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New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
SECRET SERVICE REMOVALS.
DEMAND FOR THE RESIGNATION OF CHIEF WASH
BURSF
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrpuxgl

BURSE.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-RepOrts in circula-
ton night that the President had ordered the re-
mOval OF Major Elmer Washburne, chief Of the secret
service received little credit, and generally be-
eved to be the renewal Of old rumor by Samuel Eel
and other detectives who have long been trying to
his place. To-day, however it appears that the
President has instructed Secretary Morrill, 10 demand
Washburnes resignation The Secretary sent for Mt
Washbure and informed him OF the Presidents de-
and Upon asking for the reasons for his removal the
Secretary said that personally he thoroughly sas-
fed with the manner in which Major Washburne had
performed his duties, but he pOwerless in
the matter. This was yesterday. Finally the
matter WAS left in condition where the sec
retary was to have another interview with the
President 10 consider further. The result was
that the President insisted change The Secretary,
In communicating this decision to Major WashbuTue,
again expressed himself perfectly satisfied with the
manner IA when he had discharged his dues and tnat
IL not hs wish that change should take place, ana
he only asked tor the resignation In obedience to the
Presidents desires. The Secretary also said he was not
authorized give the for HIS removal hut he
understood that the President believed that Major Wash
burnc bad been IN such position ~ tne ITeasuy ana
had sustained such relations to former officials whom tile
Prcsiicut believed had been IN conspiracy 10 defamc
him that be must have known of such conspiracy and
knowing OF II, lie had failed to inform the Pteadeht
Mr. Wlshburur dcacs that he ever engaged IN any
conspiracy d"famc the President or that ne ever had
any knowledge that such conspiracy existed lie says
that the whole story 80 utterly absurd that II would
receive the least attention except FOR tie TACT thit
the President assigned the reason for his removal
Revenue Agent Alvin b. Clark arrlN cd from California
the President This l. understood 20 have been caused
by Carh's participation IN certain political movements
nd hIs failure Ia suhstduiiatc charges made by MN
against Collector sedsewck and prominent Calioihlans
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
LOCAL assembly NOMINATIONS

Tie Hid Assembly District 1ammany Com
venon met at No 2l2 Grandst. last evening aud nom
mated William II. Rooney for Member Of Assembly.
AT Jersey city last evening the Hon Henry Brautiran
was reuoninacd for Assembly by thc Republicans Of
the lNth District Hudson County
The Tammany wing u! Democrats Of the lat Assembly
District OF Wcstchcstcr Comfy held convention at
For1ham yesterday afternoon aud nominated Ambrose
II. PuTGy FOR Member Oi.A assembly.
The XVIII District Tammany Assembly Convention
met Last night al No. Isl Iighthayr., and james A.
COItcr was Nominated iOr Mcmbcr nf A.srInLlN.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
CRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

SAVANNAH, Oct. 25.-lhe total number of inter
to-day was AVE. OF which two were from yellow lever.
SYRACUSE y. Y, Oct. 2J-Charlcs Murphy, who
has here for 40 years. found drowned the Erie
Canal to-day.
Boston, oct. 25.-The steamship Worcester. from
Halifax reports that last Monday named Jacob
Wade Of Maitland Nova Scotia, was Lost overheard from
that vessel.
BosruN Oct. 25.-Ihe United States surveying
schoouer driven ashore from anchorage the
cth INST Isle Haut PenoscOt hay Maine, and beoam
a tutaI wreck. Her officers ana crew saved.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Oct 25.-Henry Scales col
orcd hung the Illinois District 81 the Cherokee Nation
Chcr1kt IuTt,A ca aSi saturday for the murder
OF A coorcd man. He had previously Killed twO.nen.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
WASHINGTON.
THE NEW LOAN TAKEN AT HOME.
THE PRINCIPAL SALES NOT DUE TO THE RoTHs
II,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25-It is fact we'll known
here in official circles, that of the fifty millions of
the new loan sold by the syndicate in September,
before Mr. Tildens election considered possible,
more than half was taken in this country. notwth-
standing that two-thirds of the called bonds were
held in Europe. 1t is also known that when the
propositions for the negotiation of the loan were first
made, the Rothschilds' syndicate proposed 10 take
twenty-five millions firm while the American syndi-
cate bid for forty millions firm. These facts ex-
plode the claim that has been put forward that the
principal sales have been due TO the association Of
the Rothschllds or that the negotiation could not
have been quite as successfully managed by other
Enrnpcan houses.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
The Supervisors nominated were ~ follows
local CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

