Evening Star Newspaper, June 4, 1878, Page 1

NG STAR. | THE EVEN PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, corner Lith street BY The Evening Star Newspaper Company, NN, Pres’t, S. H. KAUFF: 3 AK Is served to subseribers in ma Bhy his carriers.eon thelrown account, at 10 | Cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at | the counter, cents each. By mail—postage pre- perd-¢o cents a month; one year, $6. ‘THE WEEKLY STAR—pubfished on Friday—$2a year, postage prepaid, 10 copies for $15; 26 copies ier $20. 20. { criptions must be paid in ad- | « Jouger than so paid for, | made known on applicae | pF" Vv". FE WASAINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1878. TWO CENTs. SPECIAL NOTICES. > ATTENTI PLASTERERS.—PLAs- | TERERS’ UNION. No. 1, of the District of Columbia, is requested to assemble at Barge- man’s hall.corner of 81h ana E streets, TURSDAY EVENING. i o elect vi cers . u June 4th. at V3 ates, ALL WORKINGMEN are REQUESTED > to le present promotly at 7 o*cloe WEDNESDAY, Jured 18 for the purpore of participating im the processi and mas meetis der of Workingmen's Assembly, jeg Ric ARU EMMONS. President _ KEAT REVIVAL ON, Owing ro the Increasing Revival at Dunbarton- st n, the Young Evangelist, HAnRISON. Wil conduct revival service EVERY NIGHT. This, Thursday and Friday al! diay servicrs—at 104, Zand jes 4 ASSOCIATION which wi —This associat th of May meeting for the paym ie, at Davis the Lib ot J opfosite the Patent Odes. open, and pers ao so re 13 Market Sp J. CO PRANZONT, venue and H i113 tes! 7. MOOR®, Se ARTMOUTH ALUMNI >.b st. ss TUESDAY EVENING, June 4 JOHN EATON, President, | SR BORD. Secretary. 1325 Jos HAVENNEK'S BREAD. Wh Ri == WASHINGTO > As Important lusiness is regular meeting ef this RVEXING, 4th jel il m TU endanceis ree T. WARD, it may be approved of by our custom t large We are respectfully: W. H. H.Ciss Tin st. new.: RG. Yowell, Qin aud M Auld, 9th'and L sts. we: HPL 1509 Tth “st: ©. n.W 7 NORTH WASHINGTON BUILDING > ABSSOCTATION.—The sixth annnal meet- ing of the NORTH WASHINGTON Al ASSOCIATION will be held) TUESDAY, i fice of James Fraser. es. 5 Seeretary will submit his nnual report. Officers to Serve the year will be elected, amendments to the tien acted upon, and such other bu transacted as may property come before ing. Jt COOK, Pre FOUN A. PRESCOTT, Secretary. BUFFALO LITHIA, abd APPOLLINARIS | ANOS AP NARi SPRING WATERS, Just received - MILBURN'S tr T PHARMACY, marie 1429 PENNA. AVENUE. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, S 317 orn Ling Nokia tad bi th very extensive ities ior manu! = , are now showing a line of Marbleize Bantics unequaled for richness of design andcolor god rival in extent any establishmentin the country. Architects designs for Mantles and ‘Wainscoatings closely followed, and imitations of anc beautiful marbles exactly, roduced, ts tor BARSTOW WROUGHT [Re NACE, Baltimore KITCHENER RANGES; the Kussia sve ace STOVE. Contractors for Plumbing and sli Tin and Copper Work. Witha foree of competent mechanics in their va- rious branches and long personal experience, wil Go good work cheaper t! any other house. m2-ly S HATHORN N BUFFALU LITHIA WATERS, Just received, fresh from the Springs. W. 3. THOMPSON, 703 15th a. apis UNRIVALLED Ss Lx QUALTY AND PRicE. Champagne Wines of MOET & CHANDON, MUET & CHANDON, | Ntson to a friend in thi THE EVENUNG STAR. Washingtsn News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT REcEIPTs To-Day.—Internal Tevenue, $225,25 customs, $37) THE SUBSCRIPTIONS to the four percent. loan to-day amounted to $150,000. THE PRESIDENT and quite a party leave here for Havre-de-Grace to-morrow moraing at ) o'clock on the limited express. BIL. APPRoveD.—The President to-day ap- proved the act to alter and amend a law of the Wistriet of Columbia relative to the inspection of flour. Tne Woop TariFF BLL —Mr. Wool inad. vertently brought his tariff bill toa test vote hich showed that the bill cannot pas AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House to-day were Senators Christiancy, Allison and Saunders, and Repre-entasives: Harris ( MeKini Kobinson (Ma.cs.), Baker (N. Y.) and Wi'Hams (N. ¥.) Tue Lovr A LOG SEIZURES.—Mr. Cal- ber.on, of Louisiana, made an unsuccessful effort to-day to get in a resolution from the j ary committee authorizing the Speaker ta special committee of three to go na and investigate the conduct of jal Agent Carter, of the Interior depart- inthe matter of the Cateasien iog sel- The close of the morning hour eut off zures. e the resolution. A PRIVATE LETTER FROM GOVERNOR DEN- ity received to-day, states in relation to the condition of his inva- ent very low, his uraged, and i thinks he y r enve of jovernor Dennison will necessarily be pro- d until some decided change takes place. Botu Houses TOINVESTIGATE.—The Senate committee on appropriations has agreed to ort favorably the bill appropriating $20,000 for the expense of the Potter investigating committee, with an amendment appropriat- same amount for the expen.es of any committee the Senate may choose to appoint. THE PRESID to-day sent the following nominations tothe Senate: Joseph H. Ehner, to be collector of customs, Bridgetown dis- trict, New Jersey; Daniel Wann, of Mlinois, to be surveyor of customs of port of Galena, Hil; Morris Marks, of La., collector of inter- nal revenue, Ist d ict of Louisiana: Albert H. Leonard, of to be United, Stat ney, district of Louisiana. John i W: Va., to be pension agent, V The following In Montano, at Western Shoshone agency, } vada: Wyman Q. Lincoln, of Ohio, Gros Montano; Oliver Wood, of Oh y, Montano; Wm. H. White- , of Kansas, Ponca agency, erri- tory ; John Patter, of I n Carlos ageney, Arizona; also a of postmasters. Y G.B. Balch, of South Carolina, to U.S. N.; Captain William G ermont, to be commodore U.S. in Wm. D. Whiting, of Mass: { of bureau of navigation, Navy dsome minor appointments in he War and Navy departments, on. io, VIEWS OF SENATOR GORDON UPON TRE POTTER INVESTIGATION.