The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • 1

J4M NEWS. VOL. 31. PRICE ONE GENT. WILMINGTON, DELAWA1U2, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880.

i THE WORLD OVER. SATURDAY'S TELEGRAMS. Lawlessness Is showing "itself among the Cohoes strikers. There was a slight shock of earthquake felt at Portland, Maine, on Saturday. It is said that Chinese troops have crossed the Amoor river Into Russian territory The Troy Boston Railroad Company has advanced the wages of the employes 10 jmt cent.

PASTOE AND PEOPLE. REV. GEO. IV. mLLER AT GRACE M.E.

CHURCH. The Duties of Spiritual Teacher plained What the Duties of Congregation Are. At Grace M. E. Chureli, xn Sunday morning, there was a large congregation Rev.

George W. 3Iiller, the new paster, had been announced to deliver his first sermon. The reverend gentleman took his text from I. Thessaloniaiis, 12-13 "And we beseech you, brethren, know them which labor among you, and are over you in the. Lord, and admonish you and to esteem them wry highly in Jove for their work's sake, and be at peace among yourselves." Upon these words he considered the relative connection of pastor and people.

In this connection he that it was needful that the divine teaching should be disseminated by mortal representatives. In order that an effective ministry might be sent to the people, Christ's visible presence was withdrawn from the earth, that his spiritual presence might be distributed, lie called these agencies to act in his stead. Since then it has been well illustrated that personal presence in the exposition of divine truths Was eminently essential to the propagation of the gospel. ApoStle Paul, in his ministration among the Romans, knew this. Although his epistles were the very expression 'of strength, they had not the game effect, as he often declared, a when he, in his weak, imperfect address, taught them personally.

Reciprocity, natural to all jiuman heart3, is the same in this as in material things. A sympathy that unites and strengthens something that can understand the concentrated element of eloquent passion the quickening eye, the quivering body and the living words that drop as inspiration from quivering lips. The speaker then alluded to the mental labor to which the ministry, were subjected. As the flower and fruit absorbs more strength than leaves, so it is with mental as compared with physical labor. The hours which cost the most are those which are lost in thought.

A pastor's life is one of constant struggle. This continuous delving in the soul's depths, this systematic dissection of the subtleties of living thought, is so wearisome to the physical energies that it takes the recuperative agency of a congregation's sympathy to rest the mind. lie deals with the grandest of themes the moral problem of the universe. lie brings out of the infinite treasure-house things new and old. Hi3 duty is to apply these to the exposition of the truth, and present the theme to the eradication of evil influences.

In addition to this, the pastor is confined to a grave consideration of fact is not permitted to deal in meaningless levity or indulge in acrid sarcasm. His pulpit address must be grave and earnest, and totally free from Vapid statements. He must be on'duty at all times, and he must do his Avork patiently. His hand must smooth the pillows of the sick, his lips administer consolation to the dying, and his words soften the sorrow in the hearts of those who mourn at the bedside of the departed. All labor involves physical and brain stamina enough to have made Apostle Paul cry out, Oh, for more strength The speaker then went on to speak of the duties of people.

They have much to lo, said he, much that might be termed special work. First, between them and their pastor there must be personal acquaintance, an acquaintance that should ripen into the warmest sympathy They must cheer him as they receive cheer from him, and at the same time should exercise discretionary forbearance should there be cause for irritation. He draws himself from the money-making schemes of the world, and, giving up selfish desire for aggrandizement, devotes all his ener- gies to the propagation of the teachings of his Divine Master. In this ambition it becomes the duty of his people to aid him by all means in their power. In return he will give them faithful service.

In conclusion, he spoke of the great satisfaction such a state of feeling would cause. Pastor and people would be a harmonious whole. From their communion woidd radiate a love, so soft and christianizing that their life would be a continuous spiritual enjoyment. He hoped that with the beginning of Ids pastorate, his experience" might be like unto that he had just pictured, and that the union between him and his people might be heart to heart aud soul to soul. Thus starting out, he would have no fear but that the end would be one of an abundant success.

