The New York Herald Newspaper, January 17, 1879, Page 7

‘RLEGRAPHIC. NEWS From All Parts of the > World. POLITICS IN FRANCE. Are the Republicans to Enjoy the Fruits of Victory ? GAMBETTA S¥YANDS FIRM End of the Dufaure Cabi- * net Probable. ~o GRANT DINES WITH MACMAHON ade RE LA Germany's Relentless Persecution of the Duke of Cumberland. FLIGHT OF YAKOOB KHAN. [BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.] Lonvos, Jan. 17, 1879. In the French Chamber of Deputies, yesterday af- ternoon, M. de Marecre, Minister of the Interior, read the Ministerial declaration. It says that the Senatorial elections are a striking indication of the adhesion of the people to the republican policy. It refers favorably to the work of the Berlin Congress and hopefully to the execution and results of the Treaty of Berlin. Jt refers to the pardons of Communists already granted, and promises a further extension of clemency. ‘The declaration also an- goynced that the government would vigilantly super- vise the observance of the law regulating the rela- tions between civil and religious society; be inexor- able toward officials attacking the Republic and would not use the freedom of action gained by denouncing the treaties of commerce to départ from the princi- ples which recently so developed the commerce of the country. It asserted that it is necessary to complete the reorganization of the army, especially by a law relating to the general staff and gendarmerie, and that the law relative to great military commands would be rigorously applied except where necessary to deviate from it irgke interests of the service. The declara- tion also expatiated upon the satisfactory financial position of the country; promised reform in the colo- nial administration, and concluded with the stute- ment that the government would ask the Chamber that the granting of University degreex be entirely confided to the State, and that primary education be made obligatory. i HOW IT WAS RECEIVED. The declaration was very coldly received in the Chamber of Deputies; the Left Centre alone uttered afew cheers, M. Senard presented an interpellation relative to the declaration, and the debate thereon was fixed for Monday. In the Senate, where M. Dufaure read the same de- claration, it was warmly cheered by all the factions of the Left. GAMBETTA'S DICTUM. A despatch to the Standard from Paris states that M. Gambetta declares that the Cabinet distinctly promised him to appoint General Farre to the Minis- try of War. It is said that the freesing silence with which the ministerial declaration was received in the Assembly was due to a mot d’ordre issued by Gambetta. ‘The Zimes’ Paris correspondent says:—‘‘To judge from the attitude of the Chambers the Dufaure Cabi- net is doomed.” The correspondent considers the question to be mainly one of patronage, the Left de- siring that not only the avowed adversaries of the Republic but all non-republican officials be re- placed by republicans. THREATS OF A VOTE OF CENSURE. AParis despatch to the Daily News says that if Gambetta ultimately decides on a vote of censure, the Senate, no less than the Deputies, will certainly “concur. In the Chamber of Depu- ties hints in the Ministerial declara- tion that exceptions were possible in regard to the abolition of the present illegal grand niilitary commands, and the bare announcement that more members of the Council of State would be ap- pointed, a step which will only tend to dilute the conservatism of the Council, caused distinct mur- murs, and the tone in the lobbies was unfavorable to the Cabinet. OPINIONS FROM THE LONDON Press, The political situation in France is the leading topic discussed by the, London newspapers. A spe- cial despatch from Paris to the Daily News say: “Tne Ministerial situation is full of difficulties, but I need not repeat the conflicting ramors, which will lof their interest after the dec- laration which M. Dufanre, President of the Ministry, is expected to make in Parliament. The extreme Left object to Gencral Gresley, the new Min- ister of War, as a satellite of the Duke a’ Aumale, and think the compensatioir awarded to General Borel an enemy of republican institutions—of the com- mand of the Rouen corps—too pregnant evidence that the Ministry has not shaken off the shackles of un- constitutional and irresponsible power."" The Daily Telegraph's Paris despatch says:—General Gresley’s republicanism is not denied, and 1 do not think that Englishmen will approve the action of the liberals in opposing the appointment of a man whose only fault is that he is not the Minister of their choice. There is even some talk of upsetting the Cabinet, but I cannot imagine M. Gambetta permitting the party to tempt him into such unreasonable conduct.” CHANGES IMPERATIVELY NECESSARY, ‘The Standard’s Paria correspondent telegraphs the following as the opinion of » French military con- tributor:—"Tho Lett have fully made up their minds to have the Ministers, and