time a juiy has pronounced it obscene. Will Tliey a Senator? Concord, X. June 9.

The majority of the judiciary committee of the house presented the following resolution this forenoon Resolved, That the house do not go into an election of a United States Senator at this session, and that the subject be postponed to the next session or the legislature. The report was tabled to await the minority report. Epidemic Diphtheria. Detroit, June 9. Diphtheria has become epidemic at Ludington, in this State.

One hundred and twenty children have died recently in a population of four thousand people. The schools are closed, and special policemen have been sta-' ioned at the houses where sickness exists to prevent ingress and egress. Tlic Sprasuc Estate. Providence, E. June 9.

The committee of creditors of A. Spraguc held its firt meeting to-day with Mr. Chaffee, the trustee. Harmony of views prevailed. It was agreed to proceed to sell the property at such early times and in such parcels as will promote the interests of the creditors.

The Stores for the Kodscrs. San Francisco, June 9. The missing car-load of stores for the United States steamer Rodgers was found at Ogden yesterday and is now expected to arrive here on Sunday next, in which event the Rodgers will be ready to sail on next Wednesday. Swift, Sure, and Bescrred. Montgomery, June 9.

A special to the Adva liter says a negro committed an infamous outrage on a little white girl at Eufauia yesterday. To-day he was caught across the river in Georgia and hanged to a tree. iehican Lrcislntors Through. Dktkoit, June 9 The State Legislature adjournal late last night, having been in session since January 1. BLACK AND WHITE.

An IllT-Hated Conple Drunk aud DIa-orderly on the Arenuc. A nobby-dressed colored man and a respectable-looking white woman engaged in an animated discussion at tho corner of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue yesterday afternoon, attracted a large crowd of spectators, none of whom ventured to interfere, but rather enjoyed the fun. From their conversation it was ascertained that the pair were man and wife, and that the quarrel between them was mainly due to frequent potations. The fuu was at its height when Officer Bailey suggested the station-house as a more suitable place to settle their difficulty than the streets, and thither the illy-assorted twain were conducted. The man registered as De Wilbcr Dumas, a short-hand reporter by occupation, while his spouse gave her name as Rachel Dumas.

A charge of drunk and disorderly was preferred against both, and they will be presented to Judge Snell this morning. The man represented that he had been a reporter of debates in the English Parliament, besides doing work on such papers as the London Times and Tdcgranh. He came to this country nbout eighteen months ago and earned a precarious living by odd jobs in reporting law cases and acting as amanuensis to such as desired his services. Latterly he said he had been employed as a clerk in the Pension Office. His wife is an English woman, who recently followed her liege to this country; but lies arrival, instead of being fraught with peace and good will, has stirred up his evil nature and frequent bickerings between the parties has resulted.

But a few minutes before they were arrested they had been ejected from restaurant in the vicinity, but tLls did not cool, but rather increased their ire. Both seemed heartily ashamed of their conduct as the effects of the liquor wore off, and pleaded earnestly to be released from confinement, promising to mend their ways. OVER A MILLION. Great Destruction of Propertyby Fire in Quebec and Elsewhere. Quebec.

An extensive fife raged in the suburbs all Wednesday night. It is impossible at present to give an accurate statement of the losses. The police and fire department were demoralized. St. John's Church was destroyed, only the sacred vessels and the plate from the sanctuary being saved.

The church was worth 5100,000 and had only S10.000 insurance. The population got wild and uncontrollable, and by blocking up the streets interfered with the work of suppressing the flames. Battery was called out and rendered efficient aid in saving property and in keeping order. It is computed that there must be a loss of between the buildings, stock, and furniture. Over fifteen hundred families arc rendered homeless by the conflagration.

At least eight hundred buildings have been destroyed. Rumors circulated is to loss of life were not believed up to three p. m. It now appears that five lives were lost. Three bodies have already been recovered.

They are those of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, of No. US Oliver street, whose children were saved, and that of a man named Marcis, a joiner of Richelieu street. Mrs.

