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GALVESTON, TEXAS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1879.—PRICE 5 CENTS.
VOL. XXXVIII—NO. 218.
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AMUSEMENTS.
Ill flPEM
jt p. EVANS ITI an Hirer.
J.'C. EVANS, Asst. Business and Stage Manager.
ONE WEEK ONLY!
COMMENCING
MONDAY EVENING, DEC.
FIRST APPEARANCE
IN GALVESTON
C<f the Brilliant Combination of Ariists,
COLLIER'S
1.
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)
Under the auspices of Mr. A. M. PALMER, of the
UNION SQUARE THIATEB,
New York.
First production here of the new romantic comedy,
in five acts, by Bronson Howard, Esq.,
author^of "Saratoga," "Wives,"
etc., entitled
V
Ac played at the Union Square Theater. New York,
140 Consecutive Nights. The Comedy will be pre-
sent I here with all the advantages of
Entirely New and Jlagiilficent Scenery.
New Furniture, New Fittings and Decorations,
New Mechanical Effects and Properties. Superb
Toilettes, for which this Company is so justly
celebrated.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, Dec.
4, 5— A Celebrated Cas<<.
POPULAR PRICES—fcl, 75c.. 50c. and 25c.
Box Office open daily from 9 a. m. till 4 p. a.
Doers open at 7, Curtain rises at 8 v. m.
Street Cars run until after performance.
Headquarters Galveston Ar-
tillery Company, Galveston, December
1, 1879.—Owing to the death of Cap-
Si) tain R. J. Hughes, the anniversary
ball of this company is INDEFINITELY
POSTPONED.
J. F. ROECK, President.
BRO USSARD'S
BOYS' and CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING.
Four to Eight Years.
Dark Grey Cas. Suits, $3 to 4.50
Red Mix. Cas. Suits, 4 to 5.00
Green and Red Mix-
ed Cas. Suits, 5 to 7.00
Green Plaid Cas. Suits, 6 to 7.00
Brown Baslcet Suits, 9 to 11.00
Blue Ribbed Suits, 8 to 10.00
Eight to Fifteen Years.
Red Mix. Cas. Suits, $G to 7.50
Oxford' <& Red Mix.
Cassimere Suits, 7 to 10.00
Red Mix. Cas. Suits, 0 to 13.00
Blue RiVd " " 10 to 15.00
Blue & Blh. Basket, 11 to IS.00
Boys' & Children's Shirts, L n-
dershifts, Half Hose, Etc.
" C. E. BROUSSARD,
119 Strand.
B. R. Davis & Bro.
^yiLL OPEN AT THEIR NEW
Stand, DECEMBER 1, at
St.,
Nos.
Stand, DECEMBER 1, at
58 and 60 Market
North side, between Tremont and Twenty-fourth
streets.
II
For Sale.
General I?Ier*»iandise.
RiST-PROOl OATS—
JUST RECEIVED.
W. M. WATERS.
C10RN—HAY—CORN in carload lots delivered
J at all railroad points in the interior. Orders so-
licited. W. M. WATERS.
IIVERPOOL SAIjT—Now landing cargoes
J ex Azha. Amy and Pallas: to arrive cargoes
per Northman and Paulus: also, in siore,
3000 SACKS FINE SALT.
For sale by
C. W. ADAMS & CO.. Agents.
Horses—Buggies.
HEAP—A GOOD BUGGY OR WORK
Horse. Apply to A. FKlKDMANN,
corner Center and Winnie.
C
Stoves, Etc.
-| S* ^ A STOVES-OF ALL PATTERNS, to
_|.Of)" be sold cheap for the next 00 days.
Largest assortment of Ranges, Box Heating Stoves
and General House Furnishing Goods in the State.
Call at 64 or 210 Market Street.
E. ENGELKE & CO.
j^TOVES! STOVES-
-BOX STOVES FROM
13 to 36 inches. Parlor Stoves alll si/: s. for
wood or coai. Hav ing a very large stock. » will sell
to the trade at re-duced rates.
M. P. HENNESSY,
117 Tremont street,
\TOW IS THE TOIE TO SJiClRE
Bargains. STOVES, STOVES. We are
selling Good Cooking Stoves at $0 5'J and upwards.
Heating Stoves at $3 00 and upwards.
Stoves sold on monthly payments.
D. A. KEARNEY, opposite Tremont Hotel.
"KTO MORE SOTOR 1 CHIMN EYS if you
_i_N use our Patent Globe Ventilator and Chimney
Top, which we guarantee to give full satisfaction.
E. ENGELKE & CO., 04 and 216 Market St.
CIOOK STOVES OF A LL PATTERNS—
J Buck's Brilliant. Southern Home Royal Cook,
Diamond Rock. etc. For sale cheap tc the trade.
M. P. HENNESSY. 117 Tremont street.
Household Furniture—Fixtures.
PICTURE FRAMES of all descriptions, and
JBL window cornices, made to order, at very low
price at MRS. M. E. PALLAIS'S.
JUST RECEIVED—FINE STOCK S1LVKR-
ware— new novelties. Watches, Clocks, Jewel-
ry. Alarm Clocks $2. L. E. Curtis. 158 Market st.
FIRoc:REB Y AND GLASS~LOANED
at reasonable rates by MEYER «£ BENEKE,
corner Tremont and Mechanic.
YXTHITK SEVl'3NG MACHINE—the best
17 of all—warranted to give satisfaction. C. Emes,
Tailor, 163 22d. between Market and Postoffice «ts.
I«iD-C AGES SELLING atREDL CED
prices to make room for holiday goods.
MEYER A BENEKE, Tremont and Mechanic.
IN STOCK
1000 boxes FIRECRACKERS. •
250 crates M fN Ct MEATS. \
25 rases CITRON.
150 cases FRENCH PRUNES.
50 cases PRUNES, in Glass.
4*0 cases fine CLARETS.
175 casks CLARETS.
150 cases FRENCH COGNIAC.
80 eases SPANISH OLIVES.
50 Half-barrels SPANISH OLIVES.
50 cases FRENCH PEAS.
25 cases ASPARAGUS.
25 case? MUSHROOMS.
Larire Assortment of STICK, and FANCY
CANDIES,
which we offer at reduced figures.
HEIDEMIEIMER BROS.
For the Holidays.
Holiday pkeȣ\t-wuat is nicer
than a handsome likeness of yourself to pre-
sent to your friends? See ROSE, the Photograpner.
Rooms-Bo ard.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF GENTLE-
meu and gentleman and wife can secure flrst-
class accommodation at very moderate rates, at
113 Church street, near Tremont.
CLERK BURNED TO A CRISP.
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
WEIGHING COTTON IN G.11TESTON.
Frauds Suggested by Gen. Hardeman—
Land Locations in tlie Panhandle—
Small Fire, Etc.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Austin. Deo. 1.—A fire was discovered in a
small grocery and feed store, owned by Morris
tic Crawford." near the east end of Pecan street,
Sunday morning about four o'clock. The fire
department succeeded in putting it out after
part of the building was burned. Some two
hours after it was out and the firemen had left
t'ua body of W. B. Watson, a clerk in the store,
^ as discovered in the portion first burned. The
body was burned to a crisp. The coroner's
jury rendered a verdict that he died from suf-
focation, but the general supposition is that he
was knocked on the head by burglars, who set
lire to the place to hide their d csd.
Gen. Hardeman had a private interview
with the governor and attorney-general to-day.
in the latter s office, and submitted certificates
of weights of cotton returns, of sales, etc.,
which indicate that frauds nave been perpe-
trated in Galveston. The fraud appears to be
in always rendering to owners accounts of
sales based cu the weights upon arrival, the
weights when sold usually being greater.
Two more clerks have resigned from the laud
office, though not on account of any trouble
in official matters.
The commissioner of the land office says he
does not regard the patents issued upon certi-
ficates located in the Panhandle a^poss the
Canadian river, as valid or bidding upon the
state. Mr. Gunter, of Gunler & ^iuuson, Sher-
man. who made the locations, is here and has
interviewed the attorney general on the sub-
ject. He holds that nearly every river in the
state has been crossed by locations, and patents
issued upon them, without question, up to this
time. The law clearly inhibits such locations,
but the law teems to have become obsolete,
until now. _
UNITED STATES COURT.
Horse Tliief Captured—Saloonists'
manifesto.
[Special Telegram to the News.!
Dallas, December 1.—The city is filled with
strangers in attendance on the federal court.
The docket is very large. The criminal docket
is set for the 15th.
The Herald and Commercial has been forced
to drop its evening edition for the want of sup-
port, leaving a clear field fcr the Times.
John Fielder, under two charges of theft of
stock, in Limestone county, was captured in
Weatherford. He has been a fugitive from
justice for two years. He passed down the
Central in chains^
The liquor dealers association is out in an
address; the requirement of the law forcing
them to buy the register is the chief cause of
complaint. The bell-punch is termed 4* the
trashy wares of a worthless patent-right of an
unknown adventurer." The feature of the
document is its weakness.
One hundred and fifty exoduxing negroes
passed through in wagons yesterday en route
to Kansas, and another caravan of one hundred
and twenty-five passed through overland to-
day. The majority were women and children.
NEW YORK.
