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New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
CONTESTED SEATS IN CONGRESS.

A FULL L.sT-A SINGULAR CASE FROM EEw-YoRK-
AMAN WITH FIVE vOTfs CLAIMS 10 bE ElECr'p
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The following is a
correct list OF the contests seats in the House OF kep
reseDtatives;
hlabarna--BrOmbery agt. Haralson.
FlOrida-Finey agt. Walls.
IlinOis-IemOyDe agt- Farwel . W,
IOusiana-Sp pencor agl MOrey, ana Bre1 Ss' D'ii All
Nassacbusetts-Ab agI Frost
MipnesOta--C0x agt Strait ,
Sontb Lee ag RaDey, and Butte agt MacKey'
Virginia-Platt agt. Go0de.
Idaho TerritOry-Feln agt. BennetL
Utah TerTitory-Baskin agt CarIhon
At the last election In Ncw-York successor 10 thS
Hon A. p. Allen. NJ C.. deceased for tho 1AAIiia De
tr.ct was TO be chosen Nelson J. Norton was 'he ne
,ntlieaa s.ndidste and Charles CAry tho Denoerauo'
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
GEN. BURRIEL TO BE TRIED.
ONE THrOEY OF THE MYsTEM )Us NAVAL PREPA-
RATiONs TXPiODED-SPAiN TO CARRY OUT lhh
TERMS OF TIE VIRGINIUs PROTOCOL

ONE THrOGY OF THE MYsTElh )Us NAVAL PHEPA-
RaTloSs rxPfoprD-sPAlN TO CARRY OUT THE
TERMS OF TIE viRGINIUs PROTOCOL
IEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TErEUNE.)
WAsurNGToN, Nov. 30-Advices received here
through naval sources to-day, set at rest, appar-
emily the newest story regarding the sudden actiV-
ity in the Navy Department. The extraordinary
expenditures of Secretary Robinson during the past
month have been of such character, and 50 lavish
and continuous that even the officers of the Treas
ury. through whose hands the money has passed
have been amazed and startled That some good rea-
,,, or nlausio excuse for the consideration of Con
exists for this i'm monsc outlay, has been gener
alv conceded. Various explanations have been maze,
and even the Secretary himself has had something
TO saw but 10 adequate reason has yet been sNg-
eested The newest explanation Tor the ACTIVITY III
the navy was a very plausible one az first sight ana
related tocarying out the protocol between AdhiId
Polo and Secretary Fish requiring the punishnentoi OF
persons connected with the massacre OF the ohces
and crew Of the Vfginus. The protocol m question
was signed Nov. 29. 1878, and provided that SPAN
should proceed against the persons who committed
the acts complained Of, and should arraign them
before competent courts. and niict punishment on
those who may have offended" 1t has been claimed
that the Spanish Cove nmcnt, instead of carrying
ont this agreement has allowed officers to escape,
and even promoted the principal offender Gen. Bur-
riel under whose orders the crew OF the Nirginius
wore executed This has been the subject OF corre-
snondence between the two Governments but the
subject has not reached point where II was heceS
gary for the United States TO assume q threatening
attitude The intelligence has now reached mere
that Spain has at last manifested determination To
carry out the provision of the protocol complained
nj and has organized a court, before which Gen.
Burriel has been summoned for trial
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
PUBLIC AFFAIRS N SPAIN

