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‘) and Catalonia, and troops in considerable numbers Rave been sent against them. FAILURES IN WARBA' A Vienna despatch reports that eight firms bave failed in Warsaw, with total liabilities estimated at 2,000,000 roubles, THE BRAZILIAN CABLE INTERRUPTED, ‘The Brazilian cablo is interrupted between Babia and Rio Janeiro, LOXDON FOG, A dense fog hung over London yestorday. GENERAL CROOK AND THE SIOUX. Curyaxxn, W. T., Jan, 12, 1877. General Crook, accompanied by Lieutenant Schuyler, leaves here to-morraw for Red Cloud, whero he will remain some time, He has unbounded faith in the successful working of the plans of enlistment of friendly Sioux and scoats. . An instance of their value is found in the fact thas in tho last campaign against the Choyennes, wherein the Snakes and Pawnees had followea their circular trails for several days, the Sioux darted out in @ direct line and struck the village at once, tho surprice proving 80 complete that many Cheyennes fied without even a Moccasin on foot, with the thermometer several de- grees below zero, Many must have forishea. Major Mason, commandant at Camp Robinson, ac- companied by a number of Spotted Tail’s scouts, bas Started with sufficient intimation to warrant the hope shat Crazy Horse will come in, ‘Two prisoners, en route for the Ponttentiary at Lara- mie, in chargo of a deputy sheriff, jumped from the tra, while in motion, near Red Buttes. They Were pursued and one recaptured after a chase of twelve milos. ‘The weather was very severe, Tho Sheriff aod captured man was frost bitten, and it is supposed the oiher prisoner porished. THE MIDDLETOWN MYSTERY. AN INQUEST ON THE ALLEGED MURDER OF HENRY BROWN AND THE SUPPOSED ARSON. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. | Newronr, R, L, Jan. 12, 1877. A coroner’s inquest was held this afternoon over the remains of Henry Brown, who was burned to death in bis own house, at Miadletown, near Newport. The first witness was his son, Charles Brown, who testified that be went to his brother-in-law’s house at pine o’clock for the purpose of staying all night, as bis sister was sick; admitted that he returned to his father’s house at ten o'clock for the purpose of getting some oil for his brother; went out doors at about two o’clock the following morning and saw light in the father’s house; he called bia brother-in-law, and both went to tbe firg, The brother-in-law, Filmore Coggesuall, testified that bo came to his house at ten minutes after one o’clock on the morning of the fire, and that about two o’clock bis brother called him and said he believed the old manbad set his house ou fire. When asked by the jury why he did uot remain at home, he replied that “the old was raising hell’? and would not let him no effort to rescue his father; noticed that there had been several articles belonging to him which bad been tuken from the house before they had urrived, among them teing an insurance policy and a deed of roperty; tho reason of his having the deed was that jrown bad transferred the farm to him to prevent an attachment being levied, and supposed he could get 1t back; this was the cause of the difliculty between them; before he came into the room to testily Brown wanted him to “back him up;” the firc could not be seen trom his house; was ut a loss to account for Charles secing it; did not send bim for oil. ‘Two other witnesses were examined, but tho testi- mony was not important. The inquest was adjourned to secure the testimony of Coggeshall’s wife. A ver- Gict will be rendered to-morrow, CROOKED WHISKEY JOYCE, & PARDON EXPECTED, AND HE IS ASKED BY TELEGRAPH TO “‘HOLD THE FORT, FOR I 4M comInG.” (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] Sr, Lovrs, Mo., Jap, 11, 1877. Rumors bave been current in this city for the past day or two, that Colonel John A. Joyce, of whiskey ring notorioty, has been pardonod, or is about to be, by tho President, and those who are intimate with his affairs claim that tho rumorsare trac. Tne following despatch from an influential friend in Washington was Feceived by Joyce to day :- ‘ “Hold the fort, forlam coming. Will start Sun- jay. And this strengthens the belief that ho bas been Pardooed. Those who are posted claim tbat a pardon wil only give Joyce bis liberty tor a short time, as several additional indictments are hanging over his head, which, 1 tried, will result in his conviction. It is ulso asserted that the revenue officials aro Ring another raid on certain distilleries which shougbt to be running crooked, and their intentions having leaked out have caused quite a seasation, A STEAMER SUNK BY THE ICE. Cixctxxatt, Obio, Jan, 12, 1877. The new steamer Calumet, which was loaded for New Orleans, wus sunk by moving ice hero this morn- ing. Tho Calumot was valuod at $24,000, and insured for $17,000. Sho has acargo of 300 tons, which will probably be saved. SINKING OF FIVE OYSTER BOATS. Baurmong, Jan. 12, 1877. Five oyster schooners while being towed out from Eastern Bay to-day by steamtugs were cut through by alt the ice and tunk. The crows rescued and taken to Annapolis. tated that from sixty to seventy oyster vessels a 1 icebound in Eastern Bay and the crows are suft Ing for tood and in great destitution, They will be re- lieved to morrow. * THE CINCINNATI ICE GORGE. were It INCINNATI, Jan, 12, 1877. The ice in the river startod again about midnight, but goon gorged again. The steamer Andes was sunk. No other boats were injured. The weather is colder, and if it thus continues no further novement Of the ice is expected, ‘The Andes was valued at $24,000, No insuranco, BELOW ZERO, Warmntows, N. Y., Jan, 12, 1877. The thermometer at ten o'clock this morning indi- tated twenty degrees below zoro, a change of filty do- Breos in ten hours, MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT, Wark Drvartaest, Orrice or THe Crise SIGNAL Orricrr, Wastsetox, Jan, 13-1 A. M. Indications. Daring Saturday in the South Atlantic and East Gulf States, falling followed by rising barometer, warm southerly winds veering to colder westerly and northerly, increasing cloudiness and probably occa- sional rains. 