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Morrison, and Mr. Magoon for his colleague, Chas
G. Williams of Wisconsin. So neither OF the party
nominees got the compliment of the solid vote OF his
party associates. Mr.. Randall who had been radiant
with good humor all the morning. looked
rather serious as the voting neared an end
and the time approached for him to
shoulder the heavy burden of his new honors.
He made a good appearance however, when
escorted to the char by Messrs Cox and McCrary,
and, although his hands trembed when holding the
manuscript of his Speech his voice was as clear
bugle The first part of his short address was in
excellent taste the last seemed to contain menace
of mischief Its reference to the Executive usurpa
tons was wholly out of place, and had the effect of
pouring bitter water into the already Overflowing
cup of partisan feeling. Demonstrative applause
greeted this sentence from the Democratic side, and
above the din of hand-capping there rang out from
the galleries an omnous sound, not cheers, but that
peculiar shrll and strident cry which used to be
known during the war as the Rebel YELL" 1t is
the Southern fashion of expressing enthusiasm, and
may be as good in its way the Northern hurrah,
but it is doubtful if it ever heard in the House,
certainly not since the fierce debates that preceded
the rebellion, and many Republicans shuddered ill.,
voluntarily at the sound
Mr.. Randals conduct in the chair gave general
satisfaction until toward the close of the session,
when he made a ruling to admit Mr.. Hewites reso-
luton, which Republicans claimed outraged all pre-
cedents and violated the rules themselves He de-
cided motion to suspend the rules to be out of
order, although such motion can only be enter
tanned on Mondays after the morning hour. As
there had been no morning hour the Republicans
claimed there could be no such motion put
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
SECOND STAGE or TIE ELECTION
A PROPOSITION FROM CARL sCHUT

A PROPOSITION FROM CARL SCIIURZ.
HE PROPOSES PETITION TO CONGRESS FOR An
AMENDMENT FOR TIE ELECTORAL VOTE To BE
COUNTED BY THE SUPREME COURT.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. IA synopsis Of a supposed com
munication by Carl Schurz, John B. Henderson. and
others to the Senate of the United States was tele-
graphed from this city last night Ii appears that
tins was not communication, but newspaper arli-
Gle, written by Mr. SchuH for his paper. to explain
and to recommend to public approval and support
petition addressed by ex-Senators Schurz and Hen
dcrson to Congress, and which has been mailed To
Washington. The petition, which will be crcu-
lated here and elsewhere for signatures, is as fol-
lows:
To the Honorable ne Senate and House o( Represf ia
fires in Conqress assembled: The undersigned citizens OF
the United states respectfully represent that II highly
important that the electoral votes should be counted ana
the result OF the Presidential election DECLARED by tri
bunal which, according to the principles OF our Govern
mentis TO stand aloof from the ambitions and conflicts o
political parties the meaning Of tho constitutional
proyson touching this matter being the subject OF df-
frent constructions as to power conferred by the
fr damcnta Law upon the President Of the Senate and
the two Houses OF Congress- II Is especially desirable
In the present excited state Of the popular mind to
move the counting Of electoral votes from the very
thcatcr OF such contentious and that the counting OF the
result by the Supreme Court OF the United States would
in our opnon inspire universal confidence as TO JUS
tce and iupartiay, and insure ready acqucscencc on
the part OF all citizens, without distinction of party
The undersigned therefore respectfully pray that the
two Houses of Congress- at the earliest possible PERIOD
propose to the Legislatures OF the several States an
amendment TO the Constitution whereby the duty OF
counting the electoral vote and declaring the result
thereof may be conferred upon the Supreme Court OF
the United states, with such powers and subject to sch
restrictions and limitations may In the wisdom Oh
Congress be deemed necessary to secure the Objects de-
sired In view OF the fact that la:ge majority OF the
State Legislatures will be in during the month OF
January and that those which are not may be convened
for the purpose, proposition promptly submitted py
Congress may be considered ratified By the requisite
number Of State Legislatures in time TO secure ts Dehe-
fits in the settlement Of the present Presidential contest
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
THE FRENCH MINISTERIAL CRISIS.


