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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
TILE VOICE OF MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, March 2O.-A memorial has been
signed by the members of both branches OF the Lesa-
tire almost unanimously, irrespective Of party, asking
IN. limited States Senate to confirm nomination OF the
Hon r. H. Dana IT., as Minister 70 England
The memorial was signed by 200 Senators and mem
bers and was tonight forwarded to Senator'S Boutwell,
and Dawes paper also forwarded, signed by all
tie leading members Of the bar OF both parties headed
Inv sidney Bartlett aud ex-ChefJustce George Tyler
Rgelow COMMUNICATING the President on the selection
of Mr. Dana, and urging the Senate 10 confirm hin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
THE WAR IN HERZEGOVINA.

LONDON, Monday. March 20, 1876.
A Reuter- telegram from Paris states that in
egence has been received there that the twelve days
armistice between the Turks and the Herzegoyinian
chefs has been concluded and TO yeser
day.
VIE:YA, Monday, March 20, 1876.
is stated that the noted insurgent leader the priest
Mussch having taken refuge in Austrian territory, has
been arrested by the Austrian patrol at Moetkoyeh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
SPANISH AFFAIRS.
TRIUMPHANT RETURN or KING ALFONsO-GREAr
REJOICING IN MADRID.

REJOICING IN MADRID.
LONDON, Monday, March 20, 1875.
A Madrid telegram to The Daily Ne,rs says
that during the debate the address In reply to tho
speech from the throne Gen Pavis referring To the
deat Of 1874 defended his conduct and said II was the
only left open to the country from still
greater dangers He alone responsible for that step,
Senior CASTELAR, being unwillngto act Sehor CASTELAR,
said in reply that II he had been OF what was in
tended he should have been justified in ordering Pava
shot
MADRID. Monday. March 90 1875
King Alfonso and his victorious troops entered the
city this morning amid the enthusiastic cheering OF i'm
crowds and shouts Of Long live the Pacinoator
Kingw Cheers were given for Gems. Quesada, Campos
Rivera, and the army generally.
Gens. Quesada and Marones Campos were especially
greeted with cries OF Long life the defenders OF lab
erty" and "DowD with the Fueros" Crowns were
thrown from the balconies and pigeons liberated The
people crowned he soldiers they passed with wreaths
decree has been issued establishing rel If fund for
invalid and wounded soldiers, and for the families Of
those killed during the One years service Ia
mitted for all men in the army. The conscrips OF
1871 and 1872 will pass into the The extra
ordinary levy Of 1874 is dsbanded. No CONSUMPTION
will be held this year II is believed that the army will
be reduced 100 900 men.
LONDON, Tuesday, March 81, 1876.
Madrid dispatch to The Standard reports that
10000 strangers In the city tO witness the festvi
ties In several cases yesterday $3.50 paid for q
balcony the OF the Royal Procession. Numbers
sghscers passed the night the streets The bouses
along the line Of procession spenddly decorated,
aud thirty triumphant arches erected. The entry
commenced at 10 in the morning The streets from
which view could be commanded crowded for
hours previously. The King, accompanied by 10 gener-
ais and 80 other officers, rode at the head OF the pro-
cession.
The first mail train for the French frontier leaves
Madrid for Irun tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
THE MISSION TO ENGLAND.
A GOOD FIGHT FOR MR.. DANA.

II UOUD TDN MN. Di-NH'
SECRETARY FISH IN THE SENATE TODAY FOR AN
HoUR-MR. DANA THE PRESIDENTS FIRST CHOICE.
ny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.I
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The Secretary of State
the floor of the Senate for more than an hour
to-day, in conference with members of the Foreign
Relations Committee. 1t is presumed that it was on
the subject of the mission to England. The members
of the Cabinet, none of whom favoritcs of Gen.
Butler, strongly in favor of Mr.. Dana conrma-
ton, and it now seems that he may be successful
strong fight is making on both sides, the Admin
istraton being determined that he shall win. 1t
turns out that Mr. Dana was the Presidents own
choice, and that his was the FIRST mentioned by
the President to the Cabinet. The members were
emphatic in their expressions of approval Of the
choice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
COL. GoRDoN's EXPLORATIONS.
LONDON Monday, March 20, 1875.


The letters from the Gordon Exploring EY-
petition contain the following PARTICULARS Col Gordon,
upon finding the Forta Rapids impossible, conveyed his
steamer which is 80 feet long and two steel boats
land 10 Duff. He decided to put the boats together
again there. Col. Gordon meanwhile proposes to march
to Mrooli the capital Of Kabarega, and thence 10
Magunge After returning TO Duff he proposes march
Westward 70 MaEIada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
THE SNOW BLOCKADE IN SCOTLAND.