5 In tho West Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valloy, rising barometer, diminishing north to west winds, decidedly colder ciear or clearing weather, probably succeeded from the last section to Northern foxas by falling barometer and winds backing to warmer southerly. In the upper Inke region, Upper Mississipp! and Lower Missouri valleys, falling barometer after a tem- porary rise in the southern portions, rising tempern- jure, westerly winds, backing to soutlorly, and gen- wally cloar weather. In the lower lake region, rising followed by falling barometer, cold northwesterly winds, backing to warmer southwesterly, and occasional snow succeeded | by partly cloudy weather, In the Middle States, falling temporarily followed by rising barometer, winds shifting to colder westerly except higher temperature in New York, light snow and rain succeeded by clearing weather, In New England, falling, followed by rising barome- ter, easterly to southerly winds, shifting to westerly, rising temperature and snow, clearing away during the Mlornoon or night, Cautionary signals continuc on tho Texas coast and from New Jersey to Massachusotts, . THE WEATHER YESTERDAY, Tho following record will show'the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, im com- parison with the corresponding date of last year, indicated by the thermometer at Hudout’s pharmacy, HERALD eat f below. NEW Y WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR ? Louisiana Republicans Cleaning Up and Drilling. AMMUNITION TO THE BRAVE THREE HUNDRED. Pinchback’s Game in the Interest of Senatorial Aspiration. A SEARCH FOR A QUORUM DEFEATED. The Senate Committee's Investigation in South Carolina. THE TAXPAYERS’ SUPPORT OF HAMPTON. LOUISIANA, THE REPUBLICAN STATE HOUSE CLEANSED— PREPARATIONS FOR WAR IN TIMES OF PEACE—LOOKING AFTER THE FAG ENDS OF A QUORUM IN PINCHBACK’S HOUSE—ATTACK ON HIS CASTLE—FINESSING FOR THE SENATOR- SHIP—METROPOLITANS DECREASING, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. New Orveans, Jan, 12, 1877, There ir still no material change in the situation At the St, Louis Hotel Stato Hoase affairs wore put on a more orderly condition to-day by General Badger, All the idle, non-combatant negroes were expelled, and the Metropolitans wore early set at work cleaning out the accumulated Mlth, thus rondering tho quarters moro habitable. PREPARATIONS FOR WAR, All the negroes willing to fight—about 300 in num- ber—were gathered together up in the third story and placed in charge of competent drillmasters, tho Metropolitans, now reduced to about 150, drilling During the afternoon ammunition was dis- tributed to the force—sixteen rounds to each man. ‘This fact becoming known created .some little excite- mont at the democratic headquarters, and everything was put on the alert to avoid a surprise, HUNTING AFTER A QUORUM. The only event occurring worthy of note was an at. tempt mado by General Badger and the Sergeant-at- Arms of Packard’s Senate to arrest four Senators who are kept concealed by Pinchback in his house, and who will not go to the Senate Chamber until Pinchback’s election as United States Senator is guaranteed. Tho departure ot Badger, with five or six men, upon this mission, was soon known at the Central station, when Chief Boylan despatched a squad to protect them. Badger was retused admission by Pinchback im person, and upon a forced advance being threat- ened appeared with o shotgun, Ho subsequently called on the police for protection, when four of Badger’s men were captured, the rest making their escape, A strong force was left by Boylan in chargo of Pinchback’s premises, GENERAL BADGER’S INDORSEMENT. This evening General Badger, who bad been ordered to arrest absent membors of the Senate, ‘returned the order to the Licutenant Governor with the following [Indorsed.} New Ox.eans, Jan. 12, 1876, This order is respectfully returned to the Hon. the President and members of the Senate, with the report that alter diligent search and inquiry I discovered that three or more of the absent Senators wore secreted in a certain house on Camp stroet, near First street, in this city. Said house 1s owned and oc- cupied by the Hon. P. B.S linchback. I repaired to said premises with several assistant seryeants- atarm: and found a number of the so. called. Nicholls police on duty around and in the immediate vicinity of the house, Upon showing this warrant to Mr. Pinchback aud de- manding to enter fortho purpose of arresting tho ab- sont Senators named in this order I was denied ad- Mmittanco by Mr. Vinchback, warned not to enter the premises at my perl, ana in- formed that he had a force at hand to resist my posse. Perceiving a cousidorable number ot the socalled Nicholis police in the vicinity, and having positive infermation that many more were in- side of said premises a few hours previous, and be- heving them to be still thore at the time of making the demand, [ found it impousible to eniorve my writ. Hearing police whistles biowing, and secing that Nicholls’ police were gathering and concentrating around the premises | withdrew. Immediately after a large crowd assembled about the place. and several assistant sergeants-at-arms, who remained in the neigh- borhood, were arrested by Nicholls’ police and locked up in the station. 