Englishmen and New York Central
Stock—Decline In Government 4s—
The Fiuniu ial Issue in Congress—Cot-
ton Advanced.
[Special Telfegram to the News.l
New York. Dec. 1.—The London Times
advises Englishmen not to buy New York
Central until the real object of the recent gr^at
transfer of stock is known. The syndicate
here says they don't care whether England
buys or not.
Sales of $7000 Texas and Pacific firsts at 103:
Houston and Texas Central stock sold at 48
and 49.
Government 4s declined P*r cent, on
reports that Sherman desired to fund the Gs of
?81 into 4s in January.
Sterling steady..
Sales of $20,000 Texas and Pacific incomes
at CS and 60.
The Washington Post favors moderate
greenback inflation. The democratic members
say the south and west will not consent to the
retirement of greenbacks or the restriction
of silver coinage. The Republican predicts a
sharp war between the president and con-
gress.
Cotton advanced on outside buving and
general strong bull feeling, and the "Liverpool
and Havre dullness has no effect.
I.10R RENT—A LARGE, WELL-FURNISHED
front room, with board, at price to suit the ap-
plicant.. No. 207 avenue H and Center.
OARD-A SMALL FAMILY OR TWO SIN-
'gle gentlemen can be accommodated with first
class private board or furnished rooms at No. 467
Avenue K, corner 16th street.
For Rent.
Ho u sos.
ITIOR RENT—
: O.NE PLASTERED RAISED COTTAGE,
corner Avenue K and 15th street.
I^or rent—TWO NICE COTTAGES ON 8th
. street, between Broadway and Ave. K. Apply
T. DIGNAN.
to
I ENT—POSSESSION
]?or
JL December, the residence of F.
GIVEN 15TH
R. Lubbock, on
35th street, near corner of Postoffice. Gas and
water throughout the building, bath house, etc.
Also, the new residence corner of 15th and Post-
office streets, with all modern improvements. Pos-
session given about the 1st January. Apply to J.
A. Barron at City Tax Collector's office.
Stores—Offices.
B
Household Goods—Groceries.
CANNON'S CASH GROCER V, 160 Market
street.—The fresh -st and choicest goods always
on hand at the lowest prices.—Call and see the
Magic Fire Kindler, the last ard greatest of all the
wonders. The Safest, the Best and the Surest.
Only 5 cents a package. Try it.
miscellaneous.
CLARKE A- COURTS HAVE JUST RE-
ceived another lot of MACKINNON FOUNTAIN
PENS. Every pen warranted for three years.
mile largest variety
A engravings, panel-pictures, and
of chromos,
pictures of all
MRS. M. E. PALLAIS'S.
kinds, at
1- : BARREL —SOHOTT'S COTTON
O 31A.vh'ING INK—the best in the market. For
tale by CLARKE & COURTS, Stationers & Printers.
FOR BUTCHERS, TABLE,
Sheaths. Carving. Bread and Pocket. _Saws,
Knives
. Sheaths, Carving. Bread and FocJ
Hatchets, Axes. Files. Nails, Hinges. XABADIE.
Books, stationery, music, bi-
bles, Hymn Books, Prayer Books and Sun-
day School Books. County Map?, Si5 cents, to any
address. Send orders to
W. J. HANCOCK, JR.,
Bookseller. Houston, Texas.
for FOOT power
or Hand Use, Designs. Wood Material, etc.
FRED. A. SMITH, 114 Tremont street.
gCROLL SAWS
£T. JOHN.
£3 Wanted, Merchants and Agents in every town
to sell the NEW St. John Sewing Machine; LOW
PlilCES and LIBERAL TERMS GIVEN. For par-
ticulars address CRENSHAW &. JACKSON, State
Managers, Sherman, Texas.
IHlllnery—Dry Goods.
Millinery—I will sell Trimmed Hatt and
Bonnets which are of the latest designs and
finest materials, at remarkable low prices. Tliis
is no humbug. Call and convince yourselves. Re-
member. I offer no old stock.
MRS. S. DIXON, 165 and 1g7 Tremont street.
Ileal Estate.
FOR SALE-MRS. SCHAFFTERS ELEGANT
residence and corner lot, on Broadway, corner
of 28th. Also, neat cottage and one lot on Postoffice,
between 15th and 16th. with large live-oak trees in
front. Prices to sui the times. H. M. TRUE-
HEART & CO., Real Estate Agents, Galveston.
For sale or rent.
The commodious elevated Cottage, situated cor-
ner of 17th and Ave. K. Possession given on short
notice. KAUFFMAN & RUNGE.
I^OR SALE—Various snug cottages
grounds attached, frcm $350 to $550. Locj
convenient: terms accommodating.
SAM MA AS. or G. A. MEYER.
with
nations
AT A BARGAIN—FOR SALE—The Large
and Commodious Brick and Frame Residence,
with two lots of ground, known as the Hunt prop
ertv, and situated corner Postoffice and 17th sts.
For particular* apply at oflice of R.J.HUGHES,
Cotton Exchange Building.
Help Wanted.
Intelligence office-ALL THOSE
seeking employment, male and female, will do
well by calling at office, Market street, near Center.
I^or rent—Store and Dwelling combinod. on
. Mechanic street, between 16th and 17
to
J. A. CAPLE
th. Apply
£N.
^or rent—THE STORE (FOUR STORES)
now occupied by C. J. Ranlet, being part of the
building occupied by us. on Tremont street, be-
tween Mechanic and Strand streets. Possession
given immediately. BRIDGEFORD & CO.
Store for rest—SUITABLE FOR
Grocery Business, on east side of *20th St., corner
of allev between Strand and Mechanic s^s. Rent
$25 per month. ROBT. RUFF.
FIRE-PROOF IRON
Warehouse, situated on southwest corner of
Strand and 19th streets. Possession given imme-
diately. Apply to WILLIE & CLEVELAND.
J>OR RENT —THE
B ELTON
«
Hotels.
HOTEL FOR RENT—-THE
elegant 3-story stone building on Avenue street,
at.d known as the Avenue Hotel, is. in consequence
of the death of the late proprietor, for rent to an
experienced and responsible party. None other
need apply. Adds T. E. SMITH & BRO., Belton, Tx_
Business Ciiances.
I^or sale-
AT A BARGAIN—ENGINE AND
Boder; Ames maL.>; used about fourteen months,
almost good as new can be seen in use at
WM. LAWES'S Sash and Door Manufactory.
Mechanic street, between 25th and 26th streets,
Galveston.
For sale
order and ne
and combination
A BANKER'S SAFE. MADE TO
with inside doors, vault
weighing ten thousand
order and nearly new, with inside doors, vault
lo ' ' " ' ^ 3
pounds.
locks.
Price $400: cost $800. Ai
GEO. w. rob:
f&r.
for
Crockett. Texas.
PRIVATE FA 311-
A CHANCE
LIES—Sehing out cheap on account of removal
from town, my splendid stock of DURHAM COWS,
well acclimated and good milkers.
MADAME ST. AMBROISE,
17th and Broadway.
for sale—A DRUG
Store for sale in San Antonio. New fixtures
and stock. A bargain for cash. Address,
PHARMACIST. P. O. box 253. San Antonio, Tex.
Drug store
s
DEDICATING A. CHURCH.
Arrested for Counterfeiting—Fined Tor
Smuggling.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
San Antonio, Dec. 1.—The dedication ser-
vices of the first presbyterian church, of this
city, were held at the newly finished church
building on Flores^street, Ilev. Dr. H. K.
Sinoot, of Austin, preaching the dedicating
sermon. The church was thronged, and many
were unable to obtain entrance. It is hand-
somely finished, including a number of beauti-
fully stained windows—the gift of the Rosebud
society. A fine organ, and other elegant fur-
niture is promised Ly generous friends. It
will be equal to any in the state.
Last evening deputy United Sfates marshal
Carter arrested Wm. Smith, at Storey's stable,
charged with making counterfeit money.
When arrested. Smith was in possession of a
mould for casting twenty-five and fifty cent
coins.
In the federal court. A. M. Bruni, from the
Rio Grande, ^.iead guilty to smuggling, and
was fined $50. _
BELL-PUNCH EJLRCE.
A Merchant-Justice on the Defensive.
[Special Telegram to the Newa.1
Houston, December 1.—The bell-punch reg-
isters for November show only one-tenth as
many drinks sold as for October. The result
makea their ringing a complete farce. One
leading saloon which registered over 1300 on
the malt regis! .r for October shows only 19
glasses of beer sold during November.
Mr. A. Tiffs, just in from Hunt county, tells
thr.t he went to a ato. ^ kept bv a justice* of the
peace near Areola, to buy crackei*s, on Satur-
day, when the justice covered fairnjand party
with a shot-gun. Sometiffw* was t&ken to con-
vince the merchant-justice that Tills and party
did not come to murder and rob him. Tb-
merchant's excuse wfs that he had been threat
ened of late, and that so much of that sort of
thing was going on out there, he always liked
to get tho drop.
The west narrow gauge brought in to-night
122 bales of cotton—108 Houston, 14 Galveston.
JL WOMA.N ON THE WAR PATH.