The Official Journal announces that the French
Ministry have rendered their designations and that
President MacMahOn has requested them to remain in
office until lie has arrived at decision subject
The crisis began when NJ Dufaure President of the Cab
met Council offered his resignation Saturday morn
ng in consequence Of his defeat in the Senate Friday
All his colleagues approved his action and decided to
initiate IT, Their intention not Immediately carried
out in deierence TO the wishes OF President MacMahon
rne crisis subsequently, intensified by NJ. Marcere,
Minister OF the Interior, accepting the vote which
passed in the Chamber Of Deputies Saturday last
pressing confidence that in the future tue
WILL in regard to burals of members Of the Legion Of
Honor respect liberty Of conscience and the equality Of
all ctizens
The Duke Dccazes, Minister of Foreign Affairs, pro-
tested against this action OF NJ. MarCerc NJ Leon Say,
Minister OF Finance, sided with NJ Marcere, and Gen.
Berthaut, Minister OF War, with the Deoazes The
difference became marked that Joint resi- gnation OF
the Ministry decided upon and handed To President
MacNahOn The crisis Is considered serious, 1t is
thought impossible that the Chamber of Deputies and
senate both be satisfied. Vague circu-
lated that President MaeManOn possibly resort TO
unconstitutional interference La ReDujttque Frdncdise
iGambetta'S Organ), however, advocates decidedly
moderate course, and fayOrs the maintenance OF the
present Minis ~ under the leadership OF NJ. Leon Say
ami without NJ Dufaure Gen. Bcrthaut It objects TO
the entry into the Ministry Of either NJ. Jules Simon
NJ. Charles Duclere, as involving too great change.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE DIRECTORS.

At the meeting of the directors OF the New
York and Brooklyn Bridge Company yesterday, at the
onice In Brooyu the statement Of the treasurer John
r. Prentiss for November read, showing receipts Of
S225442 49, Of which i37 73 was from rents $4,000
from the City OF NewYork, and $l5OO0O hom tie Ciy
OF Brooklyn The expenditures for salaries, materials,
labor &C., were $29921 13. The President reported
that he had made contracts FOR 10000 pounds OF wire 10
be used in the manufacture Of the large cables He lso
stated that IL was the opinion OF the ehlci engineer
n was necessary contract FOR two extra storm cables.
Tbese viii he a inch In diameter. The board then
went into executive session to consider tue 'lds Tor the
cahie HSire which were received 10 Dec. l. Their
action will not be announced for few days.
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A DEMOCRATIC VIEW OF AFFAIRS.

REPUBLICANS wEAKENING-TBE SENATE MAY ACT
WITH THE pEMocRATs-THE RIFLE CLUBS WILL
ONLY SUSTAIN THE COURTS.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i
70 the Rditor Of The Tribune
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 4.-At 20 minutes past IL To-
day Mr.. Wallace, the Democratic Speaker an
Dounced in a short speech that 100 armed State
eonstables commissioned by Gov. Chamberlain were
in the State House for the purpose of removing GER
tin members of the House. and that il resisted the
United States troops would support the State con-
stables. Protesting against the nght Oh
Gov. Chamberlain or Gen. Ruger to inter
fere with the House, Speaker Wallace ADVISED
the members to retire and assemble in another
building. This was carried by 45 to 2; several
members not voting. The Democrats retired, and
reassembled in Carolina Hall with 8S members
eight of whom are without certificates from the
Secretary Of State but who hold the certified record
Of the Supreme Court. Dedncting these eight, the
Democrats have 80 members unquestioned and
require only three to constitute quorum according
" Gen. Grant. 1t is rumored that three will 60 over
dom tho Republican rump before morning.
The Senate adjourned before the hour for the
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
THE SENATE ORGANIZES.
SENATORS BLAINE, PRICE, CHAFFEE, AND TELLER
TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE.

TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The galleries of the Senate
were filed by ii o'clock to-day and soon the Demo-
cratic Senator'S began 10 arrive and to exchange
salutatons and confer in small groups. The Repub-
lican side of tho Chamber was vacant the Senators
of that political faith having met in caucus at half
past 10. At noon they came to their desks and
were in their places when Mr.. Ferry raped to order
with his gavel. Chaplain. Sunderland made very
long and very patriotic PRAYER, in which he alluded
to the deceased Vice-Presdent Wilson and Speaker
Kerr.
The new Senators then presented themselves TO
take the oath of Office. Mr. Blaine, who temporarily
Occupies the seat of Mr.. Howe, next to that of Mr.
Hamlin with Messrs Teller and Chaffee of Colorado
took the full oath but Mr. Price, appointed as the
successor of the deceased Caperton of West Virginia.
could only take the modified oath, he having been
an active Confederate. The Colorado Senators drew
lots for their time of service, Mr.. Chatlec drawing
the long term and Mr. Teller the short term. A
committee was appointed to wait on the President.
with one from the House. TO inform him that Con-
gIcss was organized and recess was taken.
When the Senate again called to order MIR.
Edmunds introduced a resolution providing for
Senatorial investigation into the Southern elections.
As no word was received from the House of the
organization of that body, the Senate adjourned till
tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