1 Therefore report that by reason of interference by said Nicholls’ police, and the gathering of an excited mob 1n the.vicinity, 1 was unabje to execute this order or warrant of your honorable body. A. 8. BADGER, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. Governor Packard, it ts said, has laid the whole matter before General Augur for his action under the instructions of the Secretary of War. PINCHBACK’S LITTLE GAME, It is now known that as soon as the Senatorial elec. tion is decided adversely to Pinchback’s claims those four Senators will at once enter the democratic Legis- lature, Another Senator, it 1s confidentially stated, will appear to-morrow, Only one additional member of the House, Estopinal, of St. Bernard, went over to-day, DEPRESSION AT THE STATE HOUSK, The State House garrison wero in pretty good spirits up to about five P, M., since which time they have evinced sigos of great depression. Upward of thirty Metropolitans left this evening im small squads, some of whom were shadowed to their homes. It is thought, however, that they will return in the morn- ing. CASEY’S ASPIRATION, Casey mixes freely with prominent democrats, and sevoral interviews are reported. It is believed that his election to the Senate would definitely settle Grant’s final course upon the Louisiana quostiou. From the present outlook his prospects are poor on both sides, He disclaims any desire or mtention in that direction, and says he has already made arrange- ments to go mto business here, He, nevertheless, manifests an intense interest in the progress of events. PACKARD ENCOURAGED, Governor Packard received a number of telegrams from Washington last night; but beyond the statement that they are encouraging he declines giving their pur- port. He is evidently more hopeful than he was yes terday of recognition by the national authorities, NALLOT YOR AENATOR, The republican Legislature had another ballot for United States Senator, resulting as foilows:*Pinch- back, 20; Antoin ; Bettie, 12; Lewis, 11, the re- mainder scattering, | TALK AROUT BRIBERY, In the House Mr, Delacey, of Rapides, stated in a speech that he had been offered $10,000 to go with the democrats, A resolution was introduced and referred declaring vacant the seats of Mosers. Barrett and Ken- nedy, who had gone over to the democrats, TUX BRIDE-SPURSING KLECTOR, Levisse, the bribe-spurning elector, was badly hanuled by the Congressional Committee this morn- ing. He confessed that his resignation was made on the 12th ult, to take effect on the 4th inat., the elce- tors’ meeting occurring on the 7th. He desired Hon. | Mr. Townsend to ask if he was offered moncy to vote for Tilden, and repliod “Yes.” Mr. Townsend thea demanded by whom, and what amount? | PLACKD IN CONTEMPT. Levisso declined to answer, thus placing himself in contempt, and ho will now be sent before the bar of tho House. He was very badly frightened, and en- deayored to withdraw his testimony on this part ot the | subject, but was not allowed to do so. | NO NEW ORDERS SENT TO NEW ORLEANS— | GOVERNOR NICHOLLS ON THE PACKARD LEGISLATURE, | thirty-five. Wasutxetoy, Jan, 12, 1877, ‘The President said this evening to a friend that there | was no change it Loutsinna matters, and the Secretary ot War si at no new orders had been seut to New Orleans and that there was pothing of importance or | interest from there. DESPATCH FROM GOVERNOR NICHOLLS. Representatives Levy and Ellis, of Louisian received a despatch from Governor Nicholls, +19 3: OP, 9 wy a7 29 12 Average temperature yestorday venus Average temperature jor corresponding date last HERALD YACHT WE RVATIONS. Janvany 12, 1877, bane ORRIN NOONE PT Oc “State oF — At Nour. |inches.| Deg.| Wind.) Weath Staten [stare r Partly cay Quarantine. .| 41 UN. Be [threat’ng. SPM, afk sleoting, Quarantin Quarantine, 412 P.M) 1s|3. & [Cloudys ‘thing |g quiet and likely to remain so, and the Packard Legislature gives evidence of speedy dissolution, SOUTH CAROLINA. AN APPEAL TO THE TAXPAYERS TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO PAY TAXES -ONLY TO THE HAMPTON GOVERNMENT—ONE-THIRD OF THE CHARLESTON TAXES PAID IN, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Cuanestox, Jan. 12, 1877, The committeo of nine prominent citizens appointed at the mass meeting of taxpayers held in this city on the 2lst of December last have, to- day, in addition to their recently published address to the taxpayers of the county, called upon their fellow citizens for a turther evidence of their determination to recoguize and support alone the government of which Governor Wade Hampton 1s head, by subscribing to THK FOLLOWING AGREEMENT. We, the undersigued, law abiding citizens of South Carolina, recoguizing the governinent of which Gen- eral Hampton is the bead, as the only constitutional and legal government of this State, hereby pledge ourselves to General Hampton and to cach other to pay the amount o1 taxes called for in his ad- dress to the