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From 8 o'clock a. m. until .pm = == - Outaric Reformer. Oshawa, Friday, Sept. 20, 1872. TORYISM AND MURDER. The sympathetic feeling existingbetween the Tory Government at Ottawa and the murderer of a loyal British subject in Manitoba, has lately received fresh con- firmation, by the retirement of the mur- deer from an election contest in Proven- cher, in favor of the defeated War Minister. Sir George E. Cartier has been elected by scelamation to represent the aboye Mani- toban constituency--Riel and Atty.-Gen. Clarke both withdrawing in his interest. ft is now evident that the government "had an eye to business" when they gave $0 Manitoba and British Columbia a re- far in excess of that to which they were justly and constitutionally en- titled. 'The ministers, wisely in their own interest, provided places of refuge to which they could retreat when defeated by those acquainted with them; and by the crea tion of a number of pocket boroughs they | have pr ted the secl House of two of the most prominent members of the cabinet. Of course, we have the tory press heralding the election of Sir Francis' and Sir George as great victories; and glowing articles are "based thereon, in which the greatness and grand- ness of this Dx are pr ted, and the glorious future which awaits us point- ed out, from the fact that local residence has nothing to do with the selection of the men chosen to legislate for our weal or woe. This is a very nice song to sing; but is a method of manufacturing and in- inspiring courage altogether too ridiculous to be seriously regarded for a moment. -- The bare fact that the twin Sirs were over- mhelmingly rejected in the Provinces wherein they reside, is sufficient evidence that they have lest public confidence; and %héir present positions as representa tives of a very few. indiaiduals must indee be galling to their feelings--if they have sany sentiments of manhood and honor still fingering in their breasts. The Montreal Sar, after smmouncing the result of the dlectioniin Provencher, remarks as follows: " We haope for at least one good result from Him. Sir George has made a practice «i "bousiing of his regard for the Protest ants, -of his dove of right and justice --his stituewcy will put these professions to the est. The first question we shall expect NimMo-wk in the House will be: " Why have notsteps been taken to bring Riel to | and we shall expect him to f Yow the subject up until the alleged mur- derer is convicted or proved innocent.-- | The present strange state of affairs--Riel flaunting himself in the face of the Law's representative--is simply disgraceful. Sir George's duty is plain; if he shrinks it, let him never again proclaim himself *'an Englishman speaking French," of boast of his impartiality." -- ANOTHER TORY FRAUD. The outrageous manner in which the minions of the Dominion government are dealing with Reform members elect in 1 Ontari ies is sufficient not only to show the straits to which shat party is drivenin order to secure a vote by fair or foul means, but also is ' enotigh to rouse the ire of the most peace- able citizen who ad honest dealing --Z¥ollowing in the wake of the West Peter- boro and South Renfrew outrages, the in- telligence now comes to hand that the re- turning officer for the new constituency of Muskoka--a man by the name of R. J. Bell, a violent partisan of the Tory candid- ate who was defeated --has sent in his re- tan declaring "no election." His reasons for making such a return are, that the poll-book of the Township of Morrison was by some person cargied off and retain- od for a time, and that the person who recorded most of the votes at Parry Sound was not sworn in as poll clerk. At both of the above polling places Mr. Cockburn had good majorities; but even leaving both places out of the question, and Mr. Cockburn would still have the majority of votes; so that it is quite evident he is the plainly expressed choice of the people as their representative. In this case, as in the other, it seems as if unfair means were asranged for, and a pliant' tool placed in position as Returning Officer for the purp Sach contemptible outrages should create disgust in the mind of every honest man with the party now trying to hold power by such means. tit "Siz Georos CARTIER has been elect ed for the ti y of Provencher, in Manitoba, by acclamation. Manitoba has jrighl} complimented the gallant Bar- onet ! he Yes! very nice! Good salve for broken - bones! . Defeat don't affect Sir George and Sir Francis. O, no! Brave men! gallant Basonets! By acclamation! highly com- plimented(?) Riel, the murderer retires for Cartier, sn ex-rebel--for whose head, in 1838, a reward of £300 was offered! Riel, almost elected, comes to the rescue of Siz George and says, " Take my place, my Lord ; let old scores be past,--I don't like ripping eld stories ; I know you won't oppress a poor unlucky devil without a shillthg:" " Confound the renegade,' i " Well, retire." Owwess of fruit trees and grapevines would do well to watch them closely, as some of the boys prowl around nightly seeking for some fruit to devour. ' jon from the ty posifion-us member for a Manitoban con- | THE GENEVA TRIBUNAL. At last the vexing controversy regard- ing the " Alabama claims" may be con- sidered at an end, in that a settlement has beéh effected. The arbitration at Geneva, as provided for by the Washing- ton Treaty, has been brought to a close; and the decision is that Britain shall pay "| to the United States, in the shape of dam- ages for injuries inflicted by the Alabama | and similar vessels, the sum of fifteen and a half million of dollars, in full of princi- pal and interest on such account. To this decision Bir Alex. Cockburn, the British arbitrator, demurred in part; hold- ing that the charge of . Britain's liability had not been proven. However, the award has been made," and must be sub- mitted to. But it is to be borne in mind that there's an 'offset against the above debt due by Britain, and that the States will have to pay a sum--believed tobe a Jarge amount--to Britain for damages in- flicted upon British subjects during the American war. The commission to decide upon the validity of such claims will meet at Washington in October next; and when the result of their. deliberations is known, then will it be ascertained what balance, if any, has to be handed over to Brother Jonathan. The