davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
IN CONGRESS-.
THE SENATE TAKEN UP WITH IMPEACHMENT-IHE
HOUSE SILL DEBATING THE NAVY BILL.

THE SENATE TAKEN Up WITH IMPEACHMENT-IIE
HOUSE suiL DEBATING THE NAVY BILL
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Whe the impeac h
ment discussion is pending in the Senate little can be
done in the way of disposng Of legislative business The
report in the of Senator Spencer received how
ever yesterday and briefly discussed The report says
there evidence taken to prove that there was
bribery in the election OF Mr. Spencer Senator Salisbury
agreed with the report but said that the fact
evidence excluded which ought TO been taken
The Senate ordered the report 10 be printed and also
dered the printing Of 5000 copies OF the obituary the
late Congressman Starkweatber The Senate bill for the
relief Of g. H. Tyler and J.. H. Luchctt vetoed by the
President passed the yetO their being mega
tive votes The Senate went into secret session on inn
Ieachment at 1890 y. IN. for three hours.
In the House resolution adopted directing that
when counsel is employed in regard 10 any
before the House or its committees the author
ity of the counsel DC fled The resignation Of
Mr. Barnum OF Connecticut lately elected Senator was
accepted Very little else other than dry routine busi
ness was except to discuss the Naval Appropriation
bill Speeches made by Mr.. ONeill aud Mr.. Ran
dal Of pennsylvania against aboshne League Island
Navy-Yard A lively debate created by motion
from Mr. Bount Of Georgia to reduce the pay OF the
navy from So 100000 to SJ75OOO0 and make mileage
eight cents mile. Mr.. Hale OF Maine defended the
Klttery NavyYard and moved TO make the pay OF the
Navy Sc 100000 Mr. Hae's proposition was rejected,
and Mr. Blounrs adopted. Mr.. Randall proposed that
Naval Commission OF five be appointed 10 decide about
the number Of navy-yards. Nothing further done
about the Navy SI. Mr.. Hoslins OF New-York was
cused from the Louisiana Investigating Committee
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22

LOSE Win OhN. oHA+>A ID IN
' x-op1yG BRIsTow-MAYERs APPOINTMENT
lpy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1
w.suNcToy. May 21.-The President sent
.-a,o yesterday the nomination OF Chas:E Mayer
70 .n ,,ed states Marshal for Northern and Middle
p% ~.a Mr.. MAYER is chairman Of the Republican
60 Central Committee Of Alabama representing 'he
faction and formerly resided IN Moohe wneie hc
"a Federal Office Within the last year IL 'S rS-
s,rtea that he has left the State and become pelia
nept resident OF New-York HIS failure w 49,
,,os,,ion in the Republican party in Alabama ana HIS
,orol has heen Justly complained OF by many oi 'ne
oobers ~ that body and has been gwen as ohe 'oie
many reasons for the reform reorganization
rver since the split in the party in Alabama pec"'e "
.,red Mr. Spencer and his friends nave ooe" 80
everything in their power to secure the renio' VI "'
voaerl oGeehoders who have given aid or encourage
ment 20 the reform movement lhey Weic p"i 'y
.nous 70 reeapure the postotces at Montgomery ana
s,h,, not only that they might continue to use them
g. ,Ie promoton OF their political schemes, but punish
,he posmasters at those places for daring 10 JON the
o,ormers They have made all sorts OF accusations
AGAINST these men, laying particular stress on the asse
ton that they are dsloyal TO the party have deserted
:" ,ho Democrats, &C. but Postmaster-General Jewell
chose confidence in Mr.. Spencer and his friends was
severely shaken by certain discoveries made little more
.hn year AGO. has refused to remove either without
GOOD cause: and the President has thus far sustained
him. Indeed the delegation sent here by the eiorers
,a winter received such assurances from Gen. Grant
that they returned believing no Federal officer Wouu DC
disturbed on account of his affiliations with them
The nomination OF Mr. Mayer on Saturday leads TO the
belief that the character of the delegation elected by the
Reform Convention last week and the reported prefer
ence OF most of its members for the nomination OF Mr.
Rrsow has caused the President TO change his policy
Since that Convention, indeed, Mr. spencers friends IN
Washington have been reporting that the Convention,
which meets this week. will instruct for Mr. Morton
first and it is one of the current rmors to-day that Cen
Grants desire the success of some such gentleman
in the Cincinnati Convention has induced him TO take
this method of helping Mr.. Spencer and his friends MI
MAYER is an unscrupulous politician as his management
Of former campaigns in Alabama abundanty proves
and as United States Marshal he will have power 10
haass and annoy the people Of that state very greatly
cspecialy il Gen. Grant should place United states
troops at his disposal done in 1874 This, how
ever is likely to be prevented by provso in the Army
bill since this was one OF the conditions on which lead
ing Democrats announced early in the season that they
would appropriate any money for the support OF the
Army for the coming fiscal year.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
THE ORANGE FREE STATE.
THE NEAT DISPLAY OF rLCCKY LITTLE PARKWAY
AFRICAN STATE.