The With Congressional District Anh-Iam-
many Convention assembled last evening and nominated
Col Murphy for Representative IA Congress from that
district.
The Anti-Tammany Congressional Convention OF the
Xth District met last evening at Irving Hail. and Abram
s. Hewitt was rcuumiuatcd for Congress
The XVllIih District Tainnany HAL Assembly Con
vcntOn met al No lO3 E-i Thirty hI, 81 as night and
nominated stephen j. O'iIlrc.
In the INA Assembly District of Brooklyn the Indc-
pendent Democrats nominated Peter fOSdIty for Mem
Der OF Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
BALTIMORE CITY ELECTION.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 25.-At the municipal cleo
lion m this cy to-day for members of the first branch of
hc city Council the Democrats elected their candidates
in /, Of the 20 wards, the Reform candidate being eec'd
in the First and the Republican nominee IN the SIX
tceuth Tie same branch in the last council stood 10
Dtnorrat, and 10 Republicans aud Reform The Demo
Gratis also elected tucit candidate Tor the second Diahrh
o an a vacancy frou Wards 10 aud 10, beinocIdllc
-, la Odrt and good order pIcyancd throughout the
tfy NO disturbance occurring al any precinct lhe vote
,y,s cnuprai ycy small only about $4,000 Vol helng
,iIcJ me Democratic majority VIII be about OOUO.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
cor. TlLDANs VAR cLALus LETTER
VIEWS At WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2j.-GOv. Tildcns letter
Southern claims has excited general and earnest talk
among Democrats to-day Several Southern men say IL
Will not hurt him at the South for two reasons first no
there viii believe 1t possible for him to live up 10 II
even II hc were elected and should try 10 do so aud
second all people IN the South knew that Republicans
were committed against such payments aud would not
dare 10 make them If they wanted TO- The army Of
claim agents here simply laugh az the letter. aud say it
IL Is one which Gov. Tden could possibly act upon.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
APPROVAL FROM MISSISSIPPI.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 25.-Thc Democracy of
Mississippi ndofso Gov Tildons letter on Southern
claims. Our inerost IN the present election Is for good
government. low taxes and restored Union and not In
claims tic Federal treasury. We do not want the
money OF the nation, but III protection W. desire 20
friends Of the North II they viii allow H. j. H. GEORGE.
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
PALMETTO STATE ISSUES.
GOV. CHAMBERLAIN GUARANTEES A FAIR
ELECTION.
AN APPEAL TO HIM BY DEMOCRATS IN CHARLESTON
COUNTY-IIIs HEARTY REPLY.

AN APPEAL TO HIM BY DEMOCRATS IN CHARLESTON
COUNTY-IIIs HEARTY REPLY.
iBY rELEGRAPB TO TRTBUERl
COLUMBAS. C., Oct. 25.-Judgc Magrath and Gen.
DesausSure to-day called on Gov Chamberlain and
Gen. Ruger request the presence of United States
troops in Charleston County to insure peace
and order at the coming election. They ap-
pearcd the representatives of the white
citizens. Gov. Chamberlain and Gen. Ringer
gave them assurance that perfect imparialty
should he observed in their respective official acts
This visit Of leading white citizens TO seek the aid Of
United States troops is received here rs conclusive
proof that the troops not regarded partisan
agencies and that the Governors purposes relate
only to the public peace and safety. Gov Chamber
lain has transmitted to these gentlemen the follow
ing letter:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EXECUTIVE CHAMBERl
COLUMBIA, Oct %, lS1O.
The Hon. A. G. MAGRATH, Gen. w. +. DEsAUssURE
Charleston, S. e.
GESTLENEN: had hoped after our interview this
morning to have met you again, then intmated to
you, in company with Gen. Ruger, in order that
might confer more fully upon the matters which you
brought to my attention. Ny views and purposes
stated to you with frankness interview but
I desire again to present them in writing. I am
glad of opportunity practically prove that in all
relations to the present canvass, and especially in
seeking the aid Of the military force Of the United
States acting IN the interest Of ali people, and
for the protection IN all their rights Of the Domoc ats
as well the Republicans. / expect no favor, aud
hardly Justice In the Judgment pronounced upon me by
my political opponents In the heat OF this can
vass, bnt you, gentlemen, know me well. You
have In times past honOrrd with your
confidence, and know you will believe me when say
that sOtous that and your political friends
shall be protected 10y the United States troops in the
that political friends snail be protected
dcpore the fears which have called you here. II the
anNcucs and distress which LOW act the white people
Of Charleston County the effect Of the mad policy IN
auratcd by Democratic leaders in this state Will
not pause 10 discuss H. oar common and only present
duty s to strive 10 peace o an our fcowctzcns
Iwi confer fully and promptly with Gen. Rugcr as ]
have already promised you, and have mo- doubt he Will
take such measures will fully insure peaceful cleo
ton IN Charleston County and ample protection To all
whom here 10 represent hcg Npre,r my sincere
qualification AZ the confidence you have manifested IN
bringing these matters personally TO my attention, and
10 again assure NOu that am truly now as in other
and more peaceful days your friend and servant,
ID. H. CHAMBERLAIN. Governor OF South Carolina.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26

