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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

STATE ELECTIONS THIS WEEK.
CONNECTICUT TO VOTE TO-DAY AND RHODE ISLAND
on wEDNEsDAY-THE PARTY TICKETS IN EACH
STATE.
The third and fourth State elections OF the
year. aud the last OF the Spring elections, Will take place
in Connecticut and Rhode Island this week. In COnnecu
cut to-day State officers, Congressman to Mi the
vacancy the lid District caused by the death OF Henry
H. Starkweather cp) State Senators and Representa-
tives and Probate Judges wi be chosen There are
four tickets in the eld-the Republican, Democratic
Prohibition and Greenback The Republican platform
approves. the Resumption act OF 1870 and opposes
third Presidential term. The Democratic platform de-
cares for hard money, and asks for such legislation In
the interest of specie payments rs shall be guarded
by :" that prudence which the interests OF CONNER
cial, manufacturing and industrial pursuits I'M
peratively demand" The Resumt ton act is character
lied as "a deception and fraud" and " a scheme OF
mere party expediency" The Greenback platform asks
for the immediate and unconditional repeal OF the Re
sumption act avors free banking, and declares that tAe
General Government only should Issue paper money,
which should DO exchangeabe for inerconyertlble
bonds bearing low OF interest but high enough To
keep the notes par with gold The Legislature to be
chosen at this election will elect United States Senator
10 the unexpired term OF the late william A. Bucking-
ham (Rep) The seat il filled by James +. English
0em) under appointment by the Governor In the last
Legislature the Democrats had majority OF 9 in the
Senate and 81 in the House. The four State tickets are
halo
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rNrpIrNDIY OPINIONS OF BELL.

MR. LUCKY, MIR. >ToRRs, AND THE MISSISSIPPI CON
GRrssMEN DIsPARAGE THE DEFECTIVE FREELY.
CHICAGO, April "A special from Washing
ton says that Mr. Lnckey states that zen came 10 nun
several times and, protesting to be friend of Cen Bah
cock rave him what he claimed secrets OF the
prosecution, but Mr.. Lucky never employed him Col
DYER NJ St Louis and Judge Krun both say thai Bell Is "a
frau rhe Congressman from Mississippi all know Bell
who figured some In politics In their state Ihey de-
clare aim To be Il rascal and professional backmaller.
A storrs the leading counsel FOR Gen Babcock at
his trial in ST. Louis has given his views OF the disclosure
by Bell lie says that Bell IA - a miserable deed-bcat
detective" Rel came him ut Washington and said
thar the Treasury Department had employed him TO sc
certain papers In tho eases OF Avery and Babcock Mt
storrs SAYS told Bell that lie was welcome To all the
papers he could from the counsel aud n he dld get
any they would do linn no good. Bell could show no
written engagement between himself and the Treasury
Department do his Job but rely an AFFIDAVIT lmpll-
others In the agreement Mr. sOrs said he became con
WINGED Bell was fraud willing to sell out 10 whoever
would give him % BILL and he would have nothing 20
40 with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
WASHINGTON,
100, "a, p,NK CIRRFNCY.

CONVERSION OF BANK CURRENC1'
-. ee 600 600 OF GREENBACKs DEPosiiEp pOH-
,vc MARCH FOR THIS PURPosE-A PkoDA NL]
n,Trupp,wAL OF 800, 100000 OF BANK NOTES
DURING 1876. ,,,-x,v,
Inv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUNE'l
,,,.,,,,.lrov Anrl 1.-The amount of greenpacKS
sonos;ted with the Treasurer OF the ohi'cu ''",1
S.riro the month Of March by National Dailhs' uo
&c N withdraw their circulation anu Ian.
,,ro, their bonds, amounts to S5,3o4'ooo' ms 70
~ Ior,ost contraction of the currency Whlch mas
Wv oocurred dnring single month under Tue
.o;s;ons of the Rank act of June 20 1874 Inc
piaa;oto effect of these deposits OF legal money
,bdraval of the National bank Circulation
AZ, a contraction of greenbacks. Its ultl-
. act will be to reduce the volume OF Natiohai
bank notes in circulation. treasurer Now ""o
foro assuming his present position was preSlueV u,
: National hank and is familiar with the Na'lohaI
horL;no business of the country, is uhueistoou
-. a.,;,oo+o that the contraction of the currency
',nder the Ranking act of June 20, 1874 during the
,no;pinp nine months of the present calendar year.
IN ho 500 600, OOO In other words, while the
.a,.inol value of the bank-note circulation IS
coo ono 600 il will be reduced by January, 1877,
90 GOO 600 600 The estimate OF the Controller OF
the Currency, Mr.. Knox, is understood 10 DC SOME
chat smaller though in his opinion 1t viii reach
S5o 600 600 or SEQ 100000 This process OF con-
traction which is now going on at such RAPID
rate is n very striking commentary on the WISDOM
90 tho Congress which passed the Banking act OF
1914 ond whose object was an expansion OF the
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THE CZAR OF RUSSINs PROPOSED JOURNEY
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2, 1876.