Nearly all the railroads north of the River
Tay remain more less blocked by snow. The Gale
donan line is covered with 20 feet deep Abcr
deem. Twelve trains standing showed in at one
point More than a dozen trains are blocked on tho
Great Northern line. The telegraph lines are buried at
several points north OF Aberdeen The mail from Dun
dee Perth yesterday took ii hours instead Of the usual
40 minutes The cold to-day is intense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
GOVERNMENT PRINTING PAPER AWARDS.
sIIGmr REDUCTION FROM THE RAILS OF LAsf YEAR


LIST OF THE SUCCESSFUL BiDpERs
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-The Joint Com
mite on Public Printing to-day awarded the contract
under the advertisement OF Feb for paper required Tor
the Government Printing ONCE M TO the 3st DAY o.
next January, The bids opened on the lSt INST
hut several Of them being found not IN compliance with
law have after careful consideration been rejected The
principal awards arc A. follows:
Glass l-Jnc,icudcrcd paper, ". ". Harding ot PlIa
delphia, 10000 rcams at . cents per pound IOoo or
Ot and 900 ~ % Jessup Moore or Philadelphia
600 reams at q - and g.2s; john A. Shubcf OF Ian
caster. =, 900 rcams ut J.ls and 1000 al 925
Class 2-CaicDdcrid printing paper, W H. Iar-onN q
Bro OF NewI0rk 1000 reams at prices ranging from
$40 77l2 To Sll 07lg per rcam. 49, -
Class 3-silcd and calenderod paper, ". W Harding
IL 900 reaUs AZ $40 90.
Glass 4-Map paper. W. W. Harding, $500 reams at
ga 80.
The awards for white writing papers are pretty equally
divided between Woolworth & Graham, II. V. Butter
CO.. aud J. a K Kingslanh, all Of New-Nork. JcssuP
Moore of Philadelphia obtain the contract for cover
paper at II cents per pound. The Seymour Paper
Company Of Scw-Y0rk secure the awards Tor
all the colorcd writing paper 1900 resn- except
ing a few hundred To Jessup ~ Moore and Wo"worth
4 Graham As a general thiug the prices VIII average
about one cent pound lower than those oi iast year
with the exception Of white writing pdpei when Is a
cent a pound CHER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 2O-The President sent

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
John NJ CoghaD Of California TO be Chef justice on tan
Territory joel -. Harvey, Collector oil lnielA eNch,e
William II. DOOtilr OF Minnesota,
Assistant OF Patents Frank Welsh OF Ne
a. Land Onice Norfolk, Nebi James Solls
OF Nebraska Receiver Of Public Moneys Niobrara Nsh'
Php ArnhOlt Missouri Pension Agent at ST Joseph MO
JDstIanAtsrs.-Amos W. rage at Chcopec taS Mass Lev
erett ~ Hubbard AT WaingoTd, "onn j. H. tdel AT Cen
tTcyle, Iowa.
FOR Regular Rport Of COngrondi Proceedings " Second
Idgcl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
THE ITALIAN MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
ROME, Monday, March 20,

KOME MOnuAY Marcn 70, 1875
Premier Minghetti announced IN the Chamber
Deputies to-day that the King mad accepted the res
nation of the Minister'S but requested them to retain
their posts until their SUCCESSORS appointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
GENERAL TREss DISPATCH.
GEN. GRANTS PROMISE TO sCHESCK.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-A gentleman who has
recently returned from London expresses surprise
that President Grant accepted Gen. Schencks resig-
nation so soon after promising TO stand by HIM.
Shortly before leaving London, he says, the subject
was freely discussed about the Langham
Hotel and it was reported on what seemed
to DO excellent authority that when Congress
hogan to stir ND the Emma Mine scandal, John w.
Fmnev telegraphed to the President viii you
stand by Schsnck 7" The reply was, " j will. L. ;.
Grant" Admirers of the President thought this dis
patch very characteristic one and proudly COM
pared it with the historical " Veai, rid. ric'" But
Gen. Grant changed his mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
CURRENT TOPICS At THE CAPITAL.
LARGE SHIPMENT OF TREASURE
N.sIINn1nN MnnhlN. MnIch 20. lsIh