She Cowhides the Pcrtnerof Her Hus*
band.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Fort "Worth, December 1.—Mrs. Ney, wife
of a saloonisfc here, c wbided her husband's
partner, Ed. Kelley, this morning. The two
partners, with ti ir respective wives, bad oc-
cupied the same house. One night not long
since, when Ney was on duty, Keller sent bis
wife off to sit up with a sick lady frrend. He
took advantage of the situation to make im-
pro^>er proposals to Mrs. Nev, hence these
stripes. At a later hour Ney caught Kelley
emerging from a doorway, tripped him and
proceeded to pound him over the head with a
six-shooter. Kelley attempted to draw his
gun. when ths men" were separated, arrested
and gave an appearance bond to the recorder's
court. This is not thought to be the end.
UNITED STATES COURT.
Charges Filed Against Deputy marshal
Johnson.
I Special Telegram to the News.1
Dallas, Deo. 1.—The federal court convened
to-day. After the grand jury had been impan-
eled and discharged until »Vodnesday next,
the district attorney filed a motion to remove
from office deputy United States marshal Wal-
ter Johnson for illegally arresting citizens in
the Pan Haudle. The counts in the motion are,
"1—at the summertime of the district court
of the United Stares at Dallas, in said district,
said Walter Johnson informed the United
States attorney that it was the practice in the
western district of Texas, among the deputy
marshals, to procure from the United
States commissioner blank warrants and
make arrests upon the same, and, thereupon,
said Johnson was informed by said United
States attorney that said practice is illegal and
will not be tolerated in this district, anjl he
was then'instructed fully as to his duty as an
officer; but after that time, to wit: on the 2d
day of September, 1S79, the said Walter John-
son procured from one John Schenck, U. S.
commissioner, upon affidavit made by himself,
warrants against certain citizens of Wheeler
county, Texas, for alleged violation of the
revenue laws of the United States, and with
them other warrants, in blank, upon which
he proceeded on, to wit: the 20th day
of October, 1879, to arrest civil and
oeaceably disposed persons in Wheeler and
other counties in said northern distiict of
Texas, and after making said arrests he treat
ed such prisoners with a harshness only ex-
cusable, if at all, when dealing with known
felons and outlaws. 2. On the Uth of August,
187'J, indictments were found at Graham, in
said district, against H. G^ralls, alias Fitz-
gerald, et al., on a charge of violating section
3242 revenue service, and the said Johnson,
who had in his hands warrants for the arrest
of said defendants, returnable before J. W.
Schenck, United States commissioner at
Dallas, Texas, was instructed to return said
warrants and to arrest the parties upou capias,
and upon said indictments: but said Johnson
refused to obey said instructions and caused the
execution of said warrants, and put the defend
ants to the trouble and unnecessary expense of
a trip from Hamilton county to Dallas, under
the burning heat of an August sun. to the in-
jury of defendants and for the sole purpose of
making a bill of costs against the government.
3. On the 26'th of October, 187i), said Johnson
reported to the U. S. attorney, at Dallas^ that
certain parties arrested by him in Wheel-
er county, had been released by
certain state officials, and thereupon said John
son was requested by said attorney to exhibit
to him the warrants in his possession, and was
by said attorney instructed to return the war-
rants, by virtue of which these persons had
been arrested who had been released, to the
court of J. W. Schenck, United States com-
missioner, who issued the same, with the facts
indorsed thereon, and, if proper affidavits were
on Lie, to procure alias warrants; but the said
Johnson exhibited only a few out of a large
number of warrants then in his hands,
and only those that were based upon legal
affidavits; that he failed and refused to return
any of said warrants as instructed, but kept
the same and returned with the same to Wheel-
er county, and since that time has suppressed
and destroyed some of said warrants, to wit:
two warrants purporting to have been issued
for the arrest of one Edwards, of the firm of
Cone and Edwards, of Wheeler county. 4.
Said Johnson procured warrants in revenue
cases upon his own affidavit, without the con-
sent or knowledge of the attorney for the
United States, without authority from the
marshal, and without any instructions from
any collector of the revenue, for the sole pur-
pose of creating bills of costs for his own
benefit.'' _
THE SPOFEORD-KELLOGG INVESTI-
GATION.
FOR SALE—Six-horse Power Baxter Engine,
complete and in perfect order. Also 500 acres
land to exchange for city property. J. J. Lewis & Co.
Notices. Etc.
CALL ME-IF YOU WANT ME. through the
telephone—always on hand. WM. JOHNSON,
Notary, Washington Hotel.
1 HA IMPORTED BANANA CIGARS
I I'U for at cor. Twenty-second and Suand,
and Tremont. under opera-hoikje.
OTTON WEIGHERS? ATTENTION
to Firbanks'_ . __
J. 3. BROWN & CO.'S.
C1>
' is called to Firbanks's 'utest improved Stetl
Beam, on exhibition at ~
Intormation Wanted.
WANTED
of Huyten Hey, Liverpool, Eng
News of Thos._Rimmer, formerly
^ w known to be in
neighborhood of Hearue. Robertson ce., in Feb.. "78;
supposed to be employed on farm. Any immediate
information willingly paid for by his brother-in-law,
Jas. liiil. Palmer House, Chicago, ill.
Male.
-A BOY FOR COLLECTING AND
_ -» in
city, and come well recommended.
E. ENGELKE & CO.
WANTE3-
general storewark. Must be acquainted
WANTED—100 GOOD TIE-MAKERS ON THE
l;ne of the Santa Fe Railroad, twenty miles
above Brenham. Apply to I. JALONICK or A.
CONNOLLY, at the work, or to
GEO. W. JALONICK.
Galveston.
Wa n t e D-AN EXPERIENCED
clerk f >r wholesale grocery business.
S, News office.
ENTRY
Address
Female.
WANTED-A GOOD WHITE WOMAN AS
cook. Apply to MRS. CIIAS. TRUEHEART,
Church street, between 21st and 22d.
Situations Wanted.
anted-BY A YOUNG, HARD-WORK
iug man, just arrived from Denmark, a
Situation as hostler, or otherwise to make himself
generally useful. Address, P. OLSEN, News oflice.
Miscellaneous W ants.
AVANTED—ONE OB TWO SETS BOOKS TO
\T keep. Ii-ferenccs good; charges moderate.
Address P. 0. tfc>.
Personal.
Person a i.—information wasted of
DAVID BL'KXS. who iett Loekport, 111., about
14 years ago. Said to be in Texas. Information of
him will be thankfully received by his daughter,
MARGRET GAY, 121 "Walnut st., West Chicago,
Illinois.
Business Cards.
Fo l. ts * niiy nan-brokers.exch an e e
Dealers and Genl Agts., Austin.tfx.; solicit bus-
iness with all the state depts.; buy & sell improved A
unimproved lands,securities & land certificates: per-
sonal attention to all business intrusted to us. cor-
respond'ts answ'd promptly: ch'ges very moderate.
F
besh oysteb8! iSAl)LEK4 sreuvter
LIVE FISH: r^V^nf-hirf:«ilR'
COLLECTION AGENCY —
Collections made in aiiy
part of the city, state or United Status.
WM. JIVE8S
Strand, (ialreston.
Medical.
D~ It. SI. J. DEBMSET, OFTHISEW
York EYE AND EaK LNHRMAK1. .aid con-
suiting ophthalmic surgeon to St. Elizabeth hesp.-
tal hesrs le'ive to announce to the profession his re
xnova^from New York to SAN ANTONIO. Texas,
where he will receive patients.
Prepat-lug for Action.
Richmond, December 1.—A iarjre majority
•f the members of both branches of the cer.eral
assembly are in the city, and speculation is
rife as to what course the various factions are
going to pursue. Each party held an informal
meeting to-night. The debt-payers had a gen-
eral taik over tho situation, and appointed a
committee to prepare business and report to-
morrow night. Th® read juste rs have beeu in
conference several hours, but as yet then* meet-
ing is secret; nothing has yet transpired as
to their proceedings. The republican
meeting was mad-j up of legislators
visiting statesmen, federal officials and resi-
dent; republicans. They were called to order
by B. W. Hoxie, chairman of the republican
state committee, who stated that this was the
golden opportunity for the republicans of
Virginia. They had the balance of power in
the general assembly, as without their twenty-
seven votes, neither party had a majority, and
they must now devise measures to utilize their
strength to the best aU vantage. Other speeches
to the same effect were made. Nothing, how-
ever, was done, aud the meeting adjourned
amid much confusion.
National Quarantine Recommended.
New Orleans, Dec. 1.—A meeting of the
Citizens' Auxiliary and Sanitary association
took place to-day, to confer with Di-s. Billings
and Thompson, of the national tioardof health,
on the subject of national quarantine. Several
merchants connected with the shipping inter-
ests with Mexico, Cuba and the West Indies,
wore present. Members of the board of health
were invited, but as the object of the meeting
favored aoolishmeut of the state board, there
was only one lay member present. The
meeting was addressed by Dr. killings nnd the
following resolution passed: Resolved, that
we recommind to the national board of health
the establishment of a national quarantine
station at Ship island for the treatment of in-
fected vessels, and we will use our influence te
secure such legislation from the state of
Louisiana and congress as will make the state
and national laws harmonious and effective.
The object of the above plan is by establishing
a central quarantine station under direction
and control of the government to reduce ob-
struction to commerce to the utmost minimum.
