PlaTairinati Trial. New Y.oux April 12.—Tho proceedings in theliterailand easoto , day were a fur ther dovelopmont of the theory of insanity, upon which the defense would seem to re ly for an acquittal. A strong point in that direction was the evidence of Dr. John A. Ward, physician, the substalabe of which is as follows: "The prisoner, on the .21th of :November last, came to niy office and remained their about fifteen minutes; I walked down Fifth avenue with him to Tenth street; he canto in a great state of agitation, his oyes flushing and glaring like balls of fire; I asked him where he had been; he said I ha:ye been roaming, I have been to the fer rylooking for my boy ; he asked for some thing to allay his agitation ; I had never seen him in that condition before." Previous to this a Mr. Green, a Boston lawyer, testified that lie was engaged in a habeas corpus proceeding, in 1807, brought by Daniol McFarland, for the recovery of his children. When he wentinto Court, on that occasion, lie found tho prisoner at the bar arguing a motion for tho commitment 111 Mr. and Mrs. Sago for not producing the children. • , . Mr. (lorry (for tho defense) desired to show by this witness that Richardson called upon him and told him that ho would bear all the expenses of the proceeding; that he recommended the employment of liblyornor Andrew, on account of his political inllu .•nce, and that ho ( Richardson) gave witness a retaining foe, in his own chock. Mr. Graham said enough had loon shown bi convince the jury that but for Richard son and Richardmon's money, Mrs. McFar land would have been compelled, by her natural love for her children, whom she would have been ,impel led to surrender, 10 go back to her husband, Furthermore, they would show that , There had all along been a delusion in the prisoner's mind that his wife still loved and, but for Itiohardson, would Di- Dint to him. Ile (counsel) conceded to this woman some particle of feeling and. humim nature; she was vibrating between her boy° for this man and her affection for her chil dren. Richardson decided her, by put ting his purse at her disposal. The Recorder reminded Mr. Graham' that Richardson was not on trial. Tho of statements made to McFarland, whether true or false, and their effect on his mind, were isbnissable, but other lll3t tern wore nut. Judge Davis said, as he understood the habeas imrptas matter, a stipulation was entered into between the prisoner and his wire, whereby they agreed to separate, each retaining the custody of ono child. Green, on resuming, said at the time he saw McFarland in Boston, lie thought Rile was not then insane, he was in a l'air way of becoming so; his mind:wooled hovering I etween sanity and insanity. Dr. Morris Mattison, i t ilniversity Place John 1). Elwood, lawyer; Frank 13. Ben nett, clerk ; and Dr. JOllll C. Miner, physi cin, also testified tii a great variety of cir munslances 'going to show the prisoner's unsound state of mind just previous to the tragedy, after which the out adjourned till to-morrow. Among the docamentfiry evidence sub mitted to.day were two letters, one from Mrs. Sinclair, and Moodier from Mrs. Cal houn to Mrs. McFarland. The former is dated Washington, February 21st I&G9. The letters road as follows: " Whatever you do your friends—your true friends--will aecept. Ih, notany hanger entertain the morbid idea that you are re sponsible for the lir,. NOV/Neill break yours down and perhaps ruin your chil dren." She promises the support of her friends, and suggests the getting of Percy from his taller us soon a , Imasilde, 1114110 urn! his 1'3011,, 31111 that feeling will be in tensified. 'Pints was nollmvisl by a loiter from Mrs. Calhoun, dated Friday. morning, Feb. :!.2: Ail' DA 111.1N11 Cllll,l/: What ran I say In comfort thee? My heart bleeds over thee; wnnll I emild enfold thee forever Nly darling, if it were not for ferry I should take thee away and keep time as 5313111,1 1 Lt 1111.3111.. I 111/ 110 t Slll/11031` Mr. l'alhotin would lot 1111. klll.ll him. :%17 pre cious, you must make your Msoision ; it is prontinttion to stay with that. man. You shall not. N., woman ought 1, 1/111, 111, NV,- 111111111/111 to 111331 till:111111a, you hael' been fortsitl to do fir years. it is most cruel— most devilish. I'//11 I'lllllllA work ; you ['won't advance; vo,t van Malta' vermin or 110 future fir yourself and children Nvltile vtiti stay. There is nn justice 110 reason, no hope in your flo; it. My darling, will you leave him 2•C The Nvorld is more generous than we think about these things. thoughtful or woman ;will jus: tify you. and you ram shake riff your shackles and ,vork. \vitli free hands. It is dreadful to have you light against such odds. I think y o u could live—yourself • . and l'erey- - liir what you inaki , now,anil if you ran his free so that yon call improve, salar Y will be It is Ivoil - that you have lier II alilo OF do any thing with you r and I do thinl: :that now you may 110 so. (I, 1 1., I c avi l qty darling. It is wrong 511,11141 stay with Then follows nicithcr, Friila; eve ning: Ale I1,\111.11 1 01: NVe have jii+l received Mr. Itichardson's letter. I anus,' glad that con have hill Mr. MeV:ill:intl. II not, I liesetich you, ',turn; 110 1101, 101 any week- IIeSS 11,1,•11,, you. It is happy that the stroke 1138 tit lent, nu inattor what heart - breaks may eonlu with it. I could he glad that you suffer ; your sullerings 'soukd keep pun away from hint. Nly darling or whom I would 1110, 1113 110 t. SII wrong your Hvotuatilioini as to gii back. Vial 1•1114 11111-1111 all 1101. WIIOII 10111110 bark you shall cnuln straight to inti and stay. I will have it so. I \VIII 1,1110 to-ntorrow, ir yon need. \Vrile me, tap darling, ;ill things. Even if you are determined write. It \yin eall inii, and I wilt help you, All lily heart lbws to you, I wOlllll help you, ili;itaril you, shield you frolll Crush blows. Nly darling, you cannot In , titistni ilvi'staloil. I, a proud VV0111:111, 1011 3.1111 that by luaviug hint call you justify your hi yii11,1•11 . and In the world ul noble people. My darling, tii; money and purse and grief are your+ fir ever. You will not Hesitate to 001110 ti air, for von 10, 1 1110? Tlllll in a poor note. I have had to seraiv with a pencil, what. I have iltot 111111 01110 say with ink. 'l',,-tiiiirrow, when you art better, I shall write you a hotter letter. All iny heart i+ yours. Let Mr.. Itieliard son help you ; he is and strong. Stay where you are till I cu ice, then come to toe, my darling . . I love you and sorrow fur you. Thine, as ever, N etc V. ice, April 13.—The Court-room was crowded, as usual, this morning, in cluding more WOlllOllOlllll usual. Several letters written by Mrs. Calhoun to Mrs. Richardson-McFarland, were read, similar iu characti, to ihilsll already read. The Itet , iirder intimated that counsel would do well to retrain from reading, let ters merely relating to Mrs. Calhoun's per sonal feelings, and not directly hearing on the ease. • . J edge Davis Said ill ( supposed the prose cution could to the reading nP the letters which the prisoner hail plundered front the trunk of his wife, and which the defeu•e seemed to think supported siiniQ theory of theirs. Charles W. Eastwood, first witness to atiy, w•as a woolon dealer; he know Mr. McFarland ; did not regard hint in his .right mind; prisoner often told witness that he had not had a good night's sleep iu and \Chihli(' ill , urns dead. Salliilrd the III(XL witness, 'ironer prisoner sit regarded hint as frantic nn funnily matters. George Wellings, waiter in a restaurant. also test:fell: K . dew I%leFarland; thought hint frenzied ; used often hear him flutter ing to himself. The Reporter asked Mr. Craliain to indi- vale how long hr intended to take acoinnu lating nciileuro as to McFarland's peculiar this. Mr. I:rah:tin said they intended to prove ht• oven,' !Achill ligiev it that the defend ant Was deranged tin the slibjeCt of his do mestic troubles. In such aca.se as the pres ent it was impossible Ih them to know when they had given enough of evidence. Michael Callahan, °mph ,yeil in the Sallie restaurant as the previous Witness, gave corroborative testimony. A statement made by the brother of the prisoner to Wit ness, in regard to the strange twinlilet of McFarland, was, after iirglinaint, ruled out ILS illeonipetent Previous to the court adjourning Judge Davis stated that ,monsiil fir the prisoner had stated, what ho presumed hail uninten tionally done injustice to a party Who was entirely outside this ease. Yesterday, Mr. (lorry, when reading cue. of Mrs. ('alhoun's letters, made what was intended to repro. sent the word "you" read "J. V." The expression in which letters otwiir reads "'clime persons are much to flit' in the hash"--".l. It. and you can guess who are the other two, Mr. ilralutin said they were confidential letters, and were intend ed for initials, a dash being after each let ter, which would not, ho the ease if they were susceptible of the reading suggested by Judge Davis. Counsel for the prisoner had some doubt about having the letter read in the Court in the prtisence of ladies, it being set in obscenity, but their determination to do justice to their client caused them to fore go any consideration of delicacy In rela tion to the matter. Mr. Gerry said before taking a Copy of the letter he had examined the letters with three inicroseopes, and had no doubt they were as he read them. The Recorder said the matter was one subjected to the test of eeinnion sense, and nut of microscopes. For his own part he agreed with Judge Davis, b u t would leave the [natter for the decision of the jury. The Court then adjourned. NEW YeltK, April 14.