A Recreant Vlfe. Special correspondence of the News. Millsboro, April 2. On Wednesday morning last, the wife of William Burton, a farmer living about two miles from this town, left home early in the morning, with a horse and carriage, saying she was goin" to Georgetown to consult a physician and get some medicine, and she was to return home, certain, by 12 clock. Late in the afternoon her husband became very uneasy, and on going herl room, found that she had taken all her clothing with her.

He at once started for Georgetown, where he found his horse thD hrtpl -where she had left it. On making inquiry, he ascertained that she had taken the 1 o'clock tram for Philadelphia, in company with a young man bv the name of John Simpler, who lived in the same neighborhood, and wno i i inflmatn with Mrs. 1. OI late, so much so as to cause considerable talk among the neignDors. A Vt(nin Pointer Gone.

John Speer, one of the oldest printers lin.l on Friday evening. De- VI lllla V. I vsv vs. ceased was born in Pittsburg, in 1803. ira-itu wits uuui in ----r- rnf oft rpars he has been etu- ployed in this city.

He was a member of Asbury M. E. Church His funeral will take place from the residence of his son- in-law, Thomas Jr jioreiauu.uu Anr oft-omfw-m at three o'clock, and will be attended by the pnn- ter in a Middletown will likely have "rinafcro" FILIBUSTERING. A Rn snored Plsn for a Descent Front Lewes, This State, Upon Cuba. A special dispatch of Saturday to the New York Tribune annonnces the discovery of a new scheme to send a filibustering exiieditkm to Cuba trom Lewes, thi SUt.

The report frays that the Spanish Minister has received ucb definite information on the subject that he has brought the matter to the attention of Secrelaiy Evarts, who has taken efficient measures to prevent the departure of any vessel on any such unlawful mission. The Spanish Minister, when ipiestioned, owned that he knew of uch a plan on foot, but had no information that it had been discovered at Iewes. The Spanish Vice-Consul in New York owned that he knew of the matter. He iK-lieved that some the men engaged in the last Cuban war were gathered in Delaware, but lie did not think they had a vessel or ammunition. General Charles Roloff, one of the leaders of the movement, was found by a a Tribune rejorter, ami questioned about the matter.

"I have nothing to tell 30U," lie said, aud added, "1 should very sorry if the Government had found us "You do not seem to believe it yet." 'Well, I do not. 1 have received no dispatches from Gcueral Garcia to that eflect." "General Garcia, then, is in charge of the men "What men "The men you have down in Delaware, ready to embark." "Yes, General Garcia is there." "How many men have 'you down there? Do you know "Yes, I know, but I cannot compromise' the cause by telling you. They are not at Lewes." "From what port' do they sail, then? Do you know?" "Of course I know. Iam going with them myself, but I cannot tell you the Iort. That is our private business." "How will the men go to Cuba? Have you a man-of-war?" "No, we have only a steamer." "Do you feel secure against our revenue cutter?" "It can't find the men.

The only result of interference by the United States would be a delay of six months or a year. I understand that they are seeking a pretest to arret-t General Garcia. One Jose Joaquin Polo, a wine merchant at No. S2 Wall street, has, I hear, made amdavit that Garcia has taken away a son of bis who is under age. "Is the statement true?" "I suppose the boy is with General Garcia, but it is absurd to think that he was taken against his will." "llow many men has General Garcia with him?" the reitorter asked, repeating a former question.

"AlKMit seventy men. But we. exiKJCt to have many more." "Mostly Cubans?" "Yes, and most of them are veterans General Rololf sitoke hotwfully of the prosjM-ctsof the expedition but gave no satisfactory information as to the AFTER TIIE BATTLE The Ltlxrals DUrnttlna the Cabinet Gladstone ObJecCs to Holding OJ9ce Probable Member of the New Ministry. By Associated London, April 4. The London Obsercet of this morning says: "We feunder- stand there will be no decision' whether the Government shall resign at once or await an adverse vote of Parliament, until the exact number of the Liberal majority is ascertained.

After the result of the illing on Friday became known, a special messenger was sent to Baden- Baden with dispatches jor the fjuccn. "We hav, reason to believe that Mr. Gladstone disapproves of the arrangement. suggested quarters, that lie accept a subordinate office in the new administration. He still adheres to his intention of not resuming oflice, but will cordially supiort the recognized Liberal leaders, Larl (irauvillc and the jlarquisoi lLirtington.