MADRID, Tuesday, Nov 80 1879.
The CTOnistd states that at n conference be-
tween Gems. Joyellar, Campos and Qnesad, at which
the King present, plan OF campaign IN the NORTH
agreed upon. II decided that there should be
short delay IN the commencement OF Operations on a
count Of the uniayorable weather.
The Ministerial changes resolved upon IN Cabinet coun
ell sateray 10 take place rhnrsday These are
the return OF CaDoyas del Castillo TO the head of the Cab
met, and the appointment OF senor Lano, Count of To
reno ~ the Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
The COrtes is 90 meet on the lst oI February
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
A WORD From GEN. BARcoCK.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The following tel
egram was sent this afternoon by Gen BabcOck 10 the
United states Attorney at st. Louis
WAsHINGTON. ID. C.. Nov. 80 1879.
To the Hon. d. p. DYER, Z. s. Disb1c'1 1um7iey ~
Louis, No.; | am absolutely Innocent, ana cNeiJ 1i-
moment can be heard I demand hearing before the
court when can testify. q, T. BABCpCA'
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
cpn,rs AND CAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

WORCESTER Mass, Nov. 30.-A butcher named
Granville robD, Of 800 In eae While asleep IN
his room slt
BINGnAMToN NY, Nov. 30.-David Fitzgibbon,
onpoyed in Weeds anneEy, attempted 70 drink from Mater
spout leading 10 wheel used making hides, last nyht
the wheel started by aecenI crushing h mead aisi
killing hln instantly,
OTTAWA Ont, Nov. 30.-Ihe sentence OF death
pa upon nais aud his wife for the murder Oh Jane
Vaughan Gnour has been by proper authority eommute'
imprisonment OI hr This rendered necessary "
e M they ha furnished by " their confession u,
securlng the conviction VI selueer VI MIS- uumeui
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
ATTENTIONS TO THE MARYLAND ESCORT.

BosToY, Nov. 30.-GOv. CASTOR has requested
the Committee Of the 9th Maryland Regiment VINO ae-
companied the late vice-Presidents remains from Bt
more to remain and take part Ia the funeral tomorrow
at Natick The Committee has received every ateutl0h
while here and has participated in several dinners gwen
by the officers OF various military organizations 10
night they have reception at the residence OF W. L.
Baker and lcaye for home on Thursday next
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
TIE FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.


The Assembly to-day finally adopted the
Electoral bill by vote OF 532 To "a The Dill was
amended 80 as to grant the right Of representation 10 all
the colonies except Cayenne and Senegal.
Urgency was almost unanimously voted for twopro
posals elnanatng respectively from the Right and Lett
Centres one provides that the general elections shaL
be held February 20, aud the Assembly conyoked
Feb 81. The other fixes the elections for Feb 49, ana
the meeting of the Assembly for March lG The Com
mttec to examine the proposals will be appointed Thurs
Il
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
THE WHISKY CAMPAIGN.
CONGRESS TO CALL FOR ALL THE CoRRE-


CONGRESS TO CALL FOR ALL THE COKKE-
SPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Among the first res
outions introduced in the House will be one calling on
the Secretary OF the Treasury and AtorneyGenerai lot
all correspondence relating to the St. Louis, Milwaukee,
and Chicago whisky frauds. The resolution Will cover
all the kilograms and letters either sent or received ana
all instructions issued In the matter by the Secretary OF
the Treasury, the AtcrneyGenera Solicitor wilson, or
the Commissioners Of Internal Revenue. IL viii also be
so framed TO include all correspondence with inc
special counsel who prepared and prosecuted the 81
Louis eases and all correspondence preceding the move
ment on the Ring which passed while preparing for the
moy
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
ICE RAPIDLY FORMING ON THE HUDSON.

poUGuKEEPsIE, Nov. 30.-Reports from mp
the Hudson Tonight tell Of ice forming rapidly every
where and for the tmc-ing navigation TO Albany has
ceased steamer with barges and canaboats Ia towis
fast in Colyman's bar. in many points M Duo"ess
County the Thermometer ths morning marked % b.iew
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
TIE HOsTuITIES IN LlBERM.