—'1'h is is the ninth Clay of the trial of Daniel McFarland for the murder of A. I). Richardson, and the interest in the proceedings dims not abate in the least degree. Mr. 'McFarland looks much better than he did yesterday. Ile eltattud affably with all who approached hint. The attendance Was as large as ever. 'rte roughs seemed to have lost interest in the trial, and the spectators to-day are from a much better class of citizens than hereto fore. Dr. Guernsey was sworn, and testified in relation to the haggard look, wild eye and nervous depression of the prisoner in 1869. He said his pulse was nervously rapid, such as is observed in the earlier stages of typhoid fever or delirium tremens. I pre scribed bromide of potash. I examined the prisoner professionally at his brother's request. His brain was in such a condition that the slightest mental excitement would upset him. Dr. O'Rourke sworn—l have been a prac ticing physician for twenty-three years; I saw Mr. McFarland a few days before the shooting; he was with a friend, who said, "Ho looks crazy and wild to-day, don't • he; " his gene , sl 'appearance was haggard and full of distress and depression ; in eon- Versation with'tneltfr.--Ma'arland'alluded.J rather savagely.cgihiß d9qipa?.tio troubles, and complained, of OtBo7p : rajp,,OF sloe,pleas ness; the prisonies behavior Wita.not,that of a man addictedtoltlie" dee of'opiates ,, told him tddisccsitintie thense orrnorphi6 and take bromidS orpotaitiainixt: he was not insane "ei - copt on thee-sUbject of 'his troubles, • Dr. Clarke awornL-I saw the prisoner in 1869, November, I think ; my opinion then was that he was insanol.hls wild expres sion impelled me to this opinion; there wore no indications of liquor upon him; the symptoms were the same as those wit ness had observed in other lunatics. Cross examined—Have seen many cases of insanity at Blackwell's Island. I made up my mind in November, 1869, about this case, and I mentioned the fact to Dr. O'Rourke; I then said I believed him to bo of unsound mind. W. H, Elmar, a druggist, sworn—He testified that the defendant came to his store to get morphine the week before the shooting ; he had procured it of me on Bey ond occasions previously; he took half. grain doses; on ono occasion he came tome for morphine at two o'clock in the morning; ho was always greatly excited. To Judge Davis—Ho produced a pro scription every time became; do not know if it was always the same; know it was the same physician's prescription ; came once a week for a year ; if a man took a whole grain of morphine it would not harm him if he was used to it. Other medical testimony followed. James D. McClelland, a lawyer, sworn— I have known the accused fur about six years; I lastsaw him a few weeks previous to the shooting; he 'Was lunch changed; he looked haggard, and wore an expres sion or despair; his hair, which before was Iffltek, was turning gray ; he was not as cordial as initial. • Will. C. McFarland, a physician, nephew of tho prisoner, testified-1 knew my uncle before his marriage; I saw him just after illy marriage; he and his wife wore ex ceedingly affectionate. and their affectionate manner continued down to IS7 ; I boarded in 1813 l in the same house ; Mrs. McFarland WLI one her husband gave her all the money she required; I saw Mrs. McFarland the second day after she loft her husband ; I called on them the Monday previous, arid Mr. McFarland told ono to beware of the ingratitude of women; that is the first I knew of any trouble; I saw her at No. 8 Washington place; she said that ho had commenced to drink; he did not go on sprees ' • I asked her to return; she said she would not, but asked mo to stay with !inn, its sho feared he might kill himself; saw my uncle immediately afterwards; he seemed much afflicted ; be was crying, and when I told him this lie burst into tears; 1 asked her if she had anydoubts of her bus- band loving her-; she said no ; lie was even : jealous of her ; he thought the sun rose and set on tier head. 'l'll,, examination ~f the witness was con tinued at length. Edwin J. O'Reilly, a person ~onnected with the press; and Peter Gillespie, a Deputy Tax Commissioner, were next examined. • The Court then adjourned to Monday next, as to-morrow will be (Mod Friday. NEw Tutu:, April 18.—Thu Nl,Farhoni to ial entered on its third week yesterday. The crowd in attendance is not so numer ous as it was, and the public interest gen erally in the ease seems to be falling off. The witness. Mr the defense are many, but they have nothing particularly new or interesting to tell concerning the prisoner's mental condition anterior to the homicide. 1/r. Isaac Iwo and Dr. James Elliott testi fied to having given Cho prisoner anodynes, at different times, to quiet his mental ex citement, and to correct the tendency he frequently exhibited to brain disease. iiDavid 'l'. Nallig,an, an attache of the Ap praiser's ofliee in Jersey City, and Framis co Irish, connected with the A reade Rail way, swore that he had exhibited to them peculiarities which are only noticeable in persons who are initiates of lunatic asy lums. Wearisome details of what he said were also given ; fur the most part sub stantial reiterations of what other witnesses testified to last week. Mrs. Owen McFarland, the prisoner's sisier-in-law, said she had known him about thirty years. Ito and his wife used to stop at her house, m u d witness never heard of arty trouble between them till the third day after the separation. When Mc- Farland received the intercepted letter from Richardson he rushed frantically into the room, put his hands on her shouldor, and screamed, "Would you believe it of Abby, would you belieVo it?" Ills grief was ex oessive, so tallith so, that, he appeared irra thmal at times. Patrick o' Rourke and Donald Nicholson, Tribune attaches, also testilled—the latter to taking care of some memoranda belong ing t,, Itiehardson, after he was shot, also to vortain things which Richardson dictated to him. To this latter lino of remark tlw District Att;oney objected. but Mr. Gra ham insisted that it was within the ruling of the court. Mr. G rahant vontended that the defense had a right to show that Itielianlson's death was hurried; they intended to show that Snun as 110 WILY shot they eornmenced to trigne Mr his property, and that in this nil other wage they produced a mental mitionent which hastened his death. In her words, they Would slime that Itich dson had I pushed to his death. The Court., however, decided to exclude questions relating to the memoranda.— to other witnesses examined were Thos. nox, J. F. I.e liaron, Whitlaw Reed, ,encer Kirby, and Mrs. Mary Hawn, or .\ wily street. This lady kept the board ,g house where Itiehardsoll and Mrs. Me wl:net staid. Her evidence went to show it the two were very intimate. The Ind then ndbourned till to-titorroW. Congressional WASH - I MOTON, April 12. In the S. Senate, the I louse bill to pre Vont, polygamy in Utah was reported, with some amendment. which do not materially alter the bill. A bill was reported to pay claims of loyal persons who assisted in tak ing the census of !slit) in the lately rebel States. The resolution for a joint tt) on Indian Affairs was taken up, and and Sir. Morrill, of Vt., moved its indefi nite postponement. Without :toting on the 'notion, the Georgia hill was takell Pending its eonsideration, the Senate ad journed.' In the house, the report of the Election Committee, in the Louisiana case of Hunt vs. Sheldon, declaring Sheldon, the sitting mom her, entitled to his seat, was discussed. A joint resolution teas passed appropria ting .53000 to pay the expenses of the Edu cation Committee in investigating the charges against (loner:id lloward. Bills were introduced by Mr. Scofield, the Ifnmestead laws, in favor of sol diers, and regulating the number of enlist ed persons in lthe navy. Mr. Stevenson, front the Election Committee, made a mi nority report favoring the right of Mr. Segar, to a seat as Representative at large from Virginia. Adjourned. WASHINGTON, April 13. In the U. S. Senate, the resolution for a joint special committee on Indian Affairs, was passed, with an amendment requiring that a majmitv of the members chosen from each llouse shall be necessary for a major ity of the committee. Bills were Introduced by M r. Anthony, to reorganize the Medical Department of the Navy, and by Mr. Cra gin, for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers and men of the Oneida, tte. Mr. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com mittee, in the case of Hart vs. Gilbert, of Florida, reported in favor of Mr. Gilbert, the sitting member. The Georgia bill was discussed. After an executive session, the Senate adjourned. In the House, Mr. 31 eCrary, front the Election Committee, reported in favor of the right of Francis E. Shober to the seat front the Sixth North Carolina District, without prejudice to Mr. Boyden's right to ;sanest. The resolution was agreed to, and St r. Shot was sworn in. Mr. Kelley, from the Coinage Committee, reported his International Coinage bill, which was re committed. The resolution of the Election Torun ittee in the Louisiana ease of Hunt vs. Sheldon, declaring Sheldon entitled to the seat, was adopted, Mr. Bingham voting with the Democrats against it. 'rho Penn sylvania ease of Taylor vs. Reading was then taken up, and the majority resolution, declaring Taylor entitled to the seat, was agreed to Icy a party vote, whereupon Mr. Taylor was sworn in, in place of Reading. Mr. Clarke, of Kansas, front the Indian Committee, reported the bill reorganizing the Indian tribes, which was recommitted. Mr. Butler again tried to introduce his Dominion' annexation resolution, and Mr. Wood again objected. 'rho Tariff 11111 w•as considered in Committee of the Whole. The only amendments adopted were one Icy Mr. Butler, Of Maas., making the duty ou webbings of silk and rubber, used in the manufacture of shoes, 25 per cent. ad valorem ;•and one by Mr. Schenck, making the duty on flax - straw ?.5 per ton. At this point the committee rose and the House :uljourned WASHINGTON', April 14. In the United States Senate, Mr. Sunnier introduced a bill to incorporate the Pacific Submarine Telegraph Company, which was referred to the Foreign Committee, and!or dered to be printed. This is Cyrus W. Field's project for an ocean cable to Asia. Mr. Edmunds resolution, directing the immediate sale of the surplus gold in the Treasury, was tabled on his motion. Mr. Ferry's resolution, to consider annexation treaties in open session was indefinitely postponed. A resolution by Mr. Chandler, declaring that, upon the resumption of the Georgia bill, there should be neither ad journment nor recess until the final vote was taken, was ruled out of order. A con ference report on the Deficiency appropria tions was agreed to. The Georgia bill was considered, and Mr. Williams' substitute for the Bingham amendment, providing for the extension for two years of the term of the Georgia Legislature, was rejected—yeas 24, nays 2.5. Adjourned. In the House Mr. Dawes of Mass., intro duced a bill to provide for a submarine telegraph between America and Asia, which was referred to the Public Land Committee. Mr. Butler, of Mass., from the Reconstruc tion Committee, reported a bill relieving the political disabilities of C. B. Sabine of Texas, which was passed. Mr. Jonekes, from the Committee on Patents, reported a bill revis ing the patent and copyright laws. The Tariff bill was considered in Committee of the Whole. The amendments adopted were "on jute and sisal grass $l5 per ton;" reducing the tax on jute cut from $lO to $6 per ton ; striking out the paragraph taxing cordage and hemp 8 cents per pound ; add ing a paragraph making the duty on bur laps 25 per cent, ad valorem ; and putting " coir or fibre" and cocoanut fibre on the free list. The Committee rose after having disposed of one additional page of the bill. Mr,lßuffington introduced a bill for the redemption of the. nickel coinage, which was referred. Adjourned. WASHINOTON, April 18. • In the 11. S. Senate Mr. Drake introduced a joint resolution proposing a Constitu tional Amendment, giving the President power to suppress domestic violence in any. State, without waiting: for the request of the Governor or Legislature. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Cragin, from the Naval Committee, reported the bill to relieve the sufferers by the Oneida disaster. Mr. Edmonds offered asesolii ,tion, which was adopted, directing the Ju ,diciary Committee to inquire whether at tempts have been made to corruptly influ ence the votes of Senators on the Georgia bill, with power to send for perkins and papers. ghe amendatory bill to protect the rights of settlers on the public lands was passed. Discussion was resumed on the Georgia bill, and a recess taken until eve ning. Only eleven Senators appeared at the evening session, however, and it was therefore adjourned without speech rnak in . n the House, a number of bills were in troduced and referred, including one by Mr. Burdett, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting grants to sectarian schools. Mr. Jones, of North Carolina, in troduced a bill, making the number of Rep resentatives in Congress 275, exclusive of those from States to be hereafter admitted-• no State to have her representation reduced until after the Forty-second Congress. The previous quesiion was seconded, and the bill was passed by a vote of 843 to S 3. Mr. Steven son, from the Election Committee, report ed in the contested ease front the First Dis trict of bouisiana, that J. 11. Sypher was entitled to the seat. The Tariff bill was considered in Committee of the Whole, and the paragraph on pig iron was reach ed. It makes the duty on pig iron $7 per ton. Amendments were offered by Mr. Griswold, reducing the duty to $3; by Mr. Allison, reducing the duty on all manufae tured iron 20 per cent., provided that in no case it be reduced to less than 35 per flint ad valorem; and by Mr. Butler, mak ing the duty $.5 per ton. After a long dis cussion, Idessrs. Allison, Cox, Butler and others, favoring reduction, and Messrs. Kelley, Woodward and others, opposing it, the first amendment was rejected, and Mr. Butler's making the rate $5 was adopted— yeas fla, nays afl. At this point the commit tee rose, and the House adjourned. Ladle« Lego.--Strango Fancy of 1E11,71101 Lotlles—They have their Lebro Model- =WM= In a recent letter from London to the San Francisco C/ n •onirlr, Mrs. Anna ('era Mo watt Ritchie writes as follows : We trust that our fair American sisters will not lie shocked by our unhesitating use of the word " leg, ' which they are ac customed to designate as "limb," or "lower limb." In England and all over Europe that little subterfuge would ire pronounced indelicate and affected; and it certainly is the latter, if not the former. But to our story : White, symmetrical feminine legs aro said to be disappearing from A in eridin soil. They are so much in the ascendant in Eng land that ladies of rank have invented a ne method of making known their fair pro iortions. We road in the March num ber M--the datairy that, in a work just pub lished, two American medical men put fortltthe gross slander that "a handsome leg is a rarity—we had almost said an im possibility—among American women !" We do not believe the ungallant NM, though American ladies certainly are not in Ow habit of publishing their charms by having casts taken of their shapely legs, as an ornament for drawing-rown bibles, or to be sold for the benefit DI the vendor of casts, or to be circulated among friends as a leli cate token of friendship and valuable work of art. What WO are about to relate appears at the first blush so incredible that we hold ourselves responsible for its exact truth. Upon the drawing-room table of a holy of rank in London—a holy of high position and irreproachable character—may be seen beneath a glass case, a lovely, foot, delicate ankle and round calf upon the knee joint ; it is the cast of the leg of Lady ,the hostess. In Soho square there is a small, rather humble looking shop, in which you can purchase, for live shilling, a cast of one of the must exquisite of legs ; the orng leaf (in the flesh) belongs to Lady- tie and It, who went to this office-shop inroy., and had her perfect leg moulded, and afterwards generously gave the shop man the privilege of selling copies of the east, which he dons daily, for it was quick ly discovered to Whoin the beauteous leg belonged. One lady, the wife of a Mayor 4d' a town in the provinces, came to London, and hail two casts taken of her leg—one nude, and one with the neat little shoe, stocking and garter. Strange to say (though no artist will call it strange) the leg with the stocking :old garter produced an effect much further removed