Fatal Holler Explotloa.
gx. Paul, Minn., Dec. 1.—An EuClaire,
Wis., special to the Pioneer-Press says the
boiler in the EuClaire lumber company's plan-
in^ mill exploded with terrific forr»~at four
o'clock this afternoon, killing engineer Has-
kins, fireman Hopplin and a teamster. The
force of the explosion was so great as to be
felt all over the city. Fragments of the wreck
were scattered for blocks distant. Several
other employes were more or less injured. An
inquest is being held to-night.
OPIUM
Mvrnhin* Ilafclt« nr«l In !•
to £0 *!»▼». ?io p*.t till <'acre«l.
Dk. J - L.cb*n«»n. Onio.
Financial.
Ot "I on A returns in 30 a»7» ou J100 mTested.
»t1 iUU Official Keports free.
nn Rtnnk ODtlOilS of $10 t0_550. AOQTMS
weekly on Stock opti
V, hotter Wight* Co.,
Bankers. 36 Wall at.» 2i. Y*
THE WOULD-BE MURDERERS.
One of tliem Maltes a Confessiou.
[Bpechd Telegram to the News.l
Waxa.hachie, Dec. 1.—Ben Hanes and Dan
Louis, the negroes arrested for conspiracy to
kill James S. Davis, will have an exa-miuation
trial to-morrow. One of the prisoners confess-
ed, in the presence of a News reporter^ that
the hole dug was intended for Davis's grave.
He claims that the other negro promised a
thousand dollars to dig the hale and assist in
carrying Davis's body to the pit. The pian
was to kill Davis on Saturday night, in the
house lot, wh"a he returned from town: to put
the bodv in the hole aud cover the spot with
logs and leaves. It will be claimed by tue de-
fense that the bole was dug in search of $4003
supposed to have been buried by old man
Clinton Sweet. Davis had seen much to arouse
s uspicion and he had the negroes arrested.
COUNTERFEITER ARRESTED.
A Woman in the Toil*—Embezzler
Caught.
(.Special Telegram to the News.]
Denver, Colorado. Dec. 1.—Miss Fred Pago,
formerly a proprietor of a keg saloon in Dal-
las, Texas, where she was known as Mollie Me-
Creadv, and suspected of haying shoved tho
queer in connection with Dr. Cole, proprietor
of the National hotel in that city, was ar-
rested here on a charge of passing counterfeit
money. The arrest was made by deputy
United States marshal Walter Johnson, of
Panhandle fame. »who is en route to Texas,
with Miss Page and James O'Cave, formerly
of Dallas, who was arrested in Leadville on "a
charge of embezzle n.ont.
BURGLARS AT .MOUNT CAI 3f.
Murder Trial Progressing—JOxveling
Home Burned.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Waco. Dec. I.—Saturday night burglars
made a raid at Mount Calm, broke opeii the
sa£*s of Dr. Pitts and Mr. Clark, and made
their escape with $3w belonging to Dr. Pitts
and $3o0 to Mr. Clark.
The criminal docket in the district court was
taken up to-day, and the trial of Tom Vance,
for murder, is progressing.
At four o'clock this morning the dwelling
house of D. T. Searcy, on south eighth street,
was destroyed by tire. Loss $8000; insured
for $2000. Origin of the fire unknown.
PRISONERS BREAK JAIL.
Negro Shot, Perhaps Fatally.
(.Special Telegram to the News.l
Belton, December 1.—The prisoners in our
jail here attempted to escape, about 4 P. m.,
Sunday, by overpowering the jailer while
feeding them. Three succeeded, but two were
soon recaptured by the sieriif aud pesse. Gus
Mills, a noted horse thief, is still at large.
While attempting the recapture, Dave Simson,
a negro, thinking they were after him. though
not a prisoner, ran and was shot, the ball
passing through his lungs. He is still alive,
but only faint hopes ot recovery are enter-
tained. _
ATTBMPT TO ESCAPE.
Fire Negro Prisoners Attack the Sheriff.
ISpeeial Telezrsm to the New*.]
ButaN, Dec. 1.—While the sheriff and Mr.
Charles He!wig, his assistant, were ministering
to the jail birds yesterday evening, live priso-
ners, all negroes, attacked them and a lively
tussle ensued. Two got out but were promptly
retaken. Sheriff Form an has a sable eye. and
the darkies an extra bump or so upon their
craniums, but nothing serious.
Several horses have been stolen in Brazos
county lately.
CAPITALISTS COMING.
Looking for Invextmente*
ISpeeial Telegram to the Newa.1
Palestine. Dec. 1.—The Anglo-American
land association, reported from Dallas as
making a tour of Texas, passed south last
Testimony Taken Monday.
New Orleans, Dec. 1.—O. M. Tennison tes-
tified regarding the election iu the seventh
ward in 1870; that names were erased from
the books with a pencil, and the ballot of a per-
son entitled to vote refused. V" tness, from
his knowledge of the reputations oL W. J.
Moore and Jeremiah Blacicstone, would not be-
lieve them on oath.
Charles J Boainer testified concerning the
meeting of caucus committee at Seyi tour's
office. Biackstone there, in presence of
others, tokl witness that he aud several
otfcker members were paid by Louis J.
Souer to vote for Kellogg. Members gave due
bills for amounts so received. This was done
to make it appear as a loan in case of discovery.
Witness said Biackstone signed adidavit; think
he uudrstood it. I stated to Biackstone that
we were pnepared to pay nothing but expenses
of detectives in search of witnesses. J. C.
Nichols, referred to in Biackstone's affidavit as
receiving a hundred dollars for influence for
Kellogg, testified that st&teceenfc as untrue.
James Coopor, assistant doorkeeper Packard
house, testified that (jten. Jones did not leave
the house daring the balloting for United
States senator: statements made by others
that Jones left the house are untrue.
Ex-governor Warmoth testified that he
had been in both the Packard and the
Nicholls legislature at the time of Kellogg's
election, there were rumors of bribery, but
witness knew of no one who had been bribed,
or who had acknowledged receiving any thing
for their votes. Pinehback was running
against Kellogg, while witness was dark
horse. At the caucus Kellogg received a large
majority of votes. Witness and his friends
had resolved to prevent Kellogg's election by
revolutionary measures, such as breaking the
quorum, but, being uuabie to carry it out, it
was abandoned on the day of election. Wit-
ness voted for Kellogg, and made a speech ad-
vising his friends to do so.
Gov. Warmoth said he had voted ior both
Kellogg and Spofford so as to be sure be was
right. C. D. Bondreau and Louis Marcel tes-
tified that they knew George A. J. Sweazie;
he has a good cnaracter and would believe him
under oath. Edward J. Evart testified that
he knows Jeremiah Black stone; witness pro-
duced what purported to be the original affi-
davit of Biackstone referred to by Mr. Sey-
mour. The* paper recites that deponent re-
ceived from Kellogg to
secure the election of the republi-
cans to" the legislature in the seventh ward
with the understanding they should vete for
Kellogg. After the election deponent obtained
$1100 more to secure K»Hogg's election. Wit-
ness said he loaned Blackstoue $5M, and Black-
stone gave him an allidavit. Witness after-
wards thought he could make money out of it,
but didn't know exactly how. Biackstone
acknowledged to Witness that he signed the
affidavit. The paper had twice been out of
witness's possession for a week at a
time. D. S. Gaston, special police
oi&cer was employed to woris: up evidence
againstKeliog-; got no pay: workek because
be wanted to get Kellog out of the senate*;
Milton told me be got ^oOU^from L. J. Lover lor
voting for Kellogg; heard Biackstone say he
got paid
John Carrick testified. Knows W. J.
Moore; thinks him an honest man: would be-
lieve him under oath.
Francis Garratt recalled made a long state-
ment concerning his career during the past
twenty years, showing he had been arrested in
Missouri for stealing a horse, arrested here
during the war charged with embezzling gov-
ernment property. Witness explained the cir-
cumstances in the cases, claiming he was inno-
cent: also explained several charges made
against him for misappropriating government
money, for which, though innocent, he was
.dismissed. Was arrested aud imprisoned at
Shreveport at the beginning of the war,
charged with being an abolitionist; broke jail
by consent of a deputy sheritf and escaped. In
Jackson, Miss., during the war. witness was
arrested, charged with being a union
officer, gave bo«d for his appearance.
In order to destroy the bond they set fire to
the office where the bond was kept, buruiag
the building and the entire square ou which
the ofrh*e was situated.
Note—Garrett testified a few days ago to
the effect that he was serge ant-at-arms in the
Packard legislature, and that members had
told him they were paid to vate for Keilogg,
but kis testimony has since been impeached,
and he took the stand to explain something,
and cross examination by senator Cameron
brought out the above.
The committee adjourned till to-morrow, not
being able to get through with witnesses to-
day. They expect bo leave to-morrow.
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NORTHERN MEXICO.
REVOLUTION I STS IN POSSESSION OF
CHIHUAHUA.
Inffnrsents' Forcc Gaining: Strength.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
San Antonio, December 1.—By private
sources your reporter learns that the revolu-
tion in Mexico is gradually extending into
other than the northern portions of that un-
happy country. Tho state of Chihuahua has
bee:; taken possession of and Gov. Trias driven
to the mountains. Gen. Trevino, with 300
troops, is operating against Gen. Machero,
with doubtful success, since Machero has con-
trol of the state and commands quite an army.