they have been well attended, but the managers on
both sides TO rely more on quiet personal
work, and the effect of this cannot be seen by a
stranger, fully known by any one until the votes
are counted. 2. l.. W.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26

DISSATISFIED BROOKLYN DEMOCRATS
Fifteen members of the Kings County DEM
oeratic General Committee. who resolved Oh luos""'
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
OFFICL4L UOTE or INDIANA.

INprANApoLIs oct. 25.-The Secretary of state to.
day authorizes the publication of the following as
the result of the recent election the highest vote
cast being for State Treasurer:
Total ID. mOcratic NOtc.-...--....'---- 49,
Total Rt publican Notc.-------- Vu'-i
Total independent NOte...........-.... lo'o0-
MNOlc Notc- '---'-
The average plurality for the Democratic state
ick.tis5.SiG; that for Williams over Harrison for
Governor being J,i:'9.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
RrooKIyH CITY NoNlSATr0Ne.

Democratic primaries were held in the va
rous wards ~ Brooklyn last ngnt Tor the nomination o
supery isors and Aldermen The AidcrmcA nominated
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
SOUTHERN MENACES.

RIFLE CLUBS AND REBEL WAR CLAIMS.
ADDRESSES BY ATToRNEY-GENERAL TAFT AND
MURAI HALsrEAD AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE
LARGE REPUBLICAN MEETING.
A large and attentive audience listened at Cooper
Institute last evening to addresses by Attorney
General Taft and by Murat Halstead of The CinciH-
matt Commercial. The speech of Mr.. Taft was chiefly
devoted TO a discussion Of Southern outrages and
the need Of Federal interference. He also referred
at some length TO the Rebel war claims and the
charges of corruption in the Republican party. The
main subject of Mr. Halstead's address was the
solid South" and its relation to national interests.
He dwelt upon the evils which would follow DEM
ocratc victory, and the possible ruin of the national
credit IN the effort to satisfy the demands Of the
South.
New-York tribune., 1876-10-26
THE AUDIENCE AND THE SPEAKERS.

THE AUDIENCE AND THE SPEAKERS.
The halls and cOmmittee-roOms surrounding
the great audience chamber Of the Cooper Institute
crowded last evening the evenings when Mr..
Blaine and Mr. ngersol spoke from the platform,
and there not waiting multitude about the doors,
but when the meeting called TO order every seat was
occupied and those present had evidently listen
1t had been supposed that the Republican County Con
ventOn would prevent many persons from attending who
usually at the meetings OF their party, but
there late arrivals and before the
cuson OF the first address several hundred persons
standing around the sides Of the hall and in the door
ways. Among the vicepresidents and secretaries OF the
meeting, of whom many were present, were William NJ.
Eyarts John X. Porter Noah Davis, Clarence A Seward,
Benjamin X. Phelps DOrman B. Eaton, A. J. Often
hoefer L. L. Fancher, Francis C. Barlow Fletcher Har
per- jr., william s. Opdyke, and George f. Kasmire.
Others present Thomas G. Acton, Thomas Hill
house, Addison H. Lafn Elwood Z. Thorne, and Ellot
c. COwdin.
Soon after 73O o'clock the Hon E. W. stoughton the
President OF the meeting advanced TO the front Of the
platform After the hearty applause which greeted his
appearance had subsded. Mr. stOughtOn began intro
ductory speech, in which he referred to the
importance of the State canvass aud spoke in
enthusiastic approval OF the Republican can.
dilates, State and National lie concluded by
presenting to the audience Attorney General Taft who
was very cordially received. Mr.. Tafts manner was
simple and his language was clear and forcbe He made
no attempt to lead his hearers into enthusiasm by
fiery defamation but hearty applause frequently
interrupted his argument and the attention Of the audi
cnce was complete asd sympathetic. The subject Of
Southern Olnrages treated dspassOnatey, and in
way convey information without arOusng prejudice
His discussion OF the question OF Federal interference in
Southern States listened TO with the utmost interest,"
and the conclusions OF the speaker accepted aud
approved
At the conclusion Of Mr. Tafs address the chairman
introduced Mura Halsead Of The Cincinnati Commercial,
at the mention OF whose name the audience broke out
into hearty cheering His address secured the entire at
tenon Of all present and the applause elected by its
most earnest passages bore witness TO the interest with
which IL was followed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
Emigration.