The programme of the Cars journey is
officially announced His Majesty goes to Ems at the
end Of April, sojouning at Berlin few days on the way
From Ems he goes Jugenhem and afterwards returns
to Russia for the military maneuvers. During the sum-
mer he will go to IIesingfors and next to Warsand
After reviewing the troops various places he will ac
company the Empress to Livadia whence he will return
to ST. Petersburg late in the Autumn The Emperor OF
Brazil and King OF Denmark will visit the Imperial
family during the Summer.
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MISSISSIPPI STANDS BY SENATOR MORTON.

JACKSON, Miss, April 2.-The Mississippi Re
publican Convention sends IA out Of her IL delegates 10
the Cincinnati Convention, pledged for Morton Tor fIes
dent and adopted resolutions ndorsng his course Inc
colorcd convention declare him 10 De inc uhanouS
cInice of the coored voters OF Mississippi
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Gov. Morton to-day
received the full text OF tho resolution OF the Republican
state Convention OF Mississippi referring to himself as
follows:
Resolred That in behalf OF those we represent we ten
dr onr Gratitude 10 Senator o. L. Morton for the inter
est Inc has manifested In the protection OF southern c
nmhcans in their personal freedom and IN the sacred
t ~ free spccch and free ballot and that he Is en-
titled 10 our thanks and gratitude for his devotion to
these principles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
SPORTING AFFAIRS.

LONDON. Saturday, April l, 1876.
Major Drake of the National Rifle Associa-
ton Informs the London agent OF the NewYork Asso-
caed Press that consequence OF the separate action
OF Scotch and Irish associations the organization q
British team to participate in the Centennial matches
has finally been abandoned.
Referring to the intended international regatta, Bars
Life says: 1--WE have no knowledge Of any English
racing yacht likely participate in the international re-
gatta Philadelphia from June % to June 20 Several
cruising craft believe going across to the Centen
NAL The schooner Helen (2s3 tons) has already efs
Cowes for Philadelphia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03

CHARLES A. ELDREDGE, MEMBER OF TIE POOL,
ANXIOUS TO TEsTIFY-IIE Is KEPT WAITING
MONTu-A LETTER FROM MR.. HILLYER.

CHARLES 4. ELDREDGE, MEMBER OF THE POOL,
ANXIOUS TO TEsTIFY-IE Is KEPT WAITING
MoNTH-A LETTER FROM MR. mLLYER.
IGESERAL PRESS DIsrArcHI
WASHINGTON, April ct has been stated that
the Real Estate Pool Committee did not examine witnesses
ON sauray because al them desired TO be excused This
is an error The Hon Charles A Edrcdge has since the
18th OF March made frequent applications, both by letter
and in person, TO be examined, and presented
himself on Friday last only for the same puI-
pose but each time told that he was not then
needed Mr.. Edredge informed the Chairman that he
knew all about the pool being Of five members com
posing it, Mr. Hyer, Of the persons whose papers
are called for by the subpoena dces ecn 10 the members
OF the firm Kbourn Latta also, on Friday sent to
the Chairman Of the Committee the following letter to
which he has not received reply
WAsHINGTos, ID. C., March 81. 1870.
To he Hon. J. VI. GLOVER, Chairman Of Ne SeIsct Con"
faitice on The Real ESigte IOct
SIR the subpoena duccS tccum served on te trm OF
Kilbpurn Lata there Is SPECIAL call Tor the books ana
papers relative to the real estate pufGha'"d 10y
name of j. NJ. Latta, trustee. With respect 10
this property, know as much as any one
and am very ready TO dem GScSt may drsre
To hear. About iour weeks ago appeared before the
Committee while session and stated my willingness 10
testify and then informed boy you that the Commit
would determine this at some future time propose
TO leave home for California tomorrow Saturday night
and my testimony is desired would IKE 10 be exam
incd before that time, but could wait III Monday ght
suit the couN enence OF the committee VIII sthc 10
Won generally that this property, consisting OF un,
proved lots in the northwestern part OF tne cii ana o.
which tie purchase price was about SGJO,OOO, belongs
exclusively TO Mr.. Sunderland and mytei and no one
else has ever directly indirectly, had an interest IN II
or connection with NJ, except the small Interest once
held BY ex Senator Stewart explained ny HIN 10 tc
investigating committee Of the last Congress The uio
10 this property placed in MI. LAtta as
trustee simply for the sake OF convenience.
Neither of us had any connection with the
pool in which Jay Cooke interested, or with any
0taer pool or parties whatever the property was bought
by us "a a private speculation without any suggestion
from any public officer and without any other knowledge
than that ich open to ey1y one else We nave al
ready pad in cash about 100000 OF the purchase
money and shall pay most Of the balance during the
present year We have sold mono OF II EXCEPT the lot
d 10 Mr. Stewart and the lot the south cud o! square
1873 10 the British Government on winch - erected the
house occupied by it, Minister. We hope to make some
money Out Of il when the present dun times cease II
these or any other facts about this property have any III
terest for the Committee shall Dc glad To state them
VIZ respcctiycly G. J. UILLYLR..
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FRENCH TOPICS.
THE KHEDIyE ASSISTED BY THE FRENCH GOVERN
MENT.