Great anxiety prevails in the City of Mexico.
Gonzales, minister of war, and Tagle, minister
of justice, are reported as having resigned on
account of the strong measures adopted
by the government against the states
of Chihuahua, Sonora, Durango, Zaca-
tecas and others of that region, and espe-
cially against Zacatecas, where Garcia de la
Cardenas is accumulating a force with hostile
intent. A rumor also prevails that Machero,
in command of revolutionists, has succeeded
in securing control of Durango, but this lacks
confirmation. Durango is one of the most im-
portant and wealthy states of northern Mex-
ico. One of ths main causes assigned for
this outbreak arises from the determination by
the general government of forming a territory
to include the mines of Mojada, the general
government to receive taxes from those mines
that the states hoped and expected to receive,
and'with the efforts of the numerous aspirants
for the presidency, there being one from nearly
©very state, the republic can hardly hope to
escape a general revolution. Either of the
candidates can secure the aid of chief Victorio
with his band of 400 savages to depredate upon
Texas, whenever any supplies are wanted, es-
pecially horses and cattle. Texas may there-
fore exjjcct a raid of a most formidable char-
acter.
A later report states that more Mescalero
Indians, from our reservations, have joined
Victorio. who is in the mountains opposite the
Texas border. This reinforcing, it is supposed,
indicates some movement, but where they will
strike is unknown. Our forces are watching
closely, but they are too few in number to
guard the entire line as it should be.
EOREIG N INTELLIG ENCE.
Meeting in Hyde Park.
L ">ndon, Nov. 30.—The gathering in Hyde
park to-day in response to a call for a demon-
stration in favor of Irish agitators, was noth-
inglnore than an immense mob, largely com-
posed of persons attracted by curiosity. Ti e
speakers were surrounded t>3* a dense throng,
who cheered so enthusiastically as to render the
spee ches, for the most part, inaudible. Reso-
lutrms, protesting against the recent arrest-s
ana favoring peasant property in Ireland, were
adopted by acclamation. Some of the speak-
ers used most serious language.
Meetings in iTlayo.
Agitation and sympathy meetings were held
all ever country of Mayo, Ireland, to-day. The
principal one was at Ballaghaderin, at "which
MrLJames Daly was present. He was received
ani^escorted to the stand by hundreds of men,
armed with pikes. Several"catholic clergymen
were present. Dalj" was enthusiastically greet-
ed. Three government reporters were present
taking notes. The gathering numbered about
10,000 persons.
Death of an Eminent Englishman.
Right Hon. John Authur Boebuck, liberal
member of parliament for Sheffield and promi-
nent Political writer, is dead.
GortschakofTand Emperor Wilhelm.
London. December l—A special dispatch
from Berlin says prince GortschakofT had an
inter* "w with emperor Wilhelm yesterday
and 1 proceed to Russia to-day.
Failure of a Hamburg; Firm.
J. C. Giddefroy & Son, a large and import-
ant firm in Hamburg, with extensive trans-
Atlantic connections, have suspended pay-
ment.
IX«lp for tho Irish Sought.
An apppeal from cardinal Manning for sub-
scriptions to alleviate the distress in Ireland
was read in all the catholic churches of the
metropolis yesterday. He stated that in Ire-
land such hunger, poverty and want never has
been seen since the great famine. A general
collection for this purpose is appointed for
next Sunday.
Bismarck and the Libera!^.
Specials from Berlin say that prince Bis-
marck has written private letters to leaders of
the national liberals, thanking them for the
support given by that party to the government
on the railway question, and expressing a hope
that the former friendly relations between
himself and the national "liberals may be re-
newed. The clericals are much dissatisfied
with this turn of affairs.
Shipping Steel to America.
Tbe Times financial article says one million
hundred weight of steel blocks have recently
been sold by Krupp and others for shipment
to America, and it cites this fact as an evi-
dence that Europe is beginning to overcome
the balance of trade which has recently been
so heavily against it.
Reception to the Nobility.
A Berlin dispatch to the Standard says the
czar and czarowitch will meet at Moscow on
Tuesday. A reception will be given to the no-
bility at whit a an imperial address will be do-
lived, and if there is any truth in the recent ru-
mors of a new departure in the Russian gov-
ernment through the organization of a legisla-
tive council, etc., some announcement to that
effect will probably then be made.
Oiscussiug the President's Ulcscago.
The Times, in a leader discussiug president
Hayes's message, says if legal tender notes are
called in and canceled, silver dollars must take
their place and the present plethora be thus re-
lieved; further relief, it thinks, will come from
operations of the laws of trade, money which
has flowed so freely from Europe to the United
States will make itself felt in the latter coun-
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Senate.
Washington, December 1.—The senate was
called to order by vice president Wheeler at 12
o'clock and prayer offered by the chaplain.
Senators Anthony and Bavard were appointed
a committee to join a similar committee on the
part of the house to wait upon the president
and inform him that both houses of congress
were organized and ready to receive any com-
munication he might choose to make. Pending
the absence of the committee business was
suspended. At 12.30, committee on president's
message not having reported, on motion of
Mr. Thurman a recess of three-quarters of an
hour was taken.
The senate reconvened at 2 p. m.
Mr. Burnside gave notic e that he would to-
morrow ask leave to call up joint resolution
offered by him last session with regard to the
proposed Inter Oceanic canal.
Vice-president laid before the senato the an-
nual report of the secretary of the treasury,
which was ordered printed.
Just before 2 o'clock the president's message
was received and read by th9 clerk.
At its conclusion, Mr. Ferry rose to announce
the death of his colleague, Hon. Zachariah
Chandler, and moved that the senate, as a
mark of respect to the latter's memory, ad-
journ, which was agreed to and the senate
adjourned at 3.15 P. M.
House of Representatives.
At preci 12 o'clock the speaker called
the house Jo order, and after prayer by the
chaplain, roll was called and showed an at-
tendance of 232 members, there being fifty-six
absentees.
The newly-elected members from California.
Iowa and New York have qualified, taking the
iron-clad oath, and the house took a recess to
enable the committee to wait upon the presi-
dent and inform him that the house is ready to
receive any communication from him.
The leaders of the house of representatives
intend a peculiar adjournment of that bodv
immediately after reading of the president's
message, without proceeding to the usual Mon-
day call of states for instructions, or affording
any opportunity for offering of motion to sus-
pend the rules, etc. It is also understood that
the house will transact no business this after-
noon after receiving the president's message.
At 1.50 the president's message was received
and read by the clerk. It was listened to at
first with attention, but after a time members
fell into conversation, and the reading was
concluded without any manifestations of ap-
proval or disapproval < n either side of the
house.
On motion of Mr. Wood, of New York, the
message and accompanying document were re-
ferred to committee of the whole, and ordered
printed. The house then adjourned.
Nominations.
W ashiygton, D. C., Dec. 1—The president
sent to the senate to-day the nomination of
Edward Gathridge, as United States attorney
for the eastern district of Texas.
Washington, December 1.—The president
sent to the senate to-day the name of George
W. McCrary, of Iowa,"to be judge of the
eighth circuit.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Among the nomina-
tions sent to the senate to-day were the follow-
ing of postmasters at points in the southern
states : Wm. K. Watts, of West Point, Ga.;
Wm. Youugblood, Union Springs, Ala.; John
C. Manning, San Antonio," Texas: H*nry L.
Rankin, Hempstead, Texas; and Louis fi. Des-
sinerais, Opelousas, La.
Revenue Appointments.
Washington, Dec. 1.—The following inter-
nal revenue appointments were made to-dav:
To be storekeepers and gaugers, J. T. Rhodes,
for the fifth North Carolina district, and Paris
Simkins the fourth district of South Carolina.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
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TEXAS PR ON EI BR EXPOSED.
A Citizen t'rgiiig Reoccupation
Abandoned Forts.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Col. C. J. Tucker, of
Brownsville, Texas, now in this city, reports
that the removal of troops from the post of
Santa Maria has exposed that sectiion to re-
newed depreciations by marauders from the
other side of tue Rio Grande. Col. Tucker is
urging upon the war department the necessity
of an immediate reoccupation before residents
iu that vicinity are compelled to move away.
THE ELECTION COUNT.
Prominent Politicians Resieging tlie
Executive Council.
Augusta, Me., December 1. —Senators and
representatives eiect and their attorneys from
all the counties of the state assembled here to-
day. together with a large outside delegation,
including five ex-governors. The executive
council opened its session at 5 o'clock. The first
gentlemen who were waiting on them were
Messrs. Wing and Savage, on behalf of Andros-
coggin council. The council exhibited the re-
turns of the election of county officers, and pro-
mised to show the returns of serotors and re
preventatives to-morrow morntftgf Governor
Garcelon arrived at 8 o'clock.
Beaten by a Negro.
Petersburg, Va., December 1.—Saturday
night J. M. Phelps, who keeps a large dyeing
establishment, was assaulted in front of his - - - ^ ~
place of business bv a negro named James night, en rouie to Galveston. Tkey will arrive
Carter aud so badlv beaten that his life was in Galveston to-morrow afternoon, after stay-
despaired of. Phelps accused the negro whe ing a few hours mHoustou. The gentlemen
was formerly in his or^oloy, of stealing goods I of the party ua business men and seem to be
of him. r
SHOT AND KILLED.