George Lappcrierc and two children arc missing, and are also believed to have perished in the St. John's Church is insured for $03,000. A subscription list in aid of the sufferers has been opened by the Governor-General, who gives S300. The mayor gives "flOOaud the Archbishop 1,000. East Greenwich R.

I. -The post-office and adjoining buildings. The mails were saved. The Virginia XSepnblicau Committee. Richmond, June 9.

The Kcpubliean State Executive Committee met here to-day, and adopted a resolution recemmendiug that a delegated convention of the Republicans of the State should be held for the purpose of consultation as to the proper course to be pursued in the coming campaign aud for such action as in the judgment of the majority maybe conducive to the-future well-being of the Republican parly the State; also a resolution requesting that a meeting of the State Central Committee he held on the to decide upon the matter of calling a' State convention. General W. C. Wickham, the chairman, presented an address to the Republicans of the State, which was adopted. It calls upon all Republicans to stand squarely by their colors and their principles and to work diligently to maintain their county and club organizations, to add to the strength of their numbers, and to exer: themselves to prevent Republican voters from being deluded into desertion of their own party and form-inga coalition with one which refuses to acknowledge allegiance to Republicans.

Grand Army Visitation. Boston, June 9. The members of Post No. 2 of Philadelphia are to-day guests of their Grand Army comrades, Dahlgrcn Post, No. 2, of this city.

The visiting post left Hartford byspecial train early this morning, and reached Boston about quarter-past eleven. The visitors were warmly greeted by members of the South Boston Post, who escorted their guests to the American House, where they dined. At half-past one the Dahlgrcn Post escorted their guests to the State House, where they were presented to the Governor and other civil authorities. Later in tlic altcrnoon the two posts went by steamer to Downer Landing, where a banquet was served. This evening there ill be a parade South Boston and other festivities.

To-morrow the visitor: will go to the city institutions as guests of the city government. At half-past three they will leave on their return trip. CAPITAL JOTTINGS. The national bank notes received for redemption yesterday amounted to 5195,000. During the absence of Secretary Hunt at Annapolis, Commodore Jcflers is acting as Secretary of the Navy.

The Government receipts yesterday were as follows: Customs, internal revenue, S324.409.C7. James has gone to Xew York for a few days and left the Post-Office Department in charge of Detective Woodward. Mrs. Garfield now sits up for fully two boms at a time. She has a good appetite and is rapidly gaining strength.

AVor.K is progressing on the elevator which is to be placed on tlic House side of the Capitol. It will be ready by October next. President Gahfield, Admiral Porter, and a large number of invited guests ladies and gentlemen will leave here for Annapolis at 0:40 a. m. to-day.

Z. Richards, Daniel Cahill, Mr. Brad-shaw, and others were a delegation that called on the President yesterday in behalf of Silas J. Bowcn as District Commissioner. Mr.

Ed. AVinsiiip, cashier for the Ser- geant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, leR last night for Ohio. He will be absent at least two months, and may not return at all. The return of Secretary Kirkwood revives the rumor that Marshal Dudley, of Indiana, will, at an early day, receive cither the Com-missionership ol the Pension or General Land Office. Mr.

D. S. Alexander, the new Fifth Auditor oftlic Treasury, has nrrived in this city, and yesterday assumed his official duties. He is quite a young man, aud has never been much of a politician. The internal revenue appointments yesterday were: William M.

Eatchelor, inspector of tobacco, snuff, and cigars for the district of Louisiana: William Dumcycr, storekeeper fifth district of Kentucky. The President made the following appointments of postmasters yesterday: William D. King, Hawkinsvillc, Mrs. Grace G. Cochran, Anderson Court-House, South Carolina; John A.

Hill, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Assistant Attorney-General Freeman, of the Post-Office Department, has decided that express companies can carry such written matter as deeds, transcripts of deeds, and any other matter not in the nature of personal correspondence. Among the visitors at the "White House who were received by the President yesterday was II. de Maricl, editor of the Mcssager 'wico of New York. He called to confer with the President relative to the establishment of a large agricultural colony in Texas.