general tone of the Brit- ish press evinces satisfaction with the re- sult at Geneva. Peace-loving citizens everywhere will be gratitied at the amicable solution of a diffi- culty which, for such a length of time, has threatened to embroil two of the leading nations of the earth in bloodshed. It has been demonstrated that difficulties can be settled as effectually by *peaceful arbitra tion as .by the old method of wholesale slaughter; and it is to be hoped that nations will hereafter decide differences in a com- mon-sense manner, and not by the force of 'arms. i The following is fhe'text of the award: consideration the Treaty cases, counter- cases, dc ts, evid , arg ts, and a'l communications made, has impar- tially and carefully examined the same, and has arrived at the decision embodied in the present award. Whereas, having a regard for the sixth | and seventh articles of the Treaty, the Ar- bitrators are bound by the terms of the | seventh article in deciding the matters rules tuerein specified, and by such prin- ciples of International law not inconsistent therewith as the arbitrators shall deter- mine applicable to the case; and Whereas, the 'due dilligence" referred to in first and third of said rules should be exercised by neutral Governments in exact Jroportion to the risks to which either bel- igerent may be exposed by failure to | fulfil the obligations of vateaity on their | part; and, } Whereas, the circumstances out of which subject matters of the present controversy arose were of « nature to call for the ex- | ercise on tlie part of Her Majesty's Gov- | ernment of all possilile solicitude for the | observance of the rights and duties in- { volved in the proclamation issued May 13, | 1861; and, Whereas, the effects of the violation of | neutrality committed by means of the con- | struction, equipment aud armament of a vessel has not done away with any com- ission which the Governmeiit of the bel- igerent powers benefited by the violation neutrality may afterwards grant that ssel, and the ultimate step by which the ¢ 1ce was completed cannot be admitted |¥ a ground of absolution of the offender, | Apr the consummation of his' fraud be- | come the means of establishing his inno- | cence; and 3: | Whereas, the privilege of: exterritoriali- accorded to vessels of war is admitted into the laws of nations, not as absolute right, but as founded on the principle of courtesy and mutual deference, and there- fore can never be appealed for justification | of acts done in violation of neutrality; and Whereas, the absence of previous know- ledge cannot be regarded. as a failure in the law of nations in the case in which the vessel carries its own condemnation; and | Whereas, in order to impart to supplies | of coal a character inconsistent with the second rule, prohibiting the use of neutral | ports and waters as a base of operations, | the necessary supplies must be. connected with special circumstances of time, person | | and place; and, | Whereas in respect to the vessel called the Alabama it clearly results from all the facts relative to her construction in the port of Liverpool, and her equipment and armament in the vicinity Terceira through the agency of the vessels despatch- ed from Great Britain for that purpose, that the British Government failed to use due diligence in the performance of its neutral obligation, y potwithaianding tion of the agent the official pr the construction the United States duri of the said ship, omi to take effective measures of prevention, and that the or- ders of detention which the Government did fi nally give were issued so late that ex- ecuting them was not practices ble; and, Whereas, after the escape of that vessel the measures taken for her pursuit and ar- rest were so imperfect. that they led to no result and therefore cannot be considered sufficient to release Great Britain from the responsibility incurred; and Whereas, despite the violation of neu- trality committed, the same vessel was on several occasions freely admitted to ports of the colonies of Great Britain, instead of being proceeded against, as she ought to have been, in any and every port of British jurisdiction where she might have been found; and Whereas, the Government of England cannot justify itself for its failure in due diligence on the ples of insufficiency of 1 of action it p d, four of the Arbitrators, for the reason above as- signed, and the fifth (Lord Cockburn) for reasons seperately assigned by him, are of opinion that Great Britain has in this case failed by omission to fulfil the duties pre- scribed in the first and [third rules estab- lished by the Treaty of Washington; and Whereas, in res to the Florida, it re- sults from all the facts tat the' English suthorities failed to take nieasures ade- quate to prevent a violation or the neu- trality law, notwithstanding the re, resen- tations of the agents of the United Siates to Her Majesty's Government, it failed to use diligence to fulfil the duties of neu- trality. It likewise results from the stay of the Areto to Nassau to her issue thence and to her enlistment of men, and her supplies and armament with the co-op.r- ation of the British vessel Prince Alfred, n Green Bay, that there was negligence on the part of the British Colonial auth- orities; and Whereas, notwithstanding the violation of the neutrality law by Great Britain, committed by the Arefo, the same vessel, latterly called the Florida, was on several occasions freely admitted into British ports; and Whereas, the judicial secquittal - of the Avreto at Nassau cannot relieve Great Brit- ain from the res, ibility incurred under the priuciples of international law, nor can the fact of the entry of the Florida in- to the Confederate port of Mobile, and her stay there during four mont ex- tinguish the responsibility previously in- curred by Great Britain. For these reas- ons the Tribunal, by a majority of four voices to one, is of opinion that Great Britain has in this case failed by an omis- sion to fulfil the duties prescribed in the first, second and third rules established in article 6th of the Washington Treaty; and ' The Tribunal having fully taken into | &™ submitted to be governed by the three | Whereas, with respect to the Shenan- doah it results from the facts of thedepart- ure from London of the Sea King, and her transformation into acruiser,near Maderia, that the English Government is not chs rge- able with