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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
THE WORST or SWLNDLES.

HOW MORRIsSEY HAS CHEATED THE BETTING MES--
OTHER BOOKSELLERS DECLARING BETs OFF.
John MorIissey has lost the confidence OF
betting men by the arbitrary way in which ne declared
off all bets on the general result Of the Presidential cleo
ton. He is openly denounced for the uansBaren5
swnde which is said TO have been PeTpctrated at his
pooLrooms. Betting declare that they know A0.'
rissey 10 be proud and that nc would not tRen
the he did take II the loss OF $4,000 could have
shielded him from the danger OF appearing before the
gambling puc as deautcr In the light az TIC latest
Information MUrsscy's political poO-selug proves ID
have been most gigantic swindle, aud "a hsve been
carried on regardless Of every precedent % honor or
scGjo Of decency praclecd or telt among gamblers.
Before this season Morrissey lad confined his pool
gambling 20 the race tracks He established himself at
tue old Thomas Exchange upper Br AWAY, t is be-
eved TO make Tho best use Of the gambling lever in
Tldcn's reform" campaign, AMI arrange the pools
SO that few Democrats shOud Lave the chance Of win
ming thousands with chance Of losing That this was
the scheme is confirmed by the statement that Morrssey
will not open his pOO-rOOms next season. Betting men
charge MOrrissoy with outrageous bad faith for man
with reputation for "square" gambling. They say
that pool was formed by three four of Morrsseys
and Tildens friends. some OF them well known I'm WALL
ST. pool called Or $4,000 or more on paper IL
believed That dollar Of IL went into the pool box Re-
&orpissev stlg pools at 500 to $sOin Idens favor
was crying, Here Is plenty OF money waiting TO DO
taken at 6e sane odds" That this game carried
in Tilden interest Is asserted by both Republicans and
Democrats 1t "a also stated that the three OF four per
sons who were share the usufuc Of this 100000 In
case Tdcn elected refused 70 pay the $4,000 into
the pooboX wheu they discovered that Hayes was IN,
dou6tedy elected Consequently II MOrrissey attempted
to pay tho bets In favor OF the holders OF tickets on
Hayes, he would ind himself $4,000 short and ee com
PEELED To either bankrupt himself or prove deiauer
This fictitious $4,000 represented on the books by
the largely generic name OF Jones lt IL believed that
Jones' and M0rrssey I'm interests and sentiments
as closely related Chang and Eng the Samese twins,
and that Jones" ana MOrrissey had tie TOO liberal H.
repe which the law gives them In mind when they set
out 10 raise Tden stock ny Ioul means.
Kelly & Bliss OF the Turf Exchange called a meeting
of their okethOders last evening. About 80 pres
emf Mr. Kelly stated that Mr. M0rTissey's action had
placed him IN bad position Men had threatened 10 be
Gin suits 10 recover their stakes Kelly Bliss dd not
alsO dcclare bets OF. vote TAKEN the majority
favorlrg q withdrawal OF the money. Five six men
objected Kelly declared the bets OF, aud said ms
house would ply back the money entire and take 10 com
mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
wILLNGNEss no CoMPRoAnsE.

SUGGESTIONS OF CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS on
THE PIEsIDENCY-TBE LEAVING IT TO CHANCE.
lBY rELEeRArH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WAsHINGTON, Dec. 12.-There Is an evident
desire on the part Of the more conservative Democratic
nembers Of Congress to prefer TO the Repubiieahs
compromise measure 70 settle the disputed Presidential
question They do not appear 10 look with favor upon
senator Edmundss proposition 20 throw the question
into the Supreme Court They think that Congress Das
fun power provide for settlement without the adop
non Of constitutional amendment, ana that there Ought
10 be wisdom and patriotism enough in that body to de-
wise plan for the purpose Senator MOrtons bill OF
last session. which provides that electoral vote OF any
State shall be rejected without the affirmative vote OF
zee two Houses might IL is suggested, be passed by the
senate The House. holding that It alone can throw out
afctuFn would Of coarse refuse To agree to it. Then
conference committee Of the ablest aud airest mon OF
both Houses could be appointed 70 report some measure
epon which both bodies could harmonic.
Il would at first sight Impossible to agree upon
any method Of composing difference radical, but
Democratic Senator from Northern State believes that
the last resort the decision might be left 70 tae arb
Ganens Of chance Joint committee could he says be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
ALBANY.
srATE PRISON MEASUREMENT.