WAsuINGroN, Nov. 30.-IIcnry Dennis, who
t. Secretary the Treasury in Liberia, writes from Mon
rovia Oct TO- to the American Colonization Society, that
all tho inland settlements have been abandoned aud
their Inhabitants al Iarobe. The greater portion ~
them lost everything except the clothing they wore
when they left their homes and have nothing to subsst
upon except what has been furnished by the Government
from Monroyia The most painful intelligence however
is that OF Oct 10 the Lbcran troops made an attack
upon the large native town which II WITHIN siSht oi
Harper and forced to retreat I'm disorder, several
being killed and wounded They left in the hands OF the
enemy three brass 1eld-pieces with ammunition IL 10
reported that the natives greatly encouraged and
srcnsthen Ly this victory and that they opened nTc
on Iatrobe with the three cannon cYXtdrcd from the
Iihcrlus. II il stated that the natives all along ue
seaboard have become hostile that the owncIs VI
coasting vessels purpose Withdrawing English influence
has been active in instgng tho motives Of Cape Painas
against the Lbcrians, and every British steamer brings
the enemy quantitics Of ammrnition and guns. In
general the officers and of these steamers openly
express their sympathy with the natives. Mr. Dennis
saws the Liberans few I'm numbers too lar apart
in communities, and too poor In meau-, to hold then
position IN tie coast unless aided by some foreign Power
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN AND AMERICA.

MADRID TuffdlY, NOV JUl ITTO'
MI. Gushing, the American Minister, will to-
morrow present the Minister Of Foreign bnrs tc'o
graphic reply from his Government TO the last Spanish
note The tenor Of the American dispatch IL coDdiered
very satisfactory. and dssl2aes recent approximations
The Epoco editorial article to-day, demonstrates
the pressing necessity ~ treaty OF commerce and nayt
cation between Spain and the United States especially
with regard to the commercial interests Of Cuba
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
FIRE IN INALOwELL MIL.

LOWELL, Mass, Nov. 30.-A fire broke out
NJ oo, this afternoon in the picker blildng Ut tho
Trcmon; ana suifo. CORPORATION. TIC los vii amount
81 $4,000; lul,y in5uroL
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
INDIAN AGENT GIBSON RESIGNS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-lsaac Gibson, In
dian Agent for the osaees has rendered his rrsation
through tho Executive Committee OF Friends ana they
have accepted In minute expressive of their high
appreciation Of his integrity and devotion 10 their ser
vice.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
AprnIrRY CONC SOUTH

!, an5 t.b Artillery with The r. gimenlal band, left
SsVpcrt ts saig iOr hewYork ca route for CHats'
r.tI
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01

BELLEvrLE, Canada, Nov. 30.-The entire
cnginc-house al the Grand Trdnk Railway station here
wa. burned last light. Ten engines totally lie
,uoyed The loss Is $I500Oo; Insured IA EDgisn com
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01

PRINCE GORTSCHAKOFF At BERLIN
BLRLIN. Tuesday, Nov. 80, 1879.
Prince GoTtschakof, who has arrived in this
city, had an interview with Prince Bismarck to-day,
which lasted an hour
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
4 THIRD TEEN RECRUIT ~ JAIL.

GEN. u,cp0yNp's EFFusIvE ARBITRATION oF GIN.
GRAyr-ufs VIEWS OF JoYcE's AND BABCOCHs
GUILT.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01
WASHINGTON.
THE CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY's
REPORT.

REPUKT.
xFFEcr OF ACTS OF CoNGRRss-AMENDMENIs OF
THE NATIONAL BANKING LAW RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSBl
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The Controller OF tho
Currency has completed hisreport to Congress A con-
siderable portion of the report is devoted to an eiaD
crate defense of the National banking system,
showing why il should be continued as al present
organized. The following table exhibits the opera
tion of the Acta of Congress of June 20 1874, ana
JAN H. 1875 from the date of their passage TO Nov
/. 1874;
New-York tribune., 1875-12-01