—The Washington correspondent of the Boston Zranseript sends the following today to his paper: Your correspondent, in con ition with Senator Gordon erday in rega to thé Potier in- elicited from him the followiag believed ‘the investigation ought e been begun. Nearly all the facts in connection with it were in possession of the corntry as results of previous investigations. Very little new matter would probably come to light, but the inquest had been ordered by the House of Representatives, and_ he was in favor of presenting all the bottom facts to the country in such a shape as would make it impossible hereafter for any party to unsettle by fraud the fairly expressed will of the people in a Presidential e'eetion. He did not believe the title of the President could be disturbed in any other way than by impeachment for some crime committed since his inauguration. The Suggestions about a majority of both branches Established 1843. BENAULD, FRANOUIS & GO., © ovl-eoly Sole Agents for U. 8. (cLOSING EXERCISES OF THE LINTHICUM INSTITUTE, AT THE CURTIS SCHUOL BUILDING, rgetown, D. Cy MONDAY EVENING, June 3, 1878, At Bo'clock,. Lectare—**Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Prot, Ez. T. Fristox. TUESDAY EVENING, June 4, at 8 o’elock. Lecture—**Chewmical Force,’ Prof. E, T. Fris- zor. THURSDAY EVENING, June 6, at 8 o'clock. Commencement and Entertainment. my31-4t AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES FOR LUMBER at WILLET & LIBBEY’S. ©ORNER 6TH STREET AND NEW YORK Ay. VIRGINIA PINE FRAMING, per M......$13 33 now offering LUMBER ata lower figure Weare a gu than it has ever in Wash JOIST, all sizes (medium length) . $13 33 Our LOW PRICES command the attention of ail purchaser: 's who wish to buy low. STUDDING (medium length)... 313 ‘With the largest Stock in the city, WE HAVE THE LOWEST PRICE LIST. WILLET & LIBBEY, Corner Sixth Btrect and New York Avenue. myS-tr ONDS AND STOCKS. ry Jape eee ‘marls-tr 10th st, and Penna, avenue reuse NOTICE. ee panixe SEP UOTS tee, Spring wear of my JAS. H, VERMIL 61 Bs ag Ladies Boots and Botice. FENSENY arcu eep . AIRER, 20 with H. SEM: 20W ois JENNSYLVANTE AER = *s ¥ Seed for one year. or money Sitges easbeoee co be found only at tapsol BACK SUITS, A. STRAUS", COLORED AND FANCY DRESS Wo dierent Patterns, at | Le neo A. STRAUS? REST PATTERNS, all the Just received Oy W E-wulties CO. ‘Sock: ed Black books of Congress recognizing some other person as President were frivolous and absurd. Mr. Hayes had been declared President by Con- E. for the term of four years from 4th March, 1877, and there was no possible way of getting rid of him except by impeachment for crimes committed while in office. He knew of no Southern Senator who believed that Hayes coukl be interfered with in any other way than by impeachment, and that must be for something done while in office. Your corres- pondent has reason to believe that these views are also entertained by Senator Lamar. THE ARMY BILL.—The Senate committee on appropriations has agreed upon the army ap- propriation bill. As amended by the commit- tee it places the army on the same basis as last year, restoring the reduction in numbers, rank, grades and pay made by the House. It retains the transier of the Indian bureau trom the Interior to the Wardepartment. The Senate committee on military affairs has aiso agreed to report a bill providing for the crea- tion of a commi.sion to examine into the pro- posed reorganization of thearmy. The coim- mission is to consist of four members of the House committee on military aifairs, three members of the Senate committee on military affairs, and thiee officers of the army. THE LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, AND EXEcu- TIVE APPROPRIATION BILL was returned to the House to-day, with Senate amendments. The House refused to concur, and the dill goes to a conference committee. The Senate amendments to this bill number 953, THE LECTURE of ex-Senator Boutwell to- night, at All Souls church, on Abraham Lin- coln, will be a literary trea’, the distinguished lecturer Baring had intimate personal rela- tion's with Mr. Lincoln and enjoyed his conti- dence. Senator Blaine will preside, and make a short address. * PERSONAL.—John O. Keim of the Philadel- phia and Reading Railroad, is in the city, on a brief visit to his brother, Randolph Keim. ‘Senator Lamar went on the floor of the House to-day, called General Gartield from his seat, led him gently toa sofa, and had nearly an hour’s conversation with him. It was generally believed that the two statesmen were canvassing the outlook of the Potter in- vestigation. ***-Mr. Cox,of New York, held the attention of the House this afternoon with a carefully prepared and earnest speech in behalf of the life-saving service. CONFIRMATIONS.—The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed the following nominations :—John F.Hazleton,of New York, to be consul at Genoa; Charles M. Murphy, of New Hampshire, consul at Moscow; George . Morrill, postmaster at Lawrence, Mass. THE PRESIDENT and members of his Cabinet who were expected in Evansville, Ind., July 4, have notified the authorities there that in view of existing political complications the President will not leave ths city at that time. THE VALLEY FORGE CELEBRATION.—Messrs. Nevin, Jameson, Ellis, Jeffries and Stewart, of Philadelphia, called on the President last night and invited him to attend the celebra. tion at Valley Forge on the 19th instant. The President replied it would afford him much pleasure to accept the invitation, but he was reluctantly compelled te decline it on accouns of the marriage of Miss Platt, which wil fake place on the same day at the Executive ansion. . = LOOKING TO INVESTIGATION BY THE SEN ATE.—Mr. Edmunds, in behalf of the Senate ju- diciary committee, yesterday afternoon sub- mitted an amendment, to be offered at the | time, as an additional section to the House bill which appropriates $20,000 for the pe areagl of the re hemes rage a section proposes to avpropriate $20,000, to be placed to the credit of the contingent fund of the Senate, “to be applied towards detraying the expenses of such investigations and in- quiries as have already been or may hi ter be directed by the Senate during the period of the Forty-fifth Congress.” The pro) ad amendment was referred, under the to the committee on appropriations, before whom the House dill is now pending. THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.