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THE SUPPLY BILL OF 1874.

FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY THE SENATE FINANCE
CoMMuTEE-TEsrIMoNY OF GOV. ALyoRD AND
OF THE CLERK OF THE ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY
CoMMITrHE-THE SALARY OF THE sUPERIN-
TENDENT OF THE NEW CAPITOL NOT MENTIONED
IN OPEN COMMITTEE.
ALBANY, n. Y, March 5.-The investigation
OF the in which the salary OF the Capit0 super
lntendent put in the Supply bill of 1874 was con-
nued before the Senate Finance Committee this morn
Ing.
Robert NJ Richardson, sworn Was Clerk Of the As
sembly judiciary Committee In 1874 and assisted the
Clerk Of the Ways and Means Committee in preparing
the Supply bill ofls74 had had much experience in ar
ranging the BILL as Clerk hence acted by direction on
the Supply bill last year. the salaries OF those superin
tending the building of the Buffalo, Poughkeepsie, aud
MiddletOwn asylums and the Elmra Reformatory were
hled by the Committee the goth OF April this applied
to all buildings, cave the new Capitol.
He explained the manner in which the various items
before the Conference Committee were considered aud
put in the report, and said he completed the report
about 2 or O'Clock the morning Of April 80. and
left at Senator Woods room where all the meetings
OF the Committee had been held The item OF salaries
for superntendents OF four outside buildings was in the
report the day before adjournment at t&,WO-placed
there in his handwriting one second after the Con-
ference Committee had directed him; nothing was
said IN open Committee about the salary OF the superln
tendent Of the new Capitol.
Assemblyman Alvord sworn Was the Liberal member
OF the Conference Committee the Supply bill OF 1874
the item OF $1,000 salary for outside building superD
tendens agreed the 10th OF April IN Committee
have recollection hearing anything said in open Com
mttee about the Capitol Superntendents salary am
positive never agreed to at 600 signed the Con-
ference Committees report brought to me by Gen.
Batcheler who said nothing whatever to me about the
$4,000 salary and have recollection OF his saying
anything to me about the 5000 saarcs would have
refused to sign the Conference Committees report had
known the Capitol superintendents salary was named
therein,
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
MORE CHEERFUL OUTLOOK.

PROSPECT OF BUSINESS REvIvAL-BErrER FEELING
BOTH IN wALI-sT. AND IN GENERAL BUSINESS
CIRCIEs-GLAD TO GET RID OF CONGRESS-.
Wall-st. already feels the effect of the ad
journmeut OF Congress. The possibility OF legislation
any day which may affect fsyoraby or injuriously
almost any financial interest is always disturbing ee.
ment, and capitalists and spectators aliae breathe
easier when Congress out Of the way. In addition
there is general belief that the Spring trade likely to
be better than last and to nfuse good deal OF
activity into business. The result is more cheerful
feeling than peryaded business circles for many
months. Some edisbursements-probaby from thirty to
fifty millions-are expected within few weeks In the
shape OF interest and dividends. These f0w imme-
dately into wall-s for reimbursement, and pres
emily felt In the revived demand for hrsclass secu.
rites.
And nothing has contributed more to the sudden de-.
velopmen cheerful feeling In financial circles than
the end OF the long warfare between the Pacific Rail-
road and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. The
advance hard tho public but good for the
stockholders. Tho withdrawal OF all competition
render It possible for the Steamship Company yet 10
make money especially It embraces the opportunity
to reduce expenses. With modern iron steamers, the
property can undoubtedly be placed paying bsss,
and It's friends claim special advantages for II 90
Of the rapid growth OF the local business between
New.York and Central America.
The quiet buying movement In Wabash for some days
past attracts attention. aud is currently believed to
be in way another In the interest Of the Lake
Railroad In order TO control st. Louis connections
Per contra said that leading operator shors ~
least $1,000 shares OF Wabash.
In dry goods circles and In the general jobbins sds
there are cheerfulness and confidence thsn hsVo
been expressed for months past Business men 20 uos
believe nal effects Of the panic to be over' 'ney
look for much better business than has ossn Snsvn
for year past.
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n, s,ae was passed a. was also the bill allowing reduc