The emigration from Ireland is
no longer what 1t was ten or IF
teen years ago. Only a little more
than fifty thousand persons emf
grated last year, and the premise
Is that this year the number will
be even le5s-less than any num-
Der since 1851. This shows that the
situation of the people is improv-
ing, that the evils of overpopula-
ton have been alleviated by the
vast immigration of the past CEN
fury. 1t indicates perhaps still
more that the bad times in this
country have discouraged intend
ing emigrants from crossing the
ocean. The steamship lines be-
tween here and Europe are either
making no money or losing mon
ey. They feel the loss of the pass
age money OF emigrants. The
Centennial will be year remark
able for the small addition of for
eigners made to our population
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
TheTiIae to Plant.

B 1t is useless to put seeds In the
ground before it becomes warm
and dry. For this reason no par
ticular time can be specified for
planting-everything depends on
the location, soil and temperature.
A very good guide is the taking
up a handful of the loan and clos
ing the fingers tightly upon It. If,
on opening the hand, the soil re-
mains in q hard lump, land retains
the, imprint of the fingers,it is too
wet; while II 1t falls apart ia an
irregular heap, 1t may be deemed
in condition for the seeds. sun
another reminder, and one that
will prove q guide in all ATTITUDES,
is the forest tree When trees put
forth their young leaves, all ma
ture Is ready for active work
Seeds planted then terminate at
once, and seldom fail to come up
and grow vigorously. Nothing Is
gained by very early planting. -
Better be Q grain too late than too
earIy.-lThe American Garden.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22

CONGRESS.

APRIL 13.-In the United States
Senate communication was pre-
sented from the Congressional Prin-
Ter concerning the finances Of his Of
fee, and asking that a disbursing Of
ficer be appointed for it. The bill to
amend the statute providing for the
Imprisonment and transfer of United
States prisoners was passed. The
bill to provide for the separate entry
of packages contained in one impor-
tation was also passed. The bill for
the paving of Pennsylvania avenue
was discussed, but not acted on, and
the Senate adjourned over until Mon
day.
In the House of Representatives
the bill for the transfer of the Indian
Bureau to the War Department was
debated during most of the day, but
nothing done with it. At the even
ing session the Legislative Appropri-
alton bill was taken up, and an
amendment adopted maintaining the
Srb-Treasury at Baltimore. Moth
ing further was done with the bill,
and the House adjourned.
APRIL Is In tho HI 'uSa of
Representatives, Mr. Wii,,., ui
Kentucky called attention to a
circular issued by Charles Smith,
Journal Clerk of the House, in
which he offered to act in the
prosecution of additional bounty
claims for u commission of Is per
cent, and offered resolution in.
structing the Judiciary Commit
tee to inquire into the matter, but
on suggestion of Mr. Hoar it was
resolved to refer the matter to the
Committee on Rules. Bills were
reported from the committees as
follows. BY Mr. Douglass to
amend the charter Of the Freed
mems Bank by Mr.. Knott, to
provide for the administering Of
0aths on impeachment trials, and
by Mr.. Singleton, Senate amend
ment to the Consular and Diplo-
matte Appropriation bill. Mr..
Hurd, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported a resolution In the
Kilboucn Habeas 0ipus case di-
recting the Sergeant-at-Arms to
make q return to the writ, but not
to produce him before the Court.
A lengthy discussion ensued on
the resolution, lasting to the time
of adjournment, hut without any
result, Mr. Hurd finally giving no.
tice that he would call the previ-
GUS question at 3 o'clock to-day.
The Senate was not in session.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
THE CEN ENNIAL.
Annual Meeting and Report

