The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-03-11
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WAsMISGroS. NInrch S.

WASHINGTON, March s. ,
To-day the Grand Jury examined
Cohbncl Adams, clerk Of the lIuus. Of
Representatives, in the Belknap case,
anil tomorrow William, Tomliusou
will appear before them Us witness.
Belknap bus not yet been brought 'te-,
fore the police court to give bail for his
appearance Mt court: The opiaion pre-
vuiles nnons-lAwyers Who have cxalniu-,
cd the case, thut since the flight OF Marsh
no such testimony as Is III possession
Of the'Housc Of Representatives, would
ccnVict Delknap, either on impcach-
ment or in II criminal court. Marsh
having left with the committee no pa
pcrs, notes or oth9r evidence; showing
Belknap's crime. Efforts s:u being
made, however. to procure additional
testimony to support the Impeachment
articles.
Professor Sillinlhn will appear before
tho committee Oh foreign affairs OH
Thursday togivc the'particulars of his
scientific connection with the Emma
mine, and to answer Lyons favorable
statements concerning'him.
4 subcommittee 'of'the House Com
nlittcc OIL naval Cn.iirs arrived in Philn-
tlelphia Yesterday morning from WASH
inston, for'the' purpose of investigating
the alicged'irresularitics in the affairs
Of the navy yard here. The invcstiSa-
'tirn will commence ut once.
BALTIMORE, Murch 8.
Last night, between IL and II o'clock,
while the way freight train, with n pas
senger car attached, was crossiu. tho
bridge over the narrow passage OH the
Hnrper's Ferry anil Valley Branch of
the Baltimore nnd'ohio Railroad, sixty
three miles from IInrpcr's Ferry, the
middle SPIN give way. and the engine,
tender aud train fell through and were
wrecked. Eleven PERSONS were Killed
and six wounded. The bodies Of the
killed wcie immediately sent to Win.
chester and placed in chargc of al I'LL
dertaker. and will lie SEM to their re.
~latives and friends.
Senator Morrill, has not yet accepted
the position of Secretary Of War, tend.
cred him on Saturday last.
The District Attorney has sent OH,
witness before the Grand Jury, wllc
wero considering the charges against
Bclknap, nnd will send others.
Caleb p. Mnrsh, now in Montreal.
said to II newspaper man that he WAS
preparing n full statement for tho press
concerning the BClknNp affair.
LONDON, March s.
The HoW states that Lord Derby
called on the Emma Mine Company to
withdraw its suit against Robert
Schenck, Oh the ground that the writ
Of arrest was served while Sch"nck held
Ito Office Of Ambassador, and was
therefore Illegal.
The Company in Difference TO Lord
Derby, Immediately Withdrew the wit,
and have sent n letter to Schcnck mott
flying him of tho Withdrawal. The
Hour says Schcnck's course in quitting
England without taking leave Of the
Queen, Is unprecedented.
The Times says President Grant has
returned to Il custom MS honorable 10
the United States rs it is agreeable TO
the other countries, in nominating K.
IL. Dana to succeed Mr.. Schenck. An
American Minister could bring 10 bet
ter credentials than that of the literary
reputation Of Mr.. Dana.
Madrid, March :.
AN address 10 the King has been
drafted and WIS rcnd in Congress to-
day. 1t declares, referring to Don
Carlos, that the obstinate and ambitious
Prince has rccroased the Pyfcnces with
out obtaining 4 concession which
might encourage renewed rebellion.
Tho Chamber r~cjoiccs that cordiul re-
lations exist with foreign powers, and
hopes the difficulties between Spain and
the United States will he settled to the
satisfaction of both countries, which
march united in the pain ot progress.
New YoHK. March 10.
Members Of the Union League deny
that there IL amy break threatened bc-
cause Of the Clubs neglect to take me-
ton regarding the exposure Of official
corruption at Washington. The Club
is, they say, composed If Republicans,
but not Grumt mon, and they arc op.
posed to q third term. At II meeting Of
the Club last night n series OF rcsulu-
tions were adopted. One. regarding
Bclknap, says that the welfare of the
Republican party demands q thorough
investigation into the conduct aud con-
dition Of every branch Of The civil ser
vice. 30 that all who have abused their
trusts may be exposed and punished.
Another demands that the delegation
from this State 10 the National COnycii-
ton shall go unpledged aud free 10
chOusc from tue candidates for rresi-
dent. Anolhcr resolution demands
that the candidate for President shall
be II rciormer, as well as II Republican,
mud above suspicion Of sympathy with
those who have made tho name Of tho
party u rcproaeb,
John IOflpN r,y1yt,N,l 81 H. ....1l.