are determined to remove all except republicans from office and to carry out tho wishes of the electoral body, especially as regards the Ministry of War, M. Gambetta’s speech at Romans ieft no doubt as to the magnitude of the reforms that would be insisted upon, Foremost ainong these is a change in the generals in command of the army corps, most of ‘whom are regarded as hostile to republican institu. tions. These changes and reforms cannot be ex- pected to taxe placo if there shall be at the head of the War Office a man so undecided in character as General Gresley, His past, the company he keeps and = his general scepticism = in all things, rank him among the members of that most unmeaning of parties the ‘Constitu- tional-Orleanist.’ The Left would have liked to have had General Faidherbe, but his physical infirmities induced them to select General Furre, and it was General Farre whom M. D faure proposed for the office, but President MacMahon refused to sanction the appointment and threatened to resign if it was insisted upon. M. Dufaure yielded and assented to the appointment of General Gresley, All persons ac- quainted with the relations between President MacMahon and General Gresley are aware that the appointment is equivalent to a refusal to allow the Chainbers to have the proper constitutional con- trol over the War Office. As long as General Gresley 4s in office there will be no reforms and no changes in the great military commands, Tho Marshal re- tains his hold upon the administrations of the army, which the Chambers claim for themselves and which they are determined to have,” VERY CRITICAL, ‘The Paris correspondent of the Times regards the situation as very critical. “The overthrow of the Cabinet,” he says, “would Iead to President Mac- Mahon’s retirement and a government by the Ex- treme Left, with a revolutionary programme which would profoundly derange soviety throughout France,” The correspondent condemns the principle NEW YORK HERALD, and theory involyed in the attack by the République Frangaise on General Gresley. The République Fran- gaise declares that no fault can be found with General Gresley’s capacity, reputation or liberal opinions. His only fault is that he was not M. Gambeita’s candi- date, GRANT AT THE ELYSEE. At a dinner given last evening at the Palais d@Elysée, the residence of President McMahon, in honor of ex-President Grant, among the invited guests were General Grant and family, M. Wadding- ton and wife, General Noyes and wife, Miss King, Miss Stevens, the members of the Chinese Embass; the, representatives of San Salvador, Buenos Ayres, Chili, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay, and many French generals and admirals. PLIGHT OF YAKOOB KHAN. A despatch to the Standard, dated Candahar, Jan- uary 8, says General Stewart has received intelligence that Yakoob Khan has fled from Cabul. Despatches from Jellalabad to the London news- Papers report that the Khan of Kunor, supposed to be the most influential loader of the frontier tribes, has come into the British camp to pay. his re- spects, A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from Jellalabad says it is generally believed that Yakoob Khan is disposed to treat for pexe. 1s BISMARCK CHAZY? A Berlin despatch to the Times says itis ramored that Prince Bismarck is preparing 4 bill authorizing the opening of all letters at the frontier. GERMAN POLITICS, A Berlin despatch to the. Siandard says it is re- ported that Bavaria is tho firmest opponent of the Reichstag Discipline bill in the Federal Council, where strenuous opposition to the measure is ex- pected. The Pall Mall Gazette's Berlin despatch says:—The German government, in consequence of the refusal of the Samoans to comply with its de- mands, has instructed the corvette Ariadne and the gunboat Nautilus to exact satisfaction by force it necessary.” The Berlin Post reproduces the statement of the Cologne Gazette that, according to the view now adopted by Prussia, the Duke of Cumberland must renounce his hereditary claims to the throne of Brunswick as well as that of Hanover to obtain the restoration of his sequestrated property. RUSSIA'S PROSPECTS, A Berlin despatch says the Russians have selected Varna us the principal port for the embarkation of the Russian troops returning home. The Berlin National Zeitung, referring to the projected Russian loan, says that European capitalists will only supply the money if the Russian armies in Turkey are with- drawn and Russia forbears to engage ina fresh war in Asia, The Times’ Berlin correspondent is assured that Russia is strenuously endeavoring to obtain a prolongation of the occupation of Turkey beyond May 3. Austria is favorable, but it is improbable that the cther Powers will assent. LABOR AGAINST CAPITAL. ‘The colliers in the Barnsley district are bringing out their tools from the mines, having determined to reject the arbitration scheme. Several of the col- Meries are-idle. ‘The London conductors of ‘the Mid- land Railway have surrendered to the demands of the company, and the strike has been utterly de- feated. The Carlisle weavers have accepted the masters’ terms, CABLE NOTES. ‘The directors of the defunct City of Glasgow Bank have been transferred to Colton Jail, in Edinburgh, preparatory to their trial for fraudulent misapplica- tion of the funds of the bank. . McOmas & Co., merchants, have failed. Their lia- bilities are £80,000, ‘The sheep farmers in Scotland estimate their losses by recent storms at over one hundred thousand head of sheep. A decree pardoning 2,245 Communists will be gazetted in Paris to-day. The trial at Naples of Passanante for the attempted assassination of King Humbert has been postponed until February, his counsel having requested an ex- amination into his mental condition, ‘The party of the Left in Italy has already split into at least tive opposing factions. Deputies Indelli and Bonacci, of the Left, have fought a duel with sabres, in which the latter was wounded in the face. A RUSSIAN RATLWAY ACCIDENT. TWENTY PASSENGERS KILLED AND THIRTY-TWO WOUNDED, [bY caBLE TO THE HERALD.] St. PeTerspvne, Jan. 11, 1879, A collision occurred on the Warsaw Railway, thirty miles from St. Petersburg, on the 10th in by which twenty persons were killed and thirty-two in- jured, twenty-one dangerously. CUBA, SMUGGLING OF FLOUR AND COTTON GOODS, Havana, Jan. 16, 1879. A quantity of smuggled flour and calicoes has been discovered on board the fishing smack Dauntless, from Key West. The Noz de Cuba asserts that the contraband trade between Key West and Havana un- der cover of the fishing franchise is scandalous. Key West is to Cuba what Gibraltar is to Spain. Captain Gencral Martinez-Campos has removed the proh.bition of the importation of cane cutting knives, called in Spanish machetes, which proved terrible weapons during the insurrection. Ex-Colonel ‘Teodorico Feijoo and army contractors Rarahona and Domencch, notorior etaulters under the Valmascda administration, have been admonished for the third and last time to 4 sn betore a court martial in Cuba, Colonel Feijoo has taken refuge in Switzerland, AN ENGLISH CAPTAIN'S COMPROMISE. (BY TELEGRAPA TO THE HERALD.) Newport, R. I, Jan, 16, 1879, ‘The captain of the British steamer Ocean King, after a consultation with his agents and a lawyer from New York representing the interests of the barkentine Addie E. Sleeper, towed here in distress by the Ocean King on Monday, has agreed to com- promise the question of salvage, and accepts $9,000, which sum has been paid and the matter amicably settled without recourse to law. The steamer will roceed on her ¢oyage to London to-morrow morn- ng. ‘The lowest figure yesterday for settling was $10,000, The original demand on the high seas was $12,000. Had the vessel been libelled she would not have got, it is said, more than $4,000, HONORING GENERAL GRANT. PHiLapeLruta, Jan. 16, 1879, A resolution continuing a committee appointed last year to receive General Grant upon his return to this country was presented at @ meeting of the Com- mon Council this afternoon and adopted. » NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, REAR ADMIRAL, WYMAN'S FLAG—LIVE BUOY EX- PERIMENTS. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Norvowk, Va., Jan. 16, 1879. Rear Admiral Robert H. Wyman will hoist his flag on the Powhatan on Saturday morning. ‘The experiments off the coast ot Cape Henry with the Jouctt-Hoff life buoy are pronounced very suc- coastal by the naval board appointed to make the test, 'YHE REVENUE MARINE. (ny TELKORAPH To THE HERALD.) Nonrorx, Jan. 16, 1879, KThe United States steam revenue cutter Hamil- ton, Captain Irish, which has been having some re- pairs done at the Navy Yard to her machinery, sailel curly this afternoon for her cruising ground between the Delaware Breakwater and Cape Hatteras, afford- ing needed relief to vessels in distress. HEARTACHE AND SUICIDE. Crxcrnsatt, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1879, Miss Rosa Solomon, of Hopkinsville, Ky., while visiting Mr. Bessenger, of Nashyille, received a letter from her betrothed, @ gentleman of wealth residing in Cincinnati, which stated that he had changed his’ mind and declined to marry her. She committed suicide shortly after by taking stryvhnine, FOUR OBSTINATE MEN. Provipencs, R. I., Jan, 16, 1879. ‘Tho trial of John B. Calder, late cashier of tho Grocers and Producers’ Bank, for embezzlement and larceny, closed to-day in the disagreement of the jury, which stood eight for conviction and four for acquittal, Testimony showing general loose mau- agement of bank, both betore and after Calder becaine created feeling in favor uf the ac- cused, THE WRECKED LOUISIANA. CAPTAIN AND MATE EXONERATED BY THE GLAS- GOW BOARD OF ThADE. [By capLe To THE HERALD.) Guascow, Jan. 16, 1879. The Glasgow Board of Trade, which has for several days been engaged in a careiul inquiry into the circumstances under which the State line steamship State of Louisiana went ashore on Hunter's Rock, Lough Larne, Ireland, on December 24, while on her yoyage from Glasgow to New York, reported to-day. The certificates of Captain McGowan and the first and second officers were returned to them indorsed “Without blame.” ‘he exoneration of the officers gives general satisfaction among steamship people. CONDITION OF THE WRECK, * (rom the Dublin Irish ‘Times.) ‘The State of Louisiana remains on Hunter's Rock. ‘The following is the official report of Captain Will- iam McGowan, of the State of Louisiana:—“On Docember 23, at half-past ten P. M., proceeded down the river from Glasgow, landed pilot ut Green- ock, and proceeded for Larne, county Antrim. On the 24th, ut twenty minutes past eight A. M., tide three-quarters flood, weather fine, hazy, wind west, light, the steamer passing the buoy on Hunter's Rock at what appeared a safe distance—500 yards— the bearings of the buoy and the harbor lighthouse also indicating, “as per chart, that the vessel was in safety, struck — northwest point of Hunter's Rock and inimediately began to fill the after hold, Prior to striking the vessel was going about cight and # half knots, engines going full speed, but only doing so for fifteen minutes prior to strik- ing. Not thinking it necessary did not heave the lead prior to the casualty. The steamer Lugar, of Glas- gow, stood by the vessel for a considerable time, re- ceiving ou board part of crew and passengers. The vessel now lies on Hunter's Rock in same position as at time of striking, with about fifteen feet of water in hold, and every effort will be made to save ship and cargo, arrangements having been made to have vessels alongside to lighten her us soon as possible.”” THE BELL'S BEND MURDER. ARREST OF THE MURDERER--HE CONFESSES THE CRIME AND GIVES THE DETAILS OF THE AWFUL BUTCHERY, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Nasuvitir, Tenn., Jan. 16, 1879. Knox Martin, the negro who murdered John Whittemeyer and wife, in Bell’s Bend, on Tuesday night, was arrested here to-night. George Berry, colored, hunted him: down, and on asking him whether he had killed Whittemeyer and wife confessed the deed. Berry went after a policeman and had . him arrested. As ofticers went through his brether’s house, where he was stopping, Martin attempted to run, and was shot at, the ball missing him and slightly wounding his brother's stepdaughter. At tho report of the pistol Martin fell, as if mortally wounded, but started to rise again, when the officer, placing a revolver to his head, said, “Be still or you are a dead man.” He was then taken to the police station, followed by anim- mense crowd of people, and it was feared the excite- ment was running so high that the crowd would take possession of him and lynch him. The police station was soon completely surrounded aud Martin was removed to the jail in the quickest possible time. An immense assemblage also gathered in front of the jail, but subsequently moved away. Governor Marks having entertained fears that Martin would be mobbed, sent for Sheriff Price and had &@ consultation with him in reference to the matter. Precautionary measures were taken, as the full par- ticulars of the confession will be known to-morrow. It is feared that nothing but actual use of firearms to repel the mob will save Martin's life to-morrow te, THE CONFESSION. On going into the jail Martin said that he went to Whittemeyer’s house alone with the full intent and purpose of killing Lim; he had been told by Aunt Mary (colored), “a neighborhood witch,” that Whittemeyer had said that he intended to mob him if he Peery bee He claimed that he was living in fear of meyer and had determined to kill him. He went to Whittemeyer's house on Tuesday night, Fath} with him a wagon spo! As he entered the door Whittemeyer raised himself up in bed. He immediately rushed upon him and struck him oa violent blow on his head and killed him, The blow was given with such force that it kuocked Whittemeyer down in bed. The end of the stick struck Mra, Whittemeyer, waking her out of a sound sleep. He was afraid she would tell on him if he spared her life, aud killed her also. The two children sleeping between them still slept soundly, Taking fitty cents out of a drawer, and providing himeelf with, Whittemeyer’s overcoat and pantaloon, he went out to a haystack, slept until neaty daybreak, when he came on to Nash- ville, where he had been since yesterday morning. He was perfectly calm and deliberate in his confession, He is six feey two inches in height and has remarkably bix lips and feet. Martin 1s only twenty-one years old. PHILADELPHIA'S FINANCES. Pamapinenta, Jan, 16, 1879. The annual report of the City Comptroller was pre- sented to the Councils to-day, The recetpts during the year, including cash in the treasury January 1, 1878, were $16,625,1 and the disbursements, $14,977,550, In the latter sum is included only $441,000 for con- ducting the munictpal departments for 1878, the actual cost of which amounted to $7,161,702. This leaves outstanding for the ¢ rent expenses for 1K78 warrants to the amount of $6,720,280. ‘Thus the city is more than a year behind in its running expenses. ‘The total funded and tloating debt of tary 1, 1879, was $71,835,101, a decre year of $1,800,000, and the debts of the city Jannary i, 1879, beyond the available assets, were $53,431,003. ever set foot on his & PAPER PRODUCTION TO BE CUT DOWN. SPRINGFIELD, Muss., Jan, 16, 1879, ‘The manufacturers of tab and engine-sized papers, representing half the product of the country, had a convention in this city to-day, and decide’ to run their mills but twelve hours @ dav from February 3 to the 17th, and to shut down entirely from June 21 to July 7, provided eighty-five per cont im amount of the producers consent. More than this have already agreed to the arrangement, As these are usually the busy seasons, it is expected the effect will be more felt than at former stoppage FISH MERCHANTS CORNERED, Bostox, Jan, 16, 1879. Henry Mayo & Co., engaged in the wholesale fish business, and later in the canned business, under the title of the Grocers’ Packing Company, are em- barrassed. Their difficulties are due to the depres- sion of trade, failures, depreciation on fish stock and large expenses incurved to fll u contract with the French government which they supposéd thoy hud secured, but which fell through. ‘Cheir liabilities amount to about $175,000, and while their notes have not yet gone to protest they will do so next week un- les# arrangements for an extension are inade, Their bills receivable aud assets are in excess of their Lia bilities. FAILURE OF MANUFACTURERS, N. Ys, Jum, 16, 1879, Satterlee, Arnold & Co., knit goods manufacturers, of this city, have failed. Their liabilities are placed at $50,000, with nominal assets at about the samo figure, A compromise and extension of time are ex- pected. INSURANCE COMPANY ENJOINED. + dan, 16, i879, An order granted by Judge Westbrook, on com- plaint of Superintendent Sinyth, of the Insurance Department, and entered up in the County Clerk's office to-day, enjoins the Empire Mucual Life Insur- ance Company from the further prosecution of its business, and forbids its trustees, officers, agents and attorneys from exercising any of its corporate fr chises, powers or privileges, and from collecting, transferring or interfering with any of its property or assets, The order alse appomts John P. O'Neill, of Now York city, receiver of all the property and effects of the company, to take charge and manage its affairs aud collect the debts. The seonrities on deposit in the department are to be left there, sub- ject to the further order of the Court, FOUND DEAD, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ] Easton, Pa., Jan, 16, 1879, Herman Matz, aged thirty-three years, a resident of this place, was found dead in his bed this morning. The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of death from hatural couses. UNITED STATES SENATORSHIPS, BALLOTING BY THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLA- TURE—HAWLEY LEADS ON THE TWENTY-SIXTH BALLOT—NINE CANDIDATES NOMINATED. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ] Hanrronp, Jan, 16, 1879. ‘The contest for the republican nomination for the United States Senatorship was stubbornly fought to- night. The lobbies of the State House were thronged with spectators, but none were admitted within the hall, and, therefore, they had to comfort themselves with looking through the glass partition on the north side of the hall, and watehing with curious eyes the pantomime within, for they could not hear anything, In adjacent committee rooms were dele- gations of personal friends of the leading candidates in consultation and devising ways and means of strengthening their respective supporters on the floor of the House. ‘The caucua opened at half-past seven o'clock and was continued fur into the aight, with but seven lacking of the full complement of republican members, The Hawley aud Jewell men were alike confident and de- fiant at first, aud those pledged to stand by the can- idates of lesser weight were hopetul that the bitter- ness of the contest might resuit in a break of the friends of one or the other of the lead- ers and work to their benefit, Hon E, H. Bogbee, of Killingly, was called upon to preside, and, contrary to expectation, the caucus promptly passed a resolution, introduced by Senator Hoyt, of Stamford, providing for proceeding to ballot without debate. his was 4 sad blow to several gentlemen who had prepared themselves for extende.! speeches in favor of Hawley and Harrison, but the resomtion was fortunate in silencing these us well us the advo- cates of less prominent candidates, and thus enabling the caucus to yet to business, ‘The Jewell men claimed 53 votes, but the first informul ballot showed that General Hawley led. ‘Lhe vote stood:—General J. B. Hawley, of Hartford, 49; ex- Governor Murshall Jewell, of Hartford, 35; Hon, H. B. Hurrison, of New Haven, 14; Hon. O. H. Flatt, of Meriden, 2 Governor W. 'T. Minor, of Stamiord, 14; P. ‘1’. Paruum, the great showman, of Bridgpo: 10; Governor Andrews, of Litchfield, and Ben: min Douglass, of Middletown, 1 each, A formal batlot ordered was thrown out, Owing to u surplus yote, ‘The figures were not announced, but Hawley led with 59 votes, ‘The first formal ballot declared showed Hawley, 55; Jewell, t, 25; Harrison, 13; Minor, 9, und Barnum, ere W28 no choic seventy-five’ votes bemg necessary. A second ballot’ was ordered, resulting in’ a gain of 4 each for Hawley aud Jewell, a loss of 5 for Piatt, 4 tor Minor aud a gain of 1 for Harrison. ‘The contest went on, Minor dropping out on the fourth and Barnum on the fifth ballot, the two leaders and Harrison yetting the benefit or these desertions, Betore the sixth ballot was tuken Speaker Wright, who lea the Harrison tore @ recess of ten minutes for conf the friends of the leaders, apprehending a trick iu favor of New Hayen’s tavorite, voted down the proposition, Upon reaching the eighth ballot Huwley led with 71 votes, or within seven of success, Jewell had mounted to 43 and Platt had dropped from his original 24 down to 5. ‘The sue- ceeding ballots up to the thirteenth showed some singular manceuyring, and on this Hawley dropped buck to 61, Jewell lost slightly, and all for the beuetit of Platt, who jumped frou 5 to 23. On the twenty-sixth balldt Hawley received 65 votes. NOMINATIONS IN THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLA- TURE—A STRONG EFFORT MADE TO DEFEAT DON CAMERON. [Bx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] Hanuispone, Pa., Jan. 16, 1879. Thirty-five nominations were made for United States Senator in the Legislature to-day. Among the names were those of Don Cameron, Judge Black, ex- Governor Curtin, ex-Senator Buckalew, Congress- man Clymer and ex-Chief Justice Agnew. The opposition to Cameron has weakened consider- ably since the republican caucus of last weck, when twenty-five members absented themselves. A caucus of the disaffected republicans was held to-night, at which fourteen were present, If those men with the democrats and grecnbackers united their strength Cameron would be defeated, but a number of them will not stand firm in their opposition, and it is be- Heved that several greenbuckers wiil bolt Judge Agnew if their yotes should be necessary to elect Cameron, ‘The democrats will nominate either Judge Biack or Congressman Clymer. They have determined to nominate a candidate of their faith, but will support a conservative republi- can if he developes sufticient strength to warrant a change of base, The Cameron managers to-night claim all but five republican votes; but this is an es- travagant estimate. Should there be a possible chance of deteating Cameron more republicans.than that would refuse to vote for him. A letter was re- ceived from Judge Agnew to-day gecepting the nar tional nomination for United States Senator. He has takon this course in the hope that the anti-Cameron republicans and democrats will support him. MISSOURI. Sr. Lovts, Jan. 16, 1879, The following was the first ballot for United States Senator in the democratic caucus at Jefferson C: to-night:—George G. Vest, 61; Samuel Glover, 42: John 8. Phelps, 11; ex-Governor Hardin, 8; Thomas Allen, 6; Law: 4 George G. Vest was nominated on the second baliot for the long term. ALABAMA LEGI Mostooweny, Jan. 16, In the Senate of Alabama the following resolution was adopted yesterday as interference by officers of the Unit justly regard * “at magnitude r interfe: d contrel th © President an ATURE, ud Statesin | le of this the man is to ine «in belecting lent of the United poale TENNESSEE'S NEW GOVERNOR. Nasuvinne, Jan, 16, 1879. Governor A. 8. Marks was inaugurat his inaugnral-addreas no reference was made to the State debt, but a message ou that and other subjects will probably be sent in to-morrow. VIRGINIA READJU MOND, Jan. 16, . After four hours’ session the Legislative Conference of Keadjusters to-night adopted an address to the people of the State, It recites that the platform of the Gubernatorial Convention of August, 1 declared that the settlement of the public debt should be made within the present revenue of the State and without inevoased taxation: that said Convention nominated a candidate without regard to platform, remanding the subject to > people for an expression of their will in the elec- of members of the Logislaru It recites the mblo and reiterates the principles of the Barbour 1 declares that the popular voice was stitled by ‘nor's veto of that mousure. It further clare the Legislature should control the public reventies and that the time has arrived for the people to assert their soverciguty, and calls fo aterer of the Readjusters of the State, to be held in the cit of Richmond on the 25th of February next. THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION, + INTIMIDATION OF COLORED VOTERS IN TENSAS, New Ont. At the session of the Teller commitioe to-<d A. J. Bryant (colored), Senator from Teusas, testified that no republican ticket Was nominated because of the threats of the whites, who said they would con- sider such action. a declaration of war; the night before election a party of whites, including Messrs, Buckner and Handsboro, came to my house, took me out in my night clothes, carried me a quarter of amile and threatened me, saying I had sold ont to the bland party; 1 denied ‘this, and stated Thad not soon any of ths leaders of the Bland party: they let er promising to come to the polls next day aud vote the regttlar democratic ticket; Leompliva | with my promise; the party had a rope with tueim, and said it they were satistied Thad sotd out to the Biynd party they woud “put nie through.” | Mr, William A, Bell, & prominent merchant of New Orleans, testified concerning the citizens’ movement in the late election, corroborating the testimony of | Mr. C. L. Walker, | MALICIOUS LIBEL, Crserxxatt, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1879, Tho town of Parkersburg, W. Va., has been in a state of excitement for some days on account of the extended circulation of printed charges of a scandal- ous nature against prominent citizens and certain married ladies of the highest standing. A committee was appointed to scarch for the author, and last night one James Baker, an ex-detective, was arrested and lodged in jail, charged with maliciously publish- ing and cirenlating tue libel. A large, excited crowd surrounded the arresting officers and would have lynched Baker but for the determined and active work of the officera. TERS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1879.-TRIPLE SHEET, FIRES, COUNTRY RESIDENCE DESTROYED. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Baurrone, Jan. 16, 1879. ‘The residence of G. Summerfield Norris, in Balti- more county, was totally destroyed by tire yesterday afternoon. ‘The fire originated from a defective flue and speend with rapidity. The building was a large three story frame structure and was pore the handsomest country seats in the county. The loss is $25,000. Insured, DESTRUCTION OF A BUSINESS BLOCK. CHARLEsTOWN, N. H., Jan, 16, 1879. Labaree’s brick block was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss on the building is $5,000; fully insured, The block was occupied as follows:—L. H. Royce, dry goods and groceries, loss about $9,000, insured for about $7,000; D. 8. Hamlin, printer, lors $1,200; F. Cunha, barber shop and billiard hall, loss 3500; the Roman Catholic Society, loss $300; Charles- town Cornet Band and Lincoln Post, G. A. R., loss $200; Faithful Lodge No. 12, F. and A. rt $1,500—all unins W. B. Clark's furniture store, adjoining, was damaged by fire and a falling wall from the burned building to the amount of $1,000 and he damage to the furniture is $500; fully in- red, STORES BURNED. Dergort, Mich., Jan. 16, 1879, A fire at Portland, Mich., this morning, destroyed the stores of J.D, Woodburys and W. W. Bogue and the residence of A, Knox. Woodburys’ loss ia es- timate | at $11,000, insured for $10,000; Bogue’s loss is $4,000, insured for $2,000; the loss on Knox's resi- dence ia $500, insured tor $600, HOTEL IN ASHES. Catats, Me., Jan. 16, 1879. Kennedy's Hote}, at St. Andrews, N. B., was burned postendey. ‘The loss is estimated at $8,000. The Lis jusured in the h British Company tor $4,000, and the furniture in the Queen for $1,500. BAILNOAD PROPERTY CONSUMED. Daxvite, IML, Jan, 16, 1879. The Paris and Danville Railroad engine house was burned yesterday, with considerable other property. Loss $20,000, insurance $1. zie 000, JLAR LITIGATION, ‘ASHINGTON, Jan, 16, 1879, An interesting subject is betore the courts of this District in the case of Mrs. Mary Hazle, who has pe- titioued for a writ of habeas corpus to obtain the body of her daughter, Rosa O’Brien. The petitioner was formerly the wife of Charles H. O’Bricn, a po- liceman, who, resenting an alleged insult to his wite at a picnic in this locality about six years ago, shot and Killed the person who offended him. For this O'Brien was tried, convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged, A commuta- tion of the sentence to imprisonment for lite was, however, obtained, and recently the prisoner was pardoned by President Hayes. In the meantime Mrs. O'Brien, acting under the belief that the lite sentence ot her husband legally made her a widow, remarried. O'Brien has obtained the custody of their daughter, and refuses to allow her to remain with Mrs. Huzle. The point of law in this case not only ipvolves the right of possession of the child, but brings under consideration the question of the validity of the second marriage, ‘Cho writ is returnable Saturday, when arguments upon these points will be discussed, MIDNIGHT WE. HER REPORT. War DerantMen’ Ovrice or THe Cuter SIGNAL O. Wasuiscroy, Jan. Indications. For New England, partly cloudy or clear weather, northerly winds, shifting to westerly and southeriy, rising followed by falling barometer and slight rise in temperature during the dy For the lake region, warmer southwest to southeast winds, partly cloudy weather and slowly falling barometer during the day. For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, clear or fair weather, light winds, mostly from the South, slight rise in temperature and sta- tionary cr slowly falling barometer, For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, during the day gencrally clear and warmer weather, falling barom- eter and easteriy to southerly winds, For the Gulf States, partly cloudy weather, winds mostly from the est to south, stationary or light rise in temperature, and slight rise, followed by fall- ing barometer, For the South Atlantic States, clear or fair weather, variable winds, shifting to northerly aud casterly, rising followed by falling barome‘er and slight changes of temperature. For the Middle States, clear or partly cloudy weather, northerly winds, shifting to easterly and southerly, slowly rising temperature and rising fol- lowe’ by fall'ng barometer. For the North Pacific coast region and northern portion of the Central Pacide coast region, cloudy weather and rain, For the South Pacifle coast region, clear or fair weather, Gales will prevail off the Oregon coast. ‘The rivers will rise below Cincinnati and at Nash- ville, Memphis and Cairo, and fall at Chattanooga and Augusta. Cautionary off shore signals continue at Sandy Hook, Barnegat, Atlantic City, Cape May, Cape Henry, Kitty Hawk, Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout, Mucon, Wilmington and Smithville. THE WEATH YRSTERDAY. ‘The foliowing record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, in com- parison with the corresponding dat» of Jast year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnat’s pharmacy, Heats Building,.No. 218 Broadway :— LITERARY CHIT-CHAT. ‘The next number of the Atiearum wiil contain a se- ries of articles on Continental Literature during 1878, Eugene Schuyler will contribute the paper on Russian literature. A graud-nephew of Keats belongs to the editorial staif on one of the morning papers of this city. A sketch of the seciatistic movement in Germany by Mr. Monterdore will be printelin the forthcoming inetventh Century. An entire edition of Mex Muller's “Hibbert Lectures’ was sohl in one we Charles Seribner's Sons will publish the book in Mr. E. Maunade Thompson has been appointed keeper of manuscripts at the British Museum, ‘Tho first number of the new series of the Dublin ‘Review contains articles by Cardinal Manning, Bishop n, Bishop Hedley and others. rat Violin’ is one of the most talked of nov- wson, Henry James, Jr.'s, “Daisy Miller” has occasioned more discussion than any story he has written, The A‘heneum dDiames Motley's fellow countrymen for failing to applaud his merits, George Macdonald's “Paul Faber,” published by J. B. Lippincott & Co., sa sermon witha plot and dramatis persone, It, however, is fail of interest, and we wish that there were more sermons like it. Professor Wilson is about to publish a journal of his tour in The Cat Presbyterian is the name of a new jour- nal annotneed in and. The “immediate Future of the United States” is the title of au article by W. H. S. Abrey, punced for the Jannary London Quarterly Reriew, Our imme- diate futare is not so hard to determine as that in the dim distance, The Ruskin Society is spproaching complete or- zation. The Whistler Society is still in embryo. The January number of the Monthly Record of Geography Will contain, in aidition to the proceed: ings of the Royal Geographical Society, an article on the mountain pastes of the African frontier of British India, by C. R. Markham, C. B. Leslie Stephen has just written an interesting paper on Land Speaking of Henry James, Jr.'s, story tn the last Corniiil the Atheneum says that “for a masterly trauseription of the talk of a pretty, clever, shallow, American coquette, we commend our readers to tarn to the pages that report Mrs, Westgale’s first conver- sation with Lord Lambeth.” Professor Boyesen's “Biographical and Critical Study of Goethe and Schiller’ will be published by Charles Scribner's Sons in February. ‘The same firm has mado arrangements with Ar, Gladstone to publish prway, ) pus SEASIDE LIBRARY 7 his essays, “Gleanings of Past Years iu America." They wil! also publish Jules Simon's “Government of M. Tiniers.”" HOTEL ARRIVALS. Professor S.C. Bartlett, of Dartmouth College, is at the Albemarle. Commodore George M. Ransom, United States Navy, is at the Gilsey. Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania, and General C. H. Barney and General W. R. Walker, of Rhode Island, are at tho Fifth Avenue. George M. 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