TIE NEAT DISPLAY OF PLUCKY LITTLE PARKWAY
AFRICAN STATE.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS or THE TRIBUSE.l
PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-At the corner of
the Main Building nearest to the principal entrance to
be grounds visitors come upon small incosure draped
with yellow and orange, mingled with the familiar RED,
white, and blue. Tho inscribed above the portal
puts cvcrybOdys knowledge % geography 10 the test
'Orange Free state" it reads "Where IL t' ask the
puzzed visitors OF each other Not In ten appears
10 know. The general opinion Is that 10 Is situated some
where In Germany, but some say Central America, ana
many frankly acknowledge utter Ignorance ON the ques-
ton The trophies OF OSTRICH feathers that first strike the
eve furnish some clew to the problem. aud the
courteous attendant within dsposcs OF at once by
plying the fire OF questions somewhat in this wise:
1.-THE Orange Free State is In South Africa north OF the
British colony OF the Cape Of Good Hope. IL is Inhabited
by Dutch emigrants and their descendants, who are
called Josrs Farmers or pclsanl, aud native kailrs-
about 600 Of the former and % 900 of the latter The
Government s republican, and is administered by
President and legislative body called the Volksraad
Peoples CouncD. The country has an area OF about
10000 square miles, and the productions are WOOL cat
tie wheat con diamonds, aud most Of the fruits OF the
temperate zone"
When you have heard this you viii say to YOURSELF or
10 the friend at your elbow Wonderful! Here Is
country OF which knew nothing next TO nothing,
that sent its products from the other side of the earth
to do honor TO our Centennial its 10000 people lost
from the sight and knowledge OF the civilized world In
that terra acogHid Africa, without seaport or rail-
road and without town rs large as an average new
Yoryilage have actually done for our Exhibition
than have several OF Staes-m0re than GeorS a,
for Example, with her million Of inhabitants, or IexaS
When yon think OF this you will feel like taking OIL
your hat to the little Dutch-Afrlcan Republic
and giving "A cheer for its yellow and white Nag
and when you get home you Will, no doubt, get out
your Cyclopcda and read the romantic history OF the
country II will tell of the great heckcn or emigration
az thousands Of Dutch colOnss from the Cape OF Good
Hone who In Is30 to escape British rule sought new
home IN the Wild country upon the orange River; oil
their struggles with the warlike blacks who harassed
helr settlements just as the Indians did those OF our
foreers; OF the renewed expressions OF the British,
and OF the dual grant OF independence In 1891 growing
ont Of the Of the English Government to have the
and OF the Beers in a threatened Kalir war.
What do they show, these enterprlsng Dutchmen VINO
are thus civzing IA barbarous andf Not many thhgs'
but tho few they interesting aud good IN their
way. There Ia white wheat with remarkably large
berries; excellent corn; singular grain called kamr
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
IsRAELITE CONVENTION IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-The annual Con-
venton OF the Board OF Delegates OF American lsraees
was held IN this city to-day. Delegates Were present
from twelve NewYor City Societies and also from other
cities south and West L. j. Joachiinsen OF Newfork
presided The report OF the Executive Committee was
read which referred to the condition OF the
Jews in Palestine and RDumGna. In the afternoon
the Convention visited the Jewish Hospital and in the
evening held another meeting when the following
ocrrs were elected for The year President, the ion.
f. J. Joachim sen, NeT-Yorh; VicePresdonts, lsdor
Benswanger. Philadelphia, and Benjamin j. Hart New
York: Treasurer. Leopold Bamberger Ncw-lOrk Sec
retarv Myer ;. ISaacs, SewlOrk. An Executive Com
mttcc and Trustees were also elected, when the Con-
v,ution adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
MR.. BRISTOW EXONERATED.
THE REPORT IN THE MARY MERRITT CASE PRE-
PARING-A FEW CRITICISMS.
rBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUYEl


rBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-The report Of the
Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury Department
on Mary Merritt will be made during the present
week. meeting of the Committee was held yesterday
to consider the subject and subcommittee, Messrs
Bright and Williams appointed TO draw up the
report. Secretary BristOw will he exoneratcd from all
criminal connection with the 1t is shown that he
received consideration whatever for his services he
himself swearing that he did not know OF
the action of his Assistant Secretary who
passed tho during his absence. The
report will charge upOn the Treasury Department great
ooencss in the general conduct of the business OF the
Government. developed in this case and Will refer
particularly to the testimony OF Deputy Collector Weiss
OF Milwaukee. This officer German, understood that
the of money necessary TO do things with the
Treasury and he swear that he paid $500 to the present
Uutcd States Attorney Milwaukee out OF his molcty,
and the amount to Judge Hubbard the late Dis
trct-AtoIney. ExCOngrcssman Iazlcton is ;he incum-
bent of that Office and the Committee will, after refer
TO the fact leave the President TO take such steps as
may seem proper.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
PACIFIC RAILROAD SINKING FUND.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The action of the House
Judiciary Committee in regard to the proposed Sink
ing Fund for the repayment of the Government
second mortgage the Pacific Railroads. is not final.
The amounts fixed for annual payments by
the respective companies inequitable
and not in accordance with tho re-
spective claims of the Government. The amounts
due by the eastern half of the road are less but the
payments fixed for it greater. majority of the
Committee, knowing as lawyers that no legislation
changing the contract between the companies and the
Government, as recently expounded by the unani-
decision of the Supreme Court, would be of any
binding effect unless assented to by the other parties
IN interest, are disposed to meet the companies in
liberal spirit. Further conferences between the
Committee and the officials of the Two roads are
expected to lead to mutually satisfactory ad-
iustment
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
FOREIGN NOTES.

MADRID, May 20.-Premier Canovas dei
Castillo presented bill in the Senate to-day aoosnns
the fueros and establishing the Northern PROVINCES
, .H sorvice aud ta axatlon as elsewhere IN SPAIN
LONDON, May 22.-Tbe Times reviews the
tex Of Secretary Fshs dispatch of March 81 and comes
70 the concusan that America Is justified in saying that
according to England's own law WlnsloT must Dc gwen
up without any promise respecting nis u'"'
IoNpoy. MAY 2O.-Sir Edmund Buckley
por, NJ p for Newcastle -under-Lyne, dealer In coal
INA i'm. and ma nufaeturer Of chemicals, brick and tiles
IL bankrupt His liabilities are 1000; iae ia
hes of N. Il A. Tachri, the Liverpool COTTON oesAefs
who have failed, are over $o00s0o0.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
OTTSIpE TIE GATrS.
EXTENSIVE PArRoNAGE OF sIDE-snows AND sA-
LOOMS YESTERDAY.