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue yesterday compromised the case of the Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago for unpaid taxes on capital and deposit for Twenty thousand seven hundred and sixty four dollars and ninety-six cents of this amouut is for taxes on State and county deposits. Captain Shroder, of the German. corvette Nymphc, now at nampton Roads, accompanied by Lieutenant Von Bunscn and Count Beut, Representative rettibone, Judge Hagner, ex-Senator Clayton, General F. A. Walker, A.

W. phiintipiriita: G.D. Jacoues. of Arkansas, aud II. D.

Maricl, of New York, called on the President yesterday. Fnulkncr, of Arkana; r. M. uiance, oi lowa; u. B.

Everett, of North Carolina; I.W. Matthews, of nMn- w.s. Tiers. of New York: G. 1.

Chain, of PERSONAL MENTION. CONGRESSIONAL, ACADEMIC, BRIDAL. Tho New Congressional Directory A Full Sight-Consul Cardini No Habitation for Ohio's CoTernors Wet Cadets Fashion at tho Altar. Major Poore, who remained at "Washington aRer the adjournment of the Senate with special reference to bringing out the first edition of the Congressional Directory for the Forty-seventh Congress, having accomplished his for his home at Newburyport last Sunday. It was impracticable to secure at present the usual biographical sketches of new members of Congress, but an edition of the work was greatly called for, principally for the sake of the senatorial committees as newly organized.

Senator Ingalls, who graduated at Williams' College, is to deliver the annual address at its approaching commencement. It was regretted by many that four commencement occasions in which Washington has so general an interest should have occurred on the same evening night before last as it prevented a large number of persons from attending more than one of them who had invitations to others. It seemed a miracle where all the flowers came from, for the platform at each of the four places was loaded with superb floral decorations that would appear to have exhausted all the gardens and conservatories of the District. Le Chevalier Doctcur Carlo Gardini," husband of Madame Gcrstcr-Gardini, has been appointed United States consul at Bologna, Italy. The Philadelphia Press says editorially, apropos of the Ohio nominating convention just closed: "The Governor of Ohio has less power and less actual part in administration than the executive of any other important State.

His chief business is to look wise, write a respectable message about nothing once a year, live a decorous life in tlic executive mansion at Columbus, and keep a weather eye on affairs at Washington. If the labors had been doubly arduous, especially in the latter direction, Governor Foster could have performed them with entire success." The Press docs Ohio too much credit. She has not even an executive mansion for her Governors. Governor Hayes and most of his colleagues have lived in rented houses at Columbus. Lieutenant-Governor Thomas L.

Young, who became Governor by Mr. Hayes's promotion to the White House, boarded at a hotel, his wife remaining with her young family at their Cincinnati home. The salary of the office is 52,000 a year, but the outlook is gorgeous a Sen-atorship, a Cabinet office, or now and then a Presidency. A West Point letter of Wednesday evening says: The hotels arc now nearly full. Fond parents and admiring relatives arc here in shoals to take part in the glory of the cadets And they talk of the graduation and the ball.

All the arrangements are now perfected for tlic latter, and the flirts are already tilling their dance-lists. Through a failure on the part oftlic Cranston Hotel people to make arrangements beforehand with the cadets, they find themselves obliged to abandon the Friday night hop. The graduating class, it appears, have arranged to go to New York on Friday evening and dine at the Sturtevant House. A West Point ball at this season with the graduating class left out would be an utter impossibility. Last night, at the West Point Hotel, weather-woe reigned.