"The. reports current about the com-position of the new ministry are obviously remature, as there has been no consulta tion Ijetween Lileral leaders on the sub ject. We mention the following rumors is possessing a certain amount 01 proba bility, although rMing, as j'et, on no tases of ascertained fact: It is said the Earl of Derby will be offered the Foreign Oflice. If he" re fuses, as is probable, the office will be assigned to Lord Kimberly. Mr.

W. E. Forstcr will be. Jlinister of Colonies; Mr. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Ixrd Cardwell, Secretary of War, and 31 r.

Childers, irst Lord of the Admiralty. Sir William Vernon Ihircourt, Sir Charles Diikcs and Mr. Fawcett, as representatives of the advanced section of the party, will occupy seats in the new Cabinet. Lord Roscberry, it may be also taken for granted, will hold an important post in the Liberal administration." A Stately Home Burned. By Assficlated Press.

Paterkox. N. April 4. The fine residence of James. S.

Beaks, near Haw thorne, was burned tls morning, the family barely escajed with their lives. The loss is about $12,000, and the insurance 15,000. The Hartmann Affair. By Associated Press. St.

Petersburg, April A. The Official Messenger publishes details of the Hartmann affair, and the official documents connected with it, in onler to rectify various incorrect reports. Back for Repairs. By Associated Press. Fortress Monroe, Va.

April 4. The Norwegian brig Jonkvmmrrtn, Captain Wohl, has put back to the Roads in distress, leaking and with part of her stanchions gone. Alex. Enthusiastic By Associated Press, Sophia, April Prince Alexander, in opening, the Assembly, referred in warm terms to hi recent journey in Russia, and friendly reception by the Czar. THE CRACKED "Wnat the Chief Kmri iwrr ti i i The Damage Slight.

Chief Etieinrrr Vofntfm basin is owing to the filtration cf Water between the clay lining of th hABJn VZ need proof. He at first feanui tw n.i springs cut into in the course of diimr thereservoir had some connection With the cracks, but an examination of the water coming from these springs showed it perfectly clear and free from mud. -Since the -News first made public the tact of this crack has increased to a wmtn oi six inches and has extended nearly the whole length of the eastern wall. Ibe lining of the division embankment has also cracked in several places and the emptying of the south basin reveals the tact that the bricks navin or have been forced out of placet The xugmcer uimRs tne Ditcks of the division embankment have simnlr fniiri courses of the eastern wall. lie says, in addition, that the ininrv not serious, and that the clay puddlhV, two feet thick, lining the whole basin, would make it watertiirht.

hul of the brick lining, and that this puddling is not wee to a greater depth than seven inches. There i3 no danirer from the cracks, even if the basi water, from the fact of the of the embankment, that. being 110 feet at the bottom, and ftt at the top, and of the middle division 50 feet at base and 17 feet at top. cost of repairing the damage will be comparatively light, particularly if the bricks can he used aerain, as the iniurv is confined entirely to the lining and does not effect the embaukment. It is more than likely that the bricks of the whole eastern wall will have to be relaid, and it is possible that the whole inner brick lining may require such treatment.

The expense will probably be less than $2,000, uioium is mav reach 85.000 or as.OOfi Meanwhile the inhabitants of the region lying about the basin may make their minds easy as to any disaster they may have feared. FOUND DEAD. The Inquest In the Cmc of the Man Found Dead near Newark His Appearance. An inquest was held Saturday morning upon the body of the unknown man found dead on Thursday on the line of the W. B.

Railroad, about a mile north of Newark station. Engineer Robert Booth, of freight train No. 57, testified that he found the man lying dead between the tracks, a mile this side of Newark, at 11.30 a. on Thursday; that he found the man about fifteen minutes after passing the north-bound freight. Other train hands gave like testimony.

Deputy-Coroner L. W. Palmer testi fied to bringing the body in from Newark. No one there recognized the deceased. He found in the pockets of the corpse some tobacco, a clay pipe, a knife, a handkerchief, a razor, a shaving-brush, a quantity of cinders and $1.10 in mere were cuts on tne neau and face, and one shoulder was bruised.

The letters It." were picked in India ink on the right arm, and 4M. on the left. The verdict was death from causes un known to the jitry. 3Ir. Palmer says, in addition to his testi mony, that tne man was not more man feet 6 inches in height, and that lie weighed about 130 pounds.