any failure down to that date in due diligence to fulfi] the duties of neutral- ity; but, Whereas it results from facts that a stay of the Shenandoah at Melbourhe, and es- pecially the augmentation which England admitted to have been clandestinely effect- ed in force by enlistments at that port, that there was négligence on the part of the authorities at that place--for these reasons the tribunal are unanimously of the opinion that nd has not failed by any act of omission\to fulfil the duties pre- scribed by the three tules of the Treaty, or by the principles of international law in respect to the Shenandoah during that period of time anterior to her entry into the port of Melbourne; and by a majority of three to two votes the tribunal decides that Great Britain has failed in her duties as prescribed by the secend and third rules in the case of the same vessel from and after her entry into Hobson's Bay, and is therefore asspansible for the acts of that vessel after her departure froin Mel- bourne, Feb. 18, 1865. As relates to the Tuscaloosa, Clarence, Taconey and Archer, tenders to thé Ala- bama and Florida, the tribunal are unan- imously of opinien that those accessories must follow the lot of principals, and sub- mit to the same decision. As relates to the Retribution, the Tribunal, by a major- ity of t to two voices, is of opinion that Eug| ailed tg fulfil her duties in ® So far as relates to the Giorgia, rs Nasheyle, Tatlahasse, and Chickamauga; th buna! {8 unani- mously of opinion that Great Britain has not failed to fulfil her duties preseuted in the three rules or by International law. It is of opinion that the Sallie, Jeff Davis, For a length of time Mr. Steele suffered a this period Mr. 8, took prominent part Tux O. Y. B.'s are making arrange, fora rt on the night of the +, in all movements affecting the political and social well-being of the community. In 1844 Mr. Steele removed to Gratton, and there was rewarded for his efforts on behalf of education by being appointed Superintendent of Schools for the New- castle District. Having been a contriba- torto the Montreal press as early asthe year 1822, and having a taste for journalism, he was induced by friends to remove to Port Hope, where, in 1849, he established the Watchman. For seven years he was connected with the press in Port Hope; and during that period filled important public positions. InJ864 he took up his residence in Oshawa, where he resided from that period till the day of his death. good deal from rheumatism, which latter- ly rendered his libs powerless, and final- ly carried him to the tomb. De- ceased was passionately fond of literary pursuits, and in days gone by left a record alike creditable to himself and beneficial to the country. As a member of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. Steele was zealous in the Mastdr's cause, ever ready tolend a (tho Mail to every good work spring from whatdver denomination it might. His family have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their deep sffliction. LOCAL ELECTIONS. ~ Mz. R. M. Wsris, the Reform Cad date, has been elected to represent Sc mt1 Bruce in the Local House, by a maj. rity Music. Eoston and Joy, ate excluded from consideration for want of evidence. And, Whereas, so far as relates to the par- ticular matter of the indemnity claimed by the United States, the costs of the pur | suit of the cruisers are not in judgment | before the tribunal, and properly dis- tinguishable from the general expense of | war. The tribunal therefore is of opinion, | by three to two voices, that there is no | ound for awarding any sum by way of mdemnity under this head. Whereas, prospective injuries cannot properly be made subject to compensation, inasmuch as they depend in nature on fu- ture and uncertain contingencies, the Tri- 1 bunal is unanimously of opinion that there is no ground for award on this head; and Whereas, in order to arrive at an equit- able compensation for the damage sustain- ed, it is necessary to set aside all double claims for the same losses, and all claims for gross freight, so far as they may ex |-ceed net freight; and Whereas, in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Treaty of Washington, it is preferable to adcpt the form of the adjudication of a sum in gross, rather than refer the subjéct of compensation for fur- ther discussion and deliberation to a board of assessors; as provided by article 10 of the Treaty, the Tribunal, using 'the authority conferred by article 7 of the Treaty, by a majority of four voices, awa to the United States the sum of fifteen million five hundred 'thousand dollars in gold as indemnity, to be paid hy Great Britain to the United States for the satisfaction of all the claims referred to. -- The considerations of the Tribunal were in conformity to provisions contained in article 7 of the Treaty; and in accordance with, the terms of article 11 of the Treaty, the Tribunal declares that all claims refer- red to are hereby fully, perfectly and finally settled, and it furthermore declares that each and every one of the said claims, whether the same may or may not have "been 'presented to notice, or laid before the Tribunal, shall henceforth be considered and treated as settled and barred. In testimony whereof, present decision and award has been made in duplicate and signed by the arbiurators, who have given conformity with the provisions of the Treaty of Washington. ® * Made and concludelt "at the Hotel de Ville, Geneva, Switzerland, September 14th, 1872, (Signed) CHAS. FRANCIS ADAMS. SCLOPIS. STAEMPFLL ITAJUBA. LoNpox, Sept. 14.--The Times in an editorial on the result of the labors of the Geneva Tribunal says: -- 'While England has been held responsible for the depreda- tions of several Confederate cruisers, we yet retain the conviction that morally she 1s not 'to blame. The United States Gover claimed d for losses caused by a dozen vessels, but the Court of Arbitration held Englaad liable, unani- mously, only in the case of one vessel. -- 'L'his is plain evidence of the belief of the genuineness of our neutrality during the war in the United" States, and disproves the flagrantly unjust accusations of un- friendliness in the American case, pre- sented at Geneva. We cheerfully consent to pay the sum awarded as tending to ob- viate difficulties in future," GENEVA, Sept. 15.