people of South Carolina, dated Janvary 1, 1577. We further pledge ourselves to pay no taxes whatsoever imposed upon us by the pretended gov- erument of which Mr, Chamberiaia 1s the head and to support cach other in all lawful resistance to their collection, This pledgo has been already signed by about 1,000 citizens, representing fully Gve-sixths of the taxable property of the county, The list is composed of citi- zens of all grades and classes, trom tho merchant prince to the humblest mechanic, and includes not only prominent bankers and lawyers, but Northerners hold- img property in Charleston, and administrators and trustees. The taxpayers are promptly and willingly banding in toGovernor Hampton’s agent the propor. tion of their last year’s assessment called for by the democratic House of Kepresentatives, and already one-third of the whole auount called for in Charleston has been paid in, tho agent’s office having been opened only a few days, Charleston county repro- sents between one-quarter and one-third of the whole taxable property of the State, and with the present outiook the whole of tho ten per cent called for by Governor Hampton will bo paid in within the next week or ten days, One by one tho other counties of the State have held mass meetings denouncing the Chamberlain usurpation and pledging their support to the Hampton governmont. Beaufort county to-aay fell into line, and a very large meeting of the tax- payers of that county was held at Early Branch and a set of resolutions similar to those passed in this county were adopted. The watchword from the mountains to the seaboard is, ‘Millions for defence; not one cent for tribute.”” From all parts of the State where have been appointed the news comes that the instalment is being rapidly paid. THE SENATE COMMITTEE CLOSES ITS LABORS— SIGNIFICANT ADMISSIONS OF CHAMBERLAIN— HOW BIOTS ARE INITIATED—-PARTISAN CHAR- ACTER OF THE INVESTIGATION. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] CoLumnta, Jan, 12, 1877, The Senate Committee, after a four weeks’ secret session, amassing partisan outrage testimony, closed its labors to-day and departed for Washington to-night. Governor D, H. Chamberlain, who was the last witnesa examined, produced a volumo of documentary evi- dence in the shape of letters and alfidavits trom ous portions of the State as the basis of his action in proclaiming the State an armed camp, and asking for troops to preserve order. CHAMBERLAIN’S ADMISSIONS. Upon cross-examination he was forced to admit that when he visited the North, ostensibly to bring his family back, about the middle of September, that ho hada consultation with tho President, the Secretary of War, and with leading members of the republican party with rogard tothe introduction of troops, Ho acknowledgod thut ho had never even made an effort to arrest any of the parties coucerned in either tho Hamburg or the Ellenton riot; that there was no re- sistance nor obstruction of any one process of law nor of the lawfally constituted authorities of the State; thacalltho republican judges, with one singlo exception, had denied, in the most positive terms, tho allogations contained in his proclamation; that tne Sheriff of Aiken had testified. that he individually could arrest any person in that count; tHat he (Chamberlain) virtually abdicated the gov norship of the State; that he had never called upon the whites to suppress disorder or mako arrests, and that peace and good order existed by the consent of the very people he had proclaimed !n a state of insurree- tion, In short, the Governor's testimony amounted to a confession of the utter inability of himselt and party to maintain a government in the State. HOW RIOTS ARE GOTTEN UP. It has also transpired that Judge Cooke, republican, testified to a converaution between himself and United states District Attorney Cortin on the cars, in which the latter stated that if the enthusiasm of the whites could not be checked in some way the republicans would lose the State, and that it would be necessary to have some forty or fifty negroes killed in order tomako @ caso for the United States courts, which would result inthe introduction of troops, by the presence of which the State could alone be carried, The significance of this testimony, which Corbin de- nies, les in the fact that soon after the alleged conver- sation took place the Ellenton riot occurred, EVIDENCES OF PARTISANSHIP, That the republican members of the committee havo been utterly partisan in their investigation is proven by tho fact that while they have takon volumes of negro testimony as to the Hamburg and Ellenton affairs, they refused to goto Charleston, Cainboy, Com- bahee and Beautort, where the republicans created riots and magsacred tho whites, and where, in the same counties, the grossest sort of negro intimidation was practised, Leading democrats protested against this partisan action of the committee, and Senator Merri- mon, democrat, insisted on having these protests on- tered on the records of tho committee, CORMIN’S EFFORTS, United States District Attorney Corbin, who was elocted Senator by the Mackey House, seems to have directed his efforts mainly toward injuring General Butler, his opponent, who was clected by the demo- crats, Chamberlain estimated the number of riflo cluos in the State at 300, but stated he was not exactly familiar with the facts, STATR ARMS GIVEN TO NKGRORS. Ho admitted that of the State arms and ammunition, the cost