When found, he wore dark-brown ribbed pantaloons, a darkcassi-mere waistcoat, a soldier's blouse, lined with gray material, a knit under-shirta second shirt of flannel, with a double breast and a shield-shaped pieee.in front, and an outer shirt of striped calico, nearly new. Over all he wore a shabby frock- coat. His clotning and general appearance marked iiiui as a laborer. THE STATE. Georgetown will probably raise $500 for school purposes this school year.

The Georgetown public schools a-re tem porarily closed for want of funds. Dover will have a line of vessels running to Philadelphia by the umiuie oi next month. Francis McWhorter was, on Saturday, elected a School Commissioner by -the school electors af St. Georges. The Sussex Journal says that the num ber of negroes assessed in Sussex county in 1S76 was 763, and this year 829.

Dr. Thomas Blandy formerly of New ark, this State, but later of Central l'enn- sylvania, is about to settle at Mr. J. H. J.

Bih, class '73, Delaware College, has disposed of his business as an analytical chemist, in Philadephia. The Delaware Inquirer is determined that no one shall forget Georgetown's intended Fourth of July celebration. Lewis S. Conaway, of Nanticoke hundred, an inmate of" the Sussex County Almshouse, has been adjudged insane. The Delta Phi Literary Society of Delaware College will produce the drama Among the Breakers," in the college oratory, on Friday night.

St. Thomas' P. E. Church, Newark, has re-elected its old Board of Vestrymen as follows S. M.

Curtis. E. W.Haines,G. Colmary, Wm. Home wood.

F. A. Curtis, W. B. Thornley and Benjamin Caulk.

n.nrv Marvel. 74 years of age, living between Harrington and Milford, was srrnCK hv a falling tree on Tuesday last. One le" was broken, his back was badly bruisedrand a terrible gash was cut in his scalp. At the elose of the public schools on Thursday, there was an attendance of 140 scholars, divided among the four districts of the town as follows: District No. 07, lo bovs and 20 girls; No.

9G, 29 boys and I 28 girls; No. 1q6, 17 boys and 8 girls Del. Inauirer. The old Dagsborough church is one of the historical land-marks of Sussex county, and the enort now being made to pre- serve it irom aecay uu ucsuuu fore appeals strongly for support to the people generally. The amount of money needed is not large and should be subscribed without delay.

Sussex Journal. VARIABLE FIREMEN. DISSATISFACTION CREEPING IX AMONG THE MEMBERS. The Friendship Vote Being Tampered With Taxe well's Chances Doubtful. This evening the firemen are to choose a Chief Engineer and two assistants.

The ticket has been nominated and is follows: Chief Engineer, Samuel G. Tazewell, Water Witch; First Assistant, Charles II. Liikens Weccacoe Second Assistant, John IIuber Fame Hose. The vote is to be taken at the respective engine houses, and the balloting is to be closed by ten o'clock. Since the convention met there has grown among the firemen a manifest opposition to the ticket, more particularlj' the head.

The principal objection to Mr. Tazewell, among some, is the charge that he had some years ago entered into a compact with the members of City Council, by which, in the. event of the passage of an ordinance abolishing the volunteer system and organizing a paid department, the apparatus of the Water Witch was to be sold to the city, and he was to be appointed Chief Engineer of the new organization. Whatever triitii there is in this remains a mooted question; but the dissatisfied members of the objecting companies are certainly making the most of it, and to some purpose. The antagonism of the Phoenix Company to the ticket is well-known, and it is supported by the expressed convictions of the members of the Reliance and Washington companies, and to some extent the Friendship.

The delegates this latter eompanj' pledged themselves for Mr. Tazewell, but it is now stated that the company in balloting, will not support the action of its delegates. All day yesterday there was a sort of subdued excitement among the firemen, and occasionally expressive remarks would creep out showing plainly that there was something about to come to the surface. The ticket advanced by -the Phoenix and Washington Companies isjas follows: Chief Engineer, James Davis, Phoenix; First Assistant, Joseph Cash, Reliance; Seeond McFadden, Washington, and it seems to be gaining in favor. 'It will be supported uy the Phoenix, Reliance and Washington Companies.