-- A ial despatch from Geneva says, at the close of Lp ceedings in the of Arbitration yes- terday, Count Sclopis read an address con- gratulating his colleagues, on the good relatio fed between them through- out the sessions of the Board, and thank- ing them for the impartial support they had given him in the discharge of his duties. He also thanked the Swiss authorities, Federal and Municipal, for the courtesies extended to the members of the court. The arbitrators and other gentlemen connected with the Court then exchanged farewells and separated. LE a itn iA] DIED. In Oshawa, on the morning of the 17th inst., John Steele 3o.. a native of Greenwich Scot- e r. Steele was so closely + { Hellen Arscott. | bride having come from Devonshire, Eng- | tials were to be consummated at 2 o'clock, assent thereto, the whole being in exact | of 121, over Mr. Brocelbank, the Zor; candidate. Dr. Hanéy, the Reform candidate, ha been re-elected for Monck by a majority of 40 Mr. Waterwortlf Reform, has been elected for West Middlesex, by a majority o! about eighty. ag -------- "Why don't they take him 1" Who! Way, Riel, the murdarer! Ask Sir John. "Why don't they take him 1" shout the Tory papers. Again we say, ask Sir John. Is there no law in Manitoba ! Are there none sworn to do justice! Is | there no judge, no jury, no tribunal in the country represented this day by two "gallant Baronets I" 0, delightful land! 0, sweet Eden! where. a murderer, an outlaw can shake hands with the highest dignitary and seck the highest office the electors can give, and who now quietly retires from the contest, and gives place | for him who has stood between him and justice and turned aside his just punish- | ment! | Considerable interest was obtained on | Tuesday last, on the 'occasion of the mar- | riage of Mr. William Newton to Miss | Both bridegroom and { land, they selected to be married in the | | Bible Christian Church. This being the | first marriage celebrated in the building, as soon as it became known that the nup- a considerable number of persons flocked | to the scene of attraction. Male and female, married and single, widow and widower, children and adults, minister and people, vied with each other in the | manifestation of deep felf interest. A | large majority of the audience being fair damsels, evinced the fact that the female | interest in matrimony is unabated, and | that they were prepared to do honor to the occasion. It is a time honored | a Bible to the bride on occasions of the | first wedding in a church. The Rev. J.! Kenner, therefore, after the ceremony of marriage; presented the newly wedded wife with a nicely bound copy of the Sac- red Scriptures, with a desire that it would constitute her guide in life's pilgrimage and be her solace in trouble. Chande- liers and lamps, pulpit, takle and organ, were gay in floral decoration, and the whole aspect of things was that of festivity. Cou, W. L. Asn offers several good building lots for sale. Intending purchasers would do well to see him. Porators are very plentiful this season in this section. Mr. A. J. Allen offers for sale 1,000 bushels, at 30 cts. per bushel. Tux late rains softened the ground nicely, and farmers are busy at their fall ploughing. We direct the attention of all to the advertisement of M. 8. Hall. He offers his farm,--which fs just outside the gor- poration,--for sale, in lots of 10 or 20 acres. Read his *' ad." : Eiper J. TarroN will preach at the Christian Church two weeks from next! Sabbath, (Oct. 6th) at the usual hours' 11, a.m.; and 6, p.m. Me. Wi. Weekes will offer for sale a lot of farm stock, implements, etc., on Lot No. 1, 2nd con., of East Whitby, on identified with the 'early develoy t of the section of this Province known as the Newcastle District that we cannot record his removal go. the -'beurne whence no traveller VTE TT ® passing tri- bute to his memory. From what we can gather of his early days, he spent his youth in Glasgow, had very fair advantages, and with good mental struction, soon shewed an aptness for, and creditably filled situations of trust in his native land, and with his knowledge of mercantile pursuit; at the age of about 24 years, resolved to embark for Canada. He arrived in Montreal in 1820, and en- gaged with the then well known firm of Blackwood & Laroche. We believe that upon the expiration of two years an op- portunity was afforded him by the late Charles Bowman, who at that time had trading stores at several points, to come to Upper Canada. = Mr. Steele remained but & short time in Mr. Bowman's employ, and then formed a business connection with the former much respected Post- master of Cramahe, the late Joseph A. Keeler, which did not eontinue long, how. ever. But fully making up his mind upon Colborne as the place of his future abode in the land of his adoption, he married, in 1828, a daughter of the late T. M. Spalding, Esq., Grafton, and for a term of at least sixteen years enjoyed the vary- ing successes with all the attendant tur- moil and labor incident to mercantile and public life in our young history. During capacities under excellent parental in-] Monday, Sept. 30th. See bills. D. Bishop, ' Aucti which he lost his life. slipped and he fell under it, getting both legs cut off. He died soon after. Mgr. Lang has opened out a splendid assortment of Gentlemen's furnishings, Boots and Shoes, etc., in the stand be- tween Steele Bros. and W. F. Cowans. His stock is new and well selected. Cloth- ing made to order in the latest styles. Call and see his stock. THE attention of farmers is directed to the advertisement of Hugh Miller & Co., in reference to the Yorkshire Cattle feeder for fattening stock. We have before us some very flattering testimonials from parties who have used it, all speaking in the highest terms of it. " Who's to be Premier of Ontario?" is nervously asked by the opponents of the Administration. We say to them what they would say to us under like circum- stances : keep cool! The Blake-Mac- kenszie government is not a body without a head. Neither is it without strength, nor are the members thereof *' spoilers." When the proper time comes Blake and Mackenzie will have, without doubt, A coxpuctor by the name of Welsh; on! 3 a freight train, met with a sad accident] ®8'® footed up $525,000 gold. The three yesterday at the Bowmanville Station, by| In attempting to, get on the trail while in motion, his hand' 17th of October next, the evening of the fair day. The best talent that can be procured will take