OF State was passed. also the bill allowing reuuc
top of the capital stock OF banks by majOrty 'ote Va
directors and after due notice has been given.
MI KenDaday. from the Committee on General Local.
and Special Laws. reported favorabiy Mr. mcoowaho
bill allowing experts to be employed In cascs "neh
their services necessary, the written apphcaoh
Of the Coroners indorsed by the DstrctAtorney OF
Judge of some court OF record. This Is intended 10 sup
ply the present deficiency legislation, so as 10 pro-
vide for the payment OF experts. Also MI j. u camp
bels bill for the incorporation OF safe deposit compf
MES Mr. Oakley from the Committee on Commerce
and Navigation reported fav0rably MI Slvernahs Dill
reducing rates OF ferriage the Thirty-foirthsI'
Twenty thrdst and Grand-s, East River ferries iron'
four cents three and Mr. Muers bill for the Detter
protection OF seameD, which conpes sailor ooaruing
house. keepers TO take license and file Donu VI
$500 with the Mayor the license fee to be slo Mr. Cos
gan endeavored to get In resolution requiring tne J
dietary Committee report his bill repeating Ihe e0s
ter lob within week, but objection was lnterposea
In the Senate, Senator Goes bill reorganzihg tie
Board Of Aldermen OF Brooklyn and providing ior
in the expenses Of the Board reached In
Committee Of the Whole. Senator Jacobs opJec'ed u
the consideration Of the bin the ground that no hear
ing had been had before the Committee and there had
been no popular approval OF the measure in
Brooklyn. Senator Coo replied that the Dill had
been introduced nearly two months ago, and
that no against passage had been re-
ceived from Brooklyn. The debate then degenerated
into personal dispute between the two Senators, Coe
alleging that Jacobs had agreed to have the bill re-
in return for Goes influence In favor OF Jacobss
pigeon. shooting bill, and conclusion was reached
On motion OF Senator Wood, the consideration OF the
General Savings Banks bill made special order
for Tuesday next.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
THE ICE-BOUND FLEET.

EFFECT OF THE BREAKING Up OF THE ICE-SEFERAL
VESSELS ASHORE.
BosroN, Mass, March Sat an early hour
this morning six or seven vessels discovered
ashore between Sandy Neck Light and Sandwich. The
names of the vessels have not yet been ascerained
The fishing schooners Annie Frye and Hattie Collns
both owned by the Union Wharf Company Of Province
town, went ashore LovePs Island. Boston HarOor
and remain to-day. One OF them is fun of water
The British schooner j. L. Cotter. Capt Nuter from
St. John, N b.. for Washington, ID. C., got ashore on
Long Island Head, Boston HIrbor. this morning, but
was hauled off by the steamtug L. A. Belknap, with
loss OF deck load OF aths and towed up to tho city
The schooner is leaking
The British schooner Sea Lion from Cienfuegos for
Portland with cargo of molosses, which went ashore
during "A; jckport, Mass lies inoeided IN the
New-York. Capt. Moses b. Tower, wrecknaster, has
been engaged 10 save the property.
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Hawaiian Islands and will enable the latter, who are
mostly Americans. to continue their trade with tnis
coast, which otherwise must be directed 70 th .ho
production of reasonably DO tA
lion ia decreasing and the abatement OF duties VIII
only render the present plantations moderately prnta
be The of San FranciscO who have adurcs,cu
Won upon tns subject while advocating protection ior
Eastern interests aud consumers, are endeavorlne w
make contracts with the Hawaiian planters WIN Wv
crush out Eastern competition aud advance prices
TIE treaty, II ratified, will give tue Un'ted otses
Government n foothold, which will prevent anv o'ner
nation from obtaining control OF the Islands Ihc M na'
waiian islands ategically command the trade Oh %
coast with the rest OF world and, II IN posse sson OF
au unfriendly nation, would afford refuge ana basis o
operation for enemies 10 destroy our commerce. IN
time OF war. n
The telegram is signed by largo number OF
prominent mercantile firms and manufacturing
companies of San Francisco
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
THE HAWAIIAN TREATY URGED.