The Friendship Company is expected to bolt, and to this purpose consultations were held yesterday between the members of the four companies, and as was stated later in the evening, a satisfactory conclusion had been arrived at. Learning this rumor, a News representative called upon Jacob President of the Friendship, and he said that, as far as Ids company goes, there is not and has not leen any signs of dissatisfaction. The delegates to the convention were instructed to abide by the choice of that body, and, having pledged themselves to vote for the nomi-uess selected, they will vote for them and no one else." To reconcile these widely differing statements is impossible. If the Friendship 'enters into a compact with the dissatisfied organization there will be no election, unless the Delaware, which has a candidate of its own, endorses the Phoenix ticket. In the event of the election going before Council, William II.

Blake, of that body, a member of the Fame Hose Company, is credited with making the assertion that he would intro-. duce an ordinance abolishing the firemen's right to make the choice, and make it obligatory upon Council to decide the matter. The News also called at the houses of the supporters of the Tazewell ticket, and found them of the same mind. Walter S. Leibrandt, President of the Water Witch, says that his company will stand-by the nominations made in convention, and abide by the agreement drawn up and signed by the delegates of that lody.

"The Weccacoe Company still holds to the determination which it arrived at a few weeks prior to the session of the convention tp" abide by a decision would prevent the possibility of the election again going before City Council. As the nomination is agreeable to its taste, its delegates will not lend their sympathy to any movement on the part of any eompanj" that is disposed to halt. The Fame Hose Company is also disposed to frown down any dissatisfaction. It deprecates the disposition manifested on the part of several indiscreet and over zealous individuals, to bring iolitieal differences into the is also disposed to think it well for the Department to make the nomination of Mr. Tazewell a unanimous one.

Congressmen. In Chester. The visiting Congressmen were taken to Chester on one of Cramp's steamers. There were sixty in, the party. They inspected the Puritan and Jliantonomah, and expressed themselves very well pleased with what they had seen.

After the inspection, the party was seated to a collati6n spread by Mr. Roach on the grounds. Disraeli, going into his breakfast room at Hughenden some j-ears ago, found one of his guests busily hunting for a news- paper, "vuiat are you JooKing iorr- asked the great man. Vll ni trr- inT to find a paper." "A paper? Oh, I don't take any papers. Mrs.

Disraeli. believe, takes the Court Journal. But do you want to see anything in particular?" "Yes, I rather wished to" "Well, there's my butler takes in the Daily Tele-aravh. lie's a tremendous radical, and I dare savs he likes" to see his master thor oughly well abused." At Christ Church, on Easter Sunday, the elenrvman announced that the offer- torv would be applied to reducing the debt the church. During the singing of the music, whilst the collection was being taken up, the tenor, who was German, had a solo, in which occurred the words "And the dead shall be raised." lie suc ceeded in electrifying the congregation by giving out at the top of his voices "Und ze debt shall be raised in ze twinkling of an Hour.

Owing to the disagreeable state of the weather on Saturday, the lecture of Rev. Mr. Caldwell, which was to have been de livered at the Wcsleyan Female College, was postponed. AND BLAISE IN IOWA-TIIE ENGLISH ELECTION. The fot Miaurl RetmhlleaMe Peru Ahead Oa.ce lUrtnuaa Ak1-A Country-Scat Burned.

i SVealher Report for To-day. hy Pre. WMIINCJTOV. D.C.. April 5 1 a.

m. 2V- 'he Middle Atlantic States, colder or partly cloudy vatncr norih Kinds i nstng barometer. IOWA REPUBLICANS. Blaine lias lit Delegated A (Sop Thrown to Grant. By Associated FTees.

Des Moines, April 4, Twelve or fifteen Republican conventions were held in Iowa yesterday. The. State Jleyister has returns from eight of them as follows: Clarke, Louisa, Delaware, Marthall, Alla-mokee, Polk, Keokuk and Buchanan. All of them instructed for Blaiue. In IHda-ware, Polk and Buchanan, the Blaine instructions were unanimous.