STATE PRISON MANAGEMENT.
COMING REPORT or THE INVESTIGATING COMNis-
sION--A VACANCY 80 De FILLED.
IBY TELEGRAIH To TUE TLIBuSE.l
ALBANY, Dec 12.-The report OF the State
Prison Investigating Commission upon the management
OF srg Sing all probably not be ready iog publication
until early after the opening Of the session II viii then
be sent to The Governor, and by him transmitted TO the
Legislature. Il viii be followed after by con
dcnsed report Of all the DEVELOPMENTS hIf far made In
the inquiry which will be corE'dered the final report
Although the law expressly pcrl,ied the session to con
tnue until January, there positive restriction
against holding session beyond that date and i not
likely the commission will dsband FOR some months yet
as the two Houses VIII PROBABLY vote among their EARL
est proceeding proons their session, II such vote Is
necessary.
Among the testimony in the forthcoming report Is said
TO be the charge made by stephen McKoc against Speaker
Uustcd OF receiving 81 900 for alleged service IN the
Committee Of ways aud Means In ISL bat u j. TURNER
stated that additional testimony has been added very r.
Gently which partly explanatory or the previous state
ment There il r vacancy IN the commission which VIII
probably nave 20 be filed by GOV. Robinson. The aI-
p0ntce, to retain the nOnpartisan character ot The
Commission must be Republican and the senate Lous
the power OF confirmation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
AN ILLICIT STILL DISCoVERED.
TWO Ml.y ARRESTED AND PROPERTY VALUED AT
$4,000 CAPTURED.

TWO Ml.y ARRESTED AND PROPERTY VALUED AT
$4,000 CAPTURED.
Deputy Revenue Collectors Schraidt and
Flood made descent Monday night an Illicit dis
tery I'm he center Of the block bounded by Eleventh
and Twefth-sts. and Avenues and d. They captured
st OF 100 gallons capacity, three mashtubs with ca
acity of 600 gallons EACH and other materials Tor
Carving on the business The furnace was yet warm
from Inc recently drawn fire. and everything indicated
Lasty flight Of the occupants Of the place. The 0ncial
had suspected the place for some ume and had PreIeo
In c,ure when the still at work, but the nlaIh
was given by the escape of one Of three men WHO
wire arrested by the police while driving away
from t0e place on Monday night with five bnrrcH
of whisky The two men arrested were Patrick smith,
The driytr and william Il. ROmaiLa When they were
brouht before United States Commissioner Shields yes
terisy Ronane was identified by Deputy United states
Marshal shea as Of the who aided in the ATTACK
an The OFFICERS and the capture from them Of the AZ bar
rsls of whisky az the Fortyhrst-St disuery several
days ago Romano and Smith both held the former
i'm 10000 bail and the latter In $1,000 The premises
whore tie stl found yesterday Wre formerly oeen
p,ed by the ExcelsiOr iron WORKS. Ihe property e"l
tured Is valued at $4,000.
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GOV. RoBTNsoN's STAFF.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 12.-GOyenOr-elect
Robinson has designated the following his staff OIL
GERS:
MajorGen. Franklin Townsend Adjntant-General' co,
Trsyet Maior-Gsn. John b. Woodward, luspccIOr-Gen
eral. z,., - 49,. 4. J.. nm
COmmissaIy- General and Chief Of Ordnance 10 DC ap
uoiutei by the Governor and Senate.
Brig Gen. James j. PeaTsall, Misunderstanding
nrig g en-. Charles Hughes, Judge Acknowledgement
Brig Gen. Austin Flint ir, Surgeon-G General -
I}rlgcn. Clarence Campbell, Quartcrmas terGe General
B-ic Gen. Herman Uhl, PdymasteT- General
Brig Gen Charles Tracy, COmmissary-Gencral OF sub
Col Thomas stoker, Aid de-Camp.
Col Clifford A. n. Bartlett, Aid-de-Camp
Col Robert Olyphant. Aidde-Camp
Col Charles c. LOdewick, AlddeCanp.
Col James MCQuadc, IT,, AdJc-Canp
Coi George W Wingaie, Inspector OF Rife Practice.
onlyfew changes have been made Gems. PearSail and
Tracey have been advanced from positions as aidsde-
camp Gen. Campbell, therefore, and Cole. Olyphant
IOdcwicR and McQuade are the only additions ,
The place "a ordnance officer, now hheu 10y hiDouh
Knox a nominee 81 Gov. Dix, whose successor, hohi-
NAT ID by Gov 1dcu, refused continuation ~ the
Senate two Winters ago. remains unified III THIS list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
THE LOUISIANA RLrURAING BoARD.