part iu it. Ful) particulars will be announeed in due time, Tus English eleven cricketers are teach- ing the New Yorkers how to play. On Wednesday the twenty-two Americans went to the wicket first, and were all dis- posed of before 3 o'clock for 66 runs. Grace and Ottaway then went in, and when the *'stumps" were drawn had scored 102 runs, with neither man out. Grace made 67 runs. Tur 34th Batt. Band has lately receiv- ed an addition of two or three first-class players, and as the members are put to considerable expense, "ne way and another they should be encouraged by the citizens in every possible way. They cannot be expected to buy music, put in the time to learn it, and then furnish the town with good music, gratis. Tux Fall Show of the Whitby and East Whitby Agricultural Society will be held at Oshawa, on the 17th of October next. The prize list is similar to that of last year. A. Farewell, Esq., M. P. P., offers $10 in prizes of $6, $3 and $2 for the best assort- ment of winter apples, twelve of each variety, correctly named. 'We hope to see a lively competition in each class this fall. It lies 'with the farmers whether or not we have a good show. Make your entries in good time; and be sure and have overy- | thing on the grounds at the specified time. Taz temperance meeting last Sunday afternoon was well attended and inter- esting. Rev. Mr. Hatton occupied the chair. It was announced and expected he would deliver an address, but he stated, he was relieved from the task, He, how- ever, spoke briefly on the cause of temp- erance: his remarks were neatly expressed and well received. Elder Fenn, lately from Rochester, spoke forcibly, and de- livered a good speech. Elder Fowler, formerly of this place, gave expression to the feelings of pleasure in being present; and also of his deep interest in the temp- erance cause. Correspondence. © To the Editor of the Ontario Reformer: = Dear Sie, --I am pleased to be able to | explain to you and the numerous readers of the RerorMER who may take as livel an interest in the 34th Batt. as el how it happened that the County of On- tario Rifle Association match was not held in Oshawa as formerly. At a meeting of officers of the 34tn Batt. and members of the Rifle Association, regularly called, it was without dis- sent, that the match should be held at Prince Albert this year; hence the disap- pointment to yourself, that Oshawa was not selected. I regret exceedingly that any irritating | remarks, touching the Rifle Association or | the 34th Batt. should have found space | | gambler, put a hand on Neeley and beat | him out of 83.500 all he possessed. in the columns of the RErorMER. 1 have the honor to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, JAMES WALLACE, President C. O. Rifle Association, Whitby, Sept. 14, 1872. a------------------ To the Editor of the Reformer : Ms. orrir: Dexr Sur,--i heer Walley the frosin Wanderer was in toun last nite. i also heerd tomes en gibe was closited | with wulley al nite. What dew u spoze isup? the 2 was on tomes en's obsarve- tery tryin 2 looke 2 Washinton. Aint it custom of the mother country to present | curis our member would be catched in | such Compeny? Yew shal no him by his | frute : do men gather graips of tho: or figs of Thisels? 8 srupe Shige Yours truly, LAN ARK, Jr. Sept. 18, 1872. 7 Great Sale of Race Horses. : Mr. Blenkiron, of Middle Park, the great English raiser of race horses, is dead, and his immense stul, consisting of 339 aniinals--viz: 13 stallions, 197 brood mares and 129 colt and filly foals--has been sold at auction. ~The sale took place in the lat- ter part of July, and occupied four days. 41 At 10 o'clock Monday night Detective Phil. Farley arrived with William Forrest- er. Forrester, who is known by many aliases, was taken to the Police Central office and locked up on a charge of murder, as police circles charge that he is the mur- derer of Mr, Benjamin Nathan. William Forrester, alias Billy Marshall, alias Frank Campbell, alias Frank Living- stone, alizs Frank Howard, alias Matthew Brown, alias Billey Riley, alias Frank Harding, alias Lewis Kearn, was born in the parish of Lafourche, La., on the banks of a bayou of the same ame, August 16, 1838. He began life as a ngwsboy on a Mississippi steamer, and then entered his most remarkable career of crime While yet a mere youth he was detected in the act of ransacking a passenger's valise on board the steamer Pride of the West, plying be- tween New Orleans and Natchez, but his extreme youth and good looks saved him from summary punishment. Within the following three years he was arrested eighteen times on charges of posty theft. One of his exploits was the robbing a drunken man of $1,200. For this offence he was sent to peniténtiary at Baton Rouge for six months. In 1853 he served six months in the peritentiary at Jackson, Miss., for robbing a member of the Legis- lature, and in the following year he was el as Cabin boy on the steamer Sultana, plying between Vicksburg and Natchez. On the second trip, while play- ing bluff with a deck hand named Jack McCormack, he was accused by the latter oficheating, at which he stab! him in the stomach. He was handed over to the police of Natchez, but McCormack failed to appear against him, and young Forrest- er was discharged. A THEFT IN NATCHEZ. From 1854 to 1857, Forrester, under ongiof his adinses, lounged around Natchez, the fcknowledged associate of thieves, burglars and murderers. The principal haunt of the gang to which he Dy was the house of Mag Reynolds. This place had become so notorious from the number of murders and robberies traced there by the police that Mag receiv- ed notice to leave town. After her depar- ture the building was torn down, and six skeletons were found beneath the floor. One of them was recognized as that of a prominent State official of Mississippi, who had been missing about three months. Forrester next went te California, and there was detected in several trivial thefts and was sent to the House of refuge by Aleade Geary, the present Governor of Pennsylvania. Forrester did not remain long in the House of Refuge. He scaled the walls one rainy night and worked his passage to New York on cne of the steam- ers of the Pacific Mail Company. A MURDER IN MICHIGAN. From New York he made his way out West, and next came prominently before ublic as the murderer of a drover named Neeley. Neeley who was a resident of Detroit, had been