from modesty than t h e leg quite unclad. llruceiani, the cast-vender in Co vent (.anion, drives a brisk trade in casting ladies' legs, and has any quantity of models of all descriptions taken from life, and ehielly front noble life, for sale. How this leg-mania originated we have net heard, but there is certainly Some explanation for this sudden passion limiting the aristocratic fair to have their legs rettogidwd ; perhaps it is only because "a thing of beauty is a joy forever !Amide,. Death of Con 111 l wlore newle SallirdaV-atierllooli Collllllodon , Richard Meade, while at. Mr. S4an , tlcr's in Fulton street, New Nod:, was stricken by an apopletic tit, which paralyzed his limbs. He was borne, unconscions, to the City Hospital. In about about an hour after his reception in the Hospital he died, having continued unconscious until the time of his death. Notice of his (lead' seas sent to his lenity. Collllllotl ,, ro Richard \V. ISleade, was about sixty years of age. lie was a brother to Ceneral Meade. Both were born in Spain, while their rather was :11111iSter to that country. Ile had been in the United States Navy upwards of forty years. Soon after he was placed in command of a vessel, he carried so agent sail off Cape horn in a gale, that the ves sel was put in peril. For this he was court martialed and censured. This retarded his promotion, so that when the rebellion burst upon the country, he was merely a Commander. Soon alter the beginning of the war he was placed in command of the receiving ship North Carolina, and contin ued in that position until the fall of 151;3. In Istl4 he was given command of the steamer San Jacin to, which was soon after ward wrecked on the Florida Reefs. Ile was was then placed on the retired list in conse quence. Although his service in the Navy covered a long period of years, his traits of character were such that he was never long enough in active service to distinguish him self. He was noted for his eccentricity and excitable temper, and these were a great drawback. Ito was by no moans a coward, and always longed for active service ; but the Navy Departmenewas slow to intrust so excitable a Commander with an important cam nand. Ho was wealthy, having come into possession of valuable land in Florida, bequeathed by his father. He leaves a wife and three sons, in toe naval service, one being a Commander, another a Barge master, and the third a Lieutenant of Ma rines. Ono of his daughters married Chas. K. Landis, of Vineland N. J. This mar tillage was violently opposed by the Com modore, and out of it gross' a family quar rel, which resulted in his incarceration in the Blooming-dale Lunatic Asylum. Ile was, after a time, released be judicial pro cess as n sane man. After the loss of the San Jacinto and the trouble in his family, he Commodore's health failed rapidly. The Carlisle Vulunteer relates the details of an outrage committed by a negro near that place, as follows: " Tuesday even ing, about 6 o'clock, a very respectable lady of this town, in company with her brother and sister, was returning to town from a sale at Mr. John Stouribr's, in North Middleton township. As they approached town, the lady of whom wo speak, started ahead of her friends, to open the house and prepare supper. As she was passing through "Green Lane," to the North of the borough, she was assaulted by a burly ne gro named John Myers, alias Lane, who knocked tier down, and brandishing a large knife over her head, threatened to kill her if she did not yield to his devilish purposes. ller screams brought her broth er who was three or four hundred*yards behind, to the rescue, and the black:villain fled across the fields in the direction of the farm of Major llenderson, where he was captured and brought to town, and deliv ered into the !lauds of Constable Sanno, who brought hint before Esq. Shryock, by whom he was committed to prison. The justice's office was surrounded by an ex cited crowd, who eried "kill hint, - " hang hint," he., and the greatest indignation prevailed throughout the entire conununi ty. Ile was conveyed to prison, surround ed by an excited crowd. A gentleman, who recently met ex-Pres ident Fillmore at a social entertainment, on being struck by his vigorous appear ance, was told by Mr. F. that he had taken but one dose of medicine in thirty years, and that was forced upon him unnecessari ly. " I attribute my good health," he said, "to the fact of an originally strong consti tution, to all education on a farm and to life-long habits of regularity and temper ance. I never smoked or chewed tobacco I never knew intoxication. Throughout all my public life I maintained the same regularity and habits of living to which I lead previously been accustomed. I never allowed my usual hours for sleep to be in terrupted. The Sabbath I always kept as a day of rest. Besides being a religious duty, it was essential to health. On com mencing my Presidential career I found that the Sabbath had frequently been em ployed by visitors for private interviews with the President. I determined to put an and to the custom, and ordered a door ' keeper to meet all Sunday visitors with an indiscriminate refusal. While chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means in Congress, and during my entire Presiden tial career, my labors were always onerous and often excessive, but I never suffered an hour of sickness through them all.— petrel, Free Press. To be Ilxed Only Once Commissioner Delano divides that no manufacturer of tobacco or snuff can be allowed to use, a second time, any box, bag, vessel or other enclosure for packing tobacco or snuff, however thoroughly the stamps may have been removed, it being clearly the intention of the law that such packages shall be used only once. LATEST NEWHIELEGRANI, From ChicoFo CHICAGO, April 10.—In Common Coun cil last night, a report was presented by the gommitteet-ntattn thatcdctting,t,he late ! ver; - Street - Raniita'y r eeMPaiW Were al- lewed, in consideration of the increased test of iron and other material to raise their fare from 5 to 6 cents for those not buying tickets, butting new mar-punt, of depre ' 'clatkm in prices the rattoiactoakt-he reduc ed, and if the companies do not make such a reduction in ten days the Corporation Council shall investigate whether they have not by such illegal changes forfeited their charters. An interesting case is in the United States Court; Ira J. Bloomfield, Super visor of Internal Revenue for Illinois, brings action against Thomas Holliham it Co., distillers, charging them with con tempt in refusing to bring forward bcsiks and accounts for hisexammation. The de fendants state that no intentional contempt has been committed by them. They are not properly chargeable in this ptoceodings,ber cease theykavenot ternSed la. cibeytheWnw• rant issued by the supervisor; that the only paper served upon them was notice to produce books, etc., which was so indefinite and incomprehensible ;in its demands 'that it would have been impossible to act with any assurance of compliance with its requirements; that they have strictly kept all books and papers required by law to he kept by them, and have always kept them open for inspection to all revenue officers ; that Bloomfield has repeatedly examined them ; that as to the production of their exclusively private books, papers and meinorandu ins, whether they relate to their business ur nut, they have fully and fairly stated the facts to the counsel learned in the law, arid are advised that the Supervisor liar uu right to require their production, or right to make unwarrantable searched, and that they have sought in the matter only to de fend themselves against unlaWful in iiasiou of their private property. On the other hand the supervisor claims the right, upon suspicion of an attempt to evade the law, to enter the premises of any person and examine all papers, private or otherwise, and even compel the perdue to criminate himself by adni ission or confession. Now• Your:, April 19.—The steamship Silesia, with the remains of ex-Minister Burlingame, arrived this morning,. The 75ute.1,4* this morning says : "Yes terday forenoon the Line Officers of the Fenian Army met at lead-quarters, in Fourth street, for the purpose of receiving preparatory instructions for the guidance of Regimental Officers, In the coming raid. Tho expedition to shirt within a few days, fully - prepared and equipped for a long campaign. Their destination is closely kept secret. Tho final preparations were made by the Military Council of Wall - held to-day. Canadian spies are here, attempt ing to pump the soldiers. It is rumored that General Samuel 'l'. Spears, who sere ed in the United States Army thirty years, is to command the forces. He strongly favors the immediate commencement of hostilities. ft is also whispered that the advance guard will move to-morrow night.' As the Cincinnati Express Train on the Erie Railroad, was approaching Can's Rock—a scene of a former terrible disaster —it was stopped 20 yards west of that place by the danger signal given by a woman who lives ort the river bank at the foot of the precipice. She heard a terrible crash just before train time, and quickly ascer tained that a huge rock had fallen front the top of the mountain (1'25 feet) on the track. The destruction of the train, with a great loss of life, was thus prevented by her great presence of mind. The Indiana M. F.. Conference—Destruc tive Fire at Indinnopolls. Ismay,troras, April 19.