—A motion made in the Senate yesterday to restore the Gankiog pervilege a8 to Jetters, was lost by a vote, The new THE ELECTORAL INVESTIGATION. Meeting of the Potter Committee. Anderson Cross-examined. The Potter investigating committee met again this morning. Mr. Stenger, who was ab-ent at the first meeting of the committee, was in his place to-day. Judge Shellabarger, representing Secretary Sherman, was on hand early, and the vivacious Carter Harrison, of Iitmois, who opposed the resolution for inves- tigation, occupied one of the best seats in the room. Joseph E, Anderson, the witness, had not reached the Capitol when the hour for meeting arrived, and the committee was not called to order until 11:20 a. m. THE ORIGINAL RETURNS WANTFD. Mr. Potter said that he had sent a note tothe Secretary of State requesting that the orizinal returns of the electoral vote in Louisiana and Florida be laid before the committee. A let- ter from Secretary Evarts was read in reply, saying that the returns in question were not on file in the Department. Mr. Potter said that Mr. MeKendrick, secretary of the elec- toral college, would be summoned to try and find where the original returns are deposited. Mr. MeMahon made a verbal correction in ie printed minutes of the meeting last Satur- ( MK, ANDERSON AGAIN TOOK THE WITNESS STAND, . and at Mr. MeMahon’s request. the witness corrected two or three yerba! mistakes in his testimony. Anderson looked over the testi- mony. None of his corrections in any manner aitered the meaning of his original testimony. The changes were, for_instanee, li he fol. lowing: Testimony.—"King was Clerk of the court Corcection.—"“King was collector of the port.” ANDERSON CROSS-EXAMINED. Mr. Reed conducied the cross-examination, during which Anderson testified as follows: Ama nat of Pennsylvania; went to New ana in 1876: m New Orleans; the parishes are divided inets; there were eight precincts in iciana; there is a polling place in each precinct; had a list of names of voters under the system of registration; voters held regis- tration tickets, which gave them the right to yote in any precinet in the parish; never knew that system of voting to be for the pro- tection of the voter; don’t Know that arrange- ments Were made for voters to go to preeine:s where they could yote in safety; went to New Orleans first on the Feli of September from ithe pistol was fired at meou the of the 12th of October; left the parish again about the 19th of October, and again went to New Orleans, where I remained until about the 3d of November, when I returned to East Feli 3 remained there then until after the election; saw Webber in N leans about the 13th of November: Nash was a candidate for Congress from the 6th dis- trict; the Feliciana parishes were in the 6th Congressional district. of Louisiana; at the time of making the Nash agreement had _no practical evidence to suppress of frauds in Feliciana; at the time witness made that statement he was not in possession of evi- dence of local frauds in the parish; had the Sherman letter, but did not think that that let- ter would be used as evidence; Knew at that time that the parish would be carried for the republicans by forged protests, but had no di- rect proof of it; Nash also knew that the forged protests were being prepared; witness didn’t want the naval office at New Orleans; didn’t expect to get it: did not want to be thrown overboard by Nash; the only proof of fraud witness had was that the officers refused to jet him see his protests: never entered into any agreement with ony but republican officials in Louisiana. Mr. Keed pusked the witness closely, and Mr. McMahon suyinitted that the witness was entitled to fair consideration. He submitted the proposition to the committee. It was de- cided that the wituess should not be abused by counsel. ‘Witness continued: I entered into an agree- ment with D. A. Webber on the i5ih of No. vember. Witness then quoted from the agree- ment, which said that the election was fair free and peaceable, and the democrats carried the election by legitimate means, and contin ued: “Intimidation is not the legitimate means of carrying an elec’ion; at tr me we drew up our agreement T nad no idea it would be made the subject of Congressional investi- yatiol closel: and the document was not drawn as we would have done had we believed the sper would be closely examined.” Mr. Reed examined the witness as to the testimony given by him over a year ago be- fore the Senate committee. Witness said: “1 remember the republican meeting on the Mth of September, when Campbell and Packard poke: a majority of the white men were in- xicated; the speakers were interrupted; there was noise on the streets; heard threats made to clean me out of the parish; testified before the Senate corimittee that I made a proposition to the democrats that the republi- cans might be allowed to organize without in- terference.” . Mr. Reed read from the Senate report show- ing that Anderson had testified before the Senate committee that he had informed Gov. Kellogg that there was intimidation in the parish of East Feliciana, and the witness ad- mitted the truth of his testimony at that time. Thad a personal difficulty in the parish. Mr. McMahon objected to the introduction of irrelevant testimony taken by the Senate committee to show Anderson's reputation for veracity. He did not object, he said, to the fullest cross-examination fn the proper way. Mr. Reed desired that statements made by Captain Rogers before the Senate committee should go on the record of the investigation. Mr. Reed continued the cross-examination of wines as to his testimony in previous inves- igations. he witness testified: Was shot at on the road from Jackson to Clinton; I told Gover- nor Kellogg that I could not swear, that there a fairand peaceful election, but I could testify that there would bea peaceful election ; the object of the democrats would be to have a peaceful election. Witness was asked by Mr. Reed to mark out that portion of the protest not written by him, Anderson replied that the words “under oath” were notin his protest. The first paragraph of the protest was somewhat altered, but how much he could not say. Instead of “deponent declares” it was written “it is reported.” All Statements attributed to him as direct were qualified by the words “‘it is reported.” ANDERSON ACKNOWLEDGES SUPPRESSING THE TRUTH. Cross-examinaiion continued: Witness said he did not swear to the protest; had no actual knowledge of violence or intimidation beyond my own persona’ experiences ; the Senate and Morrison committees were both in New Or- leans at the same time; in witness’ protest he had no recollection that the words “demo- eratic’’ or “republican” appeared 3 Webber and witness wanted protection ; for that rea- son they drew up the agreement; in order to carry out witness’ bargain with Se Sherman witness suppressed as mueh of the truth as possible, without swearing toa lie. Witness swore before the Senate committee that the last clause of the protest was written by him; wrote it froma copy given him by jarshal Pitkin; witness aid: tne writing him- self; there was one affidavit