A MESSENGER SENT TO THEM FOR COPIES or THE
RETURNS DENIED ADMISSION SECRET SESSION
PROCEEDINGS NOT To BIZ REVEALED.
IN TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUEE.l
NEW ORLEANS Dec. 12.-The House lnvcs-
t!ganc Committee began work to-day. The members Of
the Returning Board refused obey the subpoena d"eeS
tcaal ana produce the records OF the board and they
entered protest against this attempt OF a commit
toe Of the House OF Representatives OF the
United states to invade the rights Of state by demand
ing posses, Of her archives with view TO review
the action OF her tribunals without any LEGAL cOustu-
tional right" They, however proposed to ilr-
nizh COPIES when they had finished compiling
The returns n funds furnished 10 bear the expense
Gen Ilurlhut ~ the committee gave notice that
tomorrow nc would enter protest To the jurisdiction OF
the House Of Representatives !nquIng into Tie act0n
OF the Returning Board. The committee sent suD,
committee 10 the Returning Board 10 see about
copies The found the doors closed and guarded by
policemen. They then addressed note 70 tie board,
which was replied to by Gov. M3ns,
who promised 10 meet the subcommittee
AZ O'Clock TO morrow II is the intention Of the Mem
beers OF the board appear before the committee but
they will refuse answer any questions ABOUT matters
which took place In the secret sessions OF the board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
A CONCESSION TO THE DEMOCRATS.
SENATORS ANXIOUS To GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO
PROVE TILDEN's ELECTION III THEY CAN.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l

PROVE TIDEN's ELECTION III THEY CAN.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRTBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-It begins to be APP
parent that there is important difference of opinion
among Republican in regard to the proper set
emcnt OF Presidential question. One class includ
ing probably majority, hold that there is nothing
further TO do except to proceed to carry out the legal
forms OF counting the 1856 electoral votes for Hayes and
Wheeler and iuagurate them without paying any atten
ton to protests oamor threats Of tho Democrats
The other class are disposed offer what they regard
compromise the defeated party Senators OF
this way OF thinking are inclined to recognize the honesty
Of the masses of their Democratic feowczens in their
belief that they have fairly elected Cove. Tden, and
are therefore willing take the question as far as posi-
BILE out Of the exciting Of party politics and submit
10 the arbirament of judicial tribunal II is not because
these gentlemen themselves entertain any doubt that
Hayes is legally and morally entitled 20 the Presidency;
but they are willing give the Democrats every possible
chance to demonstrate the contrary they can. 1t is
not probable that any thing like rupture will occur be-
these two classes OF Republicans The vote upon
Mr. Edmuuds's Constitutional Amendment, which that
gentleman gave notice to-day he should press tomorrow,
WILL however, draw the line between them Mr. Morton,
who leads the opposition the amendment is not will
ing for the sake Of settling the present trouble 10
what he considers two dangerous ana Objectionable
provisions OF the Constitution, the Electoral college
system end the power given TO The House IN certain
orty of the States Mr. Morton thinks that the existing
trouble be amicaby settled by the action OF the two
Houses of Congress, that when an amendment To the
Constitution changing the system Of eecing President
which demands the entire ebTOgnOn Of the old Electoral
College system, can be given effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
xoN.sUIr GRANTED IN THE LORD CASE.

ALBANY, Dec. 12.-In the Lord and Ledhey
canal suit to-day Justice Osborne granted the motion for
no-suit In his opinion Justice Osborne referred to
the elaborate opinion OF Justice WestbrOok, and follow
ing the argument upon which that judges conclusions
I'm the Stevens case reached, decided mat the
motion Tor nOn-suit must be granted and the complaint
dismissed. Mr.. Peckham asked for an extra allowance,
and an order was granted allowing $1,000. Thirty days
stay was granted people to make and file case ana
cYcputlons be heard In the first instance AT inc Gen
cral Term Exceptions taken by the people also 10
me refusal of the court submit several questions ol
fact 10 the Jury and the order for extra allowance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
BLAND BRINGS ON THE SILVER BILL.
, TWO HOURS DEBATE To-DAY-UPwARD TENDENCY
OF SILVER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRBUNE.I