to Hamilton, C. W., on business, and on his return trip took the cars of the Great Western Railroad as far as Windsor, which is connected with De troit by a ferry boat. On the train Nee: ly formed the acquaintance of Forrester, who was then known as Matthew Brown (which is said to be his real name.) He boarded the cars at the small post village of Harrisburg, and after conversing a while, Brown proposed that they should adjourn to the smoking car and play bluff merely to kill tiie. The unsuspecting Neeley consented, and after playing about two hours, Brown who was an expert In vain did the dupe appeal to him to return at least a part of the money. When he implored him for the sake of his family to make restitution, the gambler thiefy with a sardonic laugh said: ¢ What the----do I care for your fami- ly or the family of anybody else ! I was hounded away from my family by those who would take my life and I intend now, as I have been and shall continue to be, like Cain--every man's hand against me and my hand against every man." Thus the case stood when they arrived at Windsor. Neele, ping pe ed Brown to return a part of the but he was again refused. He then became des: perate and seized Brown by the throat ac- cusing him of cheating, and threatened to throw him into the. river if he did not re: turn some of the money. Brown made a desperate effort to get away from the in: furiated Neely, and releasing himself, drew a double-edged bowie knife which he plunged into Neeley's heart killing him instantly. After a long confinement in jail he was acquitted on the ground of self defence. A CAREER OF CRIME IN ILLINOIS. After his arrest Forrester went to Ham: ilton, Canada, thence to Chicago, where We condense from the Count (Albany, N. Y.,) which in its turn con- densed from the London Field and the English Farmer; Blair Athol, by Stockwell out of Blink \Bonny, she by Melbourne, was the great head of the stud." Mr. Blenkiron bought him for 5,000 guineas (25,250), and it is reported that has annually, during the past five or six years netted hi pwr $30,000 Det yeas for his services, besides his home duties. An English Stud Company had been formed $0 Purchase & postion of Mr. B.'s stock and enter extensively into horse-breeding. That company e the first bid (5,000 guineas) for Blair Athol, which was quick ly followed by bids on French, German and Austrian account to the limits the re- spective ts were authorized to go, and at the of two minutes he was knocked down to the Stud Company for the enor- mous sum of 12,600 guineas ($65,625) ld. The French horse. iateur, rought $36,500 to the disgust of the French agent, who wanted to get him back but was limited in his bidding. Broadal- bane, a son of Stockwell, and uently a half-brother of Blair Athol, went to Germany for $31,600. The next two stal- lions, Mandrake and Saunterer, each brought $11,025, one going to France and the other to Austria. One of the mares brought $13,125, two $8,400 each, one $8,137, and two $5,250 each. The whole greatest sales of race horse stock were those of Sir Tatton Sykes, 27, that of Mr. Jackson, of Fairfield, at which Mr. Blenkiron i ious H desborough, $110,250--the whole three making but $360,000 or $165,000 less than the single one of Mr, Blenkiron.--Sacra- mento he Orrick or Lymans, Care & Co., Wholesale Montreal, Jan. 18th, 1872 Jas. I. Frirows, Esq., St. Johns, N. B.---Dzar Siz: We are to be able the favor with w. The ation of undoubted merit. Yours very. truly. LYMANS, CLARKE & CO. ing liquor on Sunday, on of three y, men from Slabtosn, near worthy successors, a H our Syrup wherever © pat year have exceeded as Sting red We have no hesitation in recommending it to our friends as a prepar- Tux hotel-keepers of Clifton were sum- oned to appear before the majistrate at a. m., on Thursday morning, for sell- the information As soon as the informers he opened a f game in connection with a notorious gambler and desperado named Carr. Their game was a *' skin, " and. flourished for a while, but a young bank clerk having been ro into their dea was rob of all his own money and £2,000 belonging to the bak in which he was employ The young dupe made a clean breast of it to the President of the bank, the police were applied to and the den breken up. From Chicago, Forrester went to Peoria as Frank Livingstone, where he started a drinking saloon with private gambling rooms overhead. This saloon soon became the resort of the most depraved and no- torious characters. During the time he kept his saloon there the messenger of the Merchants Union Express Company was robbed on the train between Chicago and Peoria. Some of the proceeds of the rob- bery were found in the saloon, and the lice attempted to arresi Livingstone, ut drawing two revolvers he kept them bay, threatening to kill the first man that laid hands on him. In this way he vaeapd by the rear of the building and was lost sight of. He next! appeared in Baltimore, where he formed an attach t for the daught of old Bill Thomas, one of the most noto- rious burglars and cracksmen in the United States. e married her. Acting in concer} with his father-in.law Forrester hein By money and lived with his wife in a fine mansien in one of the most respectable parts of Baltimore. His wife, an adept, materially aided her d in his nefarious calling. Having husban a good education abd being of personal ap- pearance, she obtained entree into the first, circles of Baltimore Society. While visit- ing she made a plan of the house, which she furnished to her husband, and the subsequent robbery. was comparatively easy. . IN PRISON IN ILLINOIS. From Baltimore Forrester went to Springfield, Il. There he was arrested with Walter Dunn, alias Billy Davis, for burglary. The two were convicted Ang. 16, 1868, and sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor in the Illinois State Prison at Joliet. On the first day of April, 1869, Forrest- er and Dunn, while going to work, attack- ed the k with a piece of stone. The blow kaoc him senseless, and the two men esca; by scaling the walls. Governor of the State offered £5,000 for their apprehension, and the detectives scoured thé-'vcuntry in' every direction, but without avail. Forrester returned to Baltimore, where he lived with his wife; but a bold rohbery perpetrated by them put the police in pursuit, and the Forrest- er family then immigrated to this city. A BOOTLESS BURGLARY. Here they made the acquaintance