—The, vote on the bay Question, by Laymen, stands .281:: for, mid 2277 against, iu the several districts, and the Ministerial vote before the Collier cues was 67 to 40 in favor. Tlin majority report of the Committee on the Methodist Book Concern was indorsed, on the ground that ten persons were morn likely to be correct in their judgment of the_ease than three. Several foreign appointments wore made --George Newton to Cal ihirnia Conference; J. C. Lowery to Kansas Conference; J. J. Iddings to the Michigan Conference; and William Grubbs to the Kentucky Confer ence. A serious firo broke out this morning runt the Second National Bank, and ex ended to three other buildings, which were ,rcupied by Mr. Murdock, grocer; Eris wan A Bro., harness; and Mr. Julman, aides. The loss will amount to about .30,010). ' Foreign Pews Lispos, April 19.—A terrible hurricane visited this city 011 SIIIIdaV last, doing im menso damage fo the shipping in the har bor and vicinity. It is believed that a num ber of the vessels immediately outside were wreekod, and that a largo number of li you were lout. . . ATITENs, April 19.--Lord Duneaster, who ',recently made captive by the itrit_rands, ith other distinguished personages, in e vicinity of Marathon, has been released i parole, f.tr the purpose of Arranging for 0 ransom of himself and companions. , • Pains, April 19.—A reconciliation has sin etrooced between the Left Centre Party el the Exreme Radical Republicans. A eeling has been hod, ruin mittees ap init.', and active measures are being in igurated to secure a negative vote out the lehiscitum, which is hi he considered the gnat fur revolution. From Cincinnati. CI NCI N NATI, April 19.-11. e various Posts ' the Grand Army of the Republic, are ak ing preparations to ulcerate the Sol cr's rav 08. The Board of Edueation have received a inniunication from St. Peter's lienevo nt Society, risking for teachers to instruct to orphan children in their charge; the :tellers to remain under the control of the oard. This action is regarded as sittniti it. The Mialei Conference of the Congrega inal Churches will Ito held in this oily, is afternoon. The Western Distillers' .\.ssoeiation moot here at 2 o'clock, r. M. The Met.llodi,t. Atinisters . .Association itilopted 3 memorial on the late Bishop K ingsley. From Wamhington WASH INOTON, April 19.—As nearly ns can be ascertained the English government have sent a letter asking that Great Britain be permited an equal participation in the franchise of Darien Canal, and Minister Thornton has presented the letter to our government. There has been no protest from England and there could have been no real ground for a protest in the rase. Dentrnellve Tire at Ifeller'• Corner.— Tracklaying on Grand Rapid. Road. FoRT WAY NE, Ind., Aprill9.—Th° flour ing mills at Heller's Corners, have been totally destroyed by tire, with 3,000 bush els of wheat and some corn. The loss will approximate to j'20,000, on which there was no insurance. The tracklaying of the Grand Rapids Road, is progressing rapidly, and four unites already down—this end. From Dayton, Ohio DAYToN, Ap - il 19.—The Turner Opera House lot is proposed tbr the now jail. A lire occurred in Lang bakery, but the damage is light. QtINCY, ILL, Apr. 19.—Tho City Election vesterdav was the most exciting ever known liere. Both candidates for Mayor were very popular, and the tight between them was confined strictly to party issue. The colored vote was cast solidly Ropubli can. 'rho Democrats were successful In electing Mayor Joseph Rowland, and the general ticket by a close majority. dheridnn•w Lama Ride--Running Away from General Thomas' Funeral. General Sheridan arrived in Troy venter _ day morning remaining shout four hours, and then left for Philadelphia, where ho is to join in a banquet. Sheridan came with a body of a Major-General of the army, man before whose glorious, manly career the glory of Sheridan pales almost to noth ingness. There are not words enough to express our detestation of the cold Hellish ness Sheridan has exhibited. Nor aro wo alone in this feeling. - Almost everybody unites in terming it an outrage on decency. Sheridan could not wait until a brother officer was carried to his last resting place, but must needs hurry from the scene of mourning to ono of riotous feasting. But this is essentially Sheridan. Could we expect that the man who burned barns, destroyed crops, and drove women and children from shelter in the Shenandoah to have any heart I Could we expect the man who ordered the massacre of poor, sick, half-starved savages, who had learned from advancing civilization nothing but wick edness, to honor the dead, though it was a soldier of the republic, and a brother olli iier? There is talk of reducing the arnry. Wo believe in it to a certain degree, and the sword should begin at the head, and Sheridan, the inhuman, heartless, and selfish Sheridan, should be ono of the first to be cut olf.—Troy (N. Y.) Press. Hanging n Man for Comfort The Austin (Texas) Journal relates the following: In 1637 or 1838 the county of had just been organized, and the first District Court was held in a small room that had been used for a grocery. It was the fall term, a severe norther was blowing, and there was no fireplace or stove in the room. A desperado was on trial for one out of many murders ho had committed, and the judge and jury were impatient to end the case. The county was sparsely settled, and, consequently, too poor to make adequate arrangements for the comfort o prisoners, so when the jury brought in a verdict of guilty, the judge, in pronouning sentence upon the culprit, said: "Bob Jones, you have had a fair trial ; you have been found guilty, and the court adjudges that you be hanged by the neck until you be dead ; but as the county is just organized, and affords no convenience to lodge a pris oner with any degree of comfott—there be log no suitable building nor bedding, not even blankets, the court do hereby, in con sideration of his personal comfort, order that the prisoner be taken to the nearest tree and there hanged until be be dead, and may the Lord have mercy on his soul."— The sheriff then borrowded a lariat from a bystander, put it over the culprits neck, and led him out to a tree a few feet from the courthouse, put it over a limb and suspend ed the prisoner till life was extinct. korai intelligence ABOUT TEM BlRDS.—Several ' the migratory birds have already return - . to us from their Sontbern, or Winter quar ters, and the others will soon do so. It must be noticed by every observing person that the various kmds of small bards are every 7w - becoming levitisiniperou.9l *mid that mahy'virrlettes 4 thaVefe* years . igo, were comparatively nUmerous, are now so scarce that rarely one of them is seen. If birds eirtinue diminia4ing In the .same, ratio Ibr thii heatbi yeitra they, have diminished during the last 20 years many varieties will be entirely extinct, and others nearly so; and if the same course will be pursued toward them Mat has been pursued destroyingl them is 'continued as heretofore instead of protecting and pre serving them, which 'should be done ; if man continues to be their enemy instead of their friend which he should be, as they are his friends, they will continue to diminish as rapidly—if not more rapidly— in the future than they have iii the past. That birds were created for a wise and ,beneficent purpose, will be admitted by - all, And, that a par. oS thispurpose is ,tella strely ooluatleisa :tiju4tkietra ht ;4.3'0(m Uts, would otherwise prey upon, and - destroy our crops of fruit, grain and vegetables, will also be readily admitted by those who have observed the habits of birds. That birds are the best protectors of the crops against the ravages of insects, that they aro more reliable and more effective than any "in vigorator," or any other artificial prepara tion, is well known to all who have inves tigated the subject. And yet but few take any measures to protect the birds, while many actually destroy them in various ways, or permit them to be destroyed, when they have the power to prevent it. The law imposing a penalty of s2s—half to go to the informer—for killing, or for destroy