of which amounted to $511,000, only 125 rifles remained in the armories of the State, the re. mainder having been distributed among the negroes. The cstimated expenses ot the committee when it reaches Washington will bave amounted to avou $20,000, most of which was paid to negro witnesses, THE TENNESSEE SENATORSHIP, [bY TELEGRAPH TO THE WeRaLp.] Nasitvinte, Jan, 12, 1877, The Legislative Convention reached the fortieth ballot without any result, Builoy holding his own with Key’s friends, who have much to gain by antagonizing Bato, the Bailey ‘action pushing Bate and easing him dowi from thirty to twenty-six votos, Hailey standing Hop, Jordon Stokes, member of Congress before the war, will be nominated to-morrow, There is every indication of a deadlock. THE ILLINOIS SENATORSHIP. [BY TELEGRAYH TO THE HERsLD,] Synixavieip, Jan, 12, 1877, Present appearances indicate the election of Gover. nor John M. Palmer to the United States Senate, Judge Davis, of Bloomington, has been nominated by the inaopendents of the House and William Anderson by the Senate independents, bat there is but little doubt that these candidates will be dropped when the ballot is taken, when the coalition will slect Paimer, It is possible that should the republiowns s: that Logan ig defeated, they will spring b. B. Washvurne | the track. Governor John M, Valmer was unanimously nome in i by & joint democratic caucus of tne Logisiature to-day, THE upon i KANSAS SENATORSHIP, (BY TELRGRAPH TO THE MERALD.1 St. Louis, Jan, 12, 1877, The Senatorial contest in Kansas has wot yotase sumed a shape to justily predictions as to the result, From present appearances it is provable that the votes will be almost evenly divided between the four leading candidates at tho start, and the soluvon ot the problem will depend on how Jong members will stick to their first chore, vernor Uaborn will lead im tbe beginning, peroaps;, but bis rivals will be so near to | him that, for all practical purposes, it will ve virtually ap even start. The iriends of the different candidates are all sanguine, and unless material change occurs before the election prolonged balloting may be ox- pected. The contest is the quietest and best tem- Pered that has ever been know in Kangas, The fzhttor State printer is waging flercety, tho Contest assuming a new shape to-day by the appear- ance of F. P, Baker, of the Topeka Commonwealth, as ® candidate. PENNSYLVAN IA REPUBLICANS, ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE YESTERDAY AS TO THE FLECTORAL VOTE—HOW THE REPUB- LICAN MEMBERS UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEMO- CRATS, [SY TELEGRAPH Tv THE HERALD.) ‘ Hanxisnvna, Jan, 12, 1877, The republicans of the Pennsylvania Senate to-day passed concurrent resolutions prepared at a caucus lust night, The resolutions are preceded by a pream- ble, which recites that to allay an excitement that may. endanger the public peace,and precipitate the calami- tues of civil war it is proper that the legislatures should emphasizo the principles of the national constitution relative to the counting of the electoral votes. Fac- tious opposition and threats of violence, designed to pervert or imperil the deciaration and confirmation of the constitutional election of a President, are de- nounced as revolutionary, and merit the condemna- tion ef an outraged people. One resolution says tho ljsts which the duly appointed glectors are ro- quired to send to the President of tho Senate, and which certificdtes are to be opened by’ him and counted, are the constitutional evidence of the votes cast, Another resoiution declares that any attempt to deteat the election of a President or of a Vice Presi- dent by either house of Congress upon the protext that certain persons, duly certified to be the electors ol any State, Were not such electors, or by throwing out or refusing to count the legally certified votes of uny State, or by impeding the counting of the electoral Vote to ascertain the result, or for any other cause than that provided for in the constitution, wh person has a majority of votes of the electors di pointed, “will be a proceeding fraught with danger to the pabiic peace, perilous to the stability of our gov- ernment and exposing our nation to contempt in the general opiaion of mankind.” AINSTRUCTING THE CONGRESSMEN, Tho Pennsylvania Congressmen are instructed to lot their action on the question conform to the spirit of this declaration. ‘The democrats attempted to discuss the resolutions but the republicans opposed agitation, on the alleged ground that it would increase the poli- Ucal excitement. The previous question was ineltect galled and the resolutions rushed through with dis- gracetul haste, THX RESOLUTIONS OF DEMOCKATS. A democrat subsequently introduced resolutions re- questing the Pennsylvania Congressmen to spare no effort and to hesitute at no honorable sacrifices toavert civil discord, by arriving at an honest, tar and legal decision of the Presidential question, ia accordance with the ascertained tacts and ascertaimod ancient and appointed custom of law and the constitution, so that the incoming President may enter on the dis. charge of his duties inaugurated and supported peaceably by popular opinion alone, without taint of fraud. ‘The resoiutions also declare that it 1s unjust and inexpedient to undertake any decision of tact in relation to the Presidency pendiog Congressional in- vestigation, or any judgment as to ‘aw without pre- liminary examination and ascertainment of the law, il any, regulating the legal branch of the question, The resolutions were unceremoniously reterred to the Commitice on Federal Questions for interment, ON A WAR FOOTING. The resolution requesting the Governor to ph militia on aWaf footing was not presented to the Legisiature for action, but it is understood to have been handed to the Governor direct. GEORGIA'S NEW GOVERNOR. INAUGURATION OF ALFRED H. COLQUITT—HIS ADDRESS ON FEDERAL MATTERS. Ataxta, Jan 12, 1877, Governor Alfred H. Colquitt was inaugurated before an immenso audience at twelve o'clock to-day, A large part of his address was devoted to urging economy in the State adminisiration, so as to relievel the burdens of the people, The portion on federa mailers was enthusiastically applauded and is as fol- jow 8:— THR NATIONAL ELECTION. In the grand popular majority of the recent Gubernatorial eloction is ty be read the overwhelming interests that Geor- glans icel in the grent issues now convutsing the country, and their determined purpose to keep in allznment with the patriotic millions Northern frends who ure by the peacetul felt sentiment and echo tho public vote whon say that in all the complications of nati t ow 80 replete with fevered interes r ie sympathy with the elected exponent of constitu- ticnal liberty, retrenchment and reform. We will adhore to him_and his colaborers with the fdeilty due to the coam- pion of a righteous cxuse in every patriatic endeavor they may make to socure the honest and unmistakable will of @ Jarge majority of the American people constitutioually ox- pressed at the pulls, REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION. At the regular moeting of tho Fourteenth Assombly District Association, held tast evening at No. 96 Third avenue, the following officers were elected for 1877:— President, John HI, Brady; Firat Vice President, Mat- thow Hicks; Second Vico Prosident, Francis Page; Secretary, George P. Osborne; Assistant Secretary, George McKee. Tho republicans of the Eighteenth Assembly district met at No. 453 Fourth avenue, and Mr, Bigler, the Pres- ident elect of the association of the district, was ine stalled. He concluded nis address of the evening by the assertion that in five years the city ot New York would be as essentially republican as to-day it is democratic. Brevoort Hall was well filled by the members of the Twentieth Assembly district organization, The meet- ing was tho first which has been held since ex-Judgo Ditteaboeffer waseiected. He stated, in his maugural address, that if his friends had only worked half as hard on’ his behaif to obtain jor bitn the position ot District Attorney as they had to make bim president of the association he would have held that office to- | day. Hie defeut was owing to the lukewarmness of his friends, SENATOR BLAINE'S xECEPTION. Avavsta, Me,, Jan, 12, 1877, A very largo and brilliant reception was given this evening by Mr. and Mra, Blaine to the members of the Legislature and State government and private citizens, al poll. wo stand in including prominent men of both parties from ait rece | tions of the State, Between 000 and 700 were present, RIOTOUS REFORMERS. Worcester, Mass., Jan 12, 1877. A serious riot took place at the Westboro State Re- form School this evening. About 100 boys wero en- gaged im tho uprising, and the signal was given by | shutting off the gas in the school rooms The | fight was a desperate one for afew minutes, every | article of furniture in two of the ‘rooms being completely demolished, in keeping the rioters in the rooms antil help was summoned and then subdued them by the free use of the hydrant. N of the officers op men sly birt and none of the boys escaped, THE ASHTABULA DISASTER, Cuxvitasp, Obio, Jan, 12, 1877. The Leader's special trom Ashtaouin says the Cor- oner’s jury on tho late railroad disaster to-day ox- amined two experts in bridge building. The evidence | Was entirely explanatory of irou bridget SAVINGS BANK SUSPENDED. Bostox, Mass , Jan, 12, 1877. The Mechanics’ Savings Bank, established in 1874, has suspended, Owing to the stagnation of busines aud other causes the sem nue! dividend, due Janu. ury 1, was passed, and since then about $27,000 hy beon drawn by depositors trom the bank. Ltt probe abio that injunction will be served, in order to pro- tect all the depositors alike, "On the 24th of December there were $446,961 62 due depositors, The officers succeeded | ORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1877, ARRIVAL OF ALEXIS. The Svetland, with the Grand Duke on Board, in Hampton Roads, RECEPTION BY THE HARTFORD, Remainder of the Russian Fleet Expected To-Day. The PREPARATIONS IN WASHINGTON. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. J Foxtsess Moxnoz, Va., Jan. 12, 1877, The Russian frigate Svetland, flagship of Rear Ad- miral Boutakoff, of the imperial navy, and commanded by His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Alexis, arrived in Hampton Koads this alternoon, at tour o’clock, and anchored just above the flagship Hartford. Upon coming to anchor the Svetland at once ran up the American colors to her maiumast head and saluted them, afler which a boat was despatched to the flig- stip Harttord, The Hartford ran up the Russian flag and saluted 1, and in a few momeuts Admiral Trench- ard and Admiral Boutakoff salated each other simul- taneously. Tho Svetland 1s about the size of the Hartford and resembles that vessel very much in appearance, The rest of the fleet, which consists of the Hero, Cruiser and Askold, have not yot arrived, but will probably reach here to-morrow, The Svet- land will proceed to Norfolk to-morrow morning, where she will remain a few days and take in pro- visions and coal, Baron N. Shishkin, Envoy Extra- ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Russia, and Rear Admiral H, Crown, of the imporial navy, are now in Norfolk awaiting the arrival of the Grand Duke. The future movements of the fleet are not known, MAKING ROOM FOR THE RUSSIANS, Fortress Monrox, Va, Jan, 12, 1877, The monitors Wyandotte, Passaic and Montauk, which have been in the Roads for tho past three months, were sent up to Norfolk to-day to make room for the Russian ficet, which is hourly expected, The Roads are crowded with merchant vessels. PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE GRAND DUKE—THE MINISTER'S RESIDENCE— WHERE ALEXIS WILL STAY—NO PROGRAMME YET RESOLVED UPON. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Wasmrxotox, D. C, Jan, 12, 1877. Tho arrival of tho Russian fleot is awaited at Nor- tolk with great interest, The Grand Duke Alexis is ov board the flagship, ond the Russian Minister at Washington has gone to Norfolk to await his coming. In the meantime the legation is left in charge of the Secretary, Willamov, who sald this morning that it was as yet uncertain whether Alexis would laud bero Grand Duke or simply as an ollicer of the Russian Navy. TUR RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, Tho large dwelling which accoinmodates the Russian Jegation at the corncr of Eighteenth and F atrects re- quires uo extra preparation for the visit of the Russian, Prince, since it as long Leen sumptuously flied up and garrisoned by an exiraordinary number ot aomes- tics, Such was tho appearance of state required by the Russian envoy that for a time he never left the house without being marshalled forth by a chassour in full uni. form, but this formality has been dispeused with of late, ALEXIS’ QUARTERS, The Grand Duke will take up his quartersat the Ar- ington; but itis anticipated that some of his time will be spent at the residence of the Minister, which overlooks the Potomac from a most advantageous pomt of view, There is room enough in the residence for him and most of his expected companions, NO PROGRAMME YET. No programme has been arranged for the Grand Duke’s movements on his arrival or thereafter, Everything depends upon tho wishes he may signify altor his landing at Norfolk. EX-MAYOR WICKHAM’S DINNER. A complimentary dinucr was given last evening at Delmonico’s to ex-Mayor Wickham by tho ‘citizens of New York." ‘There were fully 200 gentlemen present, and tho list of names included many prom- inens citizens of both political parties, the clergy, the Bar, the army and navy and mercantile life. The Committee of Arrangements included Yno Hon. James 8. Thayer, John T. Agnew, George I. Forrest, C. C. Ba.dwin, J, Nelson Tappan and William C. White ney. The banquet was spread in the large dining saloon, which was elegantly decorated for the occasion, ‘Tho menu was, of course, complete, and served in Delmonico’s best style, and was discoursed while the strains of Bernstein’s orchestra floated through the room. Among those present were Rev. Will. fam Adame, Salem H. Waies, Benjamin K, Phelps, W. © Whitney, Peter Cooper, David M, Stone, Chauncey M. Depue, J. I. Davenport, J. D. Vermilyo, Professor Chandler, Jobn T, Agnew, Atlen Campbell, John Kelly, Franklin Allen, Hugh N. Camp, William E, Dodge, D. N. C. Wheeler, Judge John R, Brady, Seth ©. Hanley, William H. Guion, Russoll Sage, Rev. Dr. Washburn, Commodore Nicholson, United States Navy; Samuel D, Babcock, ex-Governor Hoifman, Judge Asbbel Green, James M. Brown, 8. Iranius Prime, William H. Appleton, George W. Lane aud Jobn A. Stuart, ‘At the close of the banquet the chairman, Mr, Bab- cock, ina few complimentary remarks, dd health of ex-Muyor ickham., Dr. greeted with enthusiastic applause, the whole as- semblage rising. In speaking of tho city he said that all it needed was honest and economic government, ‘The Mayor did not hold the power to fully regulate the affairs of the city, and without the entire co- ope of his officers he In the appornti to choose the bi believed tho the vflice, long a8 the | bonds for pablie tn, | the people norm and compel appropriat) to taxation, Ib cloving he saia'-—"'l besp successor your hearty support, He brings to the d charge of “his dutes grout aviiity and long exporience in public affairs. His opportunity is great aud I have no doubt his success wil be sigual, and mi for once, Mr, Chairman, axsuine the prerogativ your ten possible, and in every case he bad sought the man and not the man Cheers.) The ex-Mayor thought that so Legislature held uniimived pawer to isne ments neither asked tor by ed, to regulate salaries sihere would be no limit | New York,’ and introduce its Mayor, Smith Ely, Jr.”? | When Mayor Ely rose to reapoud he was greeted with enthusiastic cheers aud waving of bandkerchiets, | He spoke very brielly, complimenting Mayor Wickaam and indorsing bis remarks in favor of home ruie for the otty of Now York. He did vot think that a city was great because of ber temples, her palaces, squares | oF tatues, but was great in the honesty and integrity of her citizens. (Prolonged cheering.) The Mayor was followed by the Rev, Wille ‘tom = Adams, who responded to the — third toast, “fhe Pablic Charities of New York.?? the fourth toast was “fhe Commerce of New York,” to which the Hon, Wiliam E, Dodge responded at some Jengto. He spoke of the city’s commerce as in good condition and stid;—""Now York has long been and will continue thefommereial centro of this Continent and will, beyor(all doubt, be its financial city,” HEAVY BUSINESS FAILURE. | Bostox, Mass., Jan, 12, 1877. The recent fatlure ef Huddell & Seiizeinger, in Ppila- delphia, bas caused some commotion here, where their Habilities aro heavy. There are claims against the firm of nearly $600,000 held by Bustou banks and rie, SUIT AGAINST WILLIAM LIBBEY. Roxpour, N. ¥., Jan, 12, 1877. Babeock and others against William Libbey, the surviving partner of A. T. Stewart, for $45,000 damages for a breach of contract, whieh was on the calendar of the Cireu\t Court for the pres. ent term, bas Leen, on account of the eon Kurope of a witness named Rogers, put over to Jan- uary 19, when Judge Westbrook will bold a special term to try it THE IC Roxpour, N. The strike among the tev men still continues, but all ia quit, No attempt was made to begin work to-day the employers inteuding to wait until Monday, when work will bo generally resumed. Measures are being | Halithe men needed and to protect usually paid out by the ico companies during the ‘Vesting Ben- he nbsenee of this sum is sensibly felt by the doalers of this city, | | ~ CULTERS’ STRIKE, | | Judge Brady responded to the fitth toast, “The Ju- diciary” im an exceedingly witty speoch, that was greeted with great merriunent. To the sixth tonst, ‘lhe Public Schools and Col- the Hon, James 8. Thayer responded in a most t tribate to their efficievey and usefulness, eas,” the seventh toast, was responded to by the Hon, Brastus Brooks, and’ the olghin and last toast, “Rapid Transit,” was ably handled by Chauncey M. Depew, , THE AQUATIC STAGE, At the Lexington Avenue Opera House last night there was a gathering of members of all the boat clabs of the city aod many members of clubs in Brookly Jersey City and elsewhere to Witness an entertarnine: provided by the Dauntless Boat Club, aided by the members of the Argonautas, The oflorts of those who have little experience im stage business are genernily oven to criticism; but last night's comgs and sayings Ol the colored (white) performers of the Dauntless and Argonauta clubs were such as to command (he admira- ton of the audience. DYING IN THE WOODS. In a strip of woods stretching along Girard avenue to 167th street ao unknown woman wes found last might in « condition of utter prosiration, Un being brought vo the Thirty-third pi it station house expired, She was about forty ye of age, rather — with black es a bing wore a biack o suri aw waist, purple oversk! alik'ana gtay knit undorskirte, - k for my | | office and propose as the seocnd toast ‘The City of | - L'AMITIE MASQUERADE. The fourth annual masquerade of L/ Amitié Sostety took place yesterday evening at Irving Hall, The halt was plainly but elegantly decorated with French sad American flags, and in the front were displayed im large letters of gas jets the word “L'Amitié.” A large Dumber of persons were present, and, as they danced and sported, arrayed in their tasteful and gorgeous coxtu:es, they afforded the spectator a first rate op- portunity of viewing French vivacity, Toward mide bight the merry masquers assem! supper table, to gather fresh energy eforia, After supper was done full juatice to dancing was resumed, and it was very early in the moraing before the goodly company dispersed, PICTURE SALES. gallery yesterday was as jarge as on the previous jay and the prices realized much better, though somewhat unequal. A “Sunset,’? by Do Haas, $62 50 (these prices are without frames); “Looking Through the Mast,” William Morgan, $27 60; ‘Fishing Boats in Calm,” Frank Briscoe, $85; ‘Maples on the Ban! ot Farmington,” Laura, ‘oodward, “Sheep and Fowl,” F, Van Severdonck, wae Started at $100 and run yj to f $5 and $1; “The Last Loo«, Autumn,” J, ¥. Cropuey, $73; ” A. D. Shattuck, $24. $285. The largest, "A Flower Gitl,”” by Dela Atthe sale of pictures the Barker Gallery the prices were very small, a really good pictures woing tor $30 and $40, The largest price given woe $800, for Beard. The will be continued to-day. pebbviene 2 eal BASIS OF DELUSION, George M, Beard, M. D,, delivered a Jecture last eveving before the Liberal Ciub, Dr. Beard said his remarks were not intended for those whose minds were made up on the subject. In orderto study de lusions properly they should be takon to; itualisin and cliirvoyance if tooked at scientifically sbould be considered in their relations to each other, At the concluston of the Doctor's remarks there was @ lively tilt between the macerialists and spiritualiats, HAD NO LICENSE. Tho following liquor doalers accused of solling liquor without proper licenses were arrested last night:—J. H. Sumi, No. 24 West Third stroet; August Van 'o, 44 Clinton street; Henry Schmidt, No. 2 et, and Pairick J Lyncn, bartender of rice fetched was $400, lor loese. Howard N, Kain, No, 20 West Third street, HOTEL ARRIVALS Charles rrancis Adams, Jr., ot Massachusetts, and Frederick Billings, of Vermont, are at tho Brevoort Hot General John Hammond, of Crown Point, N. Y.; General John B. Frisvic, of California, ana J, Condit Sinith, of Buffalo, are at the Fifth Avene Hotel. Paymaster Wiliam P. Gould, United States Army, and Paymaster George W. 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