TELEGRAM TO SENATOR sARGENT-vIEws OF SAN
FRANCISCO MERcnASTs-NEEDs OF THE SUGAR
TRADE AND on OUR NATIONAL SUPREMACY IN
THE PACIFIC.
WASHINGTON March 5.-Thc following telegram
has been received here by Senator sargent, ad-
dressed to himself and his colleague, Gov. Booth
who is now on his way TO Washington:
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 1878.
Tie underSigued merchants Uf Ban FraDcisco respect
fay request suppOrt the Reciprocity Treaty with
the Haw allan Government. The beucde Of releasing
tne antics on sugar aud other sla I'D produc;A will DO
shsrsa by espAsusrs Asis vith sks olsutsrs q TIE
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
ALBANY NOTES.

ALBANY, N. Y, Friday, March s, 1875
1t is more than likely that tho Assembly will exercise
its prerogatve Of putting people in Jail early next week.
c. Adams Stephens witness before subcommittee OF
the Committee on Commerce and Navigation, insu'ted
It's members so grossly that he will undoubtedly DO
brought before the Assembly for contempt next Tues
dav and Judging from the present temper OF the
House, will nave opportunity " learn III the County
Jail, the art OF polite speaking.
Benjamin +. Bruce OF LenOx, John j. Orton OF Bing-
hamton, and william c. Wev of Elmra. have been ap-
pointed managers of the New-Yorx State Inebriate
Aavlu
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, Friday, March 8, 1876
Tho length of the present session of tue Senate
will depend very much on the degree OF deternina-
ton with which Mr.. Morton presses the Pinchback
and the Louisiana questions. ii he really means 10
have vote on these subjects. and the Democrats
are not positive of their ability to defeat them the
discussion may continue until June, as there is no
limit to the ability of tho Senate to discuss any ques-
ton, provided the daily session is of the customary
length. The Hawaiian Reciprocity Treaty Will. OF
course be one of the first subjects for consideration
in executive session. and it has been rumored that
new treaty of commerce and amity with Spain IS to
be submitted for ratification. The names OF severai
members of Congress whom Gen. Grant lDtends 10
provide for will he sent TO the Senate early, out IL ~
not probable that any of the executive business VIII
detain the Senate long.
NO LAW FOR CRIMES BETWEEN INDIANS.
Upon an application made by the Secretary of War
to direct the District-Attorney of Dakota to inst-
tute proceedings in the courts Of that Territory
against certain Indians for oflenses committed by
them against other Indians. tho Attorney General
declined to make the order. holding that under Sec
tions 2145 and 2l46 Of the Revised Statutes OF
the United States as amended by the act of Feb Is.
1875 the courts of the United States have juris-
dctIon over crimes committed by one Indian against
the person or property of another ladlan IN an III
dian country or reservation
IHE BOUNl1 BILL All DAlSbl NGiOLD'
1t turns out that the President did, after ALL veto
the Bounty bil but that his message did not reach
the House until minute too late. The grounds on
which the bill was disapptovcd were two-fold.
First the President thought that the present con-
diton of the Treasury did not warrant such eXtrav
apance: and second. he believed that It's passage
would prove of more benefit to claim agents than TO
the soldier.
MR. PINCHBACK'S HOPES RISING.
Mr. Pinchback says that he is greatly encouraged
to-day and thinks that his prospects of adInis-
sion to the Senate is much better than it was any
time last session. When asked on what he based
his hope he said that when the Democrats look
over to Senator Bruce's seat and "a sure enough
Niger" there they will have less objections 10 ad
CABINET MEETING.
The Cabinet session to-day was attended by oil
the members. The principal subjects under con.
sderaton were various nominations TO office, which,
it is understood will be sent to the Senate early
next week.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
RITTER AND EGG DEALERS CONVENTION