OF SILVER.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE silver dollar
seens to have gained friends the House during the
recess of Congress Mr.. Bland, with persistency which
does him credit matter what may be thought OF the
measure I'm behalf Of which it is displayed, called up the
bill today with which he is identified. and demanded the
previous question. The opposition could rally only oe
tween 80 and votes enough to call the Yeas and Nays
After something of struggle they yielded to tho nev
table Oh securing the promise OF two hours ior DEBATE
tomorrow The first vote will be taken ON substitute
Identical with the bill introduced by Mr. Kelley last ses
sion II directs the coinage OF silver dollars Weighing
4I2la grains of the standard established In 1887 ana
makes this dollar legal tender for all debts public aud
private except in where gold coin is required oy
law.
III this should be agreed to- as now seems prODaDe inc
Bland scheme for bullion notes will be dropped Inc
Senate viii undoubtedly refuse TO act on this measure
when sent to &c by the House until after the silver COM
mission makes its report which will be IN January
Meanwhile the upward tendency OF the market Valnc OF
silver is gradually bringing IL to point where the pro
posed silver dollar will be worth as much as the standard
rod dollar or more. When its value becomes Traction
greater the controversy viii be settled Tor no law
Gun then make silver dollar circulate at par Win goio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
RIGHT OF POLITICAL ASYLUM.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-SecTetary Fish, In
reply to a communication Of Mr.. Reynolds, United
States Minister 10 Bolivia asking that the department
should instruct him In regard furnishing asylum at
the American Legation to persons accused Of political
ofenses against thc laws OF country, the fol-
lowing language:
THE right OF asylum persons charged with the com
ussio of pOcal Oense3 within foreign legation OF
Consulate Is believed to have good reason for confirm
Ue H. h. mischeyeus It's tendeuces and TO tend 90
otcai disorder These views have been frequently ex
Tcssed and while this Government is not able Itself To
Will he uractlce in foreign legations, IL has not
fed on uroIer occasion 10 depiecae s existence ana
~ instruct rs representatives TO avoid committing II
thereto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
A WHISKY RINGS VICTIM.

JOSHUA F. BAILEYs PARDON AND RETURN.
HIS INNOCENCE ACKNOWLEDGED Ri THE GOVERN
MENT-THE REAL DEFICIT LESS THAN 100000
DESPERATE NATURE OF THE RINGS FIGHT
AGAINST HM-A LIVE OF DEsTITUTIoN ABROAD
HIS APPEAL TO TIE PRESIDENT.
Joshua +. Bailey, who in 1869 fled from the cOun-
try as defaulter in his accounts with the Govern
ment as Internal Revenue Collector of the XXXIId
District. has returned. made good his deficit, and
received from the President full pardon, recog
nizing his innocence in explicit terms. Mr.. Bailey
has been in the city for several weeks but his pres
ence was known to only few persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE.

A PRELIMINARY MEETING HELD-FAv )RABLE PRO-
GREss MADE-GRN. IGNATIEFF MORE coNcnt-
AToRY.
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. H. 1875.
A Reuter- telegram from Paris announces that
the following dispatch from C0nstantnope was received
there to-day: AT the preliminary meeting OF the Con-
ference yesterday, under tho presidency Of Gen Igna
tie tho Russian Embassador the penpOtentiaries be-
gan by discussing the questions concerning Serva ard
Montenegro, and agreed upon the following points,
which viii be officially sanctioned later The Conference
admitted the expedlency Of Teetifcation OF the Mon
teuegrin frontier be determined by international
meeting RaIsa. II would comprise the addition OF
IL districts all named, to Montenegro The Prince OF
Montenegro would go to ConstantinoDle to do homage
the Sultan for the territories conceded to him.
The Conference admitted that Seryian territory
shond be evacuated by the Turks the prisoners on both
conclusion of peace. It was further agreed that the
Valley of the Drna should be considered the western
tive cession Of Little Zwornick servia. These first
results confirm the expectation OF IN DO
tween the Powers Cen Ignatief. IN his last interview
with the Marquis Of Salisbury is reported to have de
elared that he would accept tfe occupation o. BngariA
PROSPECTS, OF A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING.
vienna, Tuesday, Dec IL, 1875.
The Political Correspondence publishes sem-oicai in
tegence from COnstantinople 10 the effect that IL is
than probable that the European pleuipotenaries
viii arrive at complete understanding during the pre-
limnary conferences.
THE TURKS REFRACTORY.
LONDON. Wednesday, Dee 49, 1876.
The Vienna correspondent OF The Times states that
confirmation comes from COnsantinopls that quite
unexpected and marked approach has been effected be-
tween tho views OF Russia and England. This seems
due above all, to assurances given by Gen. Ignateh
concerning the aims of Russian policy In the face OF
this il appears that Turkey felt IL necessary
TO make known its views. Several Vienna papers pub
lish "a sort OF communication" derived from sources
which they alege be Turkish. IL declares that the
Porte will adhere 20 the Treaty Of Paris and consider
every project Of occupation a cause OF war.
The Standards dispatch from Pesth reports that the
Austrian representative has been instructed to quit
Belgrade II Serva satisfaction for the fOrcibe
detention and searching OF Austrian mall steamer by
the Seryiau UOice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
APPOINTMENTS BY THE sHERIrF-ErEcr.