ing the nests of insectivorous birds, is a very good one, and should be strictly en forced. Every farmer, gardener, and fruit grower, and every consumer of fruit, vege tables and grain is interested in the protec tion and preservation of the birds, and consequently in the enforcement of this law, and should feel it his duty to prose •ute every boy, or boy of a larger growth, whom he knows to have violated this law. Small nest-boxes for wrens and blue birds to build in should be put up at this season, if not already put up, not only near all farm buildings, but at every house in villages. Both wrens and blue-birds, but particularly wrens, seem to love the neigh borhood of human habitations, and they will gratefully build in any small boxes that may be put up tiff them. Any cheap, plain boxes, such as any ono can in a few minutes saw out and nail together, or even gourds with a hole cut in each, will answer very well. We sometimes see nest-boxes containing four apartments, quite elegantly finished and gaudily painted, that cost sev eral dollars. Such miniature castles are more ornamental than useful, as not more than one apartment will ever be occupied at the same time. Wrens and blue-birds aro not social creatures, especially during the nesting season, and when a pair of either kind has once taken possession of a box, or other nesting place, they will carry on an incessant warfare against any others that may encroach upon their supposed rights by coming too near their possessions, until they succeed in driving them off. It would therefore he more beneficial to ex pend the same amount of money in neat, small boxes, containing oneapartment, and place them at some distance from each other—from 30 to 40 yards. We have known a wren's and a blue-bird's nest within 15 yards, and two wren's nests within 25 yards of each other at the same time, but they seldom agree so close together, but 30 to 40 yards is sufficiently far enough to enable them to live peaceably. A year ago we removed to a place d•hich had come into our possession, and whore previously a family , resided,the children of which wore not disposed to let the birds alone, and were not compelled to do so. For some time after our removal there but few birds were to be seen, and they were so shy that, as soon us they saw a child, or any one approaching the place where they were, they would instantly dart away as if they had been shot at. They, however, soon found out that no one shot at, nor threw at, nor annoyed or disturbed than in any manner, as had previously been done, and they gradually, but slowly, be came bolder, until they became so tame that they took very little notice of the pres ence of any member of the faintly; they also increased in numbers until they be came quite numerous. This place is situ ated in a village, and contains but about an acre and a half of ground, yet there were front one to four nests of each of U different kinds of birds, in all over 20 nests, averag ing about 4 young ones to each nest, making in all about 80 young birds hatched and reared during the last year in this small lot. We feel satisfied that if our family had treated the birds as they were treated the previous few years, scarcely one-tenth of this number, if any, would have been rear ed here. Tho highest number reared of ono variety (wrens) was about 25, in four nests, and the lowest (turtle-doves) 2, in one nest, the latter were particularly shy and only built hero very late in the season. We expect to see twice last year's number of wrens and blue-birds reared this year. is wo thick is stflit:ient to prove i th❑ Ards earl appreciate kind treatment, and hat they are more numerous where they re not disturbed than at—in other respects similar places, where they are disturbed. If this article should 'cause the putting Mff=2lMl= rid wo hope it muy do more—or if itithould •auso ono person to become interested in lie protection anti preservation of tire birds, VI, should consider Ourselvoi amply coin remiated fur the trouble of writing it. OPINIONS OF TOE COURT.—Tim fOIIOa ing opinions on eases argued at the Mare! Argument Court were read on Saturday Unible vs. Kurtz. (asp stated. Judg, nent for plaintiff for .55. llinblo vs. Kurtz. Case stated. Judg 1112= Gans, Itiornbaann A: Co., vs. Gross Sharp. Motion for new trial. Hole dis charged. George F. Shultz vs. John H. Sweigart and John Sweigart. Certiorari. Judg. lent reversed and proceedings sot aside: J. F. Steinman vs. The city of Lancas ter. Fxeeptions to the answer of the de. fondent. lixeeptions sustained and defend ant directed to amend iLs answer. Shenk vs. Burger. Exeeptions to Audi tor's Report. Decision withheld to await result of trial of seire faeias on mechanics liens. Christian Graf 's estate. Exceptions to Auditor's Report. Report confirmed with a certain modification. BY JUDGE HAYES . . _ Jonas C. Brinzer vs. A. Bates Grubb, surviving partner of E. It. Grubb Lie A. B. Grubb. Motion for a new trial. Rule dis charged. Jacob Jeram Mark's use vs. Peter Marks. Motion to stay execution; Motion denied. Jacob Ream vi. Philp Oldweiler. Rule for a new trial. Rule discharged. Houseal vs. Terry's Executors. Rule for new trial. Discharged. Drabendstadt vs. fiance. Rule Mr new • trial discharged. :Mcßeynolds and another vs. Caleb S. Maltby. Exceptions to Report of Master. The exception to that part of the Report which reduces the plaintiffs interest in the contract for building the Reading and Co lumbia Railroad, from a Nth to afifieenth, is overruled; but the exception to that part which allowed the defendant to in crease the original contract price of the iron furnished by Maltby & Case, for tho road, is sustained ; $2,345 is therefore awarded to the plaintiffs, in addition to the sum award ed by the Master, being the one-fifteenth of the difference between the contract price and the price paid for the irou. Christian Zook vs. Printer's Paper Mill. Rule for new trial. Rule discharged by the majority of the Court; Judge Long dis senting. COUNTY SUNDAY SCROOL CONVENTION. — A meeting of the Committee appointed at Strasburg to arrange for a County Sunday School Convention, met on Thursday eve ning at the Book Store of D. S. Bare. The members of the Committee present woro D. S. Bare, Rev. C. F. Turner and Rev. D. P. Rosenmiller. On motion, Rev. C. Rolmensnyder and John S. Gable were added to the Commit tee. It was then unanimously decided to hold a County Sunday School Convention in May, to begin on Wednesday the 25th, at 3 o'clock P. M. On the evening of the same day a Children's meeting is to be held. The Convention is to continue during Thursday, (Ascension-Day) and closed by a grand Sunday School Concert in the eve ning, to which the best singers in all the Sunday Schools of the City are expected to contribute. The Committee on Music for the Chil dren's meeting consists of Dr. Schofield, D. S. Bare and Col. W. L. Bear. The Committee on Programme consists of Rev. C. Reimensnyder, Rev. C. F. Tur ner and D. S. Bare. WESTWARD Ho I--The Columbia Spy states that live young men from West Hempfield township have left for the West. Harry C. Witmer will go to Colorado, with a Now York Colony, who intend to found a town to be called Greeleyville. Messrs. Joseph Hawthorne, Emanuel Hawthorne, Cyrus Stibger an d Jacob Gablo go to Omaha. Goma WEsx.—Our friend Jacob 8 Baker, of Mt. Joy township, will shortly start on a trip through Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, for the purpose of locating lands in these States. Mr. Baker is an ex perienced and Intelligent farmer and a first clast Democrat; he will be a valuable requi anion to any community with whom ho may east his lot. EXCURSION TO SAN FRANCISCO.