of Ellis, James Elliot and Tom Riley" The | murder, sll old burglars and oes. headquarters of this gang was at 533 West Twenty-ninth Street, kept by one Wilson, which was well known tothe police asa thieves' den. It was there that they plan- ned the robbery of Solomon Migel's dia- mond store, at 23 East Fifteenth street. Surprised by the private watchman, they fled, leaving behind more than $60,000 worth of jewellry which they had packed up for removal. On the 7th of February, 1870, Ellis, Forrester, Elliott, and a son of the Sheriff of Luzerne county, Pa., planned the rob- bery of the bank in Wilkesbarre. Sherifl's son relented, and gave informa- tion which led to the arrest of Ellis and Elliot while they were crossing the Sus- quehanna river. Forrester escaped, went to Pittsburgh, and under a different name took up his quarters in the * Big Sun- flower" saloon, on Smithfield street, kept by the pugilist Gallagher. On the second night after his arrival a daring burglary was committed in the Oakland district. Forrester, or Riley, as he then called himself, was suspected, and was arrested by Chief Hauge, and locked up. Mayor Brush discharged him the next day, there being no evidence against him. Chief Hauge, however, had believed that he was really Forrester, and that he was the man wanted in Philadelphia. A detective shadowed him, and the lat- ter suspicion confirmed by some remarks made at the * Big Sunflower." He was in locked up to await the arrival of the Philadelphia officers. The professional thieves of Pittsburgh evidently knew who Forrester was, and raised enough money to get him out on bail for a hearing. A writ of habeas corpus was aj plied for, but it was not granted before thie arrival of the Philadelphia officers. A LEAP FROM A TRAIN IN MYTION.. Three Philadelphia policeman went to Pittsburgh for the prisoner, and at once recognized him as their man, but not as Forrester, and discredited Chief Hauge's started on the evening train for Phiiadel- phia. Near Harrisburg the prisoner' ask- ed permission to go to the saloon, which was granted, an officer being 'staticned at each door of the car. He bolted the sa- loon door, kicked out the #window, and jumped from the train, which was going at the rate of thirty miles an hour. The train was stopped as soon as possible. He ran across the fields and concealed him- self in a thicket until the train had gone with the Philadelphia officers. Shortly after daybreak he employed a country blacksmiih to take off the handcuffs. Meanwhile Ellis broke out of the Wil- kesbarre jail, and came to this city. He was arrested by one of Pinkerton's men and taken to.the Twentieth Ward police station for safe keeping. Sergt. Van Hagen, recognized Ellis as the robber of Mighel's store, aud held him as such, re- fusing to give him up to Pinkerton's men. Ellis pleaded guilty to the indictment for the Mighel's robbery, and was sentenced by Recorder Hackett to five years in Sing Sing. . Forrester had come to the city in the mean time and was preparing for a grand robbery. It was the robbery of the Nathan mansion, as he had learned that Mr. Nath- an was a very wealthy man and was pass- ing the summer with his family in Morris- town N. J. THE NATHAN MURDER MYSTERY. On the morning of July 29, 1872, Mr. Benjamin Nathan wa¥robbed and murder- ed. The police.and detectives were baffled No clue could be obtained. Superintend- ent Jourdan, styled the greatest detective in the world, was more than puzzled. The detectives were pre; to make any sacrifice to secure the murderer. The brother of a prominent politician had been sentenced to five years imprisonment for robbery. His counsel had made a motion for a new trial, and the man was in the Tombs awaiting the decision of the Judge. His brother knowing full well that the evidence was conclusive and that a con- viction-would be-the ultimate result, thus secured his relcase. He called on Superintendent Jourdan, told him that he knew who murdered Mr. Nathan, and made a proposition that if it could be arranged that his brother should go free, he would disclose the murderer's name. The proposition was accepted, and it was then asserted that William For- ester was the murderer of Mr. Nathan. HOW THEY BROUGHT IT OUT. A writ of habeas corpus was granted by Judge Cardozo, and Ellis, who planned the robbery with Forrester, was brought down from Sinz Sirig and placed in a cell in the Franklin street police station. There he was visited daily by Supt. Jour- dan, but he refused to say anything, and Jourdan died of a broken heart, having been baffled on all sides. : Ellis remain>d in his cell for several weeks, and at length told his story to Supt. Kelso. ,The next day a reporter of the Sun learned that a prisoner was in the Franklin street police station, and on Jan. 5, 1872, the following paragraph appeared in the Sun: 3 Is tris THE NaTHAN MURDERER 1--Con- nected with' the Franklin street station are two prisons. One is in the rear of the office, the other in the basement. Weare informed that in one of the cells in the rear of the prison a man has been kept in close confinement more than four months Two policemen were specially detailed to to watch the prisoner, and no oneis al- lowed to speak with, or even to see him. This man was placed - there by order of Supt. Jourdan a short time before his death and the prison in which he if confined is used for no other purpose. On the morning of the publication of the foregoing, Superintendent Kelso visit- ed the reporters of the different papers at police headquarters, and told them that thee was no use in longer di ing the truth, That Forrester wad the man sus- pected of the Nathan murder. He said that he had endeavored to keep it all quiet that the article published in the Sun had told the whole story. It was then that he sent out the ci offering $2,600 re- ward for the arrest of Forrester. . When the article ap; in the Sun, Forrester and his wife were at the St. Bernard Hotel. He knew that Geo. Ellis was the only man whe could give any in- formation to the authorities about the in- ed lary on Mr. Nathan's house. Believing that Ellis was the man confined in the Franklin street police station, For- rester became alarmed. Hehad no To raise'sufficient to take him out of the country ke would be compelled to do ome of two- things--he must either sell Mr. Nathan's diamond studs and bonds, or discl i federates his ici) tion in the murder. He chose