and the protests; wit ace contended boy acidavit ott the pro- ‘ests before the Senate committee pur, to deceive the committee. peed A recess of the committee was taken at this hour until 2:15 p. m. THE ORIGINAL RETURNS. At 2:30 p. m. the committee reassembled. Mr. Potter said that he had learned that the original returns of the electoral college were given to the Vice President, and by nim de- peated with the Secretary of the Senate. Mr. ‘otter said that he had made a requisition on the Secretary of the Senate for them. ANDERSON’S CONFESSION. Mr. Reed continued his cross-exammation of Anderson, who said: I told the truth to the Senate committee in such a manner that th might be deceived; I told only part of the truth ; I testified to certain facts and let them draw their own conclusions ; I confess I waat- ed to deceive them; don’t ‘think that is the same thing as perjury; I knew that \- mittee was misled by what Tsaide Ue CO™ OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.—A communi- cation from the Secretary of the Interior was laid before the House yesterday recommend- by Boge the Revised Statutes be amended so as to allow executive Gepertments to pay ordi- nary Pp com bear for the Dublivation of all official adver ents. The rate preserib- fi word i cies te Set insutfelent to secure tet class elreulation: oye RESIGNATION of Second Lieutenant A. ler, 4th cavalry, has been accepted by the President, totake sesuly next en Ee MosuR.y, principalclerk ion General The New Indian Outbreak. LATEST DESPATCHES FROM GENERAL MC- DOWELL. The following telegrams were received here last night: San FRAncrsco, June 3d.—Gen. Sherman, Washington D.C. The following despatches of this date received from Gen. Howard: “Reports from Boise City, say Indians are raiding over land road seventy miles south of Capt. Collins’ camp, Big’ Comas Prairie. Have destroyed King Hill Siation, several ranch buildings, Glenn’s Ferry burned. Eli_and Watkins’ freizht wagons stolen, and over one hundred horses. On the war path surely. Families fleeing and fortifying. Ed- ward Paine sends the followin; Parne’s FERRY, June lst.—Fiye families came here for protection last night. Expect assistance from Boise City to hold this place. This is the stage ferry, thirty miles above Gienn’s, the only one left on the river. Heavy teams are on the road. Can get fifty men to hold that place if we can arm them. hey. as! for order on Lieutenant Patton for filteen rations and supplies. suey will start to-mor- row if they get the supvlies. They report further, twenty citizens o1 Rocky Bar, under Sheriff Campbell, joined Captain Bernard; twenty-five more, under . Passon, have joined Captain Collins. G. W. Brayman sends similar information, adding: the right to Big Comas prairie is evid entiy he cause, and not isfied as to the disposition of Buffalo I will continue concentrating at Boise te foree, unless otherwise directed. panies D and I, Ist cavalry, are ordered to Comas prairie via Kelton, under Major Sandford’s command. Five companies of in- fantry are in readiness if required. [Signed] McDoWELL, Major General. SAN FRaNcisco, June 3, General of the Army, Waskington:—Fol- lowing from Ge just received ral Howard, dated June 24, Following dispatch dated to- aay just received from Pott commanding Boise: Messenger arrived this morning from Capt. Barnard, Comas Prairie, written as fol- lows: Arrived Comas June were short. t, where men Indians have taken herders’ tents, contents and horses, killing three of them. Indians are supposed to be encamped in strong place, Lava Beds, seven miles from here. Best estimate can get is about three hundred. To reach them have to move over very rough country. So shall develope their position carefully, me think trouble done y young bucks; others believe ey, mean war. Indians who were living in settlements re gone to Lava Beds. rom Wood Creek, thi depredations on 07 Unmatillas returnin; west from Coma: Hills station, over! From letters sent me i, driving off stage ness, &c, Men escaped a iations from distan Employed a good scout, who s: he can find whether the Indi: have left the Lava Beds or not. Will prospect, and if gone follow their vai “This is substance of Bernard’s message. Another message from Press reporter with Capt. Collins, states that Butfalo Horn is evi- dently hostile. Toid Corder, a friendly white, he had better leave with his family, which he did. Twenty-five or thirty volunteers have joined Capt. Collins, Boise Jim, of Canas creek, on learning of approach of ‘troops left to join Indians on Comas prairie. Thos. Siivy, messenger, brother of Silvy shot. A member of the camp hirst attacked gives Patton details of first outbreak, Which Patton has mailed. Silvy is reliable man, believes attack was pre- meditated. Stockmen had been warned for some time. Indians finally took treacherous means to kill 3 of them. Succeeded in wound- ing 2, one fatally. quaw Man Fempsey wiites Gen. Brayman: Indians are acting in concert, intend fighting if troops are sent. Later advices report threatened dificulty in Owd) ee county; Indians, supposed to be Bau- nocks, surrounded a hot ia Jordan valley, and demanded of the occupant guns and am munitio: id they were .ooking for the sol- diers. This from Sheriff Hayes, of Owyhee county, who fears troubie in that section. A later dispatch from Patten says: Lute advices by overland stage. ios hye two Wagons captured and destroyed by In ferry. This is supposed to be the party tha. attacked King Hiil yesterday, as they were then moving iff that direction. They cut the ferry-boat loose. Not heard of the teamsters One of the wagons had considerable metallic ammunition and powder: also revolvers. (signed) McDOWELL, Major General.” OUTRAGE BY MEXICAN INDIANS. General Ord, in a disp: h received by Gen erai Townsend this morning, confirms the re port of the encounter in Western Texas of a sheep-raiser named Colson with Indians from Mexico. General Ord also reports that on last Sunday night the Indians captured twen ty-five head of cattle and drove them into Mexico over the Rio Grande, at San Philippi. A company of United States cavalry crossed the river in pursuit of them. TRANSFER OF Pay OFFICERS.—The follow- ing transfers are made: burgh, paymaster, from the pay department to the Fourth Infantry; Major G. H. Thomas, from the Fourth Infantry to the pay depart- ment; Major Thornburgh will report for duty in the Department of the Platte, and Major Thomas will report by letter to the paymaster general. SomE ITEMS OF THE DEFICIENCY BILL.