PoRT ROYAL, S. c., Dec. 4.-The United States
steamship Huron Commander yar arrived here today from
Hampton Roads
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dec. 4.-The annual meeting
NJ the Proyence and Springfield Railroad Company held
to1lay The old board OF directors were reelected
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4.-Hasket X HetzelgesSer,
hosae and retail druggists OF this city have filed youn-
ary petition bankruptcy; Liabilities estimated SloOOoo
MACON, Ca, Dec. "A new route 70 Florida, VIA
Ser and through cars from Richmond to Bruhswek passeu
through Macon last night
A,pASy NY, Dec 4-The Canal Board will hold
snecia meeting consider the propfiety oi
authorizing which is throught cannot be deferred u
the regular meeting.
RosToy Dec. 1.-Wm. A. Lee substitute letter.
carrier In tins city, srragned to-day for destroyng
and was held for examination IL is not Known "hetner MS
motive dishonest or not
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 4.-The struck jury IN the
Of the People agans. jarvis aora ana s
afternoon when all except two fesPohueo ins
case was adjourned III tomorrow.
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PREVALENT RUMORS.
NCNIVItf1'
THE MAJORITY FOR HAYES AND FOR PACKARD SAID
TO BE 900.

TIE MAJORITY FOR HAYES AND FOR PACkAkD BALD
TO BE 1000
tRY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUSE.l
NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 1.-THE progress made by
the Returning Board has not been as rapid as was
expected Yesterdays session lasted until midnight
and to-day there has been little or no intermission
At o'clock this evening a member of the board says
the returns from 81 parishes have been canvassed
and compiled. The work will not be completed
until some time tomorrow. A report, said to be
from confidential and trustworthy source, gained
currency this afternoon that the State would be
gwen to Hayes by 1000 majority. and to Packard
by about the same, while only one Democratic Con-
gressnan-E Ellis-would be returned. II any such
conclusion has been reached, those who ought to
know best about it profess to be in entire ignorance
of the fact The anxiety of the politicians who are
waiting for the verdict is very great though there is
only one opinion to what the result Of the count
will be on the Electoral and State tickets.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
NEEDLESS TROUBLE ABOUT THE STATE.

NEEDlsE~S lhOl DIE ADOl llE ~ Al ls'
THE GOVERNORS ACTION ENTIRELY PEoPfR-rHE
DUTY OF THE LEGISLATURE IN COUNTING THE
VOTE SIMPLY MIMsTERAL-No LEGISLATION
REQUIRED.
WAsHINGToN Dec "a prominent Republican
gentleman from Nebraska, now IN this city, far
sshei tta9fGe i2IseTTing ig 1 sa@iSPfS9 @ f va SsS6d
adopted in 1879 and the laws in pursuance thereof
il required Ia canvass the votes for ecctoSs as well
rs for executive officers and members Of Congress
which are sent by the county clerks TO the Secretary
of state under seal, directed To the Prcs-
dent of the Senate, who il required 10
open and present them to the Legislature III
Joint convention, and declare the result. THIS Is
merely a ministerial duty, requiring no legislation
whatever. As the Legislature would not convene
until Jan q 1877. it became necessary for the Gov
ernor to call a special session. for which he has eX-
press constitutional authority The called session
will begin tomorrow, and the first duty will be to
canvass the vote quorum iss assured, and there
is no trouble in that direction.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
ESTIMATES FOR NEXT YEAR.
FIFTEEN MILLIONS Lrss THAN THE ESTIMATES FOR
THIS YEAR.