It had been raining in torrents from six o'clock, but your true cadet will not be deterred by a little trifle like that. Still duck trousers arc not ducks in their capacity to shed water, and as the cadets came over in their army overcoats they looked unutterably limp from the knees down. It was noted, however, by the shrewd that each cadet bulged considerably under his coat when he entered his name in the register, as required by After a whis-, percd consultation with the hotel clerk each cadet retired tqsome unknown region, and on appearing shortly alter looked as though he had stepped out of the traditional bandbox. The supply of carriages at the Point is notabuudant, and this caused some shortness in the attendance of ladies. Youth can overcome most things, and, notwithstanding all obstacles, the hop was a success in the spirit of its enjoyment." At Trinity Church, Newport, Wednesday afternoon, Mr.

Frederick A. Marquaud, son of Henry G. Marquaud, president of the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Bailroad, was married to Miss Alice Ogston, a niece of ex-Secretary Robeson, who gave away the bride. Rev.

George J. Magill, rector of the church, officiated. The bridal party entered the church to the music of Mendelssohn's Wedding March from 'Athalia," and passed to the altar under an arch composed of flowers which spanned tne broad aisle. The bride wore white satin, elaborately ornamented with jicarls, and tulle veil trimmed with orange blossoms. Hei seven bridesmaids were dressed in white.

Amoiij. the guests ell-known in Washington were Hon. George Bancroft, Congressman Levi P. Morton, Professor Wolcott Gibbs and family, aud Professor William B. Rogers and family.

It was a large and exceedingly fashionable wedding, and was followed by a reception at the house of the bride a mother, the bridal pair leaving a few hours later on their wedding journey. The third regular weekly reception of Mrs. Ormes (Lura MeNall) was held hist Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Bclva A. Loekwood.

Sirs. Ormes was asiistcd by Mis. M. E. Davcson, an accomplished and delightful lady, in whose presence every one feels at home.

Professor E. J. Whipple and Mr. Jccko entertained the company with line selections of music, and Miss Spurgeon's "Echo Sonjr" and the "Yellow Rose of Texas" were rect-ivfd with much pleasure. The original poems by Messrs.

Johnston and McCreery and the rendition of scenes from "Julius Casar" by Messrs. Leach and Whipple were aLo marked features of the evening, and Mrs. Ormes' reading of Zekiel's Country Cousin provoked much merriment. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs.

Burke (Mouse in the Corner), of the Sunday Chronicle, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCreery, Mrs.

Day, Mrs. Whipple, Mrs. C. M. Ludlow, Mr.

F. M. Marshall, Miss L. C. Stratton.

The evening's entertainment closed with the "Irishman'sToast to the Montgomery Guards," by Captain E. G. Barnard, which brought down the house. Mrs. Ormes' next reception will be held Wednesday evening, the 22d instant.

Miss AamineSindberg, of Copenhagen, Denmark, whose specialty is the painting of animals, has now on exhibition in Trembly's window, on Seventh street, between and several fine oil paintings of dogs and famous horses, painted in Boston, Cincinnati, and this city, Miss Sindbcrg is accomplished and highly educated, and it is hoped will meet with great encouragement in her work in this city. Admirers of fine horses and fine portraits of animals should not fail to sec the collection now on exhibition. Miss Sindbcrg's stay-is limited, having received orders for the painting of portraits of several very line horses in the vicinity of Boston, and finished will return to Denmark. A 3Xail Nui-crintendcnt Indicted. Memphis, June 9.

N. J. "Wal-dron, superintendent of the railway mail sen-ice in the southwestern district, with headquarters at Memphis, was indicted in the Federal court here to-day for conspiracy to defraud the Government in securing mail contracts. The indictment was founded on thn testimony of a bidder for arivcrroutc in Louisiana, to whom it is alleged Waldron offered to secure the contract if he was paid S1.000. 3Iore "Slar-Koute" Nonsense.

Chicago, June 9. A mail-pouch robbery occuired here last night. The pouch, which came from Grafton, over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and which was pu; in the mail wagon at the depot, was missing when the wagon arrived at the office, and the back door of the wagon was unlocked. It is said that some sensational developments arc expected in connection with this robbery, which may give aid to the itar-roate investigation. A Xrleat St.