THE KHEDIyE ASSISTED BY THE FRENCH GOVERN
MENT.
PARIS, Saturday, April /, 1876
The Chamber of Deputies to-day annulled
the elections OF the Due Fetre Bonaparts represent
ing the ACCOMPLISHMENT OF Guingamp, In the Department.
Of Cotes Nord end NJ de Cardenau, Letumst repre-
senting the ACCOMPLISHMENT Of Dax in the Department.
Of Landes.
general meeting of bishops held here to-day issued
vigorous protest against the last Assembys University
law being modified to withdraw the right OF con-
ferring degrees fl Catholic universities unconnecfed
with the State.
This evenings Messenger de Paris says:
"England has done her best to delay great financial
operation enabling Egypt to meet her payments falng
due in London to-day. The Khedve has consequently
DISPATCHED two telegrams-One authorizing the BRUSH
Government publish Mr.. Caves report, and the Other
appealing TO the friendship OF the French Government
and soliciting its direct intervention IN order to prevent
the Khedves signature from being dshonored to-day In
London The Duke Decazes the Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs receiving the telegram on Friday conyokeda
Cabinet Council and subsequently meeting OF the prl
cpal Paris bankers held. at which 1t was agreed TO
give the required support and the necessary sum was
Immediately dispatched to London"
NJ Gambetta his intention OF publishing as
soon as the Of siege is raised new popular news
paper, to be called La Pette Republtque Frdncaise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
SECRETARY CHANDELIERS STATEMENT.

BELL ApPoINTED DETECTIVE BECAUSE HE HAD
DONE GOOD WORK A. SPY ~ TIiE WAR
BELLS MYSTERIOUS DiSAppEAIASCE FOR A
MONTH.
Chicago, April "a special to 1he Inter-
Os,a gives Secretary Chambers statement OF how e. b.
Bell came to be appointed Government detective ME-
Chandler needed detective and the President told MIN
that man who had been spy In his service during the
war and WAS very good detective was in search OF en-
plo,meut and that he had sent him To MI Chnhnier'
Mr. Bell had called Mr. Chandler and sent In his card
Gen Uurbut of Illinois in the room and said to Mr.
Chandler: know that man. He was spy In my chi
poy during the war, and did good service MI onaio
ir agreed 10 take Bell on trinl Bells commission was
made ont hut he asked few days time that he might
fix up some matters he was engaged IN. Chief LeDarnes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
JAMES L. LYON CONSTRAINED.
HR FIRST MAKES A WRITTEN STATEMENT IN REFL'
WHO LIVES BY BORROWING MONEY.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPITcR.l

MAN WHO LIVES BY BORROWING MONEY.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcRl
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Hiram A. johnson,
counsel for James L. Lyon read TO the Committee on
ioiesh Ahairs yesterday statement in behalf Of his
client as follows:
OkNILEaES: When the ex-Minister TO England ap-
Rdied before your Committee on the morning OF tie
,bih tihV ne obtained permission to read statement
nr 1S informed the Committee, he desired should
ne testimony that lie then about to present
Ilpi OF his connection with the Emma Silver
msn, company Qimited) OF London. AS this state
th az presented for the obvious purpose OF assang
oeu OF Mr. johnson and mysef and lie evl
e principal newspapers Of the Tinted States as FOL.
Press tho report Of the agent OF the Associated
Tea ny .neh Deing present In the OF the Commit
Pohas, SSg 70 submit the following viz That Gen.
- sa v schenck before and at the time Of presenting
stas ~ statement as he has since been compelled 10
yhs,a ~ 'uns committee, had no personal knowledge
'''ei % which To base the statement, and that
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81, EsG s gSH F ssS i TSi9l H s. R.
s73.... 1894 5000 5o7 1851 llI1 r.
THE RHODE ISLAND NOMINATIONS.