— Among the largest items in the general defi- ciency appropriation bill, reported to the House yesterday, are the following: To meet a deficiency in the apprapriation for pay of officers and men in the navy, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1878, $765,502; to meet a deficiency that may occur in the appropria- tion for compensation of postmasters, for t! fiscal year o ciency that may occur in the revenues of the Post Office Department for the same year, $550,000. The bill also contains items aggre- gating about $1,100,000, for the payment of cer- tain claims under the Navy Department con- tracts, entered into by cretary Robeson. The committee inserted in the bill only those claims the payment of which was recom. mended by the committee on expenditures in the Navy Department unanimously, and left for possible action by the House the rest of the claims (about $2,400,000), the payment of which Representative Whitthorne, asa member ot that committee, declined to unite with his col- Jeagues in recommending. NavaL ORDERS.—Mates John Oden’dhal and Harold Neilson, from the receiving ship Franklin, at Norfolk, Va.,and ordered to duty on the coast survey. THE LOG INVESTIGATION.—Chief Clerk U. J. Baxter, of the General Land oflice, has re- turned from a two weeks’ investigation in Louisiana and pississipnl, He has been as- certaining the status of the various suits en- tered by the government against the timber depredators, and is now engaged in writing his report. Most of the suits have been car- ried over to the next term of the court. Mr. M. E. N. HOWELL has been designated to act as chief clerk of public lands, vice Maj. Moberly, resigned. He has not, however, been appointed to the office, but very likely will be. jajor Moberly’s resignation does not take effect until the Ist of September next, he hav- ing been granted leave of absence until that time. THE CHARGES AGaINsT Mrs. TILTON.— Notice has been served at the residence of Mrs. Tilton, Brooklyn, that the charges pre- ferred by Mrs. Barbara Walton will be inves- ligated by Plymouth chureh. It is uncertain whether or not Mrs. Tilton will sppene before the committee and defend herself against the charges preferred by Mrs. Walton. FINED FOR ALLEGED SABBATH-BREAKING. In the circuit court for Mineral county, W. Va., on Wednesday, in the case of the state against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad com- pany for Sabbath-breaking. by running its trains on Sunday, a verdict of guilty was ren- dered, and the line ass ‘by the jury at 0. Several cases involving the same charge are pending in the same court. Our TROOPS ACROSS THE Rio GRANDE.— The news at San Antonio, Texas, is that 75 head of cattle haye been driven across the Rio Grande into Mexico. and our ca) is in pursuit. A numerous party left on Sunday to reinforce Escobedo, aud recruiting for the revolutionists is said to be going forward. i ui pal: Tae for tue body i De- is St ie ol vin, for which John Harrison was 100k q when he found his own father’s — week. Three more bodies have been fount serge 2 ne Ohio oe Ste ation ur. Hiarison ‘were-discovered secre in loft. Lavra Joyce Divorcep.—At Cambrid; ieee Se aie, Sb ivi 5 re EEE & ians, just beyond Glenn’s | Major T. T. Thorn. | 1878, $400,000, and to meet a deti- THE PARIS EXPOSITION, Crowded Condition of the American Fxhibit—That Unfortunate Facade | —Gen. Grant Visits the American | Department—Is Treated to a Pi | Spread—Visit of the Prince of Wales | —The Princess Buys Some Am: can Jewelry. (CORRESPONDENCE OF THE STAR.) Paris, May 20, 1878. During the past week the Exposition has made rapid strides towards completion, and now has the appearance of something like an Exposition instead of a mass of unfinished booths surrounded by piies of lumber and lad- ders, mainly used as lounging places for French workmen, who will sit on anything and any- where. ‘Lhe sailors here say that they don't eat enough to work on. Imagine a hard work- ing man sitting down to a breakfast composed ofa piece of dry bread and a little ordinary wine. The grounds between the Champsde Mars and the river have been beautifully turf- ed and put in order geuerally;the walks are as yet not very much to be proud of, being composed of loose gravel and sand, bad for walking both in dry and wet weather. The American section shows marked im- rovement, and the exhibit is what Governor eCormick prophesied when in Washingion, “one that Americans would not be ashame: of.” I is garticularly. praised on account of its practical nature. The crowded condition of the exhibits detracts somewhat from the general appearance, but things had to be crowded in order ton ow at all in he he two main a tastefully fes. ig and streamers, add the teoned with bunt eflect is very good. THAT POOR AMERICAN FACADE has to bear the brunt of all the blame and thr abuse thrown right and left by correspondents. Weill, n't just the thing to make the Amer- ican heart swell with national pride, but it is not so bad as represented. Some people say it reminds them of the child’s block house— three blocks for the lower story, two for the | and one on to ont, 28 you doubt know, is gai a With gold d shiclds, bearing the names of the dit ferent states of the union, “E pluribus unum,” | mottoes, &e., Mottoes of the sod we trust,” “God" biess our home,” yle were abolished and the others will be if anything can be found to take their place in covering up the bareness of the front. Strangers who are informed that it is after the style of the Newport cottage feel a deep sympathy fer Newport. But there are many palliating cir- cumstances connected with its erection which are not taken into consideration. You can’t miake good bricks without straw, and it costs money to make a big show at Par hen our architect arrived here it was so late that French workmen could name their own price for labor, whether the laborer was worthy of his hire or not, knowing that the work had to be done. The interior of the building is used for the office of the commission, and it is all ist could be asked for convenience or com_ fort. ¢ THE AMERICAN SHOW. The most noticeable exhibits are those of Tif- fany & Co. and the Waltham Watch Company. The former is very large and handsome, and the silver-ware of Which nearly the whole ex- hibit is composed is of the finest manufacture even the English acknowledge that their manufacturers can’t equal it. The Waltham company have a beautiful case placed at an angle of forty-five degrees with two of our iain aisles, and their fine display of