Paul, June 9. A dispatch from Anoka, this State, says: "Rev. F. Hagar.a Catholic priest of this place, and his brother, were suffocated at Corcoran, Hennepin County, last night. They were stopping with lriends, and slept in a close room with an imperfectly burning lamp.

When discovered this meriting they were both dead. Father Hagar was about forty years old, and was highly respected in this community." Ulasouic Grand Officer. New York, June 9. The election of grand officers at the meeting to-day of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of New York resulted in the choice of Right Worshipful Horace D.Saylor as Grand Master and R. W.

Ewijamiu nagler, of Suspcnson Bridge, Utffaty Grand I Master. SPLENDID RACING At Jerome Park and Elsewhere Boating: and Baie-Bnll. Jerome Park, June 9. First race, $500, three-year-olds one mile: Quoguc, Wyandotte, Bugler, Regicide, Blazes, Bliss, Rob Roy, Eden-dcrry, and Duke of Montalban started. The race from start to finish was superb.

Edendcrry won by a head, with Wyandotte second, Blazes third, Bliss fourth, Regicide fifth, Bugler sixth, Rob Roy seventh. Duke of Montalban eighth, and Quoguc last. Time, 1:494 Second race, SCOO, mile heats. The starters were Uncas and Sir Hugh. Sir Hugh won in twostraight heats.

Time, 1:48, 1:50. Third race, a handicap sweepstake of S25 each, p. S34) added second horse to receive 5100 out of the stakes. Members of the club, or gentlemen introduced by members, to ride one mile and an eighth. Starters, Wave of Light, Sinbad, and Geranium.

Geranium, with Mr. Arthur Hunter on her back, took the lead and was not headed, winning in a hand gallop. Wave of Light second, and Sinbad last. Time, 2:10. Fourth race, one and one-half miles The starters were Bushwackcr, George McCullough, Vagrant, Emily and Sly Dance.

George McCullough won by two lengths, Sly Dance second, Bushwackcr third, Vagrant fourth, Emily F. last. Time, Fifth race, handicap steeplechase, purse SCOO, of which S150 to second horse, entrance free fractional steeplechase course. Starters Disturbance, Zeta, and Cannon. The race was n'ot run with the usual dash because of the unsafe condition of the turf.

Disturbance led from the start, and had the easiest kind of a victory by four lengths aliead of Zeta second, a half length in advance of Cannon. Time, THE JOCKEY AKCIIEU AGAIN SUCCESSFUL. London, June 9. The race for the Manchester cup was won cleverly by a neck, Valour heading Peter in the last fifty yards. Mr.

F. Grcttcn's four-year-old bay colt Fernandez also ran, and was the favorite in the betting before the race at 3 to 1 against him, but did not get a place. Valour, who was an outsider in the betting, was ridden by the jockey Archer. THE CORNELLS TO T.OW. London, June 9.

Mr. Gillig attended a meeting of the stewards of the Henley regatta to-day. They have passed a resolution as follows Jlcsolrcd, That the entry of the Cornell University creyy he provisionally accepted to compete for the Stewards' Cup, subject to their fulfilling the conditions imposed on all foreign crews, and subject to any ob jections that may be made by any competitor. The affair is thus decided in favor of the admission of the Cornell four. The stewards were most courteous, and appear anxious to remove any unpleasant feeling.

The Cornell crew will arrive at Henley at half-past sixp.m.to-day. The resolution has already been telegraphed to them. They will row only for the Stewards' Cup, and not for the Visitors' Plate. The conditions of the latter race contain certain provisions concerning the length of residence at a college, which will probably preclude them from participation. The meeting of the stewards of the llculcy regatta to-day lasted over two hours.

Lord Camoys presided. The Cornell University crew arrived at Ucnley late this afternoon, and were highly pleased at the changed situation of affairs. They pulled over the course this evening. The London crew, holders of the Grand Challenge Cup, also arrived aud went over the course. A CHALLENGE.