mn RHODE ISLAND NOMINATIONS.
The Rhode Island election will be held on Wednesday,
April o. when State officers and new Legislature Will
De chosen The new Legislature will elect United
States Senator 10 succeed Henry B. Anthony (RepD,
whose term expires next March The last Legislature
was Republican by majority in the Senate and Is ma
loriiy in the House. Three tickets the Republican
Democratic and Prohibition, are before the people. The
Democrats adopted a platform fasoring hard money,
among other things; the Republicans did not frame
platform The nominees OF the three parties for State
nnIrers arc ) foloMs;
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BRITISH TRADE AND INDUSTRY.
LONDON, Saturday, April l, Is

On the Stock Exchange to-day the tendency
is favorable Home railway and all foreign Governments
securities in which there is speculative dealing, except
South Americans are strong Egyptian securities are
buoyant. Investments neglected and discount quiet.
In consequence OF the dulless Of trade all the iron
workers Of the great sheepbridge Atlas and Cycops
Iron Works in Sheffield have been discharged. The EN-
ployes Of the Phoenix aud Dronfeld Bessemer Steel
Works have agreed TO accept considerable reduction
instead OF discharge.
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THE RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
A LARGE VOTE by THE TEMPERANCE PARTY An
TIcIPArED- PROBABLE REELECTION OF GOV.

A LARGE VOTE by THE TEMPERANCE PARlf An
uCIPArED- PROBABLE REELECTION OF GOV.
uPPTT.
PROVIDENCE, April 1. - The indications are
that the Temperance or Prohibition ticket will poll
large vote at the State election, Gov Lppitt is not
considered by other Temperance suitable man for
the position and tho manner in which his campaign
conducted last Spring has alienated many Republicans,
and they will vote the Temperance ticket. However,
there is slight doubt but that Mr. Lppitt will be elected
Moreover he has Senator Anthonys influence thrown III
his favor which was used against him last Spring The
Anthony faction think he has made an excellent Cover
nor, notwithstanding they worked hard against him
last year and publicly and privately stated that his cleo
ton would disgrace the state. This sudden change of
IL to be a candidate for reelection to the United
States Senate for the fourth time and the
legislature that will he elected when Mr.. Lppitt is will
choose Senator Hence both factions arc working mar
mouously together for their respective objects ana as
result Of This compromise Henry Lppitt Will probably Do
Rhode Islands Executive for the ensuing year, ana
Henry b. Anthony will be returned 10 the United states
senate 10 serve the State in that body for another term
Tho recent revelations Of official corruption ut Washing
ton VIII have influence TO any great extent on elec-
ZION day and il is doubtful il the matter will enter into
the contest az ALL There have been great meetings
held by any party save the Prohlbitionsts.
The Democratic vote viii probably be smaller than
usual on account OF the weakness OF the head OF the
tC ket The nominee OF the Convention declined To rum
aud after trying vain TO find desirable man willing
to accept the empty honor, the state Committee was
forced TO take up william Is. Beach, Providence lawyer
OF very limited practice and comparative stranger 10
the state. Mr.. Beach Is merely small local politician
with little following. and is personally unpopular Inc
Democratic City Convention OF Providence refused 10
inlorse his nomination by the Committee and rs that
city the only part OF the State In which he Is known a
ALL their action is likely TO lessen his vote considerably
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THE BRITISH ROYAL TITLES BILL

The Observer to-day says it is reported in
political circles that the Government intend To announce
tomorrow the abandonment Of the title Of Empress, but
will perseyere with the Royal Titles bill.
Circulars have been issued by the whips" urging the
Liberal Peers to be in their Monday TO support
the Earl Of shafesburys motion for address to the
Queen praying her not the title Of Empress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
QUEEN vICTORIAS GERMAN TOUR.
D


The Vossische Zeitung publishes a rumor that
the forthcoming Interview between Queen Victoria aud
the Emperor william is for the purpose Of concluding
treaty for the to the German Empire OF right
Of the Duke of Edinburgh heir presumptiye to the
Duchy OF Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
A MAIL CONTRACTORS DENIAIS.

