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are preparing to make political missiles of their own | demolished statements tuat the more the history of the past six months is elucidated tho more fatally it appears that the designs of those who talked most loudly of Christian philanthrophy partook least of its spirit. Light will possibly be thrown upon incidents now imperfectly under- Stood, such as tho origin of the Bulgarian massaercs, the proposed occupation of the provinces, the reasons for the despatch of tho British feet and the suggested of it to coerce the Porte. Those who declaim upon the merits of this business hastily aro likely to repeat their loquacity at leisure since the full story of the dangers which the Conference averted is yet to bo beard, THE CABINET POSITION INDORSED. When all is known we are mistaken if Prince Gorts- chakoff will look, as perhaps he now does, to the ad- Vent of a liberal Ministry to power in England, What- ever party bad ruled during the past year must hav acted as this government did, having their information, or stood condemned or a want of fidelity to European peace and Bational interests, Whatever party shall bereatter bold sway, when all tho past is known, will never be suffered by public opinion to connive at schemes tor the disruption of the Turkish Empire if they bear oven ® distant resemblance to those which bave been frus- trated with all the success and none of the cost and ‘sorrow of a triumphant military campatg: TUR STANDARD DOUBTYUL. The Standard says Weare not sure the decision of the Council 1s wise. The proposals nad been reduced 80 far thatit is uncertain they would not have been further softened had the Porte consented to discuss them. Tho question now is what will Russia do? De- fed by the Porte after minimizing ber demands again and again, will sbe eat the words of the Moscow specch, withdraw her mobilized regiments aud preserve peace? These are signs pointing in that direction. All our intelligence is to the effect that the euthusiasm for war has cooled down and that the pub- lic are waking up to a sense of the risks of an invasion of Turkey, The press seems to bo preparing the public mind for a retroat by representing the failure of the Corderence as a defeat, not of Russia, but of England, PORMIDABLE PREPARATIONS OF RUASIA. Possibly all this weakness is assumed. At any rate itis certain that the work of mobilization shows no slackness, Ina letter which wo published yesterday our correspondent explained how formidable the Rus- Bian preparations are, and assured us that tho reports vf suffering and disorganization are oxaggerated. This Perseverance in massing a great army on the Turkish frontier does not look like an intention to submit to diplomatic defeat, WAITING FOR BISMARCK. The truth doubtless is that the Russlans are yet up- certain regarding Prince Bismarck’s intentions, and consequently are hositating. Tnat they must fight Austria if thoy invade Turkey seems certain unless Princo Bismarck repays the debt of 1870, We have but to reflect upon the excitement created in Prague by General Tchernayeff’s presence to form an idea of tho effect on the Austriun Slavs of a series ot Russian vic- tories south of the Danube. Clearly Austria could not remain quiet in such acontingency; but how would Prince Bismarck act? NOW RUSSIA\CAN SEOURE A GERMAN ALLIAXCR, Germany’s permanent interosts undoubtedly forbid Russian aggrandizement, but moantime an alilance with Ruasia might add to Germany a much coveted Seaboard and stillsevered members of the German race, Russia, then, can bid higaly for aid. Sho needs to pro- tect her right flank when crossing the Danube, and tho is not without hope of making the bargain, In any case, howevor, itis unlikely that war will beak ow; Ammediately. Neither Ruesia nor Turkey aro ready to move, und the season forbids serious military operations. Wo must look forward, therefore, to a few months more of uncertainty and disquiet, TUR PALL MALL GAZETTE ON THE DANGER AVERTED, The Pall Malt Gazette of yesterday afternoon says:— “But for an accident—but for the happy expulsion of tho Gladstone government from office threo years ago—what we bave now learned we should havo learned after a war—war with England and Russia on one side, and Turkey, Germany, Austria, Italy, nod Greece too, perhaps, on the other, and with the whole mags of the Mohammedan population of India ardont for our defeat. As it is, we have en- larged our knowledge and deepened our insight at no such risks, and what we havo learned to-day will be extromely useful in avorting war in the future, or, at Joast, in guiding us with greater confidence through the dangers of war, should it be forced upon us. WHAT WILL RUSSIA Do? “But the immediate question 1s, What will be tho action of Russia? Very much depends upon tho in- ternal condition of the Empire end the view its ralers may take of the alternatives before them ; and wo in Eng- Jand have no accurate measure of the considerations which distract their counsols, or oven if wo had accu- rate knowledge of them we should yot have to learn how they affect the particular minds which in Russia havo the immediate disposal of evente, Thero are such things as points of honor, religious feeling and éynastical and these speaking ina single mind, or in two or threo minds, may not be quite in harmony with tho voice of prudence and the ver- dict of calculation, Whatever may be the upshot it will not surprise us if at this point tho Czar or his Ministers issue a new declaration of the Moscow kind, RUSSIAN VOLUNTEERS IN SERVIA. A despatch from Pesth reports that the Russian vol- unteers who had left Belgrade havo been ordered to stop at Turnseverin and wait for fresh orders, DANGER TO GERMAN RESIDENTS IN THE HAST. A telegram from Cologne says telegrams from French sources announcing that German troops would oo- operate with the Russians have excited Mussulman fanaticism against the German colonies in the neighborhood of Juffa ond Beyrout, Immediately on hearing of this the German government called the attention of the Porte to the matter, and or- dered the German man.of-war Gazolle to cruise along the Syrian shore and visit particularly Jaffa, Haifa and Beyrout, England and austria readily promised to co-operate tn the protection of the German colonies, The German government therefore hopes it has acted in time to ward off all danger, TUK GERMAN DEMOCRATS. A despatch from Frankfort says that Horr Molthof, who was elected to Parliament from thero, was the candidate of the democrats,” Ho had 3,000 majority over the national liberal caudidate, SPAIN AND CHINA, A despatch from Hong Kong reports that tho Gor- man Minster at Pekin 1s mediating in relation to the unsettled claim dispute between Spain and China. Io the meanwhile the Spanish Minister has returned yto Pekin, THE PRICK OF SILVER. Silver was quoted yesterday at 58d. per ounce, DULL WRATHER, Tho weather here was dull yesterday, LOUISIANA POLITICS, New Oneass, Jan, 19, 1877, The republican House to-day expelled Albert Esto pinal, who had joined the democrats, There was no ballot for United States Senator to-day, and consequently no choice, The House passed the vill appropriating $150,000 for per diew and mileage and other. expenses tor the General Assembly. THE MISSING STEAMER. LIST OF THE CABIN PASSENGERS AND OFFICERS, Haurax, N. 8., Jan, 19, 1877, ‘The cabin passengers of the missing steamer Georgo Cromwell, hence for St. Johns, N. F. f Jordan, W.N. Roper and Charles Lylor, Thero are onty two or three steerage passengers, whose names are unknown, K. B, Bacon was her captain, Mr. her first oflicer, Mr. Bacou, a brother of the ea second viticer, and a son of the cu ‘The crew numbered about twenty. New York, Where the vessel hailed from, It is» & she became disabled and was driven off to the West naies, ORPHAN ASYLUM BURNED. ONE OF TEE INMATES PERISUES IN THD Jan, 19, 1877, Tho German Protestant Orphan Avyinm, situated ten miles from this city, was burned tast night, All the children were safely taken from the building ox cepting Kugene Lone, six years old, who perisbed the flames, “WILD BILL'S” MURDERER, Yaxxros, D. pn. 19, 18 In the Supreme Court of the Terrtory today the judgment of the United States Distriet Court aga ust dack McCall for the murder of ‘Wild Bill’ was al. firmed, SeCull will be executed om the Ast day of Murch. ~ WASHINGTON Public Sentiment Brought to Bear on the Electoral Bill. TELEGRAMS PROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Exciting Debate in the Senate on the Louisiana Election, THE DEMOCRATIC ARMY OF OCCUPATION. Surrender of the Required Telegrams by the Western Union. - FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Wasuteron, Jan, 19, 1877. PUBLIC SENTIMENT APPROVING THE COM> MITTEE’S PLAN FOR SETTLING THY ELECTORAL QUESTION—TELEGRAMS RECEIVED BY REP- RESENTATIVES—OPPONENTS OF THE MEASURE WAVERING~A4 BRILLIANT DEBATE ANTICI- PATED, Despatches from different parts of the country to mombers of Congress, approving of the Electoral bill and urging its passage, have been numerous. to-day, ‘The Detroit Board of Trade is the first public body kuown here to have acted, The following messago was received this afternoon by Mr. A. S. Williams, member of the House trom Michigat Drrroir, Jan. 19, 1877, Tho following resolutions were this day unanimously adopted by the Board of Trade: Resolved, That the Detroit Board of Trade, representing the business interests of Detroit andthe State of Michigan, hh tue hishest satisfaction the efforts on the part o Congress to do away with the present condition of political Uncertainty, solved, That we have the full dom and patriotism of the comm who have the mattet ih charge, and that the plan recommended will roceive t hourty support of the commercial clasues without regard to ¢ confidence in tho wis. arty. P evolved, That our ropresentativ by telegraph of our action on thi in Congress be notified TUITER, Secretary. Representative Pierce received a number of de- spatches from Boston, all urging the passago of the Elec- toral bill. Ex-Chief Justice G, T. Bigelow, ot the Mas- afchusetts Supreme Court, one of the most eminent jurists in the country, telegraphs:— Our community, indopendent of party, rejoice in the Proposed mode of counting the electoral vote, It absolutely essential for thescountry to sottie the dis- puted points immediately, Lec, Higginson & Co., bankers, Boston, telegraph :— Men of both parties heartily commend the commit- tees’ report on the electoral vote question. Pass it without Jail, Mr. W. Endicott, Jr., of Boston, telegraphs :— Plan universally approved hero; either choice better than anarchy, to which we are tending. Goneral Gordon, of Boston, telegraphs:— Our community rejoices over the Electoral bill. ton it, It is known by despatches received hore that Mr. Noar’s election to the Senate, in placo of Mr. Bout- well, was hastened and made possible by the appre- ciation in M ichusetts of his efforts in the joint committee to procure agreement upon a fair measure for counting tho vote. Mr. Hoar received numerous messages to-day congratulating him upon his course and showing that it had an important influence on the election. Mr. Hoar received this morning, before his election as Senator, a number or despatches congratulating him upon the work of tho jomt committee, of which tho most important follow:— In- New Bricntoy, N. Y. T congratulate you on the wise and patriotic action of your committee, To-morrow 1 hope to send more personal and most hearty congratulations, GEORGE W. CURTIS, Theodore Lyman, manager of the Agassiz school, telegraphed irom Boston :— Your couree js approved hero, Memorial is in prep- eration urging the adoption of the tribunal project, F. R. Mudge, of Boston, telegraphod:— You may bo sure of the support of a vast majority of the business community in the adjustmont proposed. ‘the demands of the country for the speody passage of the bill will have an important influence upon Con- gress. Despatches received to-day by members otf Congress have aircady made somo of the opponents ot the bill cautious. A republican said to-day that he #aw clearly that opposition would be vain and that, though ho was ditterly opposed to it, his constituents would force him to vote forit, Mr. Burloigh, ot Maine, is reported as saying that the Maine delegation is not solid against tne bill, because he is for it, and means to support it, Mr, Chittenden, of Brooklyn, endeavored to get the floor to-day with the purpose of strongly supporting the bill, Mr. Charies Foster, of Ohio, will make speech in favor of it, Tho debate on the Electoral pill begins to-morrow in tho Senate and will be opened by Mr. Edmunds as chairman cf the committee, Mr. Edmunds has tho rep- utation of being one of the foremost lawyers and closest reasoners in the Senate, and ho 1s expected to makea forcible and eloquent speech, It is remarked hero that this debate ts hkely to be one of the most brilliant and remarkabte that bas beon heard in Congress for many years, Edimunds, Conkling, Morton, Bayard, Thurman, Gordon, Blaine, perhaps Logan, Sherman and others will probably speak, either for or against itin the Senate, while in the House Frayne, Hewitt, Kasson, Garfield, Hunton, Foster, MeCrary, Lamar, Sca@lye, Hoar, Tucker, Knott, Willard, Springor, Halo, Frye and perhaps others will provably be hourd. Con- sidering the great tmportance of tho question angthe ability of the men who will bo ranged in defence of or opposition to the bill the debate promises to be a mem- orable one. Judge Jore Black, speaking this ovening of the dan- ger of civil d sturbances which the Electoral bill will prevent, remirked :—- “Either side is willingto fight if t thinks the other wou Neither side is willing to fight if it thinks tho other wili,”? cotillion FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasuixarox, Jan, 19, 1877, THE TELEGRAM QUESTION—YXPLANATION OF § ACTION OF THE WESTERN UNION com. PA TONS OF MATTER TO BE PRODUCED UNDER THE SUBPGINAES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMISTEES, The question of the delivery to Conercss of the po- litical telegraphic despatches can be explamed since the arrival here of President Orton, of (ne Western Union Company, who 18 staying at Willara’s Motel, It appears that tho doudte subpanaes issued by the Senate Committce and the House Committee threw tho officers of the company into contusion of mind, ‘The Senate subparna calis for ail messages of a polt- tical charactor *seut to and from the city of Washing. ton, and wil cities and towns north of Washington and the States of Oregon, South Carolina, Florida ana Lonisisna,” The House subpana, served a day later, demands all messages to and from membera of th Kepublican National Commitee, and any persons in the sume States, with North Carolina added, The greater number of the political messages of both parties during the rozent campaign ate thus called for by the two houses, They amount in bulk and weight, says Mr. Orton, to many tons, Still, the company is prepared to surrender thom, or as many of thom as it 1s physically possivle to surrender in tho time allowed, The resolutrons expressing this conclusion sot forth that in cave the committees of the two houses do not recoucile the terms of the conflicting subpanas, the Western Union Company has decided to deliver the messages to coch Louse i the order of the service of the subparnas upon the officers or agents of the company having control or possession of thew av the timo of service. According to Mr. Orton, there has been at no time a devermination by the company to withhold despatches, though that geutieman ond all the members of the Executive Commities are clearly opposed to any necessity for the exposare of telegrams 1m Congress or elsewhere, In aaticipation of the ext gency which has arisen, all; olitical messages over the Western Union wires since November 1 were some time ago ordered to be sent from the offices in all | other States where = they were deposited to tho central omce m New York. Ii many instances the telegraph offices in tho disputed States shipped to New York all their mossages in bulk, leav- ing the assortment and examination to be made in that city. A separation of the despatches—that is, of political despatches from others—has ever since been going on under the superintendence of discreet and competent persons, but the officers of the company have scrupulously abstained from examining any of them. Mr. Orton asserts that neither he nor any of the officers of the company, 60 for as he knows, have knowledge of their terms or tenor, and he believes that the clerks ot the office are equally ignorant in thie respect. \ THE FEELING OF THE HOUR—EXCITING B8CENE IN THE SENATE DULING DEBATE, An incident, showing the pitch to which public feel- Ing bas been wrought by the controversy over tho Presidency, oceurred in the Senate chamber this after- neon during the debate on the Louisiana question, Senatof Bogy, of Missouri, became excited on the sub- Ject. Senator Sherman arose to reply to his assertion that Governor Packard “one of the most infamous of men,” and was commenting upon it with the Statement that respectable people in Loutsiana gave Governor Packard a very good reputa- tion, when Senator Bogy arose and reit- erated the assertion that Governor Packard was “the most infamous robber in Louisiana” The Galiertes upon the south and west sides applauded this loudly and vigorousty, interrupting the debate, As Soon as silence was restored snd Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, could be heard, he movod that the offending Galleries be cleared and the guilty parties arrested by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The order was carried out and the galleries emptiod, but no arrests were made, after which the doors were locked. Senator Sherman con- toued his remarks, promising them by saying he had witnessed just such scenos as these in 1856 and in 1861, and they were ominous and dangerous if not revolu- tionary. Reference was had in the first instance to the excite- ment over the Kansas diMculties and in the second to tho scenes attending the election of Abrabam 1.incoln, The action of the Senate to-day will have a salutary effect in suppressing any unseemly exhibition of partt- ‘880 spirit upon the part of the audicnces in the Capitol, and by doing so will teach alesson of self restraint to the community at larze, which will goa great way to- ward the preservation of public order, should the Presidential controversy fail of settlemont at the hands of those who aro now endeavoring to adjust it FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT. Wasnineton, Jan. 19, 1877, THE DEMOCRATIC ARMY OF OCCUPATION—THE COMMAND TRANSFERRED TO PROCTOR KNOTT— OVERTURES TO PROMINENT REPUBLICANS— COMBINATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE COUNTRY. T have to inform you to-day of a change in the com- mand of the democratic army of occupation. Colunel Watterson resigned yesterday, and Mr, Proctor Knott, awarriorof great fame, has been installed in com- mand, Thero is a rumor that the appropriation for cocktails will be immediately and largely increased, and that the 10,000 Kentuckians will be marched to Washington vy way of the city of Duluth, which im- portant commercial emporium will be captured by Mr. Knott in person, and it {t should rosist he will give it up to a three days’ sack and pillage. Colonel Knott would not take Colonel Watterson’s cocked hat off his hands, but bas laid in, itis sad, a huge pair of spurs, which he thinks will be uniform enough for him, even if he should find it necessary to Promote himself to the grado of full general, Colonel Knott is reported to havo said to-day that ho is not atraid of Coloneltulstead, of the Commercial, ani Secretary Chandier rolled into one, Ho is de- veloping a pian, thay say, of living off the country so as to carry on the war without appropriations, This boing an cra of oconomy and reform he means to mako the now unpleasantness oconomical, He thinks that 100,000 unarmed democrats who furnish their own pistols and cartridges, ask no pay and hive off the country, will be adelighttul and impressive spectacio which cannot fail to convince the country that tho only real, trae, genuine, unadulterated, unmitigated and never sworving friend of tho constitution lives at Lebanon, in Kentacky, and the first two letters of his name aro l’roctor Knott. * Colonel Knott has been busy all day selecting his staff, Thero is a rumor at Willard’s that tho Hon. Mr. Cox, of New York, will bo nis adjatant goneral, and that he has hit upon the brilliant idea of naming sev- eral repablicans as subordinate commanders. Ho is reported to havo said that if he can only onligt all the really ablo military talent among tho republicans on his side be will euchre Hal- stead and easly show himself a ‘bottor man than old Chandlor.’’ Accordingly rumor rung that Colonel Knott has made overtures to Senator Morton, offering him the rank of commissary of sub. sistence, and he has an idea that he can “knock Blaine higher than a kite’’ by winning over the wholo Maine delegation in the Houso by an offer of making them all sergeants of the unarmed democracy, with the promise cf rapid promotion. Colonel Knott says that if ho can accomplish this he will dic contented, for in that case he thinks the constitution can be saved from the attacks of euch miscreants as Hour, McCrary, Hewitt, Payne, Edmunds, Bayard, Conkling, Thur- man and others, who, he believes, are capabie of almost anything to accomplish the ruin of the country which he loves. As I close this a wild rumor fltes along Pennsyivanin avenue that Senator Boutwell is in treaty with Colonel Knott, and that ho may possibly consent to accept a Heutenant general's commission at Colonel Know's hands, Lieutenant General Boutwell is understood to be for war, war, war. There is but a trifling difference, it will be observed, between him and his superior officer, for Colonel Knott is for wah, wah, wah. Cul- onel Knott says discipline must be maintaines. GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH. Wasmtxatos, Jan, 19, 1877, MR. MURTAGH'S RESIGNATION AS A MEMBER OY | THE POLICE BOARD. | It is positively asserted to-night that the resignation of W. J, Murtagh as a member of the Police Board bas been accepted by the Vresident, and that Ira G. Kim- ball has been appomted in his place. OPINIONS ON THE ELECTORAL BILL, MR, TILDEN SILENT. Taking as the basis of inquiry the fact that the demo: | erats in Congress are waiting to learn Mr. Tilden’s views and wishes before taking final action in regard | to the cloral bill @ representative of the Hrnaty called Jast evening at ts residence in Gramercy Park. On the object of the misston being made known | Mr. Tilden was characteristically courteous, except so fur as allowing bimself to be interviewed on the point in question, He declined to state either his views or wishes, but gave unmistakable intimation of his iu- tention to continue to maintain the golden silence he has bitherto shown upon ail the controverted points growing out of the present anomalous condition ot ul- in regard to the Presidential question, GOVERNOR HAYES REFUSES TO SPEAK ON THE PLAN—THE FRELING IN COLUMBUS, (By TELEORAPH TO THE MEKALD.1 Co.umavs, Ohio, Jan, 19, 1877. There 1s a less hostilo sentiment manifested by many Tepublicans to-night over the proposed Congressional | compromise than Jast night, although it finds no warmer supporters among republicans, Most ot the | democrats regard it as a fair and honest way out ot threatening troubles. HAYES’ RETICENCE. All efforts to find out what Governor Hayes thinks of the plan havo utterly failed. He refuses to express any opinion. A PETITION IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN FROM KENTUCKY—GENELAL BUCKNER AND EX- BECRETARY BRISIOW AMONG THE SIGNERS. Lovisviin, Ky., Jan, 19, 18 Tho following petition, signed by prominent citizens and business men generally, irrespective of party, in- | cluding Genetal 3 B. Buckner and ex-Secretary | Bristow, will be sont to Washington: i Lovisvinun, K, Hon. Hexny Watterson and others, and Senators in Congress from Kent Dian Site—Che undersigned vec ws Ihe probable agreemont between the two hi settioment of the vexed Preswient plen as ogreed upon by the joint co houses, 43 We understand ity whiie not all we © derire the ¢ asa settling the dangerous question, quiet ing excitement throughout the country and hastening tle 1%, I patriotic and sutistactory under Hees, and we Urge Hs Immediate adoption NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY. JANUARY 20, 1877. @ return to that contidence so much needed by all the material tuterests of thy d, PROMINENT VIRGINIANS DIVIDED ON THE PLAN OF SETTLEMENT —BUSINESS MEN APPROVE. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Ricumonp, Va., Jan, 19, 1877, ‘The plan of adjustment of tho Presidential question, as recommended by tho joins committee, has been eagerly read and discussed here in all political and business circles, I find that neither the republicans nor the conservatives are enthusiastic about it, In answer to my question, How do you like the plan? the Henato correspondent to-day received the following nswers from prominent conservatives, many of them members of the Legisiature from distant parts of the State;— Governor Kemper says:—'Looking to all the plans of settlement which are possible to be adopted I go Most heartily for the Joins report.” Judge Cochran, of Augusta, is tor the report in the interests of peace and the business interests of the hill, member of the Nationa! Committee, says:—‘‘l heartily indorse the report of she joint com- mittee, ’? Hon. R, M.T. Hunter says:—‘I had rather take the Proposed compromise than trust to Graot and hissol- auors, State Senator (formerly Congressman) John Critcher “thinks it better than war.’? Ex-Governor Letcher causticaily remarks:—“1 don't think wuything of ti. Lt is a copfession that they at flat on their ba and ig @ gentile way to keep from getting any bruises? Ex-wovernor Smith says mind “Tam very favorably tmpressed with it. General W. H Lee “thinks that the Northern and Western democrats naving elected Tilden should seat him." Secretary of State McDonald says:—If the Northern den.ocrats are satisfied with it we must try to be." ( ‘onuid thinks it 1s better never to ry bas been won, Q Daniel, a ‘prominent candidate tor Governor, says:—“The people elected Tilden. He owes it to them to demand their rights and they owe it to him to sustan him.?? Business men most generally approve of tho plan, They want a resumption of business, and see no better way of attaining tt The federal office-holders here are by nu means unanimous or strong in their ex- pressions of approval; quite the coutrary. THE IOWA DEMOCRATS APPROVE. Des Motnus, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1877. The Democratic State Central Committee met this morning and indorsed the Compromise bill reported in Congress yesterday, and expressed the hope that all the peopie of lowa would support the joint committes, INFLUENCE BROUGHT TO BEAR ON THE MASSA- CHUSETTS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, Bostox, Jan 19, 1877. Petitions are being numerously signed by leading men of both parties urging upon the Massachusetts delegation in Congress the adoption of the proposed compromise for the settlemont of the Presivential question. ACTION OF THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE— UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OV THE SENATE—THE NS OF THE LOWER HOUSE PREFER Hartvorp, Jan, 1991877. In tho Legislaturo to-day Sepator Bishop, of Bridge- port (President of tho New York, New Haven ana Hartford Railroad), introduced a resolation mdorsing the plan of the joint Congressional Committee for Counting the Electoral Vote. Senators Bowers, of New Haven, and Palmer, of Stonington, both democrats and of the same political fatth as Mr, Bishop, together with Senator Brown, of Norwich (republican), indorsed rehire le and it was passed unanimously, as Resolved, That this Genoral Assemb!, all party fecting and Jooking only our common country and the prompt tho dificuities which now threaton its perty and safety, do most heartily indorse Rereod upon by’ the committeca: of the House of Kepresontatives of the United 3 t laying axide the mitting to a bourd of consisting of five f each house of members of ed ques n Congress be tives requested to gi ho weight of their in- fnenco and act eeretary of State heand inhoreby Tequested to torward « certified copy of these res to each of our Senators and Kopresentatives lu Congress, Inthe House tho republicans recetved the matter with evident suspicion, and the party leaders advo- cated postponement of action on the groand that no full advices had been received as to the details of the plan, and it would therefore be uuwise tor Con- necticut to give her legislative indorsement at pres- ent, Vincent Colyer (republican), formerly one of the Indian Peace Commissionces, also advocated postpone Ment, suggesting that later advices might have an influence upon the course the republican majority in the Legislature might deem proper to tike, and that it might be ‘ound advisable to modify the resolution in some respects, Qn the contrary the democrats persistently urged immediate and favorable action, Judge Graves, of Litebiield, stating that in bis opinion the effect of such # resolution going out from the Connecticut Legislature, unanimously and instantancously alter receiving news of the plan, would have a healihy effect at Washington and ail over the Union, If tabled such action would be regarded a$ an indirect disap- | proval. Finally, on the suggestion of Mr. Henry M. Cleveland (republican), it was ordered that the matter Ve made the special order for next Wednesday, when it will be voted on by yeas and nays, ‘This postpone ment Was ordered by a strictly party vote, ihe demo- crats all voting in the negative UNTIED STATES SENATORSHIPS, NEW JERSE THE STATE-HOUSE KING SMASHED AT LAST. Tnextos, Jan, 19, 1877. The fight for the United States Senatorship is tho all-absorbing topte here to-day, The democratic caucus will be held on Monday evening and the election wil! The candidates are John KR. Me- but th be held on Tuesday, Vherson and Ashbel Gree: irretriavably gation arrived this aflernoon With proofs that Green had been a republean, took the stump for Lincoln and never cast a vote f Aademocratic Presidential candidate til the nowsua- The only candidates now i the field against Mc’herson are Governor Bedle, Jacob Vanatta Governor stated on Thursday, if ollered, “The peopie a the smashing of the “St pretty certaim that Met the second ballot, Kobe: test. Mi. HOAT BUKE TO SIMMONS, (bY TELKGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ] Bostox, Jan, 19, 1877. Georgo Frisbie Hoar, momber of the present Cone gress, from the Worcester district, was elected United States Senator to-day, for a term of six years, over Mr, Boutwell, present incumbent, and a score ot others equally anxious for Seuatorial honors. ‘The ebief im. portance of this result, as it is Jin Massachusetts, Is the fact (hat ft quietiy retires trom publie Itte, for a Drie! period at least, one of the most prominent oftice- holders of the period. Mr, Boutwell’s own party. bh bo atorial canvass was co NEKAL BUTLER AND COLLECTOR IMeneed there was on es Thera were eight Was ellected, but at ouch ou: Boutwells column became determination to quietly retire him, ballots betore an elect Mr, ik, 2, and Pre dont Chadbou i rr olleze, contest and on the last ballot gave 63 votes tor Judge Abbott. General Butler's influence in this Sen- atorial contest Was against Mr. Hoar, and the tact that Mr. Hoar has been elected in spite of that opposition is regarded as prool that the power of *butlerisin’ 18 ¢ the wane 1 Maxeachusetis, The same con on has also been reached concerning Collector Simmous and his boasted political iniluence. ILLINOIS, LOGAN AND PRUMER KU Sprixcrieny, Jay, 19, 187 The thirteenth ballot for United States Senator was ken to-day, with the following result:—Logan, 99; mer, 87; Anderson, 9; Davis, 4; Haines, 2; Parish, 1, The funrteenth ballot resulted it the saine manner, On the ftteenth ballot Anderson received one more | and Davis oue less vote, the other votes remaining un- cha On tho sixteenth ballet there was no change. The seventee 99; Vaimer, Log sh, n, BAILEY ELLUCTED ON THR SEVENTY-THIRD BALLOT. (Bx TELEGRAPH TO THE WEALD.) Nasuvinen, Jan. 19, 187%, On the Seventy-third ballot Bailey received 65 votes, Key 35, Bate 7, Batiey's election was received with great onthusingm, Bailey served inthe Legisiature in 1362 and in} nted by the Governor to sit inthe Court of Arbitration in 1874, Comparatively speuk ing be has no politics Hiberal views, bis whole life devoted to conservative principles. liv is likely to wake bis mark in the Sene ate, and will leave jor Washington Sunday, was Opp latter's cause was | | ne dissatisiied with him of late and when the Sen- democrats beld together all through the | NING A CLOBE RACT, | record, isa man of vroud, | GAYETY AT NORFOLK, THE ROYAL PARTY ENJOYING THE MOSPITALITIES OF THE VIRGINIA FASHIONABLES. (sY TELEGRAYHM To THE HERALD.) Nonvoux, Va., Jan, 19, 1877. Our Russian visitors are greatly enjoying thet selves, hops, germans and other social festivities be- ing at their disposai nightly. As the government bad discontinued the naval post band bere some months ago Admiral Boutak off tendered to the naval aod other Pleasure-seeking coteries his splendid band of thirtye eight pieces, and the gallant offer having been gra- | ciously accepted gayety is at its height and the stran- gers tind Norfolk merry enough. In a correspondence published to-day the two Dukes ard Admiral Boutakof and staff! have accepted the in- vitation of Manager Strakosch, and are assigned boxes: at the Dpera House for Adelaide Neilson's appearance on uext Monday night. Of course this will cause a Hutter of excitement anda rush for prominent places among the fashionabies of this usually quiet town, HOUSE” ON THE “HEAD MOOSIC MOUNTAIN GRAVITY KOAD, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HeRaLp.) Hl Scranwox, Va., Jan, 19, 1877. About one o'clock this morning the ‘head house” at No. 8 plane of the Pennsylvania Coal Company's DESTRUCTION OF A Gravity Railroad, on the Moosic Mountains, seven miles east of this city, was destroyed by fire. The loss to the company and its employds is a severe one, since it will compel the road and mines to be Adie un- til the house can bo rebuilt, The burned building was located at the highest point of the steep plan was one of a series located at regular distance tween Scranton and Hawley, in connection with the machinery used to draw coal and passenger trains of the company up the long inclines whieh occur among those wild and rugged ridges of this picturesque mountin railro; A-MAN SUPPOSED TO BE HURNED. Atramp named Donnelly was sceu im the engine house at vleven o'clock, and 1s supposed to have been burned to death in the building, [tis thought that he | turned on the draught in the stove to warm the room, then lay down (o sleep and was overtaken by the flames.“ Another tueory 1s that be set the house on lire and escaped, THY HOCSE TO BE KEPLACKD, The company 4 Will probably reach $40,000. The Superimtendent, Joun B. smith, with a torce of work- men, proceeded to the scene of destruction to-day and commenced preparations for building another engine house. ‘This is the fourth engine house belonging to the company which has been burned on the Movsic Mountain Railroad within three years, THE JOYCH HOMICIDE, A NAVAL BOARD OF INQUIRY ORDERED IN RE- LATION TO IT, {ny TELEGRAPH TO THE HERA! Norvoux, Va., Jan, 19, 1877. A naval board of inquiry, consisting of Rear Admiral Jobn J. Almy, Captain Samuel R. Franklin and Captain J. ©. P. Decraft, bus been ordered to assemble here on next Wednesday to investigate tho killing of Michael Joyce on board the Canandaigua on Year's mghw. DEFAULTER / ARRESTED. {BY TELEGRAPH To THY HERALD.) Enix, Pa Jan. 19, 1877. William E, Lathy, late City Solicitor of tnis city, turns out to bo wdelaulter, He was arrested at Tion- esta yesterday, on » by Mayor Hammond, ‘The amount hivolved 1s nearly $2,000. FUNERAL OF ADMIRAL SMITH. sTox, Jan, 19, 187% Wasnt: ghe funeral of the late Admiral Joep Stnith, United States Na’ took place at eleven o'clock to-day from scopal church, and was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives of the de. ceased. In compliance with his wishes there was no escort of the Marine Corps, and the officers appeared in undress uniform, ‘The casket, which was covered with black cloth, was devoid of ornamentation, THE CEREMOSIES, The body was removed trom the late residence of tho deceased, and, preceded by the clergy, Rev. Drs, 4. Vanzhan Lewis, d, A. Harold and Thomas Ritehie, and the palibeaters, eral Sherman, Adjutant Geu- eral Townsend, Quartermaster General Meigs, Adni- rals Radiord aad Powell, Solicitor General 1 Constructor Lenthall, was borne up the aisle of the church by eight seamen and placed in The service of the Church was ‘SY and appropriave music was sung. he cortége was then formed and proceeded to Gak hill, where the remains were placed in the family vault THE ASHTABULA DISASTER, BURIAL OF THE UNRECOGNIZED DEAD, ASHTAKCLA, Obio, Jan, 19, 1877, The funcral services of the unidentyied dead took | place to-day, Nineteen bodies wero lowered into the | grave at Chestout Grove Cemetery, General faunerat ! services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church At ball-pusttweive P.M, aud an Episcopal service at St. Petor’s at uwo P.M. The clergy of Asbtabula, assisted by two E| ministers from Cleveland, held joint 6 Masonic Orier at the grave. Three bod the vaust in the hope that friends may yet be able to identiiy them by pieces of clothimgelinging to them, THE C NNIAL FINANCES. ADVERSE TO THE UNITED STATES, Puraprarnta, Jan, 19, 1877. This morning Judge Cadwalader announced that he had received from Judge Strong the opinion of the Cir- cuit Court in the matter of the distribution of the bal- ance in the bands of the Centennial Board of Finunce, | The dectsion 1% adverse to the claim of the United States government, The opinion ts in the bands of unsel, Who are endeavoring tu frame a deereo in ac- therewith, ‘The following 18 the text of the order enterea by the Court: — “tts ed and deerced t nd distribate the find A JUDICIAL OPINIO ra ¢ the complainants do in their is 1 of Febp 176; wud 1 ayy 4s insull to pay tothe sant stockholders the full amount invested by them, it is the said fund be paid inte the tre: » United | States. And itis further ordered (oot upon sack | ment and distribution among th made the compltinant ao st pail Habihty in the pre red that the coxts in tls said fund.’? MIDNIGHT WEATHLR REPORT. ease be paid out of the Wak Devanrweye, Ovrice or THK Ciiny Wasitseros, Jan Indications. During Saturday in (ho South Atlantic and East Gult States, falling barometer, southeast to southwest winds, and warmer, cloudy of foggy weather, with | rain, will prevail, In the West Gull States, Tennessee and the Ohio Valle barometer, southeast to southwest y aud rainy weather, followed by shifting to colder fallin winds, ware rising barometer and winds grad northwesterly In the lower inko region aud Middle States, falling aud low barometer, increasing southeast to suuta West winds, stormy and ruivy weather, followed by rising varow «winds shilting to colder northwesterly, In New England, failing aud low baromever, incre ing southwer followed by stormy wont! The Upper Obio River will contt | Lower Obio commence falling; the Mississippi will | continue rising (rom Cairo to Vicksburg, | Cautionary Is continue at Milwaukoo and Grand Haven, and are orderca from New York to Boston, r, with rain, THK WEATHER YESTERDAY, The following record will show the changes fn tho fomperatnre for the past twenty-four hours, im com- | parison with the corresponain, date ot | indicated by the thermometer at Hudow Henatp Buiiding 1si, 1s sponding wture lor cor HOTEL ARRIVALS Captain Autrye, of the French Legation at Wash. | ington, is at the Motel Branswick, Anthouy J. Drexel, | of Phuadelplia, Dewitt C, Ellis, saperintendent of tho New York Bank Department, and Oriow W, } of Binghamton, are at the ith Avenne cate General Charios Hughes, of Governor Rounson's stall, 18 at the Scurtevant, tveretury of State Ignatius ©. Grnbd, of Delaware, 18 at the Hofman, Congress. man Jusini G Abbott, of Masvachuscus, is ab the Ciarendon. THE WEEKLY HERALD. 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