lFROM 4 REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF TIE rRIBUNE.l
pnLApELrHIA, May 2l.-Ihe attendance to-
day outside of the Exhibition grounds exceedingly
large and il may not be TOO much 10 say that all the
beer saloons and bagrooms, aud all the sidcshows of
every description within q mile of the gates, were
crowded TO all day. True, the magnificent Park
afforded partial oaict for the heated population; but
il is certain that the effect Of keeping the grounds closed
On sunday is very beneficial to The saoonkeerers In the
immediate vicinity. The ringing OF the chimes all the
afternoon provided temporary amusement for the
crowds who stood Periikc. calculating tie happiness
Of the exhibitors and their attendants, who wandered
within leading member of the Board OF Finance told
me to-day that the sunday question had been 80
niudciousy lasheJ ny to fever heat that II was very
difficult question deal with now. He thought how
ever that upon the ground Of giving time to the eX-
hibitors thoroughly IA get ready, opening on Sunday
should be postponed till July
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
AN ATTENDANCE OF $4,000 VISITORS.

PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-The weather con
tnues warm and pleasant The number OF visitors hthe
Exhibition grounds yesterday was estimated at from
2j,OCO to 10000. Large quantities OF goods were
brought in the morning, several carloads were ad-
mitted last night chiefly for Agricultural Hal. por-
ton Of the goods in the Tunsian Department mosaic
from the ruins Of Carthage, Is now OPEN IDe news
paper headquarters viii be transferred on Tuesday irom
the Judges Hall to tno Department of Public Comfort
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
AUSTRIA AND THE BERLIN CONFERENCE
IMPORTANT DECLARATION BY COUNT ANDRAssY-
PROSPECTS or PEACE.

PROSPECTS or PEACE.
PEsTH, May 81, 1876.
The Austrian Delegation has been engaged
in discussing the estimates OF the Foreign Office. At the
sitting yesterday, Count Andrassy, In reply to ques
tons, said: 81 able to state that the
peace Of Europe will not be disturbed TM
proposed reforms have been accepted by Europe and
Turkey and joyuy greeted by the insurgents, who now
only desire guarantees for their execution The present
action of the is directed toward the peaceful re
of obstacles preventing the accomplishment OF the
reforms" Count Andrassy said further he was per
soually convinced that England would join IN
the agreement when the purely pacihcatory
intentions OF the Powers become manifest The resut
OF the Conferences Berlin that the Powers setting
aside ali individual interests. had resolved to make the
maintenance OF European peace their guiding principle
and to confer together each as 1t might arise
The Count declared that he would guarantee that no
injury AustroHungaran interests would result from
the conference He repudated the charges OF Austrian
connvance the nsurrccton aud opposed the idea OK
military occupation by Austria OF the insurgent
provinces. Austria, he said, In conclusion
had enemies stood the best terms with all foreign
countries, and might confidently anticipate that her
efforts to defend peace would be successful
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

COURSE.
LONDON. Saturday, May 20, 1875
England's refusal to adhere to the scheme OF
the Berlin Conference great disappointment at
Berlin England is however, TO be apprsed OF any FUR
ther steps the Powers may take notwithstanding her
refusal to act with them. Gen. Ignatief the Russian
Embassador at Constantnope, to submit the scheme
to the Porte.
The funeral Of the murdered French and German Con-
suls at Sal0nica attended by French and German
marines as well by the Turkish military and civil au-
LONDON, Monday, May % 1876.
dispatch from Vienna TO The DAILY Secs says IL Is i
mored that the Porte, yielding to the demands OF the
softas has asked Russia to recall Gen. Ignat II.
PARIS, Monday, May 22, 1876.
A special dispatch from Athens, published
here reports that three executions are to take
place in salonica to-day During the funeral OF the mur
dered Consuls last Wednesday the foreign menowar IN
the harbor Saonca had orders to lombard the town
on the first signal in the event of disturbance.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
PRUssIAN GOVERNMENTAL NEWS.