Lake George, N. June 9. Tlic Bowdoin College crew, through the Lake George Regatta Association, has determined to challenge the Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton College crews, to row here in July a foyr-oarcd-shell race. BASE-BALL GAMES. At Troy Detroit, 1 Troy, 0.

At Boston The game between the Buffalo and Boston Base-Ball Club3 to-day was the closest of the season, the score at the end of the thirteenth inning standing 1 to 0 in favor of the Buffalos. At Worcester, Mass. Worcester, 7 Chicago, C. At Providence, R. I.

ProvidenccG CIcvcland.2. An Election Farce Charleston, S. June 9. Tlie special election held to-day in the second congressional district to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman O'Connor rassed off quietly, Samuel Dibble, the Democratic candidate, being elected without opposition. The Republicans abstained from voting on the theory that Mackcy, O'Connor's opponent in the contest, was really elected last fall, and that therefore no vacancy existed.

The attitude of the Republicans had the effect of making the vote more than one-third of the usual Democratic vote. As far as known to-night the result is the same throughout the congressional districts. To Test the flatter. IIarrisburg, June 9. The joint legislative committee appointed to take action in the matter of the S500 extra salary of members, payment of which was refused by the State treasurer, decided to-night to test the matter in the courts.

This afternoon the attorney-general reiterated his opinion that there was no act allowing members more than that they had no power to increase their own salary, and that the salary bill just passed was unconstitutional. A writ of mandamus will be taken out at once, and the matter will be argued on Monday next. Texan T'lntc Troops. Galveston, June 9. Governor Roberts has directed that Captain Marsh's Company of State troops be stationed at Big Springs to be used to preserve peace along the line of extension of the Texas and Pacific Railroad westward, and has forbidden the State troops crossing i the Rio Grande in pursuit of fugitives from justice, excent on ordeis for extradition purposes.

He i-ajs in lighting Indians they arc to regard themselves as peace officers, and arc not expected to police the towns, but arc, when called upon, to preserve the peace. Jan! r-ihe 3Icn. Chicago, June 9. Passengers from Helena, Montana, who came by one of the three boats which took 1,200 Sioux from Fort Buford to Standing Rock agency, report that tlic Indians ran the beats, soldiers, passengers, and deck-hands, making themselves very obnoxious and intrusive, and at Berthold, where the boats stopped, came near having a fight with 2,000 Gros Ventres, their old enemies, who swarmed about the wharf and taunted them. Northern Pacific Road.

Sew York, June 9. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Northern Pacific Ita'1-foad Company held to-day Fred K. Billings resigned the presidency of the Northern and Ashbel II. Barney was elected president pro tempore. W.

F. Oakes was elected first vice-president, James B. Williams second vice-president, and Henry Villard a director. NAVY NEWS. Midshipman Albert Grant, to examination for promotion.

Passed Assistant Engineer Richard Inch, to the United States receiving-ship Passaic. Ensign James T. Smith, from the United States receiving-ship New Hampshire, and placed on waiting orders. Gunner Thomas P. Vcnable, to the United States steamer Pcnsacola, on the Pacific station, on thc22d instant.

The United States steamer Dispatch, with Secretary Hunt and party on board, arrived at Annapolis yesterday morning. The United men-of-war Powhatan and Constitution passed Cape Henry yesterday morning bound to Newport, R. I. Lieutenant-Commander Francis Morris, from the Tennessee the 15th instant, and granted three months' leave of absence. Gunner John J.

"Walsh, from the United States steamer Pcnsacola, on the reporting of his relief, aud placed on waiting orders. The United State3 steamer Speedwel. left the Washington navy-yard yesterday on a trip, with freight, to Northern navy-yards ami stations. Passed Assistant Engineer William Bailie, from the receiving-ship Passaic, and ordered to duty at the navy-yard, Washington, 1). C.

The frigate Constitution, Captain S. B. Luce, accompanied by the steamer Powhatan, sailed from Hampton Roads yesterday morning for Newport, R. I. Passed Assistant Engineer B.