,,.,.,....... GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHl
Treasury to-day submitted to tn, House Of Representa-
tyes the estimates OF appropriations required Tor the
year ending Jdy l. 1873. These are tor congress,
- $50 Executive proper. S7s,4O0 Department OF
state ~ iig657 Treasury Department S16j j24s,3S9
War Department SjI, .355; Navy Department. S22'
Sol 96s Interior Department S3s SOC, ,722 Post-ohiee
Department. SG,636,6i7 Department of Justice, si-
4229gO; Department of Agriculture, $227,29O Total,
s2g9 81 Cos These estimates are Sl5,OOO,oOO less
than those for 1877 II will be remembered that Con-
gress appropriated 7 100000 less than the estimates
f,- t,af vaar
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
REVOLUTION IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

A telegram has been received from Tho
rev0Iur!on Uy AIsinH minister OIL war, mas
broken out simultaneously in the City OF Bucnos Ayres
ccived on SATURDAY. said there was then revolution in
Entre Rios and the provinces Buen0s Ayres was In
state of SIEGE and gold at 80 pes cent premium.
rhe bulls on the stock Exchange contradict this but 1t s
certain month since there were plots against the
President aud the of BuenOs Ayres con-
templatcd. Argentine bonds fell 4l2 10 to-day.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05

PRINCE BISMARCK ON TIE ATTITUDE OF GERMANY
RETURN OF Mr.. scHUYLER-THE TURKISH RE-
FORMS.
LONDON, Monday, Dec A, 1870.
In his speech on Friday Prince Bismarck
said in regard to Engands attitude that thanks Ger
many's endeavors, England would possibly allow the
inevitable RussoTurkish war to be localized. The Mar
quis of Salisbury when at Berlin had spoken very tenn
peraely on this side Of the question. However, 1t
not England but Austria who found herself reduced to
an exceedingly difficult position by current events.
Germany, he said, wished to remain on friendly terms
with Austria The Prince then alluded TO the support
Germany may give Austria, and next spoke OF the
patton OF Bulgaria The statement, he said that he had
told the Marquis Of Salisbury that he approved any such
proceedings was erroneous. Germany had refrained
from all interference had wish acquire prestige
by meddng with other peoples affairs. She had been
asked to mediate but had declined to advise where she
did not mean to support her counsel by force The time
would come when the disntercstedness of this policy
would be generally recognized and when European
affairs would be adjusted by the weight which Germany
If her interests required able TO throw into tho
balance. Then turning to an Utramontane member,
who is known to favor the incorporation OF Austras
German province with Germany, he remarked that
neither he nor Germany had any designs In that drec-
on did he think Germans in Austria really favored
the plan. The Tirness report contains mention Of
any remark by Prince Bismarck concerning Englands
waging unofficial war against Russia.
NJ Grues, the Servian Minister of War; Ia expected at
the Russian headquarters at Kischne The contention
between the Grand yizer Of Turkey and Mdhat Pasha
continues The Sultan has not yet given his casting
The Porte, however, denies that there any dssen-
sons aud says that the scheme OF reform almost
plete.
Mr. Schuyler of the American Legation returned to
from Bulgaria Saturday. He reports
that the condition Of the people improving and that
the relief agencies and the Government working well
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
COMMITTEES TO GO SOIrTH.
MR. HIw:TTs RESOLUTION PUSHED THROUGH THE
HoUsG-sOCTH CAROLINA 10 BE VISITED AT
lnr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnusg.l

HOUSG-sOCTH CAROLINA 10 BE VISITED AT
ONCF.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TGIBUsEI
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 1T was nearly O'Clock
before the House adjourned the last three hours be-
ing consumed in a parliamentary fight over Mr.
Hcwitt's resolution to send committees 10 inyest-
gate the elections in Louisiana, Florida, aud South
Carolina. The Democratic caucus did not decide
positively to have such resolution introduced but
put the matter in The hands of an informal commit
tee I'm n consultation of the party leaders this
Ecgiffd' al once, ahd Ghat tnG resolution must
be crowded through without days delay Mr.
Hewitt wrote il a. soon the House met and Air.
Randall agreed 10 strain the rules SO rs to let 1t H.
The Republicans lcd by Mr.. kasson took the
ground that a motion 10 suspend the rules could not
bc entertained. and that the resolution could not
come M IN order until after the reading OF thH
ionrnal and the expiration of the morning hour next
Monday. The Speaker held that, RS there had been
no trorning hour and no journal reading IT was
coupctcnt for hm TO entertain the motion. After
taking an appeal from this decision, and beng Votcd
down by the Democratic majority, the Republicans
resisted n while longer By dilatory motions, ana
then concluded 10 let their opponents nave thelr
own yyav The resolution got the necessary two
thirds vote IL was slrcwdly wordcd 10 convey an
assnmpion If the right of the House to reject the
electoral votes Of any of the States investigated.
Only one of the three committees was announced
that on South Carolina.
The committee will organize in this city Tomorrow,
and proceed 20 Columbia tomorrow night. III Is
understood that Representative Morrison OF Illinois
will be appointcd chairman of the special LOusahs
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
A NEW PLOT AGAINST HAYES.
BOGUS TELEGRAMs TALKED or ANNOUNCING GOV