—We understand that arrangements are about being concluded with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for a grand excursion to San Francisco and return. Tickets to be good for thirty days, or even longer, and . price about V2OO for the round trip. We learn that Mr. J. J. Sprenger has the matter in charge, and further information respecting the trip can lie obtained of hint. SU ICIDE. —Ou Thursday last, Isaac Haines, aged 40 years, a son of Nathan Haines, re slding in Little Britain township; this county, committed suicide by cutting his throat from ear to ear. No cause for the commission of this act is known. He has lately by spells been partially deranged in mind. He leaves a wife and seven children. An inquest was held by Deputy Coroner James Hanna upon the remains, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the facts. Court ProctgliugU. The April of tilici teitreol Quarter 4+ssions commenced Monday morning at'll o'eloult, Jgdgea Luitlfietb4 Lit)imrt:9n-* bench. , Henry MilletWesiLamPeter,,was ap pointed by the .Ci:Mil.Toreman of the Grand clungingthe Grind Jury Judge Long aninuttiverted with echisiderable severity on the practice of Magistrates returning-to court so many cases of n trivial natu re ; and suggested that the prosecutcrrs in such cases •shbuld be made - pay the costs. The Judge also remarked that he had visited the Coun ty Ineane Asylum, and found the inmates in good health and well clued for. He thought that additional grounds with ap propriate shrubbery should be set apart for that institution. He informed the Grand Jury that he had been requested by the Officers of the Children's Home to extend to them an invitation to visit that institu tion and report on its condition if they saw proper to do so. The constables of the respective wards and townships made their respective quar terly returns. The only case attached this morning was that of Com' th vs. Philip Hermann, charged with assault and battery on John Murphey. By consent of counsel, the jury rendered a for Mal verdict of not guilty—the accused having already been in prison a considera ble length of time awaiting trial. District Attorney and Reynolds for Com'th. Rosen miller for defendant. . . • • . The Grand Jury returned the following bills ignorod: Leonard Hoilig, for selling liquor without license; Christian Lines, - for assault and battery; Hobert Albright, for fornication and bastardy ; George Shreiner, alias Henry Todd, for forgery. Court adjourned until 94 o'clock this af ternoon. Monday Afternoon.—The session of the court was occupied in the trial of Hugh Cosgrove and Charles Postman, charged with the burglary and robber♦ of the saloon of J. F. nothermal, near the P. It. H. on the night of the 6th of January last. The jury retired about 6 o'clock in the evening, and the court adjourned, directing the jury to bring in a sealed verdict. Tuesday .3furning.—The jury in tho case of Coin'th vs. Hugh Cosgrove and Charles Postman brought in a verdict of guilty in the case of Cosgrove, and net guilty in the case of Postman. An indictment against the Rain° parties charging them with the larceny of breast pins, ear rins and photographs belonging, to Mary A. Horner, was next heard. Offi cer Flory and Jacob S. Smith testified finding the property in postman's boot on the day of his arrest, the Rh of January. Mrs. Horner, the prosecutrix, failed to fix any value on the property, and the jury re turned a verdict of not guilty. Formal verdicts of not guilty were enter ed in the cases of Cool. vs. Christian Mess • nor, indicted for the larceny of live turkeys worth $1.50, belonging to Daniel Zook, and Com. vs. Daniel Waters et. al., indicted Mr the larceny of one paste horn and one lap stone of the valueof $2., the property ofJohn Cohn. The ease of Corn. vs. Alfred Biekham indicted fur fornication and bastardy on the body of Eliza Thompson, of Churchtown, was on trial at half past twelve when Court adjourned until half-past two o'clock this afternoon. TUE STORM—church Struck by Light ning.—After slew days of splendid weather, such weather as we generally have iu June, on yesterday we were greeted with a regu lar storm of ruin, and the atmosphere, es pecially in the morning, was quite cold, which, with the rain, rendered it very un pleasant to be abroad. In the afternoon a violent rain storm, accompanied with vivid lightning and loud peals of thunder, passed over the city. During the thunder storm, at about 3 F. M., while the Sunday School of Lutheran Trinity Church, in Duke street, was in ses sion, the church building was struck by lightning—a part of the electric fluid strik ing the top of a chimney near the notheast corner of the church, and breaking a hole in the wall just below the gallery. For a short time there was considerable excite ment among the teachers and children. No one was hurt, however, and the damage done the church was but trifling. RAILROAD ACCIDENT—ProbabIe Deool. A middle-aged woman named Polly Loeb ler. and living at the Corner of Water anti James streets, met with a terrible accident on Saturday. It appears that a freight train was engaged in shipping cars to a sidling on the north track of the Penn's. Railroad, near Gorrecht's coal-yard in this city. While so engaged, the woman was walking on the south track with the evident intention of crossing over to Water street, and while she was so doing, the passenger train due front Columbia at 1:32 P. M., rapidly approached, and struck her so that her leg was broken and such internal injuries given her as to cause her death in all hu man probability. She, it appears, did. not hear the whistle of the locomotive, though it was sounded loudly. She was conveyed to her residence in an insensible condition and appeared to be sinking rapidly at the date of our report. Dr. Ilinkle, who was on the Columbia train, attended to her suf ferings, but without ayail, and shortly af ter her conveyance to her home. Dr. John L. Atlee, Sr., the family physician, made an examination of her clam and proclaimed her recovery hopeless. The woman was very pier, a chiffonier by trade, and aged about 50 years. Flint lien Isst7nitts.—The mid dle-aged woman, Polly Doebler, living at the corner of Water and James streets, who was so badly injured by the cars near (tor recht's coal yard, in this city, on Saturday afternoon, died yesterday at 12 o'clock. ANOTHER FATAL AreIDENT.—As the noon passenger train for York was leaving the Columbia Depot, a man, name un known, apparently a stranger, in attempt ing to jump on the cars missed his hold, and fell on the track. The wheels passed over his neck, severing the head and crushing it in a horrible manner. His remains were taken in charge by the Depu ty Coroner. NEW PRISON VAN.—The rickety old, Black Maria that has rattled and creaked for years along East King street, between the Court House and the prison, has at last been condemned, and the Commissioners have had it replaced by a safe and substan tial van, constructed on a new principle by S. B. Cox di Co., coachinakers, of South Duke street. The now van is omnibus shaped with seats on each side capable of carrying eight prisoners. It is lighted by four small grated apertures, two on each side. The rear end of the body contains a small compartment to accommodate female prisoners or the officers having the prisoners in charge:The driver sits in front on the top. The upper part of the body is painted black, the lower panel green, and the running gears dark green. The front wheels are wo constructed that they run under the body of the vehicle, so tiug it may be turned around in its own length. Drawn by sheriff Myers' dashing match horses, it attracts considerable attention as it rolls along with its inmates securely seated inside. Among the many questionable public acts of the County Commissioners, it is a pleasure to be able to mention with commendation the purchase of the new van. HARNESS RECOVEU ED.—For 801110 weeks past Paradise township has been infested with thieves, who have stolen a number of sets of harness and other property from Itobt. S. McEyelike, Rota. M. Slaymaker and others. Last Saturday morning a set of harness was taken to market byitzer Magner, and put in the hands of Carpenter Taylor, the clerk of Auctioneer Martin, and sold. It has since bee❑ identified as the property of Mr. Mclivaine. Constable Huber arrested Wagner this morning and took him before Alderman Amweg, by whom he was committed for a further hearing. Carpenter Taylor, the clerk, was after wards arrested and taken before the same magistrate on a charge of receiving the harness from Wagner, knowing it to be stolen. He was held for a further hearing. GOLDEN Wl:numb—The fiftieth anni versary of the wedding of John and De borah brown, of this city, took place Wed nesday evening, at the residence of Jacob Rathvon, in Prince street. The venerable couple, whose "golden wedding" was cel ebrated on this occasion, were married in Philadelphia, on the 13th of April, 1820, by the Rev. Dr. Brodhead, at that time, pastor of the Crown Street Dutch Reformed church who died In New York a few years ago. There were present at the anniversary all the children and grandchildren, besides relatives, numbering altogether about fifty persons. The cards of invitation is sued noted the fact that "no presents" would be expected on the occasion. Short addresses appropriate to the reunion were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Rev. Mr. Suesserott, of this city, and Mr. J. G. L. Brown, of Phihulelplia, who gave a brief and interesting history of the fam ily, with the changes wrought by limo in the last half century. THE funeral of Mr. John Gyger, Presi dent of the First National Bank, of this city,took place, Wednesday afternoon. The decea.sed was interred in the Lancaster cemetery; Rey. E. S. Watson, of St. James' Episcopal Church, officiated at the grave. Religions services were also held at the residence of A. D. Gyger at Enterprise; Rev. Mr. Pugh, of M. E. Church, officiat ing. A. H. KAUFFMAN, formerly of the Fair: view Hotel, Manor twp., has taken posses sion of the Buck Hotel, recently occupied by Sam'! Harbison, in Drumore twp. O'BRIEN'S GRAND CARAVAN AND MONSTER MENAGERIE.