C. Gov. ing. from the navy-yard, New York, and ordcrcu to duty in connection with the machinery of the United States steamer Brooklyn. Lieutenant Chapman C.

Todd, Mate James W. Baxter, Carpenter W. W. Richardson, and Sailmaker William Cuddy have been ordered to the United States steamer Wyoming. Lieutenant-Commander N.

M. Dyer has been detached from tho receiving-ship Wabash and ordered to duty as executive officer of the United States steamer Tennessee on the lothanst. A TEXAN'S REVENGE. TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION. Colonel Pelton, the Slayer of the Apaches A Terrl bio Tale of the Captarc of His Yoans Wire, and How She Was Fband Perfectly Blind.

Colonel Albert CPelton, whose beautiful ranch is out toward the Rio Grande, near Laredo, has been the Peter the Hermit oFlhe Texans for years. He has believed that he ha3 held a Divine commission to kill Apache Indians. Colonel Pel ton came to Texas in 1S41, a common soldier. By talent and courage he gradually arose to the rank of colonel, and finally, in 1S5G, commanded Fort Macrae. That year he fell in love with a beautiful Spanish girl at Abequin, New Mexico.

Her parents were wealthy and would not consent to their daughters going away from all her friends to live in a garrison. The admiration of the young people was mutual, and parental objections only intensified the affection of the lovers. The nature of the Spanish girl is such that ouce in love she never changes. Finally, after two years of entreaty and devotion. Colonel Pelton won the consent of the parents of the BEAUTIFUL SPANISH GIBL, and they were married.

Then commenced a honeymoon such as only lovers shut up in beautiful, flower-environed fort can have. The lovely cliaracter of the beautiful bride won the hearts of all thcsoldiers at the fort andshereigned a queen among these rough frontiersmen. One day, when the love of the soldier and his lovely wife was at its severest, the two, accompanied by the young wife's mother and twenty soldiers, rede out to the hot springs, six miles from the fort, to take a bath. While in the bath, which is near the Rio Grande, an Indian's arrow passed over their heads. Then a shower of arrows fell around them, and a band of wild Apache Indians rushed down upon them, whooping and yelling like a band of demons.

Several of the soldiers fell dead, pierced WITH TOISONED ARROWS. This frightened the rest, who fled. Another shower of arrows, and the beautiful bride and her mother dropped in the water, pierced by the cruel weapons of the Apaches. With his wife dying before his eyes, Colonel Pelton leaped up the bank, grasped his rifle, and kiUed the leader of the savage fiends. But the Apaches were too much for the Colonel.

Pierced with two poisoned arrows, he swam into the river and hid under an overhanging rock. After the savages had left the Colonel swam the river and made his way back to Fort Macrae. Here his wounds were dressed, and he finally recovered, but only to live a blasted life without love, without hope with a vision of his beautiful wife, pierced with poisoned arrows, dying, perpetually before his eyes. AFTEB THE 1EATH OF HIS WIFE a change came to Colonel Pelton. He seemed to think that he had a sacred mission from Heaven to avenge his young wife's death.

He secured the most unerring rifles, surrounded himself with brave companions, and consecrated himself to the work of revenge. He was always anxious to lead any and all expeditions against the Apaches. Whenever any of the ether Indians were at war with the Apaches Colonel Pelton would soon be at the head of the former. One day he would be at the head of his own soldiers and the next day he would be at the head of a band of Mexicans. Nothing gave him pleasure but the sight of dead Anachcs.

HE DEFIED INDIAN AREOws and courted death. Once, with a baud of tb4 wildest desperadoes, he penetrated a hundred miles into the Apnchc country. The Apaches never dreamed that anything but an entire regiment would dare to follow them to their camp in tho mountains. So when Colonel Pelton swooped down into their camp with ten trusty followers, firing their Henry rifles at the rate of twenty times a minute, the Apaches fled in consternation, leaving their women and children behind. It was then that there darted out of a lodge a white woman.