Killing Said to Have
Dcfenss.
Been in Self-
ISpeeial Telegram to ths Newa.1
Morales, December 1.—Wes. Harlin, of
Wharton countv, shot and killed John Baker
yestcrdav. The dispute arose about a horse.
From what I heard it was done in self-defense.
Championship Soulier's Raee.
Washington, December 1.—Spencer, of
Chelsea, who rowed the bow oar in the London
crew at the centennial regatta in 1876, defeated
George Tarrier, of Bermondsey, in th® sculler's
race lor £100 a side, over the Thames cham-
pionship course, to-day, by three lengths in
mmm*
try by an advance in prices; this advance w ill
be followed by a demand for Kuropean goods
and a consequent arrest or reversal of a west-
ward flow of gold. This process may be slow,
but it is as sure as the movement of tides.
The Republican Resolution.
The Standard's Paris dispatch says the reso-
lution of the republicans to submit the pro-
gramme to ministers lor their acceptance is
Sueraily considered a friendly notice to quit.
Wadding ton, president of the council and
minister of foreign, will probably go out of
office early next year, if not sooner, and M.
Gambetta" will then have an opportunity to in-
augurate a parliamentary government under
th* republican regime.
Two Upper Floors Fall aaid Crush
Several Dancers.
Paris, December 1.—Twenty-seven persons
were dancing on the ground floor of a factory
in the course of construction at Foggra Naples,
when two upjer floors fell on them. Sever,
have been extricated, but there is no hope of
rescuing the others al' re.
Parliamentary Situation Less Strained.
Paris, December 1.—The bureaux of the
left have agreed upon the folio v. ing points as
the main part of their political programme:
Ths liberty of meeting and lawful ac rela-
tions; liberty of the press: gratuitous, secu-
lar, and compulsory education. The parlia-
mentary situation appears less strained. M. M.
Spueler, Brissone and Floquette declare ♦hey
would not accept portfolios in a new ministry.
It is generally believed that when M. Baudry
Dassea interpellates the government on Tues-
day. the government will make declarations
which will lead to a vote of confidence aud
end the crisis by consolidating the ministry.
Suspension of a Mewspansr.
St. Petersburg, December 1.—The publica"
tlon of the Goies newspaper has been suspended
for five months.
Sentenced to Death.
3t. Petersburg, Nov. 30.—Mirskv, nihilist,
who attempted to assassinate Gen. Dre^.tehen,
has been sentenced by court martial to death,
and Taikhoff. who assisted in concealing the
former, to 13 years in the Siberian mines.
Six others were acquitted.
The Vatican and Irish A{?itatton.
The Standard' Vienna correspondent re-
ports that the state of affairs in Albania is
very serious, and that disturbances are appre-
hended.
The Standard's Rome dispatch says- It is
untrue that the Vatican has written to the
Irish bishops, asking their interposition to
quiet the agitation, but says that the arch-
bishop of Dublin, having informed the pope of
threatened disturbances, the vatiean replied
by advising prudence on the part of the clergy
and people of Ireland.
A Prince Desires to Abdicate.
Vienna. Dec. 1.—A Sofia telegram says that,
owing to parliamentary disagreements, prince
Alexander of Bulgaria has informed the cxar
that he desires to abdicate.
The Government Condemned.
Glasgow, December 1.—Home rule sympa-
thizers held a meeting yesterday and passed a
resolution condsmuiuo action of the govern-
ment.
rakoofc Khan Ranished from Cabnl.
Cabul, December 1.—Under instructions
from the viceroy of India, ex-emir Yakoob
Khan left Cabul to-day for Pespewaur, uuder
charge of Capt. Turner.
Halted States Supreme Court.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Luke W. FioUT, of
Memphis; Robert Stiles, of Richmond, end
George W. Dean, of Jacksonville, Fia.. weie
to-d»y admitted to practice in the Unit •
States supreme court. The following southern
case was decided: Thomas J. Woolfolk et al.
v*. Robert A. Nesbit, from the circuit court
the southern districtof Georgia; decree atlirm
ed with costs.
Gen. Jc£T. C. Davis Dead.
New York, December 1.—A Chicago special
announces the death of Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, at
tue Palmer house, yesterday evening. He has
been suffering from jaundice for several years.
He attended the reunion of^the army of the Cum-
berland at Washington, and took a severe cold
at the ceremonies of unveiling the Thomas
monument. He was 58 years of age.
Whisky Case Begun.
Nilr Orleans, December 1.—Th® whisky
ease of the United States vs. Sam Hammond
efe als. was called in the United States circuit
court to-dav, a jury impaneled and the case
continued till to-morrow. Hammond is dead,
bat the government is proceeding agninst the
MARINE MATTERS.
Boston. November 30.—The steamer Atlas,
arrived from Liverpool, brings *»ight survivors
of the British bark Edith, wrecked at sea in a
heavy gale November 21. The captain and
four of the crew of the bark, who left in an
other boat, were probably lost.
A Sehooner Supposed Lost.
Boston, December 1.—A special dispatch
from Gloucester says the schooner N. H. Phil-
lips, which sailed from Gloucester for Grand
Mcman October 1, has not been heard from,
and is suppose.: to be lost, with thirteen men,
all of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Paper Manufactory and Warehouses
Destroyed.
PhilapElphia, December 1.—A fire started
at 10 o'clock in the cellar of A. M. Collins, pa-
per manufacturer, No. 11 Decatur street,
tlience communicated through the hatchway
to the second story of Magarge Bros. & Co. s
paper rag warehouse, next aeor. It burned
fiercely and soon enveloped the latter in a mass
of flames, which soon reached M-tgarge"s store,
on Seventh street. The walls of the Decatur
street place are falling rapidly. No estimate
can be placed on the loss or insurance as yet.
Philadelphia, Dec. 1.—The fire which oroke
out this forenoon in Collin's paper warehouse
and paper manufactory of Meggarg* Bros., on
Decatur street, was finally gotten under con-
trol about 1.30. Total loss not less than $125,-
000.
Good Detective Work.
Cincinnati, Dec. 1.—-A dispatch from Fre-
mont, Ohio, says Andrew Kobele and James
Welch have been arrested there for the mur-
der of a man who was found dead near that
place in May, 1K78. The body of the man who
is now supposed to have been murdered lay be-
s-de the read with a pistol in his hand and a
r.iiilet-hole in his head, and in the pocket was
found a memorandum book, upon a blank leaf
of which was penciled the words, I am tired
nf lif<o• hrn-v me h#»r#» Circumstances indi-
of life; bury me here.?: Circumstances indi
cated suicide, but evidence lias been discovered
which leaves but little doubt that the man was
robbed and murdered by the persons under ar-
rest.
Iflaker of False Returns Jailed.
New York, Dec. L—Washington E. Hal],
inspector of elections in 1878. who has been
convicted of making a false return of the votes
cast at that election, was sentenced in the
oyer and terminer court to-day to eighteen
mouths in the state prison.
Killed by Explosion of Powder.
Ottawa. December 1.—Two children of Don-
ald MoNorton. at Ross, wera instantly killed
Satnr Jay by the explosion of a bottle of gun-
powder, which they had obtained while tem-
porarily left alone in the house.
Drowned by Ice Rreaking.
Cayuga, Ont., December 1.—Three children,
aged between 8 and 14 years, belonging to the
families of William Lacy and Benjanien
Foster, were drowned yesterday by the break-
ing of ice on a mill-pond near here.
Cincinnati. O., Dec. 1.—A dispatch from
St. Joe. Mo., states that H. C. Culver, marshal
of Cameron, on the Hannibal aud St. Joe rail-
way, was shot dead on the street last evening,
it is supposed, by John W" uers and a man
named Harpsteen. Citizens are in arms search-
ing for the murderers.
POLITICAL JOTTINGS.
The Louisville Courier Journal thinks it sees
a democratic " break-up " in the south. The
Lexington press thinks the idea preposterous,
and blazes away at all in the south holding ths
views of the Courier Journal in a manner by
no means complimentary to Sunset Cox. It
says:
The late elections at the north have demoral-
ized them, and. like Sunset Cox when he lefi
Bull Run and started for Washington, they
think 44 all has broke loose."
Bob Toombs, in an interview with the Atlan-
ta correspondent of toe Philadelphia Times,
expressed himself freely a« to Grant. Among
other thing* he said: 41 Grant is a man of
power. Alec Stephens thinks he is the greatest
man, probably, in public life to-day. I like
him well enough myself. A d—d sight better
than I do any of his crowd. He has to a pre-
eminent degree what will command the irreso-
lution of these times. And that is a druntless
courage.'7
The Atlanta Constitution says:
Ths stalwart organs are now engaged in re-
viewing the two administrations of Gen. Grant
in order to convince the southern people that
it would never do for them to take nim up.
What has trightened the organs i Close ob-
servers will perceive that there is a good deal
of native American humor to* be extracted
from the situation.