These, with three conventions held before in Wayne, Davis and Monroe counties, will have 114 delegates at tiie State convention, all instructed for Blaine. MORE OF IT. By Associated Frees. Chicago, April 4. A dispatch from Des Moines to the Times says: The Republican County Convention yesterda)' elected delegates to the State Convention favoring Blaine for President." SOLID FOR ORA NT.

By Assndated Press. Burlington, Iowa, April 4. At the Burlington city and township Republican meeting yesterday to elect delegates to the County Convention, a solid Grant delegation was chosen. Yellow Springs and Danville townships, this county, also elected solid Grant delegations. RESCI'ED FRO 31 TIIE DEEP.

Wine Men Tahen from a Kinking Bark. Twenty-two Honrs Without Food or Drink. Bj aociated Frews. Lewes, April 4. Captain Lawrence, with nine men of the bark Flori r.

Hulburt were brought in here yesterday morning by the pilot boat Cape. They were taken off a Russian barkentine, "from Cienfuegos for Boston, which had picked them up 300 miles southeast of Cape Henlopcn. Captain Lawrence says that on Sunday, the 28th he shiptted a heavy sea, which split the deck aud caused tho bark to go down almost immediately. He, with the men, took to a Hiiall yaul loat, from which they were taken by a barkentine. In couseqicn of the barkentine being fchort of provisions, the men were nearly starved.

When taken on board the pilot boat thry were given a hearty breakfast ami afterwards left for Philadelphia. This II uJ hurt was from Havana, with sugar aud molasses for New York. The yawl boat from which the Kiilors were received was towed in, liottoni upwards, by the Cape, and is now lying on the beach. The men were in the yawl 22 hours without food or drink. When leaving the bark a of bread was put in the loat, but it was fcoou Mashed overboard.

PERU SCORES A POINT. The Corvette "I'nion" land Arms and Ammunition at Arica. By AMorlatexl Press. New York, April 4. The following dispatch dated Lima, JIarch 2.th.

via Panama, April 3d lias neon reet-iveu ny the Charge d'Aflaires of Peru from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Don Pedro Jose Caldcron: inc. corveue Union forced the blockade of Anea, Iight- ng seven hours with two Chilian iron clads and a transport. She discharged icr entire cargo while fighting and has returned to Callao." The Union was undoubtedly sent from Callao with arms and ammunition lor the Peruvians in blockade ports of Arica, probably under command of illaniencio, and half succeeded in her errand, despite the Chilian blockading vessels. In the seven hours' engagement, it is fair to presume that the Union was assisted by I lie monitor Manco Capac, and the fortifica tions of Arica.

Captain viiianiscncio, who deserves great credit for having landed his cargo and successfully returned to Callao, has already distinguished himself as commander of the Chatacohy many successful trips with supplies for lliC i crnviau in euuiurni yn. of-the Republic, delivering all, despite every effort of the Chilian vessels to capture him. The Missouri Republicans. By Associated Press. St.

Louis, April 4. The county con ventions for the election of delegates to Chicago were held in this city yesterday. Of thirteen counties heard from, seven have been instructed to vote for Grant, one for Blaiue, two presumably for Grant and three send mixed delegations. Religion and Politics. By Associated Press.

4. I. Temps says a note from the Vatican to the Government lson its way to Taris, expressing regret at the measures against me jesuus, uui ausuui inir from any formal protest, and from anything resembling encouragement to religious confraternities to resist the decrees of the Government. A Correction. By Associated Press.

New York. April 4. By an error of interpretation, a cable dispatch published on Saturday was made to report that the Egytian troops have been defeated at Berberah. The dispatch should have stated that the Egyptians defeated Somatdis at Berberah. The German Reichstag.

By Associated Press. Pphi.ik. April 4. Debate the sec- ond reading of the Army bill will In the Reichstag, on Thursday next. bgin Forty-two iersons were killed by the colliery explosion at Audulus, Belgium, on Wednesday.

The strikers on the Cumberland am. Piedmont Railroad have gone to work at the terms offered by the company. John E. Carl, a lad of 17, employ ed at Miller's bakery, Philadelphia, committed suicide on Saturday night by the use of chloroform. The cabinet-makers of Schroedcr, Felix Kline, furniture manufacturers of Reading, ask au advance of 20 jer cent, in wages.