CHICAGO, March Sin the Butter and Egg
Dealers Association this morning considerable amount
Of miscellaneous business transacted The Commit
tee on Grading Butter reported resolution which
adopted, recommending that the various classes Of
butter be graded extras rsts, seconds, aud thirds.
aud that publishers of prices be Influenced
whenever possible this classifca alton. Mr. De
Iavergne OF NewYork delivered address handling
and packing eggs which listened to with marked
attention He followed by Mr.. Albro and MIRA L. ].
Caldwell, botn extensive egg packers VI this city.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
A BRITISH BARK ABANDONED AT SEA.

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, March 5.-The Brit
ish bark Evelyn, OF 800 tons, from Baltimore with
cargo OF bone-ashes for Cotk left Baltimore Sunday
leaking and arrived at the Capes yesterday when tho
crew refused perform their duty Capt Smith. how
put to sea- and with both pumps going the water
gained them a the rate OF six inches hour At 10
o'clock p. m the vessel abandoned 20 miles south
OF the Capes With eight feet Of water the hold The
crew taken of by the schooner Ii. Hickman, nom
eaeus for Eew-YVrk, aud we're brought here The
yeyeppe cutter Cefax has vone " l0ok Svr she bASk
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NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS.
NUMBER OF INMATEs-IARGE PROPORTION OF OIL
MEN-FFW DEATHS.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The annual report
OF the Board OF Managers Of tie National Home ior
Disabled Soldiers for the year ending November last,
shows that o per cent all the inmates give no troubo
whatever and per would give no trouble except
from the habit OF drunkenness Out OF the total OF
tO25 cared for the year 1873 in the four regular homes
GO were disabled In tho Mexican war ana the war
OF 1872; and Of the remainder disabled In tne war
of the Rebellion, T4s between the ages
~ oo ona ao oos were between the ages OF 30 and 30
2 or nearly onetnird between the ages OF oo anu
TO- and 90 were the OF TO- Or that whoe nun, null
her there were I8 deaths less than per cent wie
the new admissions 1i25, or aDont ~ per cent,
showing great increase of admissions over che
depletion OF the Home by death during the year Inc
discharges during the time, Doth honorabe tauu
able TO support themselve and dishonora6e were Ilo
or nearly cent which Is to be added OF course,
those who readmitted, fading themselves unape
TO support themselves upon promise OF relornaton
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
ARRrsr ON THE CHARGE OF INCENDIARIsM

HUDSON, N. Y, March g. There being
strong suspicion that the recent disastrous fires at
Mount Lebanon we're incendiary investigation was
held yesterday which resulted the arrest Of Charles
Harris who has beon employed by tho Shakers In the
herb house for the past four years. and the prisoner
was committed to the county Jail in this city TO await
further examination. The testimony against him thus
far IL only circumstantial.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06

asks for an Investigation and that members Of this
House from California earnestly OF opinion that an
investigation snsild be made, justice both To u coun
and In control Of the Central Pacific, par
ticuary II they innocent as their friends claim
calls for and demands Investigation. Therefore as
a minority OF the Committee the Pacific Railroad,
recommend the appointment of Committee, as asked
for the resolution, with authority to sit during me
meetings of Congress, and with power to send for por-
cons and papers, and report soon as practcabe.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
REPORT OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.

REPDEI OF IHE ILLINOIo YIN NIIsN1 IsfIfSfsO7kD'
CHICAGO, March 5.-The annual report of the
Illinois Central Railroad shows among the earnings for
the year are: For freight &OO52 and for passengers
ts7s457 The total earnings are t7,9A7'sS' being de-
crease from last year of $3Se73s The operating eI-
peuses for the year we're Ao3O.l5o, being decrease
from last year OF sso9Ss The length OF the road lo7
miles and the OF the operating expenses IN
usye of charter TO the earnings was so 70lOo per
can
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
INVASION OF TEXAS BY MEXICANs.