The Treasury Department will receive dur
ing the present week from Fan Francisco tons silver
coin I'm tcipat0n Of the period for beginning The crcn
,a,ion 81 silver Thi, will amount TO 100000. The
amount OF silver I'm the vaults Of the Treasury here ~
this time il less than $4,000. Orders were received at
the Department to-day for $4,000 fractional currency
and that amount will be shipped tomorrow 10 the var
Gus points which the regulations are made lherc
are ~ OF fractional currency rbl IN The Naus
tlogb none has been printed since the middle 81 last
month since that time the requ-tOns upon the Treas
ury from banks and from Government officers requesting
10 lie supplied with fractional currency nave amounted
10 about - Several persons have visited Tue
with various amounts oI SILVER com
flat they had been boarding, wishing To nave II rh
changed for notes The Department has ~ an cases hr
cIned 10 maze such exchange, the law declaring thA
this clas OF coin IN neither rcdecmaDe nor 'irhdnSct
he aud f. LEGAL tender To the extent OF - oh!y Tue
amounts presented varied from so to go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
THE PAY OF TIE PATENT BUREAU.


WHY A GENEROUS POLICY SHOULD BE PURSUED
BY CONGRESS TOwARD THE BUREAC-CoAhis-
sIoSER DUELLs REMONSTRANCE.
fPRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE IklhuNL'l
WASHINGTON, March Or. II. DUEL, Com
missioner Of Patents thinks that 1t will be very unwse
10 cut down the expenses Of scfsustaning bureau IKE
his lie says that the United States Patent Once has
long had large annual surplus, that its business Is III
crcasng and that there apparent for reduc
ing either the number pay OF It's officers Inc wofK
of the Office requires special trainng even with the
present pay II is not possible long to keep III Govern
mont employ many Of those best fitted by talent and ex
perience for the duty the credit Of the Office and the
interest of inventors whose money supports the once
and OF manufacturers whose capital to the extent OF
many millions is involved in patents are mperled by
inefficient work; and the increased number OF patents
and tho general progress Of the arts render the proper
examination OF applicants each year more dlincuI
The erroneous Issue OF single patent may easily Involve
tho loss OF ten the amount OF the yearly pay OF an
examiner These examiners not only To grant
patents but 20 that none are improperly granted
Inventors pay the Government more than enough 10
afford the small pay allowed. To take possession OF
this fund and then furnish halfpad land consequently
noorl service seems like fraud inventors. Should
the proposed reduction he made 1t will he impossible TO
tecn mn the business OF the Office" The receipts from
anucaons for patents have up from SOB II In
ls73 To S743453 SO in 1875 and the surplus last
WAS S2I 795 81. The appropriation for 1876 was
S43G 400 the House bill proposes to cut down me az
nropratiOn TO 1870 220 the working force IRON 31l
10 294.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21

A General Press dispatch from Montreal last
evening stated hat T.. Marsh and his wife left that
cily for NewYos By the o'clock train yesterday alter
noon Al Mr. Marshs residence In this city last evening
II WAS said that Mr. and Mrs. Marsh might probably 20
thrnugh The city Washington without tarrying mere
40 tbrr prrs4pce in Washington Is urgently demanded
Mrs Il sh Is erpcy ted 10 Dc witness ana 70 MAKE III
MORT nj disclosures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
SPENCER A COSTLY SENATOR.

OVER EIGHTY WITNESSES NOW SUMMONED TO
WASHINGTON IN HIS CAsE-THoSE FROM ALA
BAMA COST OVER 5000 APIECE-THE ART OF
SECURING A FREE TRIP TO THE CAPITAL.
IBY TELEGRAPH The TRIBusK.l
WASHINGTON. March 20.-The Spencer case in the
Senate promises to consume much time and to tie
expensive beyond precedent. Senator Morton OBJ
tanned permission to-day for the Committee on Priv
ieges and Elections to sit during the sessions of the
Senate and straightway more witnesses were sum-
moned The number already summoned exceeds 50,
and nobody can tell how many more are yet to be
called. There is no doubt great abuse III the man
ner of summOning witnesses before Congressional
investigations An anonymous letter, the ldlest re-
mark and the slightest suggestion are each sufficient
TO summon a witness from the most distant point. In
many appears to be profession and those who
desire pleasant trip TO the National Capital in this
the most beautiful of seasons have only to remark
mystcriously that they could throw some light on
this or that investigations In Mr.. Spencer's case,
the cost Of witnesses from Alabama will not be less
than an average of 5000 each. Those already paid
from Mobile received each 5000, while those from
Montgomery were entitled to S1S7. Thus it may
be seen that Mr. Spencer is likely TO prove more
expensive luxury than Mr. Pinchback for Mr Pinch
back although taking up much time spared the
treasury the hardship of paying a salary The rul-
ings of the Committee OH Privileges and Elections
to-day were all in favor of Mr. Spencer, and with
his able counsel and r biased committee his en-
emies will have their hands full
GENERAL TREss DISPATCH
WAsHINGTON, March 20.-The investigation con-
corning Senator Spencers election was continued by
the Senate Committee to-day. The examination OF
Robert Barber. begun Saturday, was continued
at considerable length, but his testimony to-day CON
tanned nothing of importance or material interest.
The Committee announced ruling that evidence
offered TO show what means were used to prevent
members of the Courthouse Legislature from gong
over to the Capitol body, and thus breaking the Tor
mer's quorum, is not within the range OF the testi-
mony that can properly be taken by this Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21
STEWART DEFENDS THE EMMA NINE.