The Sultan of Turkey believes he would be guilty of a crime should he execute the assassin of Col. Comincr.ioff, as he believes the man lusane. The Yale and Harvard University crews will row a four-mile, straight-away, eight-oared race on the Thames course, at 5 p. Thursday, July 1st. The Dauphin county (Pa.) court has adjourned until the 26th instant.

The bribery fugitives will be allowed to enter bail if they return before that time. George C. Rudolph, of Philadelphia, on Saturday shot William Simpson, twice, in the latter's shop, in New York city. Randolph says Simpson destroyed his domestic peace. A cyclone at Attawa, Kansas, on Friday night destroyed a number oi houses, hurled cattle and human beings through the air.

From twenty to thirty persons were injured. The Purssiafy Government will shortly send to'Paris aWlocumeut bearing on the legal aspect of the Hartmann affair. If the French Government's tone is conciliatory, Prince Orloff may return to Paris. Thomas Reaney, an old citizen of Philadelphia, died at hi3 home in that city on Saturday. He founded the Penn Treaty Works in Kensington in 1844, and was also the founder of Roach's works at Chester.

The Conference of the M. E. Church, in session in New York, yesterday discussed the question whether deacons should be elected or appointed, and recommitted it to the committee appointed to examine the subject. It is supposed that the body of Supervisor Joseph Holub, of Kewaunee, found hanging in his barn a few days since, was placed there by persons who poisoned him and took that mode to avoid suspicion. A dispatch from Madrid to Reuter's Telegraph Company says: The Spanish Minister of the Colonies will send detailed instructions to the Governors of Cuba and Porto Rico, by the mail leaving here on the 8th instant respecting the measures to be taken for carrying out the constitution of 1876 in those colonics.

A dispatch from Bellville, dated April3, says: "Alarty of 300 Irishmen and French Canadians, en route to Manitoba, who were on the Canada Pacific Railway, quarreled at. the station here to-day. Seventy men were engaged in the mclce. Several were badly hurt. The police and the Grand Trunk authorities succeeded in restoring quiet.

The Board of Visitors to attend the annual examination at the West Point Military Academj', to make a report on that institution, is as follows General Robert Patterson, Itnnsylvania J. Eaton, Minnesota; General James Grant Wilson, New York; Dr. L. M. F.

Curry, Virginia; Cornelius Altman, Ohio; Col. Emmons Clark, New York; and Gen. Stewart Van Vliet, U. S. A.

9 A Post Office Burned. By Associated Press. Providence, R. April 4. -At 4 o'clock this morning a lire in East Greenwich destroyed a building on Main street, owned by Owen Bennett, recently fitted up as a post office on the main floor, and occupied above and below as a paint shop Everything was destroyed both above and below, except Postmaster Til-ley's safe, which has not yet been opened.

The postmaster's loss is from $1,500 to $2,000, about hall of which is covcreu by insurance. Owen Bennett $1,000. An adjoining building, owned by the estate of James Russell Austin, and occu pied by Alonzo Remington and Charles A. Shippe, was also burned. The loss on building is $2,500.

Shippe loses $o00. The losses are partly insured. The origin of the fire is unknown. A new post office will be established in a day or two. PORT NOTES.

The skiff Ida arrived on Saturday with 310 shad. All the fishermen from this port were up yesterday spending the day at home. The bucr fish have driven them from Smyrna creek, and they are now fishing off Ray's ditch, below Augustine creek. Bridgekceper Barcford reports 2G tugs, 2 canal boats, 2 barges, 1 schooner, 6 sloops, 4 steamers and 1 mud scow, a having passed Third street bridge on Saturday, and 3 sloops, 7 tugs, barges and 2 schooners yesterday. The Judicial Conference.

A meeting of the Judicial Conference, embracing the Wilmington, Baltimore and New Jersey Conferences of the Methodist Church, will be held in this citv, on the 20th instant, to hear the ap peals of the Revs. Miller and Major from the sentences passed upon them by the Philadelphia Conference. Mr. Miller was expelled from the ministry, and Mr. Maior was suspended for one year, for beinir connected with the bogus medical college of Philadelphia.

A Kw Post Offlee for Kent. By Associated Press. Washington. April 4. A post office has been established at Bowers, Kent countv.

Delaware, and James W. Read 'appointed postmaster. month..