GALVESTON, Texas, March "a special dis
patch from Brownsville says: telegram FROM Sheriff
Leo Of Hdalgo County to Jldge Doughery states that
40 armed men crossed tho river from Mexico, near
Rhodes Rancho 20 miles below Edinburgh. and ls armed
men Isnaas, about IS miles above Edinburgh
and reported going to the praires There IS great
excitement all along the lower There reports
from all points OF armed Mexicans gathering their
aide of the Gen. Potter says has not troops
enough patrol all OF the river Many persons believe
that townsville Is menaced.
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,,v,u,rasAps TO THE rRIBuSE.l

TlONs.
,sr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON March 5.-The same throng OF inter
,sed spectators that gathered in the House of Rep
resentatves yesterday to witness the last acts OF
The KILN Congress, collected in and about the
Senate Chamber to-day to be present at the organ-
zaion Of the new Senate At IL o'clock nearly every
seat in the galleries was occupied and standing
room was at a premium while large portion OF the
crowd still moved about through the corridors and
lobbies OF vainly beSieged the gallery doors. The
entrance of the new Senators was watched for with
eager interest and their appearance was the cause
OF much comment. Gen. Burnside was received
with applause, which was greatly increased when
Andrew johnson, walking with Reverdy johnson,
entered. few minutes before the ex-President APP
peared q gentleman who bore striking personal re-
semblance TO him entered at the main door. and
some of those in the galleries, supposng that it was
Mr. johnson. began to clap their hands. AL the
same moment Mr.. Pinchback came in at another
entrance, and many persons seeing him, supposed
The applause was for blm, some OF 1T undoubtedly
was; but the laughter when the mistake was dis
covered. almost drowned the applause.
The half hour before the Senate was called TO
order was spent in greetings Of the new Senators
by their friends and the was not much differ
ent from that attending any opening session. Alter
the customary opening ceremonies-the prayer by
The Chaplain and the reading of tho Presidents
proclamation coavening the Senate-the new Sena-
tors were sworn in, Vico-Presdent Wilson admins
terIng the OATH Mcssrs. Hamlin and Johnson the two
men wbo were elected 90 the Viee-Presidency with
Abraham Lincon, took the oath together. Messrs.
Cockrell, Caperton. Jones of Florida. and Withers
took the modified oath.
The fist business introduced was the Louisiana
question IN the form of two resolutions submitted
by Mr.. Morton, recognizing Mr.. kellogg as Gov
elnor Of Louisiana, and admitting Mr. Pinchback.
After recess until o'clock. the Senate adjourned
until Monday, when the President will send IN
message.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March 5.-Several eases OF reIlg-
ious insanity have resulted from the revival meetings OF
Messrs Moody and Sankey.
MERTON, Canada, March 5.-An embank-
at Riorlans pumpmil gave way early This morn
lug and flooded the village with water. The cold weather
has put canal banks 70 severe test and indlca-
their giving way apparent in various direc-
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
EXPULSION OF A LEGISLATOR FOR BRIBERY

EXPULSION OF a IEUISLAIOE FOK BRIBER1'
MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 5.-The House OF
representatives by unanimous vote expelled negro
member named Gaskin. for proposing u 90 certain
things in his legislative capacity for $780, The Commit
tee examining the charges consisted Of three Demo
crats and white and colored Republican. who
reported unanimously that he was guilty.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
MP. PINCHBACK's HOPES RISING.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Friday, March 5. 1878.
large number Of visitors, including very many
Senators and members aud exlmembers Of the House
OF Representatives, called on the President to-day,
many of them to paw their narting respects. Among
the visitors Senator'S Logan, Cameron, insLIis,
Burnside, and ex-senator Carpenter.
Ex-Congressman James N. Tyner OF Indiana, the new
Second Assistant General, took the oath OF
Office to-day and will enter upon hs duties on Monday.
For Nlnan Pr0c<edin1s see FVth Pale.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06