POINTED SUGGESTIONS AS TO INDIAN MANAGEMENr-
How THE GOVERNMENT sTARvEs THE RED MEN
THE LENIENT FEELING IN THE ARMY TOWARD
The New York herald., 1875-12-21

tive Committee and Presidents and State Deputies of
Legislatures and Special Deputies appointed for the
In each state where q Legislature exists the Cour-
ellis therein shall be subject to such Legislature, and
shall be numbered in the State according 70 the order
in which charters shall have been granted The num-
ber Of Council ceasing TO exist shall remain forever
vacant
oFRIcERs, DUTIES, Ad
The officers OF a Council and their duties shall be
such the ritual Of the Older defines.
ARTICLE XL
ELECTIONS,
Section 1.-The regular election Of officers Of coun-
ellis and Of repres6htatves 70 their respective Lsgsa
shall take place at the last meeting OF the Council
in December in each year, and shall DO by ballot
A majority Of all the votes cast shall DO neces-
sary TO elect The officers thus elected shall continue
IN Office until their successors are duly elected and in
stalled unless sooner removed for csuse Provided
that failure to comply with this section snail nos IN
alidate the election subsequently neld
SIC 2-The Secretary OF the Council shall imme-
datey after forward to the Secretary Of the
Legislature the and address Of each Of the officers
and Representatives elect In cases where there no
Legislature such report shall DO made 70 the Secretary
Of the Senate
MEMBERSHIP.
SECTION Amy male citizen OF this country over
eighteen years Of age shall be eligible LOT admission y, ION
State In which he resides II there s any such organza
ton therein provided that minors shall not DC egi-
BILE for election as President vice Presdent or lre-
SIC 2-The members OF the National Executive
Committee Presidents and State Deputies Of Legsla-
lures and such Deputies may be appointed by the
President OF the Senate shall have the power 70 initiate
persons into membership IN the Order without the
presence OF Council, and shall give TO such person
10 that effect which certificate shall be Of tho
same value q withdrawal card.
Sgu 3-The name OF person Tor Initiation In a
Council must be proposed AZ regular meeting Of the
Council by q member in good standing, In writing,
stating the occupation and address OF the candidate,
and that the knowledge OF the proposer the candi-
date eighteen years Of age, and Is thoroughly
mbued with the principles Of this Order and has ex,
pressed himself in full sympathy herewith. Said
proposition shall be referred 70 committee OF not less
than three members Of the Council 70 investigate and
report upon the character and standing Of the cand
date and " the report be favorable the candidate may
be ballotcd for and shall " no more than Two black
balls be against him. DO declared elected and mai
The New York herald., 1875-12-21

suspicion upon him reporter answered briefly, with
an air OF the freest familiarity with thA Official that he
had NOT The next question Secidedly leading
one and had most ominous signincane:-
'Are you q member OF this councilr
Not daring TO answer in the aflrmtve, lest detec-
tion should result and being equsl afraid that the
purpose OF his mission would be defeated by negative
reply the reporter for momeH IN quandary.
Quickly recovering himself however,he replied
mo; come nom Council No. l. ("
"Ah, indeed Glad to you 'Bnther'" rejoinod
the tormentor s'Here is Gibbs. you secretary. Mr.
Gibbs calling to that personage) lere Is brother
from your Council"
The critical moment appeared nearlt hand, as Gibbs
hastened forward in answer TO the CALL and the
porter without wishing any harm toGibbs could not
help feeling that Gibbs shpwreckd in the Arctic
Ocean, would be most pleasant slectacle. ready
assurance however, threw Gibbs of bis guard, and he
sat down after shaking the reporte's hand happy at
having met new brother Al halfpast eight O'Clock
stout full-bearded gentleman ascAded the platform
and raped for those assembled to 0me TO order The
secretary took seat beside him. BY this time some
ten additional OF tho brethren has arrived making
total OF about twenty members With solemn voice
the Presideny said - ~t,-.a
lf there any persons preset NOT brothers they
will please retire" Two sentineB and marshal
then appointed, one taking his post inside and the
other outside OF the door, while The marshal proceeded
TO the test OF membership. Thi consisted In claspng
the hand OF each person presen and listening TO the
whispered password The latte consisted OF the single
word Gladstone" The grip is given by separating
the little finger from the others and pressing around
the corresponding finger OF theother PERSONS hand
Tho reporter passed the orda OF both, and shortly
afterward the marshal, advancing to within few feet
of the President gave the saste and announced that
all present were ''brothersn
The Chaplain, Mr.. Buckingham, next delivered
prayer, and the secretary followed by reading the
minutes of the previous meeting, which showed that
the Council was indebted the Legislature" In the
The New York herald., 1875-12-21

sum Of IS 90 and that seveIal new members had
been ''aflliated," among waom the reporter caught
the name Of DR.. Newtca. of the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The payment or fees end dues having been concluded
the presiding officer soemnly announced that tho altar
would now be prepUed This ceremony was, however,
dispensed with, as the Chaplain and stated that
there were no persons to be initiated at the
present session. somewhat lively debate next
ensued between Mr.. Buckingham on one side and
. Mr.. Douglas on the other the question Of
selecting the nights upon which the meetings
OF tho Council were TO be held. Mr.. Buckingham
was in favor Of monthly sessions while Mr.. Douglas
who was very enthusiastic heartily in favor OF
semi monthly or even weekly meetings OF the Council.
The remarks OF the latter broher threw considerable
light the objects Of the Order He said "the coming
Presidential election makes 10 highly necessary that
should hold frequent meetings and augment
our ranks by earnest workers In this
noble causen In this strain Mr. Douglas continued
at considerable length. He followed by an aged
brother, VINO is the Vice President OF the Council and
who hoped that before long thousands and tens OF
thousands Of earnest workers would be mem
bers OF the Order for the Advancement Of its
objects His remarks we're well received.
Among those present was a colored man. OF more
than ordinary intelligence who spoke briefly about tho
"cause." He was with the Order with all his heart
The lateness or the hour compelled the reporter to
take his departure from the council room before the
proceedings we're ended.
The New York herald., 1875-12-21
A COUNCILS DELIBERATIONS.

with view to verify by actual observation the rc-
port Of the ceremonies which take place In the secret
council rooms of the 0. A. u, HERALD reporter was
night commissioned to gain an entrance into one
Of the rooms. Furnished with knowledge OF the
grips and countersgns Of the Order the reporter sal
lied forth and selected his place Of attack the head
quarters OF the Banker Hill Council No 20, situated
at No. ] Livingstone place. where session was
TO commence at eight O'Clock Arrived at the
house the writer found eight welldressed
gentlemen sitting around the register chatting pleas
antly the time for opening the council not having
yet arrived His entrance unnoticed al nrst and
encouraged by this fact the reporter sought Sc
cluded spot In corner Of the room. In a
few minutes Of the persons present,
spoke TO him. addressing him as 'brother and asked
him II he had yet seen the President Of the Council
Realizing that the slightest msstep would tend 10 cast
The New York herald., 1875-12-21

Senate and shall constitute the supreme head OF the
Order Its decisions shall be final and conclusive on all
questions affecting this organization put u snail exer
cise authority not specifically granted oy TINS con-
SEC 1.-The Senate shall be composed of six Senator'S
from each State in which Legislatures exist and also OF
all exoticers of the Senate Except Chaplain and Mar
shaD long as such persons remain connected with
the Order Each Legislature shall elect at each annual
meeting by ballot two Senator'S who must be connected
with Council in good standing, and who shall serve as
such for three years, unless sooner removed or cause
SEC 3-No Legislature shall be entitled 10 represen-
tation in the Senate unless II shall have held at least
one session during the year preceding the meeting OF
the Senate Legislature may declare the seat OF
Senator vacant and proceed TO I'LL the vacancy thus oc
casoned by ballot for either OF the following eauses;-
Death removal from the State non ahliation With
subordinate Council under the jurisdiction OF the Legs
lature But If any Senator hereafter Is absent from two
sessions without being excused by the Sen
ate his seat may be declared vacant
SIC. 4-Whenever q Senatorship becomes vacant and
a meeting OF the Senate Is to prior to meeting
OF the Legislature OF the state represented by the retr
ing Senator, II shall be competent for the President OF
said Legislature 70 appoint some person eligible for
election Senator TO act as Senator dd ntertH and
upon said President notifying the Secretary OF the SEN
ate OF his acton the person so appointed shall be con-
sidered Senator until sugh time as the Legislature
shall ill the vacancy.
SEQ. 5-The Senate and each subordinate body, shall
be judge of the elections and qualifications Of
its members respectively. Each OF said bodies
shall It's business accordance with accepted
parliamentary rules punish its members for dlsordery
conduct and the Senate and Legislatures may with the
concurrence OF twothrds, expel member from their
preferred and examination had; but such expulsion
shall not thereby involve loss Of membership in the
order
ARTICLE H.
MEETINGS.
SECTION 1--Tne annual meetings OF the Senate shall
be held al such times and places may be determined
upon by itself the National Executive Committee.
Special meetings shall be called by the President upon
the written request OF az least two Of the Senators from
each Of three States Like meetings may also be called
BY the National Executive Committce The Secretary
shall issue notices q the meetings q the senate thirty
days prior TO the date set Tor the same.
SRo 2-Nino Senators, comprising representatives
from less than ve Legislatures must be present IN
order to constitute quorum for the transaction Of
business, but less number may adjourn from time TO
time.
ssn a-Neilher the selaiN nor sny subordinate body
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elected by . majority vote Except the Marshal and
Chaplain, who shall be appointed BY the Presidentl
a. Lhe annual meeting and who shall hold oce until
thelr successors chosen and installed.
sEo. a-Formaton. Whenever three more
Oounclis shall have been organized In State where
no Legislature Of this Order exists the President
the nahona Deputy, or Deputy specially appointed
hi1 % purpose, may direct an election TO be held by
oaios IN each OF the said Councils for FIVE or their
own members respectively as representatives to the
LeglslAture about TO be formed Five repre-
sent@tlses mus elected. representing two
councils may by application in writing their
oMn signatures request one u the above named ohi-
GERS 70 lorm the State Legislature whereupon he shall
designate the time and place for the meeting of the
salu representatives. at which time and place he shall
meet & MIN snSn or majority Of them, and preside
over their delberatons until the Legislature shall be
Instituted and the officers installed For tue election
of sucn oihcers the representatives shall proceed
and the officer under whose SUPERVISION thess
preliminary steps have been taken and who NAV he
said officers thus elected, declare the Legslature
duly organized with all the powers and privileges ap
Charters TO Legislatures shall be issued without cost by
the National officers
ARTICLE VIII
MEETINGS. POWERS, 40
SECTION 1.-The annual meetings Of tha resnective
Legislatures shall be held the third "wednesday OF
January, In each and every year Other meetings may
be held al the option OF each Legislature.
SEC 2LegislatuTes shall be composed Of Eve reure-
scniatves from each Council In tho State who shall be
elected at the last meeting OF each Council In year
and also OF all elective ex-oicers Of the said Legsla.
ture, so long they continue adiliation with a
Council In good standing In the State; provided that
Legislatures may reduce the number Of representative
from each Council
SEC a-Each Legislature shall decide upon the eligi.
billy OF its members provided for In article
section g. Of this constitution II shall have power 20
adopt constitution and make such rules and issue
such documents and blanks for the governments Of the
order and for the furtherance of its principles within
Its jurisdiction, as II shall deem expedent, not ncon-
sistent with this constitution some action Of the
Senate Each Legislature may provide for the appoint
ment Of such Deputies as it may deem expedent within
its own boundaries