IMPORTANT LEGIsLATIoN-VoN ARNIM ADVERTISED
FOR-yoN MoLTKE's RETURN.
LONDON. Monday, May %, 1876.
The Standards Berlin dispatch reports that
on Saturday the Railway bill passed It's second reading in
the House of Peers the Chamber of Deputies the bill
constituting German the official language throughout
the Kingdom of Prussia passed third reading IN spite
of vehement opposition from the Polish Deputies.
The Berlin Journals publish an official adyerti<ement
for the apprehension OF Count Won Arhl IN order tat
he may the term of imprisonment 10 when nc was
sentenced. Gen. Won Moltke has returned To slesia
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
MArAMOROS RECAPTURED.

GALVESTON, May 20.-A special dispatch to
The yers from Brownsville, to-day says that Gen Re-
WALLER. with the advance of the Government forces
under Gen Escobcdo reached Matamoros last night at
O'Clock and the American and German consuls turned
oyer the city 10 him. Gen. EscObedo arrived there TINS
morning Gen DZ is reported 10 be at san Fernando,
m The INTERIOR whittier Gen Gonzales has gone 10 JOIN
him
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
RESIGNATION OF COLLECTOR Comfy.

PHILADELPHIA, May 21.-Collector Comfy,
although just reapponted, having been asked for his re-
ssnaon sent TO the President last night He says he
resigned for political reasons but declines to talk further
on the subject Tutou the Supervisor who has recently
madCfimsef well known by his letter 10 the President,
having the purpose OF abSOying Babcock from his con-
nectiOn with the reversal Of the order changing the
Whisky Supervisors out West WILL II ~ understood, he
put IN the Collectors chair Mr. TuttOns fitness and un
fitness are being freely eanyasscd by the city papeIs.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
RIFLEMEN AT CREEDMoOR. .

A favorable day for rifle practice at Creed
moor on Saturday, called out a large attendance of
marksnen. In the contest for the Gelgcr buils-eyc
badge, W. b. Farwen and Gen. T. S. Dakin each
made 20 hurseyes. Gen. Dakin claimed to he the
winner having made the highest score ut 500 yards
Mr. Earwc claimed that the tie should be shot or anJ
made an additional bus-eye 10 enforce his eiaiin MI
Geiger Is " be called upon 10 decide the matter
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
SPANISH MILITARY MATTERS.

LONDON, Monday, May 22. 1879.
Tn, Times's dispatch from Madrid says 10000
troops including three crack cavalry regiments,
are under orders to sail for Cuba
Sent /. There is great possibility OF a
rising in the Basque Provinces account Of the abol
ton of the eros The troops in garrison there number
10000 aud the fcee is by excessive under the
circumstances The Navarrese Deputies viii probably
accept the Governments conditions.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION
ADDITIONS EVERY DAY.

SEVERAL TRAINS or NEW EXHIBITS - THE UNIQUE
oRAGGE FREE STATE DIsPLAY-BUsTNEss BEFORE
THE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION.
Saturday, night and day, new goods for exhibition
poured into Farmount Park in large quantities..
One Of the curious displays in the Main Building at
the great bazaar, is that made by the Orange Free
State in the southern part of Africa. 1t is dlmln-
utive country, the Orange Free State, but makes a
better show than many of the American States. The
Centennial Commission reelected John l.. Shoe
maker Solicitor Saturday, and adjourned until
July l.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
QUEER FEATURES OF THE NAVAL BILL.
GEN. BANKS TO MAKE SPEECH IN CRITICISM OF