- h-hhl DLI INDO lIlL %hA-''>'
TliE EX-SENATOR WAITING TO BE HEARD-HE SAYS
TnE NINE is WORTH $1O000,00O, AND IT'S
REPUTATION WAS HURT ONLY BY STOCK
BKOKERs AND BAD sUPERISTENDENTs.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THx Tribunal
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Ex-Senator Stewart mas
arrived from California and was at the Capitol to-
day to volunteer his testimony in the notorious
E,nna Mine scandal. Gen. Schenck was expected
to arrive this evening, and will also ask
TO be summoned before the Foreign Affairs
Committee. 1t was expected that these two
gentlemen would testify tomorrow; but
Gov. Swami, Chairman OF the Committee,
was called to Philadelphia to-day on account OF the
ferous Illness of his brother, DIR. Swami. He may
b absent several days. and the inquiry will not be
resumed unit. he returns. Mr.. Stewart expresses the
greatest satisfaction in at last having an opportunity
OF giving the facts in this great scandal He says
he has waited for this time anxiously, and that he
has come here voluntarily, leaving important busi
noss IN order that he may set at rest the charges
against him and he expresses the greatest coli
fdenee of beng able to change public sentiment
with regard 10 himself Gen. Schenck, and the man
tgement OF the Eiuma Mine.
l'e says that Mr.. Lyon, who testified before the
Committee, is probably the worst man living; that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-21

Mr.. BRISTOW SILENCES ACCUSATION
HIS VOLUNTARY APPEARANCE BEFORE Mr. CLfMERs
CoMMIrTER-HIs CONNECTIONS WITH THE THoMP-
SON MULE CLAIM HoNoRABLE-HisToRY OF THE
CASE. .,,
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Secretary Bristow
voluntarily appeared before the Committee ON EApehd
tures in the War Department to-day, and made STATE
ent under OATH IN relation 10 letter which appeaed
in The Neto- York Herald Saturday, IN re-
l.tjou 10 mule He said he had rca-
son 10 believe that the letter not written
In Louisville but Washington he having been advised
some weeks ago that the statement would be made He
never had the slightest 10 suspect the fairness Of
the case or the integrity Of the person In whose behalf II
gas prosecuted The plaintiffs were citizens OF Ken
tucky residing In Clarke County remote from his place
NJ residence One OF the claimants has since died He
had intimate pleasant relations with hun In The Ken
tucky Standardization Thompson.
The Secretary said that he was here In the spring or
Summer of 1873 on business, having no connection at
that time with the Government, having resigned the
office of socitor-G enera in 1872. Benjamin Groome
engaged him TO argue the case. and save him STATE
ment Of It, saying his firm were engaged In
and mad invested much money in the purchase OF mules
Owing to the collapse OF the rebellion the Govern
mept had refused to take the animals In consequence
OF this the firm had sustained heavy loss, having In
vested 600 900 on account OF the purchase Mr.
Groome said they would pay Mr. Bristow no Zee II they
did not aucceed procuring the payment OF the cla
The daily gazette., 1876-02-19
fHccesS in AdUeTtjsti,O.

In times past it was thought immOdest to
proclaim the excellence of ones goods OF to
solicit patronage for them in new spapers.
During the ast twenty-five years through
the immense competition in trade 1t has be-
come necessity. The public are always
anxious to learn of progress, but arc equally
desirous to avoid all frauds, as they have
become skeptical of an article possessing
genuine merit, and are particularly preju.
diced against sterling announcements of
some new and wonderful medine without
character or worth. Still the public are
grateful 10 manufacturers or inventors OF ar
ticles OF merit, even il known as medicines:
many OF them are the result OF years of care
ful study by our most eminent chemists and
physicians, and embrace such p inciples and
productions as QulnIne, ChlorOtorm, Chloral
Hydrate, Porous piaeters, &c.
success in adveI tisipg depends much upon
the intrinsic worth OF the article it,. elf even
though 1t be medical preparation. AS an
evidence OF this, celebrated physician of
new YORK made great improvement in Por-
GUS Plasters by adding CAPCiNE on accoup
OF It's giving increased effect and quick er re-
lief and cure than any known medicical
pioperty; he hesItated about advertising,
fearing his reputation would be injured.
nrm OF Pharmaceutical Chemists In his city
learning Of this decided improv. ment made
an arrangement with this ply sician and COM
menced advertising in the best newspapers
in short time the sale increased from hun
dreds to thousands until now the sale OF
EENSoN's CAPCINE PLAsTERs is exec dinghy
large and daily mere asing. They can be OBJ
tanned of any Druggist aI 25 cents each.
fcbl9lm
The daily gazette., 1876-02-19
Fish Culture i'm PennsyIvania.

A bill for the artificial propagation
of shad in the Delaware and exhibition
of fish at the Centennial, has been Of
fered in the Senate and appropriately
referred. 1t provides that whatever
sum New Jersey shall appropriate for
the purpose of artificial propagation of
shad in the Delaware, shall be met by
similar amount on the part of the
State Ct Pennsylvania, provided the
same shall not exceed $1,000, the money
to be applied on the part of our Com
monwealth by the Fishery Commits
sioners. The Commissioners are also
authorized to expend two thousand dol
lars or as much of such sum as may
be pecessrry, for the purpose of ex-
hibiting at the Centennial, food fisLes
in their various processes of develop.
ment, and the mode of management at
the State Hatching House for propaga-
ting the best varieties of food fishes.
In addition to these most commen-
dable special bills another has been in
troduced. appropriating $40, 900 to the
use of the State Fishery Commission
ers, to be applied under their direction
to the hatching and propagation
of useful tribes of food fishes, and
the stocking aud supplying of all the
streams, lakes, and fresh waters of the
Commonwealth, by the distribution
of impregnated spawn or fry to the
various waters designated.
The daily gazette., 1876-02-19
PROCTOR KNOTT.
THE TOUT ENsEMBLE OF THE HUMoH.
oCs CONGRESSMAN.

THE TOUT ENSEMBLE OF THE HUMoR-
o0s CONGRESSMAN.
l must say, for my own part, (says
Washington letter to the indianapolis
Nees), that all preconceived, romantic
notions OF MIR. Knott, as humorist,
were dispelled by his tout ensemable.
There is nothing imaginative, peetical
or attractive about him. He is so prim,
SO methodical looking that in his bust
ness clothes he could be taken onchange
for the silent partner of business
house, with corner on wheat. Again.
he is SO decorous that in Sunday gear
he would most likely be invited to as
cend the pulpit of any strange church
he might attend.
Anywhere but on the floor Of the
House, in the capitol, he would be set
down as an innocent and unsuspecting
traveller, or one of those ''deep men"
Of incaleulable account to lobbing
ring. l could point out dozea men
In our town who look like him, but
will content myself with drawing his
picture, leaving the "double" to be
named by the reader.
Proctor Knott is about five feet ten
in stature, and is somewhat roundly.
rather than squarely, built-giving,
consequently, IAN impression of adipose
instead OF muscle. 1t would be hard
to guess, therefore, whether he would
tip the scales at 100 or at 1870. He
dresses in pondescript business suit
OF dark grey-which does not fit him
very well, especially about the ankles
and wrists. In other words, the panta-
| loon does not fall gracefully over the
boot, and the fine points of his hands
| are not set off by becoming coat sleeve
and wristband. But these are minor
points which do not first strike the be-
holder.
There was nothing in the thin. mo.
notOnous voice to attract attention.
until its continuance suggested rasp-
ing grind. Then listened, and hear
nothing said to warrant the difference
paid by the House, 1 asked, "Who is
that man" proctor Knott" was the
reply, and l did not need to look again
to have in my mind q figure of the
man. Bis head is large and round like
his body, and 1t is set on his shoulders
as ii by a drill sergeant. The hair is
light brown, and is slightly mixed
with gray. 1t is too thin to shade the
large, smooth brow, on which Ideally
is strongly developed. The light gray
or blue eyes are likewise large, but 30
deeply set and Cverhung by cavern
GUS brows that they look small.
A perfectly straight nose defines the
line of rounded cheeks, and white
moustache is the marked feature of the
face. 1t Is heavy and bristliBg patch
of masquerading cotton in contrast
with the fair complexion and pink
cheeks. There is roseatc flush in tho
whole face which, as remarked before,
could be mistaken for the glow Of an
approving conscience or an indication
of mercantile success. AS for the
mouth, which always endorses or dis
counts the credit of the eyes, it is COM
pletely disguised by the white NOUS
tache. Even in speaking the lips are
not distinguishable, and my picture is,
af ter all, incomplete,