"Sparc the women!" she cried, and then she fainted to the ground. When the Colonel jumped from his saddle to lift up the woman he found she was blind. How came you here, woman, with these damned Apaches?" he asked. "I was wounded and captured," she said, "ten years ago. Take, oh, take me back againPi "Have you any relatives in asked the Colonel.

No. My father lives in Albequin. My husband. Colonel Pelton, aud my mother were killed by the Indians." "Great God, Bella! is it you my "Oh, Albert, I knew you would come!" cx. claimed the poor wife, blindly reaching her hand to clasp her husband.

Of course there was joy in the old ranch when Colonel Pelton got back with his wife. The Apaches had carried the wounded woman away with them. The poisoned arrow caused inflammation, which finally destroyed her eyesight. When I saw the Colonel he-Was reading a newspaper to his blind wife, while in her hand she held a bouquet of fragrant cape jessamines, which lie had gathered for her. It was a picture of absolute happiness.

San. luton'o Correspondaicc ChiaiQO Triiune. A Stern oi eminent. "When the Government purchased the site for the new post -office building at Baltimore it was stipulated that all the building then occupying the ground should be pulled down and the debris removed by the owners thereof. This condition has been complied with by all except the proprietors of the Rcnncrt House, who, though frequently notified by the Government, have failed to have that structure removed.

Inconsequence os this delay the work incident to the commeuce-iient of the new post-office has been retarded for some time. Yesterday Supervising Architect Hill formally notified the proprietors of the Rennet House, through Superintendent Braun, that unless his building was removed during the present "eek, on Monday the Government would proceed remove the same at their expense and risk. I'anous' Cirlcvanee. Captain Parsons, of the American schooner George Washington, has submitted to the Secretary of State the additional information in regard to the boarding and search of his vessel on the high seas by a Spanish man-of-war, which was called for some time ago by our Minister at Madrid, who has been pressing an investigation of the outrage upon the Spanish authorities. Secretary Blaine has been anxious to hasten the consideration of this case, but in the discrepancy between the statements of the commander of the Spanish war-vessel and Captain Parsons it is thought that the whole matter will be resolved into a question of veracity between the commanders of the American and Spanish vessels, and that it will be impossible to reach any decision in the premises.

TELEGRAPHIC TWISTINCS. J. E. Keene's b. c.

Foxhall has left Newmarket for France, where he is to run in the race for the grand Prix dc Paris on Sunday next. Eight suspected persons belonging to Skull and Skibbercen have been arrested under the Viceroy's warrant and conveyed to the jail at Limerick. The cargo of the steamer Macedonia, which was wrecked near Mull of Kintyrc lighthouse, Scotland, on tiie U)th ultimo, is washing ashore on the Irish coast. It is now finally decided to refer the case of Midhat Pasha and the others charged with the murder of the Sultan, Abdul Aziz, to tneminia-try of justice, that they may be brought to trial. Jay Gould arrived at Indianapolis, by special tiain from Peoria.

111., and after an hour's stop went over the Indianaiolis, Peru and Chicago Road with the officers of that line. James O'Brian, a soldier of the war of 1812, and a United States pensioner, died at Harrisonburg, yesterday in the eighty-third year of his age. He had been paralyzed for twelve years. The French Senate yesterday, by a vote of 133 to 111, refused to pass to the discussion of the clauses of the fcrutin a division of called names. The ministers abstained from voting.

The State Legislature of Pennsyl vania adjourned sine die at noon yesterday. The bill already passed by the senate to remedy the evil of speculative lite insurance was defeated in tho house yesterday morning. The coroner's jury have returned a verdict that Mahoney, the farmer who was killed at the recent riot r.t Bodike, County Clare, died, from being struck by a policeman at present unknown, whom they found guilty of willful murder. The heavy rain has caused tremendous rise in the Paxton Creek, and last night tho entire lower and eastern sections of the city of IIarrisburg were under water, and several industrial establishments have been obliged to stop operations. Much damage has already been done, and the water is still rising.

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