READING, Penn, March 5.-The Standing
Committee OF the Central Pennsylvania Diocese, by
vote one, refused to confirm the election OF Dr.
De KOven Bishop OF Illinois. aud unanimously con-
hrmed DIR. Jaggar Bishop OF Southern Ohio.
NEwORLEANs, March 6.-The Standing Committee Of
OF Louisiana consent TO the conservation Of
tho Rev. Thos A. Jaggar Bishop OF Southern Ohio.
and refuse to the conservation of the
Roy. James De KOven as Bishop OF Illinois.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
A STRIKE IN THE PHILADELPHIA FACTORIES

PHILADELPHIA, March 5.-The employees Of
several OF the large cotton and wooien mills In Ken
sngton have struck for the restoration OF the ton per
cent taken from their wages timo ago. The strk
era are daily receiving acoassoss their ranks, and
tkat liot9toS
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
rELEGRAPHIc NOTES.

puuApripHIA. March 6-Benton A. Baton, .
...,no, rss run over and hl street ear this morning
PHn.ApELPHIA, March o.EIhe swedish corvette
hAnsahly sDtssakee6
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PAPERs IN PACIFIC MAIL SUIT JUST TOO LATE.
A private dispatch from Washington states
that u person having papers TO serve Oh the Hon.
John g. Schumaker in connection with the Pacc Mail
subsidy arrived In that city Thursday from Wash
ington for that purpose. and found that Mr.. Schu-
had just salau for Europe by the steamer Suera
which left NcwYork harbor at noon. Mr Scnumake RS
family Europe, and have been for over a
pAsl.
New-York tribune., 1875-03-06
General Order No. 16.s
WAR DEPARTMENT. .ADJUTAhT-GENEEALs OF

General Order No. 16t
WAR DEPARTMENT, ,ADJUTANTGENEEAL'S OFFICE, !
WASHINGTON. ID. G.. MarciI 8, 1870 )
The Secretary OF War; with regret, announces IN the
army the death Of Brig Gen. Lorenzo TnOmas Brevet
Major General u g. A., the retired list, and late
Adlutant General lie died at his residence IN this city
on the I'd inst But few officers have served 80 actively
and continuously through so long period as Gen.
Thouas Energetic Of character and vigorous OF con
sitution, ho enabled to he in the field through.
out much Of both the Florida aud Mexican
wars. His training Adiutant Of the 4th In-
fanlry developed his fitness for duties on the
Staff which ne performed zeaously and efficiently, first
in the Quartz ruasters and then IN the AGjutanGen
erals Department In the latter department, 1T Its
first organization. he was commissioned Msjor aud As
ss:ant Adutant General July T. 1885, In the war with
Mexico he Adutant GENERAL and Chief OF Stan TO
Maior-Gen. Butler both while commander OF division
OF youu, GERS aud commander Of the army. HiS expe
rence and systematic administrative powers were
spicuous in tho final movements aud the withdrawal
OF the army in Mexico Early IN the War OF
the Rebellion he became Adjutant- General Of
the army by SUCCESSION. aud was afterward
specially the duty of organizing volunteer
troops particularly the cOored regiments lie was pre-
yeted Major the 18th OF March, 1865. Having
passed beyond Of 62 years he placed tue
retired list army February. 1862 Gen. Thomas
was man of q aud KINDLY disposition, whO III
his day done iuuch good IN the communities where
lived. ID respect 10 his memory the officers VI tie
Adiutant Generals Department VIII wear the usual
baage mourning for 80 days BY order of tue Secre-
tary OF War L. D. TOWNSEND, AdJu'uhe'"eherai