The New Orleans Times says:
Thus far the testimony in the Spofford-Kel-
logg case has been like an overloaded piece of
ordnance, which is about as dangerous in its
recoil as in its discharge. We earnestly hope
a larger number of reputable witnesses mav
be produced—the public are tired of the old
political tarantula, to escape from v
Messrs. Hill. Vanc e and Cameron willsodp
en, not tq the jetties alone, but to do tJfaome
of the national eapitol itself, and poll up Ihft
, step-ladder after them.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Fellow citizens of the
senate and house of representatives: The
members of the forty-sixth congress have as-
sembled in their first"regular session under cir-
cumstances calling fo;- mutual congratulation
and grateful acknowledgment to the Giver of
all good for the large and unusual measure of
national prosperity which we now enjoy. The
most interesting events which have occurred
in our public affairs since my last annual mes-
sage to congress are connected with the sub-
stantial operations of the government directly
affecting the busine-^s interests of the country.
the resumption act.
I congratulate congress on the successful
execution of the resumption act at the time
fixed, and in the manner contemplated by law
United States notes began to be redeemed iu
coin. Since the 1st of January last thev have
been prom]»tly redeemed ou presentation, and
in all business transactions, public and
private, in all parts of the coun-
try, they are received and paid out
as the equivalent of coin. The de-
mand upon the treasury for gold and
silver, iu exchange for United States notes, has
been comparatively small, and the voluntary
deposit of coin aud bullion, in exchange for
notes, has been very large. The excess of the
precious metals deposited or exchanged for
United States notes over the amount of United
States notes redeemed, is about $40,000,000.
The resumption of specie payments has bean
followed by a very great revival of business.
With a currency equivalent in value to the
money of the couimertial world, we are enabled
to enter upon an equal competition with other
nations in trade and production.
balance of trade.
The increasing foreign demand for our man-
ufactures and agricultural products has caused
a large balance of trade in our favor, which
has been paid in gold, from the first of Juiy
last to November 15, to the amount of about
$59,000,000.
public credit.
Since the resumption of specie payments
there has also been a marked and gratifying
improvement of ttie public credit. The bonds
of the government bearing only 4 per cent, in-
terest have been sold at or above par, sufficient
in amount to pay off all of the national debt,
which was redeemable under present law s. The
amount of interest saved aunually by the pro-
cess of refunding the debt since March 1, 1877,
is $14,297,177. Tho bonds sold were largely iu
small sums, and the number of our citizens
now holding the public securities is much
greater than ever before.
the national debt.
The amount of the national debt, which ma-
tures within less than two years, is $792,121,-
700, of which five hundred mdlion dollars bear
Interest at the rate of five per cent., and the
balance is in bonds bearing six per cent, in-
terest. It is believed that this part of the pub-
lic debt can be refunded by the issue of four
per cent, bonds, and by the reduction of in-
terest which will thus be effected about
eleven million of dollars can be annually saved
to tue treasury. To secure this import;-at re-
duction of interest to be paid by the United
States, further legislation is required, which it
is hoped will be provided ;by congress during
its present session.
the mintage—the coinage of gold
by the mints of the United States during the
last fiscal year was #10,960,912. The coinage of
silver dollars since the passage of the act for
that purpose up to November 1. 1879, was
$45,000,850, of which $12,700,344 have been
issued from the treasury and are now in circu-
lation: and $o2,300.500 are still in the posses-
sion of the government. The pendency of
the proposition for unity of action
between the United States and the principal
commercial nations of Europe to effect a per-
manent system for the equality of gold and
silver in the recognized money of the world,
leads me to recommend that "congress refrain
from new legislation on the general subject.
the silver dollar--revival of trade.
The great revival of trade, internal and for-
eign, will supply during the coming year its
own instructions which may well be awaited
before attempting further experimental meas-
ures with the coinage. 1 would, however,
strongly urge upon congress the importance of
authorizing the secretary of the treasury to
suspend the coinage of silver dollars upon"the
present legal ratio. The market value of the
silver dollar being uniformly and largely less
than the market value of the gold dollar", it is
obviously impracticable to maintain them at
par with each oth«r if both ore coined without
limit. If the cheaper coin is forced into circu-
lation it will, if coined without limit, soon be-
come the sole standard of value and thus de-
teat the desired object, which is a currency of
both gold and silver which shall be of equiva-
lent value, dollar for doUar, with the univer-
sally recognized money of the world.
LEGAL TENDERS.
The retirement from circulation of United
States notes, with the capacity of legal tenders
in private contracts, is a step to be taken in
our progress toward a safe and staple currency '
which should be accepted as the policy and
duty of the government, and the interest and
security of the people. It is my firm convic-
tion that the issue of legal tender paper money
based wholly upon the authority and credit
of the government except in extreme emergen-
cy, is without warrant in the constitution and
a violation of sound financial principles. The
issue of United States notes during the late
civil war, with the capacity of legal tender,
between private individuals, wa? not authoriz-
ed except as a means of rescuing the country
from imminent peril. The circulation of these
notes as paper money for any protracted period
of time after the accomplishment of this pur-
pose was not contemplated by the framers of
the law under which they were issued. They
anticipated the redemption and withdrawal of
these notes at the earliest practicable period
consistent with the attainment of the object for
which they were provided.
the payment of public debt.
The policy of the United States, steadily
adhered to from the adoption of the constitu-
tion, has been to avoid the creation of a na-
tional debt, and when from necessity in time
of war debts have been created, they have
been paid off on ths return of i>eace as rapidly
as possible. With this view and for this pur-
pose it »s recommended that the existing laws
for the accumulation of a sinking fund suffi-
cient to extinguish the public debt within a
limited period be maintained.
tariff for tea and coffee.
If any change of the objects or rates of taxa-
tion is deemed necessary by congress, it is sug-
gested that experience has shown that a duty
can be placed ou tea and coffee which will not
enhance the price of those articles to the con-
sumer, and which will add several millions of
dollars annually to the treasury.
polygamy in utah.
The continued deliberate violation, by a
large number of the prominent snd influen-
tial citizens of the territory of Utah, of
the laws of the United States for the pre-
vention and punishment of polygamy, de-
mands the attention of every depart-
ment of the government. This territorv has a
population sufficient to entitle it to admission
as a state, and the general interests of the 11a
tion, as well as the welfare of the cozens of
the territory, require advance irom the terri
torial form of government to the responsibili-
ties and privileges of a state. Thi* important
change will n«t, however, be approved by the
country while the citizens of Utah, in very
considerable number, uphold a practice which
is condemned a* a crime by the la-.*- of ail civ-
hich
ilized communities throughout the w orld. The
law for the suppression or the offense was en
acted with great unanimity by congress more
than seventeen years ago, but has remained
until recently a dead letter in the territory of
Utah, because of the peculiar difficulties at-
tending its enforcer ;»nt. The opinion
widely prevailed among tne citizens of Utah
that "the law was in contravention of
the constitutional guarantee of religious free-
dom. This objection is now removed; the su-
preme court of the United States has decided
the law to be within the legislative pov. er of
congress and bindiug as a rule of action for all
who reside within the territories. There is no
longer any reason for delay or hesitation in
its enforcement. It should be firmly and ef-
fectively executed. If not sufficiently strin-
gent in its provisions it should be amended, aud
m aid of the purpose in view I recommend
that more comprehensive and more searching
methods for preventing as well as punishing
this crime, be provided. If necessary to se-
cure obedience to the law, the enjoyment and
exercise of the rights and privileges of citizen-
ship in the territories of the L' mted States may
be withheld or withdrawn from tnose who vio-
late or oppose the enforcement of the law on
this subject.
THE ELECTIONS—RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
The elections of the past year, though occu-
pied only with state officers, have not faded to
elicit, iu the political discussions which attend-
ed them all over the country, new and deci-
sive evidence of the deep interest which the
great body of citizens take in the progress of
tbe country toward a more general and com-
plete establishment, at whatever cost, of uni-
versal security and freedom in ths exercise of
tlie elective franchise. While many topics of
political concern demand great attention fre«
our people, beth in the sphere of national and
stats authority, I find no reason to qualify the
opinion I expressed in my last annual me&sage,
that no temporary or administrative inter-
ests of government, however urgent er
* "lty, will ever displace the zeai of eur
pe*)#ie in defense of the primary rights et eiti-
zensnip, and that the powsr of pubhe epimeu
will override all political prejudices and all
sectional and state attachments, in demanding
that all over our wide territory the name and
character of citizens of the United States shall
mean one and the same thing, and can y with
them unchallenged security and respect. I
earnestly appeal to the intelligence and patriot-
ism of all good citizens of every part of the
country, however much they may torn divided
in opiniens on other political subjects, to unite
in compelling enforcement to existing laws
aimed at tbe protection of the right of suffrage.
Ire?pectf; y urge upon congress to supply
any defect* in ti^se laws wnich experience
has shown, and which it is within its power
to remedy. I again invoke the co-operation
of the executive and legislative authorities of
the states in tbis great purpose. I am fully
convinced that, if tbe public mind can be set
a( rest on this paramount question of popular
rtgtit*, no serious obstacle will thwart or delay
the complete pacification of tbe country, or
retard U»e general diffusion of prosperity.