THE BILL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Gen. Banks intends
TO make speech the Naval bill tomorrow In which
he will call attention TO ridiculous blunders result
ing partly from haste and partly from the nexperience
OF members OF the Committee who have prepared the
provisions now offered amendments to the Appropra-
ton bill fixing the pay OF the navy The theory OF the
new scale Of pay Is assimilation with the army
scale in the Banning bill, but careful comparison shows
decided failure to carry out the idea For instance.
Mr.. Bannings bill gives a major-general $4,000
per for field duty. the same Tor head
quarter, detailed, and post duty, the Same
when unassigned, and $4,000 leave Of absence.
The whtthone navy scale proposes to give rear admi
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
GERMANS APPROVING THE REFORM CONFER
ENCE.
The Executive Committee of the Germa

IHV IIAVNUIINV VT 'II' ''I'''''''
American Independent Citizens Association held meet
Ing yesterday morning at No. 200 Thirdaye, and re-
solved 10 call meeting Of the General Committee this
week discuss the merits of the rccen, political confer
once held AT the Fifth Avenue Hotel The German Inde
ncndents of this city have expressed much satisfaction
with the proceedings of the Conference, ana Will prob
ably formally approve them at the meeting.
The German Indc pcndents pi the NVIth Assembly Dis
trct on Saturday evening adopted resolution aprOy
I'M the principles laid down at the Conference.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
A SEA CAPTAIN CHARGED WITH CRIME.


Capt. Stoddart, late master of the British
bark skerryvorc, arrested to-day on board the
steamer Lessng, at Plymouth. upon telegram from
New-York charging him with attempting to scuttle the
skerryvore. This vessel arrived at New-fors May q,
from Melbourne. Dec. 49, and Lyttlct0n, NewZealand.
Jan. q. On her arrival she was reported as having
sprung leak April n from some cause unknown enc
WAS taking IN water at the rate OF ID inches an hour
The leak was stopped by pa sing sail under her null
and 1t required days pumping 10 get the water cut
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
THE SULTANS MIND AFFECTED.

The Standards Vienna dispatch says the
mental condition Of the Sultan causes grave apprehen
sons He is subject deusonS fearing that he VIII be
burned alive or poisoned According TO Turkish ac-
counts only 5000 insurgents now under arms IN
Bulgaria, and they have fed TO the mountains. The
soas have sent dpuatOn to the Christians proposing
au alliance
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22

and repacked in boxes OF so each, and the Internal
Revenue stamp put on each box. Witness said that
Massachs dray took this OF cigarettes away from
the CusOmhouse, with the cigarettes still in bulk and
the Government was defrauded of the internal
nue. tax and the custom duties Witness could not give
the dates of these transactions but he had them in
his possession in New-Orleans
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
NOMINATIONS.
WAsInyGToN, May 2l.-lhe President sent

the following nominations 10 the Senate yesterday:
John T. sherman jr be United states Marshal for New
Ncxco. Merritt c. Pasc United Attorney Tor Mon
iana; C arts mayer, UHtsd states Attorney for ihe
Of Alabama ilc Kew
f. EaiGudgc 0f Kansas 10 be- a II NJ Chapa
POsTMAsfEEs-Z B Earpaye, at Rome, ga; William Row
land Negauurc Mich T. ". ksdor, Seward, NeDi George
n kIInll l. llulDrnaO territory.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
BRITISH PRESS BANQUET.


The annual Newspaper Press Fund dinner
took place Oh Saturday evening. Baron OIagan pre-
ded I'm pIoce of Chief Justice Cockburu who unable
IN attend on account OF illness Many persons Of dis
neton in the political world in law, literature science,
and art Nycrc nrescnt
New-York tribune., 1876-05-22
WASHINGTON.

CHANGE OF POLICY TOWARD ALABAMA
.,,,np,,ERs LOSE WITH GEN. GRANT BY FA-
TIE nn,va pRIsrow-MAYER's APPOINTMENT.
,nv rrIrGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl