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SHINGTON. Mr. Randall Nominated. on the * First Ballot, HARMONY AMONG = THE’ DEMOCRATS. All the Old Officers of the House Renominated. GARFIELD THE cubic OF REPUBLICANS. : Prospects for Quick Work and ' a Short Session. -THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES, ——— FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasuincton, March 17, 1879. MRE. RANDALL'S NOMINATION FOR SPEAKER—POS- SIBLE BUI IMPROBABLE CONTINGENCIES WHICH may PREVENT ITS RATIFICATION BY THE HOUSE. f ‘The nomination of Mr. Randall for Speaker by a vote of 75 against 57 for Mr. Blackburn and a scattering vote of 9, or a majority of only nine per all his opponents, is in keeping with the closeness of the preliminary canvass in- ‘dicated by the uncertainty as to the result ‘which prevailed down to the momont the ballot was @eclared. The nomination of Mr. Randall carried with it the renomination of all the officials of tho The presence of Messrs. Mills, Coxand a few others In the caucus has given a quietus to the apprehen- Mon that these gentlemen would obstruct the elec- , Hon of Mr, Randall by refusing to vote for him in the House to-morrow, The democrats will require 1&4 votes to put Mr. Randall in the chair. This was the exact number in attendance at the caucus to- night. He is therfore quite sure of being elected, “gs these gentlemen by attending at the caucus are ‘under an obligation to vote for him. It is true that Mr. Wright, of Pennsylvanis, who did not go into the caucus, declares still that Mr. Randall's success im caucus does not insure his success in the House, but Mr. Wright's vote is not necessary according to the abovo showing, and if it were it ‘would be made up for by the voto of Mr. Lay, an in- who remained at his rooms to-night, but will “be tdken In acarriago to the House to assist at the organization to-morrow. The only chance of a dead- lies in the possible absence, wilful or otherwise, a fow of the men who were recently such Bitter opponents of Mr. Randall. Should a fow of them remain away—and the question is raised whether the obligation of the caucus goes s0 far gs to require or compe! them to attend the ses- _ston—Mr. would fall short of the requisite Note. . This. wity, the consequence of the smal! ‘margin of the democratic majority, could only . It would at lesst make a provoking delay. Oe eA a the harmony which prevailed BION. ‘It is believed that Mr. Randall will not neme sny ecommittéss' except thoss on and the Hotize except that for which it has been specially @ummoned and the repeal of the obnoxious statutes. No definite plan of proceedings has yet been agreed on, but if is strongly urged that the repeating laws Ghall be passed at once, and when the Presidént hes acted on them then the appropriation bills shall be passed, with any repealing bill whith the President mty have vetoed tacked ato. the} uggs legislative bill. After that nothing is yet. deter mined, but the extromists, who havo been beaten’ #e-t! night, planned to adjourn Congress without waiting for the President’s action on the appropriation bills. It is probable now that more moderate counsels will prevail. GENERAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES, i ‘WasuincTox, March 17, 1879, THR DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS—NOMINATION OF OFFICERS OF THE ‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- ‘TIVES: ‘There was much excitement at the Capitol to- Might. Orders had been given to exclude all visitors from the passages leading immodiately to the hall of the House of Representatives. Many persons, how- ever, gathered in the basement, whilo hundreds of interested parties found their way into the old hall, but were prevented by officers from approaching that in which the democratic caucus was held. Mr. Randall had his headquarters in the room of the Committee on Appropriations and Mr. Blackburn ‘in that of the Committes on Ways and Means. ‘Tho caucus was called to order shortly after seven o'clock, Heister Clymer, of Pennsylvania, in the chair. A resolution was adopted that those prosent should support the caucus nominations. A propo- sition to vote viva voce was voted down, and it was Fesolved that each member should write the namo of the person he voted for ons slip of paper, and doposit it in the ballot box wheft his name was Nominations for Speaker being declared in order, Representative Whitthorne, of Tennessee, nominated Mr. Samuel J. Randall, of Pennsylvania, and the nomination was scconded by Representative Vook, of Georgie. Mr. Joseph C: 8. Blackburn, 6f Kentucky, ‘was then nominated by resentative Ewing, of Ohio, seconded by Representatives Tucker, ot Vir- gints, and Hooker, of Missinsippf. Mr. 8. 8. Cox, of New York, was nominated by Representative Warner, of Onio. Representative Hunton, of Virginia, offered a reso- lution providing that the candidates be offered an Opportunity to address th cancus. The balloting was then proceoded with, tho first Dallot resulting as follows :— { 15 MeMahon.. ot Mr. Randall, therefore, becamo the caucus nomi- neo, Messrs. McMahon and Morrison wero not formally nominated. Mr. Blackburn, when the result of the balloting was made known to him, went into tho hell, and, with & vieW to making the nomination unanimous, addressed the Chair as follows: — Mn, Cuainmax—It is not in my powor to express to the gentlemen whe supported mo in this contest the sentiments of appreciation in which 1 hold this ovidence of ‘their ys friendship. I will in candor say that I had hoped that it be the pleasure of this House to havo iilities and duties of its upon one from the section and the peo- I am identtiied, for I felt assurod iron are ita npese ara ¢ South not its mistrust, wut might safely be ‘would havo nm my in to Hi iF thie service it been my duty—it certainty would ure, to wield the great powers that pertai in station in such & way a8 to put all eoctions and <factions behind me and promote the of & common country in which its crtisene to which each I to those generous friends from tho North who have stood by me in thia contest that their confidence was hot misplaced for I would earnestly have endeavored to Uury the molancholy memories of a troubled past in thone trenches wherein the mouldering remains of tho rie ae) ee sae are ‘todsy resting, J am 6 - perty 4 NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1879—TRIPLE SHEET: I now appeal to t of this caucus effective when to- mrtmove you. aft, thet the nomination of the gontie- man from Penneylvenia (Mr. Randall) for the Speak ership of the Houseof Representatives of the Forty- sixth Congress be made unanimous, . The speech was greeted with loud applause, and the nomination was made unanimous, The chair appointed Messrs. Wood, of Now York; Hooper, of Mississippi, and Ewing, of Ohio, acom- mittee to inform Mr. Randall of the result, and he was escotted by them into the hall amid much en- thusiasm and cheering. He then addressed the caucus as followa;— REPRESENTATIVES-—¥ OF your action, communt- cated to me by your cominittes, I ote be your thane soem and sincero. Should your nomit yn be rati- to-morrow House of ives I Ll mérive to ai the duties of the with strict impartiality as men, measures, les and sections, ani-an fareain me tics to promote the best: intorests and pof the of the whole country, (Ap) Joud and jong continued.) A ballot was, then taken ing as follows;— _ George M. Adams, of Kentucky (the present in- cumbent), 76, | ” Ex-Congressmas Caldwell, of Alabama, 64. Messrs. John G, Thompson, of Ohio; Charles W. Field, of Georgia, and James M. Stewart, of Virginia (the present ineambents), were then nominated by acclamation for Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper and for the Clerkship, result- and two vacénoles caused by the depths of Representatives clect Smith, of Fork, and Schleicher. of Texas. It should be noted, however, thet Mescrs, Randall, Blackburn pp.Cox did not vote, and that Mr, O'Retlly, of New ‘wee alto absent trom the caucus. ‘It will be held the Representatives “held a caucus in tho hall of the House at four o'clock this afternoon. Representative: Fryé, of Mainc, was made Chatr- for the various elective offices of the House, Tho following were rominatea unanimously: For Speaker, General Garfield, of Ohio. For Clerk of the House, ex-Congresaman Rainey, of South Carolins. : For Sergeant-at-Asms, Jeremish M. Rusk, of Wis- M. Melton, of Teunesnec. Michigan; Dunnell, of Minnesote; James, of New York; Harris, of Massachusetts; Henderson, of Ili- note; Harmer, of Ponnsylvants, and Haskell, of ar sith Wincasbnoa "ae ‘to ite form, bat with’ practical upsnimity in regard to its purpose, the fol- lowing resolution was sdopted :— a Resolved, That itis the sense of this caucns that no legisintion shall be entered uponduring this session of —— other thap that for which the Only one vote was castagainst the adoption of this resolution. wat antes r Po ear protiminury' intérohange of views @ , Gésite Was expressed. that the session | stiould be of short a: |." Political topics ard atentians of; party policy.dn the. tmpending content ‘were not ai 8+ torfsy’s assston of the caucus, even incidentally. ’ THE GREENBACKERS TO VOTE FOR HENDRICK B, t WRIGHT FOR SPEAKER. The greenbackers decided to-night to cast their votes for Hendrick B. Wright, of Pennsylvania, for Speaker. Unless they can make their opposition felt on the Speakership they will probably offer no strenuous opposition to the candidates for the other Positions. CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATIC SENATORS—ACTION ON THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE LEGIS- , DATIVE BUSINESS OF THE EXTRA SESSION, An adjourned caucus of democratic Senators was held in the Senate Chamber this afternoon for the purpose of receiving the report of the committee of nine appointed by the caucus of Saturday to prepare the democratic membership of the standing com- mittees. The committee announeed that the work assigned to them was unfinished, aud it wag resolved to extend their time until to-morrow afternoon, im- mediately after the adjournment of the Senate. Some discussion then occurred with regard to the advisability of proceeding to nominate and ballot for officers of the Senate. It was generally conceded that there was no need of haste in disposing of that snb- Ject, and it was therefore agreed to postpone its con- sideration until Thursday next. Senator Beck offered a resolution providing in snb- stance that tho legislative business of tho Senate } during the extra session shall be confined to the pass- ago of the annual appropriation bills, which failed of ‘enactmicnt last session, including the political measures that were incorporated In them by the House of Reprosontatives—namely, the repeal St*the Foddral election taws and of the jurors’ test oath and the prohibition against the presence of troops at the polls. After some discus- sion this resolution and the general subject of the ‘order of business were referrod to the following committeo, with instructions to report to the caucus to-morrow or as soon thoreafter as practicable:— Messrs. Thurman, Saulsbury, Whyte, Kearnan, Jones, of Florida; Bailey, Lamar, Voorhees and Yanee. All the democratic Senators were prosent at to- day’s caucus, excopt Messrs. Gordon, Maxcy and Hampton. Mr. Gordon is ill, Mr. Maxey is expected from Texas to night dnd General Hampton bas not yot left South Carolina. COMPLIMENT OF A SERENADE TENDERED To |° MR. | DEFREES AND DECMINED WITIT SOME STRONG LANGUAGE IN REGARD TO THE PUB- LIC PRINTING, The employés at the Government Printing Office having tendered Mr. Defroes the compliment of a serenade, that gentloman declined it in the following’ lotter:— Wasnrxatoy, March 17, 1879. Grstremen—Your letter tendering mo the com- inent of a serenade has been ved. Although Lining its acceptance, as Ido, Lam very certain I pees fon oni Led bod higniy I approciate the 0 intended Proposed demoustratios oe how heartily Tthenk you for it, i * iz The recent attempt to steal the Government Print- ing Office (and the he tangy an reduction of your ‘wages to starvation rates), by an amendment to an appropriation bill, was the very climax of ring andac- TO. dels no wonder that when ht into the Sen- ate no Senator dared to avow himaelf ite advocate. The government was authorized to do its own print ing and binding by » law enacted dunng tho’ administration of Mr. Buchanan. It wae i, me the debates show, because tho experience of seventy-five years hed convinced the Congressmen of that day that it was the best thing to do, The experience of the twenty yoars since that time will convinces any honest man of the trath that it was a wise act, It is not at all probable that any Congross will return to the system then dis. carded merely to fill the pockets of & gang of ad- ware pireuse halls of legislation on the look- av oat of the public printing and bind Pd pl tage ky oyes. raged mom d-thitds of WEES Pe red fhowe pe thare- fore, mu at the pt +5 do the work. do not think it shi lace. * ‘The situation of the workers in this establishment differs from that of the opiployed elsewhere. During the sessions of Congress o great force is put on. so as to, get out the work the Fancet possible promptness. After the adjourgment many are furioughed auntil Poy to enpport their families w! notemployed. The opposition to the present sy tem comes only from those who bope to profit by ite abandonment. Very yeapecttiliy, Zones, Sen 7 + 0] . DEFREES. ARMY INTELLIGENCE. THE STREAM OF PROMOTION FLOWING ONCE MORE—LIST OF NOMINATIONS TO BE SENT TO THE SENATE. | 4 Wasntsetox, March 17, 1879.> In last year’s Army Appropriation bill there is section prohibiting promotions and appointment until after the report of the joint committee on the reorganization of the army “shall be mado and acted’ upon by Uongress,”"_ The report has been made and, in s sense, “acted upon,” though not definitely, and it 1s now stated that the President will proceed to fill all vacancies in the army, except such as require new appointments, if the Senate “advise and consent. thereto." o LIST OF PROMOTIONS, To this end. alargé number of nominations will bo sent in at an early day, of which the most {m- portant will be found in the following list of pro- motions to fill vacancies caused by casualities and retirements since June, 1878:— uartermaster's Department. ent’, aonn eek ocr to be Heu- mant colonel a1 uty quartermaster general, vice Eddy, deceared. Captain Augustus G. Robinson, assistant quarter. mastor, to be major and quartermaster, vice Chan- boy gigs Medical Department, Assistant Surgeon Georgo-T. Jaquett to be surgeon, with the rank of major, es ‘Gray, retired. Corps of Engineers, Lieutenant Colouel Horatio G. Wright to be col- |, vice Woodruff, ‘Major John G, Purke to bo lieutenent colonel, vice promoted, y Ff Gouverneur K. Warren to be Meutenant col- Orptain William’ ing to be majo, vice Parke,’ Captain William H. H. Benyaurd to be major, vice joted. Firat Lieutenant George M. Wheeler to be captain, vice: > promoted. First a ed B. Quinn to becaptajn, vice noted, . Second ‘Lleutenant Sauith 8. Leach to be first lieu- tenant, vice Wheeler, promoted. Second Licutenant Bantet ¢. Kingman to be first Houtenant, vice Quinn, promoted. - Ordnance hee Rese é First Lieutenant Charlies ler to be captain, vice Rameay, deceased, Z First Ltentenapt Henry Metcalfe to bo captain, vice dle ‘The officers of the Mediosl, Enginecr and Ordnance departments must be passed by examining boards betore promotion. ‘ Carairy. , yptain Edwin VY. Sumner, First caval Cay gg Fourth ca , Vice Gordon, mena simak Second Licutonant Thomas T. Knox, First cavalry, to be first liontensnt, vice Forse, promoted. Second Licuteusnt William H. Miller, First cay- alry, to be first lieutenant, he bei imental quar- Sersaeter, ‘ ipcting . *\Zientenant Colonel William R. Shatter, Twonty- fourth infsntry, to be colonel First infantry, vice Major Jon & Yard, Twenheth infantry, to be jor Jol ‘wentiet fant a Ueutenant colonel Twenty-fourth infantry, vice f, promo! jor R. Bliss, Twonty-fifth infantry, to be lenant colonel Nineteenth infantry, eral Lewis, Caleb B, . Bixteonth infantry, to taaakey Nice Tarte promseed. Melville A. Cochtyn, Secund. Wii to Ib, Wath, Twontnmecond infentry -second. » to to be captain. vice Blair, dismissed. Second Lientenant Samuel’. Whitall, Sixteenth in- fantry, to be first lieutenant, vice Barber, promoted. Second LisutonantyWilliam V, Wolfe, Second infan- , to be first lioutenant, vice McKeever, promod. Lieutenant John McA. Webster, Twenty- accond Pena to be first lieutenant, vice Thorne, promoted. ‘ Second Licuténant Thomus: F. Davis, Fifteenth in- fantry, to be first Hioutenant, vice Beau, promoted, The vacant second licutenancies, of which there aro thirty-eight, will no doubt be reserved for the West Point claus of 1880. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. CHANGES IN THE DUTIES OF OFFICERS. Wasurxaton, D. O., Maret 17, 1879. Passod Assistant Paymaster Lawrence G. Boggs and Assistant Paymaster Georgo M. Allen have been ordered to duty in the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing. Lieutenant Raymond P. rs has boen detached from tho Pensacola and orde! to duty at the Naval Academy. Master John B. Col! has been detached from the New Hampshire Royal and ordered to the Vandalia at Boston, STUPID BURGLARS, THEY SUCCUMB TO RHINE WINE AND LEAVE A WELL PLANNED JOB INCOMPLETE. PHILADELPHTA, March 17, 1879. One of the most curious unsuccessful attempts at robbery which has ever come to the knowledge of the police was discovered this’ morning, at about three o'clock. A night watchman discovered smoke and flames issuing from’ the basement of J. & A. Kemplo’s ladies’ dregs goods establishment, at No. 33 South Fourth strect. He gave an alarm, which being quickly responded to by the firemen, they were fortunately able to extinguish the em- bryo conflagration betore scrious damage was done. Asingular discovery was mado when the building was searche/ to find the origin of the fire. It was evident that the store had been entered by burglars by breaking into one of the upper floors through a carpenter shop at the rear. athe ane ed wy several large bundles of. valuable . inetd ing laces, trimmings, and had care- fully, deposited them in the basement, after rant the different floors to- get--toget! mont costly goods. They had even got sd fer as to break.tho iron guards of a basement window in the fear, and had deposited several of their bundics of Plunder through the aperture into an aroaway, pre- paras to removal. ‘Thus far the thieves wero successful; but at this point they seom to have dlis- covered a gallon of Rhine wine in a closet, and tho temptation being too much for them they lod to indulge in the fascinating liquor. Whe' or not they became intoxicated is unknown, but they prob- ably did, as they pect a lighted lantern and so set fire to the store. ut this time they must have hurriedly left tho place, as they took none of the plunder with them, and the tire was discovered shortly after it broke ont, The only loas by this sin, burglary is $3,000 worth of goods burned, which is not equal to the value of what the burglars had packed up to carry of. A PERSONAL TAX RESISTED, (BY TeuecraPa ro THR HERALD.) Newronr, R. L, March 17, 1879, An important caso, with Mr. John N. A. Griswold, Presideat of the Chicagog Quincy and Burfington Railro@d, as defendant, and the city of Nofport as plaintiff, came up in the Supreme Court to-day for trial. Mr. Griswold refused to pay the tax, $2,600, assessed upon his personal property in this city in August, 1874, for the reason that he was then # resident of the adjoining town of Portsmouth, and had paid tho tax assessed there. Counsel showed that de- fondant had three actual places of abode between April 1, 1878, and April 1, 1874, during which year he passed 118 days in Newport, 1 ‘* in ton and 79 days in Portsmouth, After October, 1473, he did not vote, reside or pay taxesin Néwport. He signified his intention in Tice 0 Ports. mouth his residence, and his intentions to reside in that town wore carried into effect. The Court took the go and reserved its decision... Mr, Griswold pays between $4,000 and $5,000 in taxes in Newport alone, SHOT HIS WIFE, * (BY TRLEGRAPH TO THE 1ERALD.} Ricronp, Va., March 17, 1879, A special despatch from Talcott, W. Va, says that Page Edwards, living st Big Dend Tunnel! on thd Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, shot and killed his wife, Petty Edwards, end then escaped. From in- tions there inust have been # desperate struggle. women was shot four times, and though she hed baby in bor arme st the time the latter was un- OLIVER AGAINST CAMERON. Opening of the Case Before Judge Cartter. a ny TESTIMONY OF THE PLAINTIFF. Extrfordinary Developments, with thé Natural Effect. (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) ‘Wasatsoton, March 17, 1879. The suit of the widow, Mrs. Mary 8, Oliver; against ex-Senator Simon Cameron came to trial to-day. ‘| Judge Cartter called the calendar, and those cases which preceded Mrs. Oliver's were set aside by per- mission of the attorneys. The Judgo then said he would call the case about half-past twelve o'clock. It happened at this time that an Irish procession ‘was moving in front of the Court House, the band of which was playing “‘She is a Gay Widow.” After the interruption created by the procession had ceased Judge Cartter called “Case No, 248, Oliver vs. Cam- @ton.” Mr. George Peter, of Mrs. Oliver’s counsel, answered “We are ready, sir,” and the Judge ordered the jury to be called, Fi THE PARTIES IN CounT, Mrs. Oliver, accompanied by her friend Mrs. Chariton, now came into court and occupied a seat near her counsel. The widow looked: unusually well, She was attired in @ black velvet hat, and her heavy hair was arranged to show her round plump face to advantage. On*her shoulders she wore a Dlack cashmere cloak trimmed with black velvet, the skirt of her dress being of the eame material. Fol- lowing Mrs. Oliver came General Butler and Mr. Cameron, who occupied seats adjoining Mra. Oliver acd her counsel. Mr. Cameron, after looking around the court and giving Mrs. Oliver @ good scrutiniz- ing, which was ¢almly met by the widow, who placed her bright blue eyes firmly upon him, the Senator removed his overcoat andsatdown. On the arrival of the plaintiff and defendant the court soon became crowded. . SELECTION OF A JURY. Mr. George Petor, of Mrs. Oliver's counsel, moved that the jury be oxaminod soparately on their voir ire pefore hrving put to them peremptory chal- lemgeg. This lod to considerable argument, but the Court granted the motion end the panel Was called, pnd the following interrogatories put to each juror:— Are you acquainted with the parties to this causo— ‘Mrs. Mary S. Oliver, plaintiff, and Hon. Simon Cam- eron, defendant? Haye you conversed with any person relative to this suit? Have you expressed any opinion in reference to this suit? . Have you mado up your mind in reference ‘to this snit, or have you any prejudice to either of the parties? Un tho completion of tho challenge a jury, consist- ing of ten white men and two nogroes, was sclected. The Judge remarked that this was the first time in fitteen years a similar proceeding as to the voir dire had taken place. THE, OPENING ‘OF PLAINTIFF'S TESTIMONY. The case was oponed by Mr. Darneille, junior counsel of Mrs. Oliver, who gavo a history of it from its inception to the present time, as publ Henacp March 11. Mr. Darncillo had an attentive tpeakefand cagerly tock ta.evecy. word shes was eager! every said. Atthe conclusion of Mr. Darnell od his * @ question should thought of. im in his opinion, was very sin ~ Mr. Peter tro miorked he was under Pree tora that this cause should be tried like similar cases. To this the Court replied:—“If she had s husband you could not expect to recover. This is not tho place to try that question.” General Butler explained his object in desiring to ask the question by saying ho desired to save time. Mrs. Oliver was then allowed to continue her testi- mony, saying :—"I have resided here since 1874; in that year I formed the jusintanco of Mr. Cameron at the Congressional Hotel in this city; Mr. Cameron told me in New Orleans in 1875 that I was to be his wife at some future day; when I came here Mr. Cam- eron gave me's letter ‘to Secretary Bristow.” Tho letter was shown and she recognized it as the orig- inal copy, and the witness continued:— This letter asked the Secretary to give me em- pathic ‘Lhe proffer of marriage by Mr. Cameron acco} The letters Mr. Cameron wrote me on the subject I returned to him at his request. I re- ceived one from Mr. Cameron dated September 25, 1875, in whieh he said, ‘You will be my wife.”” This sho also identified. Mr. Cameron requested me to return_that lettor, but at the time I could not find it. Mr. Camoron and myself had many conversations on the subject of the letter. Mr. Cameron wrote me another. A LETTER FROM MR. CAMERON, Mr. Peter here showed witness the following, which she pronounced genuine :— My Dean Mxs. Oxtver:—I sond you » lottor to Mr, Bris- tow, In accordance with your request. I would be cial to hear that you agree with moto be mine. Thopo so. So you had better see that the lettor reaches the Secretary's own hands, To this there was no name signed. Mrs. Oliver, continuing, said :— “Mr. Cameron said the obstacle in the way of the marriage was & Miss Davis, a nicce of tho ’. lcalled on that lady and told her not to interfere with the m: as she would learn to love me. I told Mr. Cameron about the conversation with Miss Davis. 1 it to him in his committee room. Mr. Cameron said he regretted that I had made the visit. = THE MEETING IN XEW ORLEANS. “When I lett this city in March, 1874, I returned to Now Orleans. I'next met Mr. Cameron in that city. He was on one of Tom Scott's junketing tours to Mexico, Mr. Cameron wrote me that he was coming to New Orleans on his way to Vera Cruz with other Senators, Imet Mr. Cameron on his arrival, and at that visit ho promised to marry me. On his return to Washi: on and Harrisburg in 1875 he made several promises to marry me, which he kept up until the summer of 1876. I afterward met Mr. Cameron in the Seuate Foreign Committee root, when he gave me a dose that I thought was intended to destroy me, Mr. Cameron stated as his reason for not coming to.see me at my house in New Or- leans that the rebels did not lixe him, and for that reason ho wanted me to moet him at the hotel. On his return to Washington he sent for me to come on, and the money to pay my expenses was furnished by him. Mr, Cameron was in New Orleans but a fow days.” THR AGED SENATOR'S ATTENTIONS. “Mr. Cameron during the recess and after the ad- Jowrnment of Congrors came to this city every two weeks from Harrisburg. While Congress was in session Lsaw him ottencr, He told me that ho was desirous of giving me all his spare time. I obtained, employment on the letter irom Mr. Cameron to Secretary Bristow, and remained in the Troasury some time. After I left thy Treasury I secured a situation im the Interior Department. While I was employed in the Treasury 1 trequently saw Mr. Cameron, In regard to ail our correspoudence, after I received the appointinent he would write to ine and would request an answer on the same paper; by this means he obtained control of the ietter. Since my dismissal from the Interior Department I have mado many efforts to obtain employment, but the notorioty 1 obtained from the matter has caused me to suffer the loss of friends, During the time Mr. Cameron was eugaged to me he was at the beginning very kind; but afterwards became very nnkind.”” .¢ IMPROPER LIDRRIIES, Mr. Peter at this*juncture of her testimony in- quired if Mr. Cameron during his engagement with her took improper liberties with her, Mrs. OrivEen-—Yes, sit, he did. This annourcement created the greatest commo- tion in the court room, and the erier was compeliod i oot out several tues, “Silence, gentlemen, si- jence!"* Hero a spirited argtment aprung up, participated in by General Butler, Mr. Peter, Colonel Cook and Mr. Toney, relative to the admissibility of the testi- mony, and authorities were quoted to show that it was atmissible. The Court held that as thore was nothing in the plaintiff's declaration relating to s> duction but only hyn it violation of @ marriage ¢ tract, he did not think the testimony wus adnissible, Mr, Toney read from Lith Minoix, Tubbs vs. Van Klock, an exhaustive opinion by Trumbull that in an action for breach of contract to marry sedue- tion may be given in evidence in aggravation of dain, Butler attempted to address the Court, aud Butler, do you Gouveral Butlei Yea, sir.” 5 The Court—"I will hear you to-morrow, Adjourn the Court till to-morrow morning at 10 o'ctock. MRS. OLIVER'S PAST LIFE. : The defence will attempt to show that Mrs. Oliver at somo poriod of her life lived in Kentucky with a man not her husband. This was foreshadowed by certain of the questions propounded by Gen- oral Butler, This raises the question how fas... tho... concoalment~ of euch , & fact a itico Carttor catching his oye said, “General to be heard 2” will exeuse defendant for violation of his alleged contract with plaintifl. But the plaintiff insists, and 80 will testify, that she made full disclosure to her last lover before his offer of marriage was made. Defendant's course! say to-night that they are pre- pared to meet the question, and if- necessary will lay all the facts before the Court. Mrs. Oliver says she lived with the man, but not as his wife, and that after she informed Mr. Cameron of the circumstances he was satisfied and made the offer of marriage to her. It is understood that Gen- eral Butler will to morrow subject Mrs. Oliver to a severe cross-examination. It is believed that Judge Cartter will object to the examination going beyond her declaration, aud that he will confine ‘it to the question of the violation of the contract of marriage, sean allow outside matters to be brought into the GENERAL GRANT'S RETURN, THE PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL ALREADY PREPARING TO WELCOME HIM. PHILADELPHIA, March 17, 1879, The city government of Philadephia is already beginning to prepare to welcome ex-President Grant in the brilliant ovation which he will doubtless re- ceive when he lands at San Francisco. “Several monthe ago a special committee of councils wt pointed to arrange for,this oficial ion, and to- day the chairman of this committee, Colonel Charles: ‘Thompson Jones, called thy yentleinen together to ascertain what arrangements ara to be made for oing to San Francisco to meet the ex- President. General Grant, Colonel Jones said, hal declared when he swiled from Philadel- phia that he considered this city his home, and it was, therefore, incumbent on the representa- tives of Philade!phia to grect him on his return. ‘The chairman stated that transportation will be furnished to San Frapcisco, each member to pay his incidental expenses, and that Governor Hoyt and Mayor Stokley will accompany the party. Owing to’ the absence of a number of members the committeo wijourned until Friday. The following are ,tho names :—Select Council—Messrs. Jones, Reyburn, Spering, Bumm, Graham, Slack, King, Rink, Caskey and Smith (president). Common Counbil—Messrs. Collins, Womrath, Hammett, Hoyhurst, Davis, Bon- ham, Jamison, Matthews and Caven (president). GENERAL SHERMAN'S, FU! NERAL, (py TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Newrorr, R. I,, March 17, 1879. The funeral of General Thomas W. Sherman will be solemnized from Trinity Episcopal Church at noon on’ Thursday, in accordance with the wish of the General of the Army. All possible respect will be shown tothe memory of the deceased soldier by General Vordes, the commandant at Fort Adams. Companies B, E and F and }ight battery K, of the first United States artillery, will perform escort dnty, and will bo, accompanied by the regimental pand stationed at the fort. The Newport Artillery, and the Governor's body guard will also be in line with a baud of music, together with Governor Van Zandt and bis personal and general staff. There will be eight bearers, two of whom, will be civ- ilians, two members of the general , two army officers, and two officers ot the navy. These latter wijl probably be Captain F. M. Ramsay and Captain M.C. Marin. General Vogdes, in command the First United States artillery, and General G, K, War- ren, of the United States engineer corps, will doubt- less represent the army. Tho remains will be borne to and from the churcit to the hearse by six sergeants selected from the troops at Fort Adams. The body will be dressed ima major general's uniform. Tho executor of his estate and guardian of tho son of General Sherman is Mr. George C. Mason, of this city, The remains will be temporarily entombed, and will be placed by the side of those of Mrs, Sher- man, Lieutenants Capron and Todd, from Fort — will remain at the residence of tho to-night. DESPERATE HOUSEBREAKERS. 4 YOUNG LADY STABBED BY MASKED MEN WHO WERE SURPRISED WHILE ROBBING THE HOUSE. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Beaprye, Pa., March 17, 1879. Masked robbers entered the cduntry: £esidence of Henry Hottenstein, an ex-membor of the State Legis-. ‘lature, last night, near this city, and while in the act of ransacking and robbing the house one of the ‘esperadoes stabbod the eldest daughter in a fright- ful manner and veny. nearly burned . down the house. The family retired about half- past pight o'clock, their. home being in = quict country d{strict: The paronts were agleep and tho daughter heard a noise below, under one of the arbors in the garden. A small house dog in the dining room below commenced barking and Miss Baillie Hottenstein, not thimking.that thieves were about, took a small lamp, filled with oil, and descended, | irway: She hi ned the door and stepped into the dining floor when she saw threo disguised men rushing tow- ard her. The first struck the lamp from her hand end the burning oil was ascattéred over the floor, At the same time the desperado drew adirk and madly lunged with it at hor breaét. Ho tripped, and the steal penetrated her thigh, inficting &@ wound about six inches deep. A second stab was made which inflicted a deep wound nearer the body. ‘Tne young lady g: ‘way back to the staircase, and had strength sufficient to close the door and bar it bette she sank fainting on tho stairs, bleeding terribly. ONE OF THE CULPRITS KNOWN. The other members of the family wer@ awakened by tbe noiso, and an alarm was given, when the thieVes escaped. The daughter was uncons- cious to her chamber. Later in the ‘hight she re- vived, and stated that she knew one of her aesail- ants. Ho resides in the neighberhood, and has not been seen today. It is believed that the thieves ted themselves in the basement of the house during the afternoon, while the fam- ily were away visiting. It is yreatly feared that the young lady’s wounds will result in lockjaw. She is feverish, and her condition at last accounts is re- orted critical. She is intelligent and accomplished. Kotning was stolen from the house. The police are actively at work. SHOT HIS WIFE'S SEDUCER, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) RicuaonD, Va., March 17, 1879. A telegram received here to-night from Hinton, W. Va., states that a man named Williams, residing there, shot and instantly killed a man named Farloy for alleged criminal intimacy with the wife of the former. There aro no details, Williams fied and has not been arrested, SNOW STORM. Warrenant, N. Y., March 17, 1879. A heavy snow storm has prevailed hero since carly this morning. Aboutsix inches of snow has fallen. At Port Henry, Plattsburg aud other points north about four iuches have fallen. MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT. Wan Dapantenr, Orrice oF TOR Curr Stenat Orricen, WasutxeTox, March 18—1 A. M. For New England, snow followed by partly cloudy weather, colder northwesterly winds and lrigher pres- sure. For the Middle Atlantic States, cloaring weather, preceded near the coast by rain, colder northerly winds and higher pressure. For tho South Atlantic States, colder, rainy weather, variablo winds, mostly northerly, and higher pres- sure. For the Gulf Statos, Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, clear of partly cloudy weather, winds mostly north- erly, stationary or higher temperature and pressure, For the lower lake regton, partly cloudy weather, winds mostly westerly, stationary or higher pressure and tempersture. For tno upper. lake region, Upper Misstestppt and Lower Missouri valleys, warmer, clear or partly clondy weather, winds mostly from northwest to southwest and generally lower pressure. For Southorn California, clear or partly clondy ‘weather. For Northern Californias, Oregon and Washington Torritory, partly cloudy weather, ‘with occasional rains, The rivers will remain nearly stationary. Cautionary signals continue at New Haven, New London, Newport, Woods Hole, Boston and Section 8 Porttaud and Section 7, Eastport, and cautionary off shore signals continuo at Smithville, Wilmington, Macon, Cape Lookout, Capo Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, Cape Henry, Norfoll:, Lewes, Capo May, Atlantic City, Barnegat, Sandy Hook and New York. ‘Tho display of cantiovary signals will be resumod ‘at the lake stations on the 20th inst, THE WEATHEM YESTERDAY, The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, in com- parison with the corresponding date of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut phar. macy, Henatp Building, No. 218 Broadway :. ists. is 1878, 1879, 3:30 PR. M. » 645 a7 OP. 43 a OP. a . 3 46 12 PM. 31 Average temperature yesterday... sseeeee BOD Average temperature for correspon: date Stipe tengaeneeqapeetersers BOS ENT AN MOVES ARMAS 07 Sawn OA Seen ne Recon Coe Ey | TROUBLE IN ALASKA. WHITE SETTLERS CALL UPON THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR PROTECTION-— WHISKEY AND SQUAWS AT THE ROOT OF THE DIFFICULTY—EXAGGERATED REPORTS - EVILS OF OUR MILITARY RULE—MURDERERS UN- ” PUNISHED—INDIAN THREATS, (By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Sax Francisco, March 17, 1879, A press despatch from Victoria, on the arrival of the steamer from Sitka, stating that a calle had been made tpon the government for a gunboat for the Sitka Archipelago, no doubt represents the necessity strongly felt by the whites and half breeds; and with the encouraging mining prospects reported from that | northern couritry a gunboat would be of ipestimable value for its influence in the protection of settlers and prospectors. The present threatened danger, from all reliable sources, is greatly exaggerated. .3 have conversed with @ gentleman who came from Sitka by the steamer preceding this, and learn from him that every person acquainted with the facts sees nothing but the trouble arising from whiskey and the mixing‘of white men with the squaws, which has unfortunately been intensified by the Ipdian remem- brance of the gross outrages endured at the hands of the military im the past. FIRST CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE, The first trouble there’ was the result of military murders, which the government should now inves tigate, and, if possible, punish the perpetrators. General Jefferson C. Davis might be induced to tell before a court of inquiry who gave the first whiskey to the Indian chiefs and the trouble that followed by drunken officers in command neglecting to with draw previous orders. On one occasion three In- dians were shot and killod by a soldier on duty. From that event, ten‘years ago, to the recent killing of Brown, the Indians have been wonderfully for bearing. WHY NOT SEND HER TO SITKA? Great indignation is expressed here that the United States corvette Alaska, now lying in this harbor under instructions to sail for the Sandwich Islands, is not ordered to Sitka to relieve Her Majesty’s ship Osprey, now, the sole protection of American citizens from threatened massacre on American soil. ‘THE ALASKA ORDERED TO SITKA. » Sas Francisco, March 17, 1879. The United States corvette Alaska, which recently arrived from New York via Panama, has received orders to goto Sitka. She will sail as soon as she can take stores on board. OFFICIAL INFORMATION RECEIVED AT WASHING- TON—A CHIEF WHO IS INCITING HIS FOl- LOWERS TO BLOODSHED—AMERICAN WAB SHIPS TO BE SENT TO SITKA. Wasninctox, March 17, 1879. ‘The latest official information received by the Seo- retary of tho Treasury from Alaska is contained im | the following telegrams. Tho first is dated Sitka, March 10, from Captain Selden, of the revenue cut ter Wolcott:— 4»-sub chief with thirty-six followers has tried to incites revolt and seize the here. The re- mainder of the tribe is unwilling to join. It is said egg to induce a neighboring tribe to join im. The following telegram was received by the Secre tary at noon to-day :— iSEND, March 17, 1879. Pont Tows: Mail steamer California just arrived from Sitka, The lish war steamer Osprey and the United States steamer Wolcott will remain there until re of tbreak. °Fnil os wan : Bor of an ou TEDSTER. Collestor of Customs. The Secretary of the Navy will probably despatch one or both of the vessels of war now at San Fran- cisco to Alaska, ANOTHER DESPATCH FROM PORT TOWXSEND. ‘The following tolegram, has been received to-day by Major William G° Morris, special treasury agent, from ‘the surgeon of the Marine Hospital at Puget Sound :— Port Towxsenn, W. T., March 17, 1879, The California has returned. The Indian ‘chief Caliam and thirty-eix of his followers are at Sitka and are resolved on misohicf. The other Sitka Indians are not following them in this resolve, Callam has gone to get his connections among the ‘Tarkous and Koutzenons, to make a joint sttack on the ‘settlement. The m ra brought down by the last trip of tho California connected with the Tarkous and the Koutzenous. Captain Selden, cap- tain of Her Majesty’s ship Osproy, and Colonel Bull, collector of customs, unite in saying that without protection the destruction of the settlement is certain. Tho Osprey will remain until the return of the Califorria, and longer if necessary. THOMAS T. MINOR. The State Department to-day received a despatch from Allen Francis, American Consul at Vancouver Island, stating that he had mailed the official report of the commander of the British gunboat Osprey. ‘Tho English captain stated that he deemed the United States revenue cutter Wolcott inadequate to afford protection to the inhabitants of Sitka, and he would remain there until relieved by an American man-of-war. CHIEF MOSES GOES TO WASHINGTON. San Francisco, Cal., March 17, 1879, A despatch from Wallula, W. T., says:—Governor Ferry and General Howard will go down in the morn ing to Dalles, where they will meet Chief Moses in company with Captain Winters, from the Simcoe reservation. Chief Moses was captured a few days ago and arrested by the Sheriff. A bond was given, and Moses is now on route to Vancouver, whence the start for Washington will be made, It is thought by General Howard that Smoholla, the most restless; influontial and dangerous Indian on the coast, is ip company with Chief Moses. The General and Gov- ernor Ferry both feel confident that this action on allt! itities ies duri comt ets This is the opinion, too, of E>] general public. OBJECT OF CHIEF MOSES’ VISIT—STATEMENT OF INDIAN AGENT WILBUR. WaAsurxetoy, March 17, 1879. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Hayt to aay re celved tho following despatch from J. H. Wilbur, Indian Agent, dated Fort Simcoo, Washington Terri tory, March 14:— Moses and one of his chiefs are here; will leave for ‘Washington on tho 17th. Ho was arrested and J bailed hin. . Moses’ visit to Washington will be in reference to the final location of his tribe, the Umatillae, HEAVY STATIONERY ACCOUNTS, {BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Hanntspcno, Pa., Match 17, 1879, In tho House of Representatives to-night s reso- lution was adopted for the appointment of a com. mittee of five to investigate the present system of furnishing tionery and other supplies. In the Auditor General's report of lagt year the House is charged with over $23,000 worth of stationery. The members are of opinion that they did not consume one-fifth of the amount with which they are credited. ‘The contractor was A. C. 8. Detre, of Philadelphia, and W, C. Shurlock, Chief Clerk of the House, certified to the correctness of the bills, These two will be ‘among the most important witnesses. Either quantity of stationery indicated was not furnished, or inunense lotsa were stolen. It is probable that the Senate will also originate a committee of investiga- tion, as that body (with only fifty mombers) ia cred+ ited with having used over $11,000 worth of station- ery last year. THE GIBSON MURDER TRIAL, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Macox, Ga,, March 17, 1879, Tho trial of A. F. Gibson for the murder of Denny W. Coleman, of New York, well known in show cir. cles, resulted in @ mistrial. Public opinion con- demns hep ag Saati oem Bisa for the ta jon, d three for involunt mansiaug! twos out forsy-six hours, “The killing took plage tx Movembertast.