CIVIL SERV ICE REFORM.*
In a former message, I invited the attention
of congress to the subject of the reformation of
the civil service of the government, and ex-
plained the intention of transmitting to con-
•§ practicable a report upon this
subject, by the chairman of the civil service
commission. In view of the facts that during
a considerable period tbe government of Great
Britain has been dealing with administrative
problems and abuses in various particulars
analogous to those presented in this country,
and that in recent years the measures adopted
were understood to" have been effective and in
every resj)ect highly satisfactory. 1 thought it
desirable to have fuller information upon the
subject, and accordingly requested the chair-
man of the civil service commission to make a
thorough investigation for this purposo. The
result has been an elaborate and comprehensive
report. The report sets forth the history of
the partisan spoils system in Great Britain, and
of the rise and fa 11 of the parliamentary pa-
tronage and of official interference with tbe
freedom of elections. It shows that after
long trials of various kinds of examina-
tions. those which are competitive and open
on equal terms to all, and which are
carried on under the superintendence!
of a single commission have, with great advan*
tage, been established as conditions of admis-
sion to almost every official place in the subor-
dinate administration of that country and of
British India. The completion of the report,
owing to the extent of the labor involved in its
preparation, and tho omission of congress to
make any appropriation, either for the com-
pensation or the expenses of the commission,
has beeu postpoded until the present time. It
is herewith tiansmitted to congress. While
the reform measures of another government
are of no authority for tis, they arc entitled to
influence to the extent to which their intrinsic
wisdom and their adaption to our institutions
and social life may commend them to our con-
sideration. Tho views I have heretofore ex-
pressed concerning the defects and abuses in
our civil administration remain unchanged,
except in so far as an enlarged experience has
deepened my sense of the duty, both of officers
and of the people themselves,"to co operate for
their removal.
the partisan spoils SYSTEM.
The grave evils aud perils of a partisan
spoils system of appointment to office and of
office tonure are now generally recognized. In
the resolutions of the great parties, in the re-
ports of departments, iu the debates and pro-
ceedings of congress, in the messages of ex-
ecutives. the gravity of these evils has been
pointed out. and the need of their reform has
been admitted. To command the necessary
support every measure oc reform must be
based on common right and justice, and must
be compatible with the healthy existence of
grent parties which are inevitable and essential
in a free state. When the people have approved
a policy at a rational election, confidence on the
part of the ciiicers they have selected, and of
the advisoi ^ who in accordance with our po-
litical instil ations should be consulted in tbe
policy which it is their duty to carry into ef-
fect is indispensable. It is eminently proper
that they should explain it ^before the people
as well as illustrate its spirit in the perform-
ance of their official duties. Very different
considerations apply to the greater "number of
those who fill the subordinate places in the civil
service. Their responsibility is to their supe-
riors in official position. It is their
duty to obey tho legal instructions
of " those upon whom that authority
is devolved, and their best public service con-
sists in the discharge of their functions, irre-
spective of partisan politics. Their duties are
the same whatever party is in power and w hat-
ever policy prevails. As a consequence, it folr
lows that their tenure of office should not de-
pend on the prevalence of any policy or the
..upremacy of any party, but should be deter-
mined by their capacity to serve the people
most usefully, quite irrespective of partisan
interests. The sole consideration that should
govern the tenure should also prevail in the
appointment, discipline and removal of these
subordinates.
the appointing and removing POWER.
The authority of appointment aud removal
is not a perquisite which may be used to aid a
friend and reward a partisan, but is a trust to
be exercised in the public interest, under all
the sanctions which attend the obligation to
apply the public funds oidy for public pur-
poses.
appointments to office.
Every citizen has an equal right to the honor
and profit of entering tbe public service of his
country. The only just ground of discrimina-
tion is the measure of character and capacity
he has. to make that service most useful to the
people, except iu cases where upou just and
recognized principles as upon tue theory of
pensions of officers k j.1 promotion*
ed as rewards fo»- p***services, their bestowal
uron any theory which disregards jmrscnal
merit is an act of injustice to the citizen, as
well as a breach of that tru^t. subject to which
the appointing power is held. In the light of
these principles it becomes of great importance
to provide just and adequate means,
especially for every department, and large ad-
ministrative office where personal discrimina-
tion on the part of its bead is not practicable
for ascertaining those qualifications to which
appointments and removals should have refer-
euce, to provide sudi measures, as not only to
deny opportunity of ascertaining the facts
upon which t.ie most righteous claim to
office depends, but of necessity to discouarge
all worthy aspirants, by handing otrer appoint-
ments aud removals to mere influence at»d
favoritism. If it is th^ right of the worthiest
claimant to gain the appointment, and the in-
terest of the people to bestow it upon him, it
would seem clear that a wise and just method
of ascertaining personal fitnes* for office
innst be an important aad permanent
function of every just and wise govern-
ment. It has iong since become
impossible in the great offices for those having
the duty of nomination and appointment to
personally examine into the iudividual quali-
cations of more then a small proportion of
those seeking office, and with the en*
largement of the civil service that proportioa
must continue to become less. In the enrlinr
years of the government the subordinate
offices were so few in numbers that it wau quite
easy for those making appointments and pro-
motions tw personally ascertain tbe merits of
candidates. Party managers and methods had
not then become powerful agencies of coercion,
hostile to the free and ;rust exercise of the ap-
pointing power. A large and responsible pert
of tbe duty of restoriu? the civil service to tbe
desired purity and efficiency rests upon the pre-
sident, and it is my purpose to do what is
within my power to advance such prudent and
gradual i^oasm >- «>£ reform as will most sure-
ly and rapidly l>r.i g about that radical change
of system essential to make our administrative
methods satisfactory to a free and intelligent
people. By a proper exercise of authority it
is in the power of tfte executive to do much t#
promote such a reform, tout it can't be too
clearly understood that nothing adequate can
be accomplished without co-operation on the
part of congress, and considerate and intelli-
gent support among the people. Reform*
which challenge the generally accepted theo-
ries of parties and demand changes in the
methods of departments, are not the work of
a day. Th ^ir permanent foundation must be
laid in sound principles and in an experience
which demonstrates their wisdom aud expo#"*
the errors of their advisnrs. Every worthy of-
ficer desires to make his official action
a gain and an honor to ithisj {country,
but the people themselves far more than their
officers in public station, are interested in a
pure, economical and vigorous administnt*
tion.
boards of EXAMINERS.
Bv laws enacted in 1853 and 1855, and now in
substance incorporated in the revised statutes,
the practice of arbitrary appointments to the
several subordinate grades in the great depart-
ments was condemned, and examinations as t»
capacity, to be conducted by departmental
boards of examiners, were provided for and
made conditions of admission Co the public ser-
vice. These statutes are a decision Dy con-
gress that examination of some sort, as to at-
tainments and capacity, are essential to the
well-being of tbe public service. The import-
ant questions, since the enactment of these
laws, have been as to the character of these ex-
aminations, and whether official favor and par-
tisan influence, or common right and merit were
to controi access to the examinations. In
practice these examinations have not al-
ways peen open to worthy persons generally
who might wish to be examined. Official fa-
voritism and partisan influence, as a rule,.*»,p
pear to have designated those who alone wej
permitted to go before the examining board*,
subjecting the examiners to a pressure from
the friends of the candidates very difficult to
resist. As a consequence, the standard of ad-
mission fell below teat which the pubhe inter- r
est demanded. It was also almost inevitable
that a system which provided for various sepa-
rate bosrds of examiner*, with no common su-
pervision er uniform method of procedure,
should result in confusion, inconsistency and-
madequate tests of capacity, highly detri-
mental to the public interests. A
further and more judicial change was
obviously required. In the annual message of
December, 1*70, mr pre iecessor declared that:
44 There is no duty which so much embarrasses
the executive aud heads ef departments as
that of appointments, nor is there any such ar-
duous and thankless labor imposed on senators
and representatives as that ef finding places
fer their eonstituen^s. The present system
dees net secure the best men. and often net
even fit meu for the public places. The eleva-
tien and purification of the civil service of the
government will be hailed with approval by
the whole people of tho United States.77
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
€ongress accordingly passed the al£ ap-
proved March 3, 1#71, to regulate the civil ser-
vice 3f the United States, promote the ef-
ficiency thereof; giving the necessary autfcorit*
to the executive to inaugurate a civil jmftfifU
reform. Acting under this statute, whtek wft*
interpreted as intended to secure a system of
just and effectual examinations, under uniform
supervision, a cumber of eminently competent
persons w«r« selected fer the purpose, who en-
tered with zeai upon the discharge of their
duties, prepared with an intelligent apprecia-
tion of the requirements of the service the
regulations contemplated, and took charge of
the examinations, and who in their capacity as
a board have been known as the 44 civil service
commission." Congress for two years appro-
priated the money needed for the compensa-
tion and for the expense of carrying on tbe
work of the commission. It appears from the
report of the commission, submitted to the
president in April, 1874, that examinations had
been heid in various sections of the country,
and that an appropriation of about $25,000
would be required to meet the annual
expenses, including salaries involved in dis-
charging the duties of the commission. A report
was transmitted to congress by special message
of April, 1874, with the following favorable
comment upon the labors of the comnJssion:
" If sustaineu br congress, I have no doubt
tbe rules can, after the experience gained, be
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