HAYEs's WITHDRAWAL.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Bogus kilograms purport-
ing to announce the withdrawal of Gov. Hayes are
expected to be sent from here this week. This after
noon two Democrats coming down the avenue were
overheard discussing a plot which they said would
be carried out on Wednesday. Dispatches would,
they professed to know, be sent from here on that
day to the Republican electors at their places OF
meeting signed by H. Chandler, to the effect that
Gov. Hayes had withdrawn, and that they should
cast their votes for Mr. Blaine. 1t incredible
that such bold fraud can be contemplated. but SO
desnerte is the determination of the Democrats 70
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE wTrHDRAws.

THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE WTTHDRAWS.
ONE HUNDRED CoNsTABLEs ASSEMBLED WITH
DRAwAL TO PREVENT BLOoDsHED
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 4.-After the two Houses
were called to order to-day Speaker Wallace an
nounced that there 100 special constables in
the State House to eject Democratic members, and
as he feared such movement would be resorted to
and bloodshed ensue, he adjourned the legally
elected House to meet at Carolina Hall. The Demo-
Gratis in a body withdrew to Carolina Hall, where
they are now in secret session. The Republicans
then went into secret session in the State House.
The town is full of people, and great excitement
prevails.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05

tomorrow. 1t is not possible to make reasonable
guess as to what it will be-
Mr.. Humphries, Republican candidate for elector,
who was reported to be ineligible, being shipping
master at Pensacola, came before the board to-day
and swore that he resigned in October and that his
resignation was accepted week before the election.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
NEBRASKA.
THE ELECTORAL VOTE SAFE.
SENATOR PADDOCK COIRECrs A MIsAPPREHESsroN
As TO TUE LAWS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUYE.l

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSRl
WAshINGTON, Dec. 4.-Senator Paddock OF Ne
braska states that the Democrats will have no op-
portunity to question the legality of the electoral
vote Of that State. The Legislature, he says does
not need to pass a law to authorize it to count the
vote. Its action is wholly ministerial, the President
of the Senate opening the returns placed in his
hands by the Secretary of State. The provision OF
the Constitution that law can be passed without
three days notice in each House will not stand m
the way of counting the vote Tomorrow, because 1t
will lie counted under the requirements of the Con-
stituton which are said to be sufficient without the
passage of law changing the date for canvassing
the returns.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
LOUISIANA.
Y. E. CHANDLER

DECLARATION OF THE RESULT TO-DAY.
NEw-ORLEANs. Dec. 4.-All sorts of rumors are
afoat but nothing trustworthy has transpired as to
the result of the canvass by the Returning Board
Gov. Kellogg stated to-day that the compilation OF
the electoral vote would not be completed before
Tuesday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
NO ACTION BEFORE TONIGHT.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 4.--Thc whole day has
been'taken up by the introduction of testimony on
both sides and the reading of arguments and the
case was submitted without special incidents. The
board will not act before tomorrow night.
w. Z. CHANDLER.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-05
THE sEyATE,s ACTION IMPORTANT.


A PROPOSITION TO CANVASS TIE VOTE FOR GOV
EgHoR MUST now EMANATE FROM THE HOUSE.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 4.-Tbe Democratic House
continued in caucus all this afternoon Whatever
action was taken is unknown. The Republican
members of the Senate held caucus previous to
the regular honl Of meeting of that body which was
not harmonious and which lasted until p M, when
the Senate met. The session was unimportant
until just before 2 p. m., when it was moved that
the Senate adjourn. The motion was car
ried by vote of 16 to H. This action
is regarded as important, as 2 o'clock TO-
day was the hour set for counting
the vote for Governor. As the Senate adjourned
without considering that question or postponing 1t
to some future day. it is virtually disposed of in
that body, and must originate in the House to come
up again to the Senate. The question is whether
the Senate will recognize the Mackey House as a
constitutional body, with membership of SO only
holding certificates from the Board of State Can
vassers, while SO is necessary for a quorum. The
Democrats have 60, requiring only three to make a
quorum. The city is full Of people tonight, and
others are arriving.