PHILADELPHIA, April 20. The
third annual meeting of the stock
holders in the United States Centen-
NAL Exhibition was held in the Board
of Trade rooms at noon to-day. The
report, in speaking of the financial
condition Of affairs, says: So many
agencies are in action drawing the
various parts Of our preparatory work
to a close, that it is impossible 10
speak othes than approximately of
the outlay. We see no reason to va
ny the estimate heretofore made,
which was SIS, 500 900 from the begin
ming to the final winding up. 1t
must be borne in mind that the ex-
penditure incidental to an exhibition
on so large a scale can in advance
only be given conjecturiiy. The
whole outlay will be provided from
the following sources: State of Penn
sylvania, S1,000,000; city of Phila-
delphia, 81 500, 900; concessions,
grants and interest, $500 900; stock
subscriptions, $1,000 900 appropria-
ton by the United States, ST 500, 900.
As this shows a deficiency of 81 $780,
900, that amount must be supplied
from admission fees.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22

During the trial of a divorce in
England recently the libellant's
counsel in crOss-examining the
correspondent concerning affecting
leave-taking with the respondent
at railway station, asked ibid
you not place your hand in his,
saying, Meet me in heaven,
George ?'' "Would you have had
me ask him to meet me in hell ?''
flashed back the lady. When the
roars In the courtroom had SUBJ
sided, the lawyer repeated ibid
you, or did you not, ask him to
meet you in heaven" Yes, i did,
was the next retort, "but / hope
you don't call that an improper
assignation?"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
A CURIOSITY.

Mrs. Harriet B. johnson, Of Elm
wood, near Hartford, Conn, claims to
have snuff box made out Of George
Washington 9 coffin. II 10 about an
inch and half in diameter, and half
an inch thick, bound with silver bands
and havidg silver plate on the top
bearing the inscription e. H. Burritt to
+. P. Hill. The K. Fl. Burritt Is bro
Their Of Elihu Burritt, the learned black
smith, who says that in 1885, when they
were on . visit to Mount Vernon, the
old servant who took them over the
premises showed them the grave inwhich
the Generals body had been buried be-
fore its repovsl to the tomb near by,
and in it they found piece Of the coffin
from which the box and two other were
afterwards made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
Governor Tilden.

A book that Is bound to prove q
great sensation has been issued BY
Benjamin E. Buchanan, late SER
geant Of the Metropolitan police.
It Is entitled Samuel j. Tilden
Unmasked," and the matter 1t
contains will prove astoundinRu
even 70 those accustomed u eool6I
Newspaper accounts Of alled9ed
crimes committed By Mr.. Tilden.
Sergeant Buck man treats the sub
ject In the boldest and most vigor.
Gus manner. He does not mince
matters IN the slightest degree, but
goes directly to his work, ana
describes what his discoveries OF
Tilden's character have been. He
boldly charges him with "of1icial
perjury" shows him to have been
an associate with Cakes Ames, q
partner of Tweed, q bogus reform
er, an unprincipled Governor, an
Opp0ser of constitutional reform a
prince of dissemblers, q ring spec
ulator, and q dishonorable dealer
In railroad funds. All this matter
Is supplemented with substantial
proofs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22
The Unlucky Thirteen.
From Ne,o York Sun.

There are silly stories in the papers
about the superstitious notions az the
late A. I. Stewart. and his belief in
sign and omens, lucky days, places, per-
sons. events, &c. But il is curious
thing, as well as true one, related to
she so-called superstitious, or whatever
they may be called, Which seemed to lin
ger in his mind, thai. Il the very last
Of the usual Sunas. dinner part les
given 10 his house i ire his death
there we're the unlucks amber Of thir-
teen persons present At the table. He
had always previouslyavoided that num-
Der II is curious fact that, on this
occasion, the unlucky omen was mo-
ticed BY one Of the thirteen guests. who
said to another Of them that there
would be death 10 the house. IL eight
days afterward the master Of the house
lay dead in his chamber not far from the
dining room.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-22

An old farmer once said. with more
truth than elegance: "There are two
talksin this world to one do. ]"
''Nevsr leave your umbrella At home, =
says the Chicago Times. We never do.
Out Of six umbrellas, not one Of them
has been at home these three months.
A fast youth asked Frisco restau-
rant: "What have you got 2" almost
everything" was the reply. almost
everything /? Well, give me a plate OF
that" "Csrtainly. One plate hash
yelled tho waiter.
He smiled beautifully, and said,
How're. Sarah ~ Sarah replied, You
cant fool dis gal; know you'll How's
your wife and family 2" As he ST.
lently walked away, he remarked TO
himself, "Dat ar gal does know me. =