WASHINGTON, April 2 1870.
j. l.. Sanderson of the firm of mail con-
tractors named Barlow a. sanderson was Intercepted
under oath by the House Postal Committee yesterday IN
regard 10 the firms Western mail contracts and stage
Inca He said that Mr.. Barlow always attended To the
business Of the firm Ct Washington. The witness had no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
FOREIGN N EWS.
GEN. SCHENCK AND THE EMMA MINE.
Gatu Anril I 1874

LONDON. Saturday, April l. 1876.
The Hour understands that the Chairman Of
the Committee Foreign Affairs OF the House OF Repre-
sentaves has teegraphed Mr. McDouga to send proofs
Of his statement teegaphed to that Committee about
Mr. schencs letter OF resignation az director OF tho
Emma Mine Company, and his Paris telegram to Col.
Chesebrough OF Dec 10. 1872 and that Mr. McDougall
intends forwarding the proofs forthwith, including the
draft in Parks handwriting, from which Mr. SchencRs
letter Of resignation a director was copied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03
FATAL QUARREL IN HAVANA.

THE MARQUIS or ARGUDIN SHOT BY sENoR IsNAGUA.
HAVANA, April I'm one of the courts yes
terday, after angry controversy over claim, the
Marquis OF Argdin he leaving the courtroom,
struck Senior Sanchez Isnagua The latter pulled out
revolver and shot the Marquis who died this morning
Both individuals are wealthy and well known.
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prsIGNATION ACCEPTED.

NEw-ORLEANs, April 2.-Gov. Kellogg has
accepted the resignation OF b. T. Beauregard, the
colored tax collector Of Baton Rouge, and appointed
Henry Is. Babn TO the position
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M yoio of the stntc in pnst yenrs Is glyen below

Plurality for Rowland Hazard Ind ald Pro- over Hem
IipLt elD Ippitt elected Governor by the Legisl
tuIe RECEIVING 10 votes 10 SO for Hazard Scattering
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AN APPROPRIATION EXHAUSTED.

40 MONEY TO PROVIDE fUEL, GAS, AND WATER FOR
TIE GOVERNMENT BUiLDINGs-oHDKEs FROM
TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENT THAT THEIR USE
BE DISCONTINUED
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Thc following order
was issued from the Treasury Department yesterday and
forwarded to all superintendent Of public buildings
throughout the country:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-03

The following table gives summary OF the totalVo'eS
cast by the several parties during the past six years:

'-rntt0TinV, DlVdrd fU.IOWS:
Reform 800; scattering tscatterng including in
tended for James T. English (Dcm)
The in the lid Congressional District in 1870 ana
1873 I'm both OF which years H. H. starkweather RcpD
,-oa ci.c,od vos IA foIows
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:
Your attention Is called 10 the fact that the appr0pfia
ton made for fuel light, water and other miscellaneous
items fer public buildings for The fiscal year ending Juno
80, 1876, Is completely exhausted, and III
connection herewith to Section 3,7G9 Of the
Revised Statutes which provides that department OF
the Government shall eIpeHd IN any fiscal year. any
in excess OF any appropriation made by Congress
contract for the future payment OF money c sucn
appropriation You are hereby directed 10 strictly OIL
rye the provisions Of said scctCn, and
pcadltuTc Of any Kind whatever account OF the De
partncnt which would DC proper charge against the
appropriation referred To, ana 10 that you will shut
on the gas and In the building under your super
ntendenco receipt of this circular. and discharge all
the engineers laDOrers, and other employees who have
been paid from this appropriation. Il. II. BRIsTow.
The Secretary OF the Treasury II IS understood called
the attention of the House Committee on Appropriations
the fact that this appropriation was nearly exhausted
two or three weeks go. Tic failure 10 repenish the
funds available for lighting, heating, &C., OF the public
buildings will probably be attended with very grave
sequences For instance, II il learned at the Treasury
l. partinent that by tomorrow Tuesday night
the gas Will have TO be turned of In the
New-YOrk Post-Onice, and that during the week.
similar action will have to be taken III
many of the other important PostOlces OF the country
This deficiency has for time been anticipated by the
Secretary OF the Treasury and orders have heretofore
been issued directing the strctest economy to be pac-
tced. The subject was fully considered in the Cabinet
meeting Friday last and the circular given above
was prepared with tho approval Of the President and
members OF his official family.