watches S greatly admired. The Douglass Axe Com pany make an elegant show. The exhibi composed , entirely of axes and hatchet: geniously ’ very large case. The exhibits of the educa- tional and agricultural departments are the most behind hand of anyin our section, but when completed will look well. The agricul- tural department has its goods in a building in the center of the ann n the form of a star, and also in glass cases Surrounding the build ing. The glass in the building is the finest plate, and the effect will doubtless be quite striking and good. Last Saturday GENERAL, GRANT, who had arrived in only a few days be- fore, visited the American department. He was accompanied by Mrs. Grant, Mr ; ris, General and Mrs. T ‘ and one or two othe: ng ey received by Commissioner General MeCor. mick; and General Grant held quite a recep the offices of the commission. T party visited every part of the American tion, and expressed themselves as weli please: with it. General Grant couldn't pass Brew- ster’s handsome carriages without examini and admiring them. He doubtless would like to try one of those famous Brewster buggies on the Champs Elysee. 1t would create quite asen- sation, for bu; S are not seen here at all. in rrayed ona black background in a When the party reached Machinery Hall, the large flag was unfurled from the roof, an furnishes the engine which the power for our machinery was set in motion for the firsttime, In the alimentary depart- ment the General was Biven agenuinesurprise party by a number of the exhibitors in that Section, A very enjoyable cold lunch was spread in the pavilion of W. J. Wilcox & Co., of New York, and a long table outside was loaded with good things for a large number of other guests. There was everything that could be desired at a picnic, in the greatest profu- sion, and many said it was the first square meal they had had since they had been in Paris. Everything but the bread and butter was furnished by the exhibitors. General Grant was weighed at the Howe scale exhibit, and turned the scales at 1674 pounds. He bas taken rooms at the Hotel Liy- erpool and intends spending some time in Paris. Jesse Grant drives a dog cart, with a stylish horse and footman, nearly every even- in he stories that Gen. Grant receives the cold shoulder in Paris seem to be unfounded, or else the Frenchmen have changed towards him. During this visit, at least, he is treated with great distinction, and seems to be quite alion, Indeed, the powers that be, at some official entertainments have been quite per- lexed about what to do with him. Accord- ing to court etiquetie they can't place him above the royaity of Europe, and they don’t like to ask him to play second fiddie. In one instance the sine. was avoided by inviting the rest of the family only, the reason being understood beforehand. t an entertain- ment-given by the minister of agriculture and commerce the General went alone. When he got there he found he had left his invita- tion at home. Not being able to speak French the officers were about eject him as a beat When some Americans standing by explained. The servants bowed and scraped everywhere, and conducted him in in style. A few days ago THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES VISITED THE AMERICAN SECTION. They were shown ail the puints of interest by Governor McCormick, and frequently ex- pressed their pleasure at what they saw. Tif- Jany’s exhibit particularly attracted their at- tention, and the Princess of Wale pleased with the goods that she invested the Sum of 3,500 francs, The Prince was particu- larly well satisfied with the American repre- sentation on account of the general usefulness of the goods displayed. The Exposition is well attended, daily, but it covers so much space that a crowd doesn’t make much show. Sun- day, of course, is the greatday. On that day, however, the English exhibit, which is one of the features is all covered up. been yery favorably French, and name of one of ri Figaro had a pari ph the other day to the efiect that the ce wrote home to the Queen asking if he couldn’t go to the races on Sunday, and sa; that as he was in another county, it wouldn't make any difference. The jueen answered “no” by teletraph. I guess ifthe Prince of Wales should attend a race on Sunday it would raise a big row in England. The number of Americans in Paris 1s steadily inereasing. but they don’t say long, as a general ing, aerere to take a little ad and come back to see the ex ‘ion when it is finished. Those who do stay who are not millionaires won’t be able to get out of the city uniess the prices are lor |. RK. THE RUSSIAN AGENTS IN AMERICA—A Philade}phia dispatch says: It has been made known through other sources than the Russian | Bader (udgmonts and decrees of sia FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS, TvEsDay, June 4. ATE.—Mr. Spencer,from ihe committee on military affairs, reported a joint resolution to grant the use of artillery, tents, &c.. for a soldiers’ reunion to be held at Centreville, Towa, in August, 1878. Passed. A number of bills,mostly of a private nature, were reported by the committee on military airs and placed on the calendar. On motion of Mr. Conkling, the select com. mittee on our relations with Mexico were granted leave to sit during the recess of Con- gress. Mr. Burnside, from the committee on mili- tary Affairs, reported Mr. Butler's joint reso lution to create a commission to cousider the subject of army reform and reorganization, with the recommendation that it be made a substitute for all that part of the army appro priation_ bill relating to the subject of army reorganization. Referred to committee on appropriations. On motion of Mr. Spencer,the bill to for the construction of a military tel Dakota and Montana was taken passed. HOUSE.—Mr. Henderson introduced a bill extending the jurisdiction of the Cireuit ide yh in and up Courts of the United States and for other pur- poses. Referred. Atkins, Irom committtee on appropria ed back the Senate amendments to the legislative appropriation bill and mo: a non-concurrence in all of them in order that the questions might be settled in conference. The nrotion was agreed to. Mr. Mills reporied a bill to authorize the Secretary of War to issue tents &e., to Up governor of Texas for the summer encam; nent of th i Passed. Mr. Hair m committee on e tion nthorizing the state of West Virginia to hold elections for Congress. men in 1875 on the second Tuesday of October i of in November. sed. 2 order hav been demanded ary commitiee was called for re- | ports. Mr. Hartridge, from that committee, re- ported a substitute for the bill to provide for the final settlement of the accounts of the United States with cert panie Ordered printed and Also reported Senate bill explanatory of tion 1889 of the Revised Statutes and to ratify and confirm the acts of certain territorial legislatures, assed. : Mr. La from same committee, re porte ill fixing the time for holding ‘elec. tions for Representatives in Congress from Colorado in 1878 on the first Tuesday in Octo- ber, and thereafter such election to be held on the Tuesday next after first Monday of November. sse¢ Mr. Lapham also reported a bill exempting from levy and sale under decrees of U. 5. Courts, all property held for municipal pur- poses which is exempt from levy and sale Slate courts Passe Iso reported a bill to limit the time in which suits on official bonds may be brought to within six years after right of action shall have arisen. “Passed. Mr. Knott, from same committee, reported a bill for relief of owners and purchasers of lands sold for direct taxes in the late insur) tionary states. Referred to committee of the whole. Also, reported a Dill, authorizing elections for members of Congressfrom North Carolina to be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November. Passed. < ame committee, reported bill to exempt employes of the postal servi from military duty and jury service. P Mr. Culberson ‘also reporte ing the appointment of a committe » proceed to Louisiana and investi- arges avainst Special Agent Car naiter of the timber seizures. Before it could be considered the point was made and sustained that the morning hour had expired. Mr. Knott asked that there be the House on. Monday eveni ports from the judiciary ¢ tier. Mr. Wood objected. He said the ways and means committee had bills which it was « sential to the Treasury shoul’ pass, but they could not get an opportunity to report. The order was however made. The House then resumed the bill to reorganize the life-saving service, and, in accordance with prior order, the pre- vious question was regarded as seconded. x. Cox (N.Y.), Who was the author of the ps. session of ext for re. made a long and eloquent speech in its after which the bill was passed without a dissenting voice. [The bill increases the number of life-saving stations along the At- jantic and Pacific coasts: it increases the pay of keepers of life-saving boats and life-saving stations, and requires that the stations shall be Kept open from September until May.) Mr. Wood moved that the House go into committes of the whole to take up the tariff Mr. Reagan hoped the House woul vote the motion down and dispose of the bill to regu- late inter-state commerce. Mr. Burehard said his internal revenue bill was the unfinished business, and he would an- tagonize that against Mr. an's bill. He had agreed, however, not tooppose Mr. Wood's motion, as Mr. Garfieid, who was next on the list to speak, was obliged to leave the city. Mr. Garfield said as a prelimenary to Mr, Wood's motion, le would move to limit debate to four hours. Mr. O'Neil (Pensylvania) wanted to know whether if the debate was limited there would then be a chance to get at the bill and dispose of it at once and forever. The gentleman (Mr. Wood) should know by this time that his bill could not pass, and that the people did not want it. Mr. Wood. Whatever the House may do with this bill it cannot get rid of the subject. Mr. Reagan said he could soon dispose of his ill. Mr. Garfield then moved to limit debate on the tarifi bili to four hours. Mr. Conger (Mich.) moved to make it two hours. The latter.motion was agreed to—1a) to 86. The Benhett-May Duel. 4 CARD FROM MR. JAMES GORDON BENNETT. The Baltimore Sun has received a cable mes- sage from Mr. James Gordon Bennett, dated Faris, June ts regard to the recent publics tions in New York and Baltimore relative to his meeting with Mr. May, which Mr. Bennett says: “I have just received by this mail from America a communication which appeared in your columns two weeks ago in reply to astate- inent published in the New York Times. Per- mit me to say that the details of your commu- nication are to a certain extent correct. I re- gret that when the 7ime’sstatement in regard to the unfortunate affair with which my name is connected was made I was not consulted. Mr. Wilkes, who is said to be responsible for the Time's statement, resembles the bear in the fable who killed his friend in killing the fly. Iam thankful for all that Mr. Wilkes in- tended, bat, not for Bie mucated sor interfer- ence. In your paper wing appears: ‘Mr. May was as coo] and as calm as anything could be. Mr. Bennett was very much ex- cited and nervous, his body swaying to and fro. Between ‘one’ and ‘two’ a cap was heard to. snap. Believing it to be ‘rederic! oul .? He ~~ “Bia your pistol up to Mr. Bennett and asked, fire?’ Mr. Bennettsaid. ‘No, I did not shoot. I claim my shot. Here is my pistol.’ Mr. nett was extremely nervous. It is now nearly two years since this affair oceurred. I had supposed that ple were satiated with it, and that they ‘night have other amusements, but it seems not. Now, I beg leave to say that I shall arrive in America about the middie of July. If public opinion deems it just that I should suffer le; naltic willing to bow tothat dec the ison and sabe to a jaws of theland. I did send a challenge r. ich was accepted INDICTMENT FoR Forcery.—J. v-Ciay, clerk ernment in these purchases. This gentleman’s name is er of the firm of Baker Ea pas ing ell @xpeuses for the wank spon ae yin; .2 ehipp ahd the expenses of the Russian piicess and sailors now 4a@ The Grand Lodge of yauereay, in apnual te at is ifficers fof the ensuing year Mt 42-Paimer, one of the detectives nt to prison lately for py ey surgeon Se 7 of the Halitax (Va.) county court, and forme lature from that county. member of the mn tan ape, y. who was = Soreing, alt Wy tee county opert of Hat.” for . No steps towards prosecut- eth see is well known, aud Dore this ac- eeu tore a hi reputation in the com- munity where he lives and wherever knowa. Burleigh, a famous anti- 2 ae ¢ momentarily - | mending He sideration of | Telegrams to The Star. PEACE FEELING IN EUROPE. The Emperor and the Assassin INDIAN WAR IN IDAHO. STRIKING MINERS ON THE RAMPAGE. EUROPEAN EVENTS. Circumstances Attending lempt to Assassinate the enraged populace ments, he dischar volver’ at_ them ‘ people discovered their mistake that his} aired of. After his second shot, Ne ed his weapon agatnst himself and fired again, the ing effect in his head. He was ins seized and placed in a prison yan. driver of the van drove rapidly thy archway at the entrance of the house, his head struck against the areh with such’ vio lence that his neck was dislocated and the man died. Public Solicitude for the Weunded Emperor. BERLIN, June 4—The first bulletin issued from the Palace this morning reports that the Emperor slept well last night,and had no fever up toa late hour lastnight. A crowd, number- ing many thousand, thronged the neighbor: hood of the palace, hooting for bulletins of the Emperor's condition. The space from Char- latten strasse to the palace of the Crown Prince was kept clear by a body of police, in order to insure perfect quiet. But their servi- ces were scarcely necessary. The crowd was t.orderly and patient to a touching de Constantinople Quicting Down. Lonpon, June 4—Advices from Constanti | nopie indicate a better state of feeling there, | and the subsidence of the recent excitement and anxiety London Cheerful. The successiul onelusion of the negotia tions f $s has taken a great burden of anxi the mind. Consois | touched higher prices yesterday than they | have reached at any time within the las twenty years | The Pope's Sy has seat a dis any, expr ne mpt on the life mperial The Postal Treaty. The internatic postal treaty been | coneluded signed by the repre: tives | of the governments taking part in the confer | ence. | Striking Miners Captare a Steam- boat and a Railroad Train. CINCINNATI. June 4.—Vesterday about 70 miners from diferent mines n harleston, West Va., captured the steamboat Modock, and went to Blacksburg to make the miners there stop work. They threatened to kill or drown every one opposing them. They sue- ceeded in stopping the Blacksburg miners, after which the the Che: turned, m they ple au, and re n stop When and where ing to pay fare. A Bank Burglarized. CANTON, Pa, June 4—The banking house muel Doane & Son was entered by three ‘Sthis morning. Mr. Doane, who slept in the bank, was seized and compelled to open the vault, and was then gage The robbers only secured $2,500 worth of registered bonds, being driven off by two men who, living close by, heard the noise, and came to Mr. Doane’s sistance. One of the burglars was severely hurt about the head with a club, but managed. to make his escape with the others. A “Walk-Over” for Congressman Blackburn, FRANKFORT, Ky i.—The demecracy of this county met ution last evening and unanit resolution recom: nC. 8. Blackburn the nan from this distriet, for lackburn will have no opposi present. Co re-election tion. ‘The Indian War in Idaho. SAN une 4.—Gen. Brayman, of Idaho telegraphs ‘denying the | charge that he turnished ammunition to the Bannock Indians. He also states that war is imminent; that all arms under his control have been issued, and that a further supply is coming from Vancou nd Benecia The Markets. BALTIMORE, Juni ing do. deferred, 454: do. consolidated, 59:4; de. second . ; Past due coupons. 83',; North Carolina oid, 16: do. new, 8 bid to-day. Sugar Bind. June 4.—Cotton steady and all's, Flour duil aud un- ged, heat, southern Western ‘firm—southern réd, 9 1,14a1.15; Veuusyivauia red, 1.101.138; No. 2 Western winter red, spot, Jane aud Jay, 1.08, Corn, southern -~white fitmer: yellow nominal; Western steacy and firm—southern white, 60 west- ern mixed. spot and June, 46',: July, 87 sad7i¢: Any 48'y: steamer, ‘38 .u38\y. "Oats, dull, Weak and lower—southern, 30383; western ‘white. 29080; do. mixed, 27028 nsylvania, 30a3z. Kye quill and uominal. Hay dull and wi . Provisions quiet, firm and unchanged. Batter dull—western prime, 10al4. Petroieum quiet— no bids. Coffee nominally Vhisky firm, 108. 100: 80,000: corn, 101.000: Shipments—wheat, 2,000; corn, 102,000, to Liverpool per steamer fairly active and ficm— cotton. i4d.: flour. 2s.6d.: grain, 8\(a8'<d. on zw Rs ae Jane teats weak oney, 3. old. j8100%. BE, 3 short, 486'¢._ Governments firmer, = NEW YORK. June 4.—Fiour quiet and un- changed. Wheat, spring 5: and 1 cent better, Winter without decided change, Corn \4 aud cent better. LONDOX, June 4, 12:30 p, m.—C 96 7-16 for money 24 96} for the account. ‘4 onds, ten-forties. coupon, U9'y. Eric, 164: do. preferred, 33%. Pennsivania Central. 31y, New deisey Central, 32'4. Reading Railroad, 14, ia Sixes, old, 25, ‘outs, 4,000) re —___ Troublesome Indians. THE BANNOCK OUTBREAK. Reports, | official and otherwise from the northwest indicated somewhat general out- break among the Indiaus in that section, while the Texas border isthreatened-by Mexi- can India The Bannock Indians appear | to be the chief of the malcontents in the north- Last Friday they captured west of Idaho, two freight teams contain- nd ammunition and robbed King- hills station, on the overland road, seventy- five miles from Boise City. The depredators left in haste on the approach of the troops, It is estimated that three hundred Baunocks | are camped in the lava beds. Their position | is very strong. The citizens of Bolse City have held a meeting to devise measures to as- sist the settlers. Governor Brayman’s con- duct was condemned in the strongest terms. FROM OREGON General Howard reports uneasiness among the Indians, seven Lapawai villages threaten- ing war. He suggests as a war preventive that formal paces be authorized, as already guaranteed in treaties, to the reservation In- cians in his department. “With the forces in hand,” he says, “the promise could be carried. out atonce by the agent, and thus the main cause of Indian dissatisfaction be obviated. Quick work in this direetion will, I think, save life and vast expense.” TEXAS I8 ALSO SUFFERING. A dispatch from there says that two liltle soon of Mr. Colson, 2 shegp raiser in western Texas, have Deen kill Indian raiders — moony but one % = a 4 — and several wounded m in ight. Soldiers are on the trail. SITTING BULL. In this connection, and amid the renewed rumors of Sitting Bull being, as he has been ever since he went into Canada, “on the eve Mf recrossingthe border and waging waranew inst the whites,” a statement by Major ‘alsh, chief of the Canadian eet att is pertinent. He gives no credence to re- . He says the women are a power in the sioux camp, and they wail inst war when- ever it is hinted at. Major Walsh sums up by saying: ‘You'll have to find some other In to ight this season than the Sioux.’ PHILADELPBIA PREPARING FOR COMMUN- IsM.—Mayor Stokeley said on to be made ich satisfied him that munisti re 500 T ipal 13th and Girard avenue, where