Sheriff-ecct Bernard Reilly yesterday an
nouneea the following appointments for his term OF
office: Sheriff counsel, vanderpoeL' Green aud Cum
ing: Under sherG, John 7. Cunning; Deputies Rufus
Dodge. william Fisyltrick John McKeon, John ben
nett, Martin J. Reese, james H. Shells James Fay
wot,bew patten. Charles ". Upham, Diedrich O. Gale.
,,,n,, II carroIl Charles McNuty, Patrick GiDney,
Charles II. Cooper, Thonas KeTrigan, Judson Jsrv,~
patrick Reilly, Thomas OCaLaghan bernary ,s TsI
ntocey: Warden Of County Jail, William HatsonI
Dsy yisoners TO state Prisons John Mulholland sne
Patrick ByIneA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
GOV. KoBIysON AND THE C0NTROLLERsHIP.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO rnE rRInUN21

ALBANY, Dec. ELECTROMAGNETIC Robinson
went 10 NcwYork to-day with the intention II under
Stood Of urging the early appointment Of State Con-
troller In his place upon Gov Tlden IL Is believed the
latter had notion Of allowing the domination 20 go
over and thus hermit Gov. Robinson 10 name MS own
successor but as the latter has finished his report hay
only little revision 10 do he Is anxious 70 Oscsase h'
mind entirely from the Controllers office aud give II 10
his coming message.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
WASHINGTON.
BUSINESS STRUGGLING TO VIEW.

posrAI ELECTROMAGNETIC SILVER BILL
MR. HEWITT KETTLES 10 TIE PRESIDENT
POLITICS.
In Congress yesterday Mr.. Bland secured hear
inc for his silver bill to-day. The Postal bill has
been agreed upon; it apprOpriates $32.9s3,625, or
s1 900 900 less than last year, and 100000 less
,han the estimates. The Naval Commission favors
abolishing New-London, New-orleans, and Bruins
wick. Ga, navy-yards. Abram S. Hewitt publishes
his account of the interview with the President In
debate in the House yesterday the Democrats held
that the joint rules are in forces the Republicans
eppOsed the idea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
pppoRT ON ABANDONING NAVY-YAliDs.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dee. IL, 1915
The board of naval officers, consisting OF
Admiral Porter, Viee,Admrsl Rowan, hearAdiiIa Da-
via ChiefEngineer King, and Naval Constructor EsDs'
appointed by authority Of CONGRESS ior INC
- Fna,varas have made their report They ad'se
sganst abandoning the following yards and stafi0nS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
APPROPRIATIONS AGREED UPON.

The House Committee on Appropriations TO-
day completed the Postal Appropriation BILL and MI
Holman was authorized to report It, It's tota' Is 49,
$50 6e5 showing a reduction OF about Sl3OOoOO from
the bill OF last session, and reduction OF some SooVO
600 from departmental estimates. 10 s estimated Iha
the postal receipts during the same period Will ne
6A5165: the bill cOntCmDates an actual appropIiat.o
NJ 80 33s 4GO The committee also agreed 20 report
bin approprating 100000 for Notifications, TlOoVOo
for armament Of seacOast fortifcatoIs aud SJOO1 .o
torpedo experiments aud instruction his Is hpou'
the same as last session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13

faure as head OF the French Ministry born in Lorent
in 1914 After teaching in variOs places he lectured IN
1888 at The Normal School in Paris. In 1889 he sue
ceeded Victor Cousin Professor OF Philosophy at the
sorbonue but was deprived Of that position in 1851 on
account OF his hostility TO the coup dfdt He has since
been member OF the Corps Legsatif, member Of tho
Government Of National Defense, and Minister OF Edu-
cation and of Religion under President Tbers He was
member Of the National Assembly, and Is nova
Senator He is author OF several phiOsOphe works M
Marel, the other minister is from Saint Omer he
withdrew from public life when L1s Napoleon over
threw the Republic. In politics he has been warm adj
herent OF n. Taers. NJ. Martel is lawyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-13
THE FRENCH CRISIS ENDED.

JULES SIMON PREMIEIt-M. MAhILL MINISTER UH
JUSTICE.
LONDON Tuesday, Dec. ~, 1870.
A Reuter- dispatch from Paris announces that
the ministerial crisis is ended. NJ Simon has been APP
pointed President Of the Council and Minister Of the In
terror and NJ Marte Minister Of Justice. NM. Dufaure
and Marjorie retire. the other ministers remain as at
present dispatch The Post states that the Official
Journal viii announce the foregoing changes tomorrow