—Mr. O'Brien, who has long been identified with the most extensive and at tractive traveling exhibitions of the age, has for some months past been engaged in fitting out a Mammoth Menagerie for the coming sea son, which will eclipse all previous efforts, and for completeness, constitute all that can be re alized of a model animal show. This monster Caravan in extent and variety comprises the most costly and rarest collection of ani mals and birds ever witnessed in this or any other country. Attached to this travel ing exhibition are three Elephants, among which will be found the largest one ever captured and but lately arrived from his native wilds, as well as the smallest one ever brought to this country, togetter with IS mas sive dens of wild and ferocious animals and beautifully plumaged birds, forming the great est collection of animated nature ever present ed to the public. That all can Judge of the extent and grandeur of th is Monster Menagerie they shouid not fall to witness the grand entree procession on the morning of exhibition day. No Circus is connected with this moral exhibi tion. This Mammoth Menagerie will exhibit In Lancaster, on Monday, April 25th. Boys.—Some good mothers still have their boys' clothing made at home. They do not know how much cheaper and better they could clothe their sons at Oak Hall. NEW PATE:Tr.—Dr. P. S. Clinger,offhines tegaCentee,hasJast received' letterwpatant for an iinproved seat and cap for tie and sill plate, dated April 12th,. 1570.: • This pro vider in a Single rating, weeatfor one post ands cap Ibr another inporohes, as well as. box for a the sill-plates on 0/70 or both. sides,•as well'-att for the cross-ties, and is without doiibt, one of the best inventions for its utility and durability for preserv• log porches' exposed' to the weather, • yet introduced. Obtained through the agency of J. Stauffer, of this city. A MAMMOTH COMCERN.—Wanamaker and Brown give employment to about 1.200 men and women, mad do a. I .nslnaus of nearly a million and a half at Oak Hall. SPECIE, NOTICES IQ- It is an Established tact, that Con sumption can be cured ...but It is far better to prevent the cruel disemte from fasteaing itself on the Mt.., by the timely use of a remedy Like DR. WLSTA BALSAM OF WILD CILFJELDX. Title standard prep aration will speedily cure a MAO or cold and oven Consumption often yields to Its great power. U-Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh rented pith the utmOst success, by I. Isaacs, M. D. and PYofemior Of Diseases of the Eye and Fate, (its speciality) in the Medirmi College of Pennsylvania, IS yews experience, ((Maierly of Leyden, NO. Shi Arch scroei, Pblla. Tentlmontals caa ho seen at his office, The medical ftimilty are invited to ricimm pony their patients, as ho has no secrets in his prac tice. Artificial eyes iuserted without pain. No charge for examination., march 30, '1141ya . .13. /hi- Pimple.. on the Face. For Cometionfs, Black-worms or limbs, Pimply Eruptions and Blotched distigurations on the face. USe ferry's Coin alone 22112111222p1y Remedy. Sold by all Druggii.. Ail - To lietnoti•e Moth rntehelt, Fre,klesi and Tan from the Nee. use DERRY'S 31 OTH FRECKLE LOTION. The only reliable and harmless remedy. Prr.pared by Dr. B. INTrY. di Bond ot.. N. Y. Sold by all Drungbon. r030.1rmv1.3 411-The Mee Divorce Snit for Proud in age. Is musing grail excitement In Brion.. It should warn young men not to marry in haste. thee Is but 33, his bride 37. Ile sweat, that .she late hint believe she wait but his ownage, age, by using Magnolia Bohn upon her face, nook and hands. Poor youth. He probably found her elbows weren't quite so sat and pretty Ought Hagan to Is Indicted 7 We know of many similar omen. Thin 110101 givi, a moot won derful pearly and natural complexion. to which we (1011 • I object. We like pretty women. To 11.1 sh the picture, they should use Lyosis Kathalron upon the hair. With pearly chin. rosy cheeks, and ry ft, lux orient trennm, they become Irresistible Xtir Pulmonary Consumption Is 1,1,1..4 of its Lee r. The Phiettix Pectoral bus cured many CaSeti given happy relief In many case. Ai- Avoid Quack. A victim of early indLscretion, emoting nervous de bility, Premature decay, pa, paving tried in vain every ativerthsed remedy, has discovered a simple moms of self cure, Which he will send free to his fel low sufferers. Address - - I. REEVES, BT:NtLytitu St., New York MARRIAGES Bruut.r:r—M(•Cnan. — On the 17th Inst.. he tree. A. 1. Kremer, Victor Berkley to EIIIIIIII Meeortl. both I Lancaster LI,Z.-011 the lab Inst., In this city, Mathlu.s Lutz, the 68th year orbit age. • • - - !IL, relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to trend the funeral from the residence of Lawrence 'pangler, tu Mary street, on Thursday morning at 9 _td• • • Stvorg.- On the 17th [not., In thin city, Elizabeth Swope, In the 69111 p.m.r of her age. luarrze..—On the 17111 inst.. In 41a:icily, Mary Ann, wife of Francis Doeble. In the 48th year of her age. ItT7--On the IMII loot.. In thin city, John Henry, eldest non of Samuel and Mary Klutz, aged 31 years, 4 months and 12, dart. Itßan.—On the 14th Inst., Elizabeth F. Rood. map.rt of the late Henry It Deed, In the tast year of her ago. Wirsvgit.—On the 14th Inst., In this city, June r a te. r, In the 87th year of her age. MARKETS Philadelphia Grain Market. PIT rLADELrn TA, April I9.—The Flour market is steady, and home consumers purchase to a moderato extent, but shippers hold aloof; woo Il.)bbls were disposed of, including_ Superfine at $4.37 1 44.011‘,4; Extras at 84.7545; lowa, Wls consin.and Minnesota Extra Family at 85.250 5.75; Penn'a do do at 85.25 W ; Indiana and Ohio do do at 85.(12W.13.25, and fancy brands at 86.500.7.50, according to quality. Rye Flour may be quoted at 91.75ti57, an ad- VULICC. Prices of Cornmeal are nominal. The demand for Wheat Is quite limited, and prices favor buyers; sales of 1500 bus Penn'a Red at SI.2S; 1,0(X) Indiana Amber at $1.24; IUOO bus Western Red at $1.20, and a small lot of Juniata White at $1.40. Rya may be quoted at $1411.05 per bus. Corn Is In fair demand, and we again ad vance our quotations; sales of 3,000 bus Yellow at 21.15(0.1.17, an advance. Oats are without change; 4000 bus Western onn'a sold at 60462 e. No sales In Barley or Malt. Cloverseed la quiet but steady; small sales ($9 . .f.t509.50. Timothy ranges from 86.23 to 87.01 Flaxseed is neglected. Whiskey to scarce and firm; we quote wood ound at $1.111141.O3; lron.bound at 81.07x19106. DE. HAN , 'Es & BRO., RANKERS, PHIL., April 19. Penn'a Reading 49 14-100 Phll'a and Erie 2 . .. i U. S. 6s 1881 •• 5. 1 8L 114,,i@1l 1121,1 All 2 " 1864 111 @ln ( 1865 111ii®11 4 111 34 1 i.,, 184>5, J ply 109 , t4(109.74, .. 1567 I 110,011tP2 110 ( z.(4119 -4 .1 10-40 s 106,40106) l'urruney 68 111.Y.,a0112 Gold 113 N - Union l'aclfle lt. 8., Ist M. Bonds ~, 15 (055 Central Pacific R. ri. 915 00925 Uulun l'aellle Lund Uraut BunLls 735 (4745 NEW YORE, April 19. Gold 113 N Cll.lllOll 69, - Cumberland 30 Western Union Telegraph 32% Quicksilver Mariposa O , J, Preferred 14.',., Wells F.Ex 19!..;, ' American Si A dams 01 Pulled States 42 ''r Pixel nc Mall 37 N. Y. Central and Hudson 93 Erie 2114' Erie Preferred 47 Scrip Hudson 1 ni Harlem " Preferred Reading 99 Michigan Central 120% Michigan Southern . Lake Shore SSN Illinois Central 139 , 4 Cleveland and Pittsburg 99: Northwestern 73 1 ', Preferred 84 , k Rock Island 1194 St. Paul 59 Preferred 73 , / Wabash .19t " Preferred Fort Wayne 92 4 O. and M 2 , 4{, C. and Alton 111 ' Preferred_ 1124: 1 New Jersey Central 105% Philadelphia .Cattle Market. MONDAY, April IS. The cattle market was moderately active this week, but prices were a fractlon lower; about nu) arrived and sold at 10aglOt,c for Extra Pennsylvania and Western steers; Stitl9t,ce for fair to good do, and Ogio7lc is itt gross for .com -111011, 1114 In quality. The following sales were reported: Head. .5( Owen Smith, Luncaster county, sgioc gross, t 5 A. Christy, Lancaster county, 5 , A(410 gross, 30 James Christy, Lancaster county, 7‘,449e, gross. 30 Denglorterse, Lancaster co., 7.:',Qoc gross. s. P. McFillen,Laneaster eonnt7, 3.1,41.1e,gr0'. as Ph. Hathaway, Lo.lnrastur county, 84tH gross. 0 James S Kirk, Chester county, St7ttPX gross. ILI B. F. McFillen, Lanca-ster county, 9(eg.X. gross. iOO James McFlllen, Lancaster county, SeCu9t F Ale 'Wen, Lancaster county, 9P9;401 ero . ss, iXI gross. 121 Ullman & Bachman, Lancaster county Slx;49c, gross. 2al Martin Fuller & Co., Western, ii@OlAe gross. 91 Mooney & Miller, Western, R®ll94e, gross., SS Thomas Mooney & Brother, Virginiti, 8® sn,