Te laar course, and a subscription was raised -at Theodore Allen's. Cockney Jack, now ia Sing Sing for picking pockets, being the first to start it. FORRESTER'S FLIGHT. Seven hundred dollars was made up in a short time, and Forrester and his wife stealthily left the city. When they hed gone it leaked out that Pinkerton's de- tectives had a requisition from the Govern- or of Illinois for Forrester, reclaiming him on the part of the State to serve his unexpired term in States prison. Then Pinkerton's men began searching the coun- try for Forrester, but as usual, without success. Mr. and Mrs. Forrester travelled West to St. Louis. There they seperated. For- rester went to New Mexico and drove The sf across the Plains, while his wife and child weut to New Orleans and thence to Mobile. For a time Forrester regularly sent his wife money; then the remittances . Mrs. Forrester's child died in Mobile and she entered a disreputable suspicions. He was handcuffed, and] Is have ventured as far North However, he was arrested eo last Saturday, and by the follow spatch from there it will be seen was brought on. ™ THE RECOGNITION IN WASHINGTON, Washington, Sept. 9.--This Detective Philip Farley of the Detective Office in New York, arrived The the €.30 train and proceeded to headquarters, where he sarod 3 as to the arrest of Billy Forrester; bug when taken' to the cell he recognized the 3 prisitie as the person wanted. It wag rat thought it would be unsafetofaky Forrester to New York, as 'his friends might attempt his rescue; but afterwasd an arrangement. was effected the nil. 3 road company by which an mare : was obtained, and at 10 o'¢ this mony. ing the prisoner was placed the train, heavily ironed, both hand and Chief Clarvoe, with Detective fresh of this city, and Yutleg of York, started with him for New 1 ; Detective Farley said, when asked what connection Forrester had with the Nathes murder, that he ' would not Ge tg cents for his neck if he got to New York® Finding himself about to start onthe re turn to New York, Forrester sotmed rather despondent. ; CIRCUMSTANTIAL BVIDENG On the arrival of the ae - Captain James Irving, with & number of detectives, received their x fischer 3b the Cortlandt street ferry, ing hin in a close carriage, they drove rapidly to the Central Office, herd rester was placed inl a secure was allowed to se§ him. i Supt. Kelso will fexamine him' deavor to fiud out what he will tell a} his complicity with the Evidence is not wanting to 5 iron dog, with w the murder w 3 mitted was stolen from Mr. Schencks house, 50 Fifth avenue, by Forresten, 2 Eagan, and Ellis. The two werein | Sing Sing when Mr. Nathan was murder ed, and ; session. This fact together with the pi ing of oné of Forrester's shirts eo Re? = Je orrester's baggage is on the warhay te the care of Mr. Barney. Aaron. WEY KCT CATCH HIM NOW{ The "organs" are at their wits' especially the chief one in Toronte. "1 prospect of Riel coming to Ottawass coming as a friend of John A.'s to him of promises given and promises is not at all a cheeri yi desp , organ falls & on the transparent absurdity that out on the Opposition side, and sap with money from Ontario; Royal bank bills are said to have been flyi therefore Riel is out in the The Mauitoban Liberal, in giving an count of one of Riel's meeti i spirit of fairness characteristic of sound politicians and journalists, that the meeting ** séemed rather in of Riel;" and forthwith the cry is m that the murderer of Scott is a full Grit, and adopted by" the C its standard-bearer in Prov same formerly declared that Blake had driven Riel out of the and thus defeated the ends of justi John was frantically anxious man whom he at last found been guilty of ' murder" but hinted that Mr. Plage had dapeired of the prospect of ever enjoyi faction he longed for, And now here this very personage ing Si officials in their very place of power; ing an election contest with the Attorney General whom he sent up to administer the law; and daring the Lieut. Govefner, who is the nominee of the Cabinet, to a finger on him, while Sir John does stir! Why does not the Attorney G . instead of ying words with the derer, and offering to fight a duel with put in force those warrants over the iss of which Mr. Mattnew Crooks C. made himself and the Parliament of 0 enthusiast the mext thing said will be that Royal has become a Clear Grit, supports Riel, and that Archbishop is another of the " rascally crew," for too, evidently favors the s the ex-President; nay, that almost | whole of the electors in Proveucher am. of anyone to see justice vi Sir John's t the Province of i mvs.e (rom the Belleville Ontario) Avoording | ment with a 3 pry against a Ministerial strength of ] Reformg¢rs dispute the figures; but let _ suppose them to be correct, whats xty. 3 chances for the Sewtiont Six an est men, strong in their strong in their unity, may be llkened to a well-drilled army, matched disaffected, motely, i led by a beaten and dispirited K whose staff-officers, in the riotous of degraded veterans, rally around chief with rollicking airs, imed and debanded visages. On which will you stake - your money! Can be any doubt as to the apt illustration is to hand in the tian expedition into Abyssinia. M: ger Bay has niarcheddinto the Ki A ia with a party of 2, dri men, and now carries ev before him. Ho is met with an a 10,000 natives, but undaunted he his course, - eapturi stronghold, driving the dismay 'beaten phalanx before him. wllanlied army knows its : y estimates its lg 0 Opposition is while the 10,000 unofficered and ed horde fairly represents the ment. The result will be about in the two cases. - the same house. Forrester probably = g something of this kind, went to Mobile last winter, verified his fears and then became very reckless. He told who he was, but said he would come to New York and stand his trial for the Nathan vided the police would not send him to Joliet prison. It is be- lieved that some arrangement of this kind was effected, or Forcester never wonld A Missovriax who stole a kiss from® pretty girl, was fined bya hovse-whipped by his mother, ' into the Lh he by 'his wife. clergyman also sljuded to the affair sermon, the local editor took sides the clergyman and reviewed the cause print, and the potato bug ateup blade of the malefactor's wheat crop. gil BE TH orrester had the dog in his pes" § AEH £8 fil i £35 F3 RIE, : £ ¥ il hikes 5 ER-§X. a8 |i - PH I Hey