New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Nov. %, 1876.
Gen Bcnet, Chief OF Ordnance. in his annual report
recommends large increase ofthe appropriations for the
use OF the Ordnance Department for the next fiscal
year those for the present year He says the lin
tied appropriations made by Congress, much below the
estimates submitted by the bureau, have in many IN
stances prevented the supplying Of the army the from
tier VITA that superior quality Of ordnance stores which
the nature of such service demands The report recon-
ncnds the retention the Benecia Arsenal the Pa
cinc elk Island Arsenal in the Mississippi Valley the
National Armory at Springfield, Mass, the Frankfort
Arsenal Pennsylvania and the erection Of an arsenal In
the vicinity OF NcwYor out OF the proceeds of the sales
~ those required. The Allegheny. Watervet. Wa
ert0wn, ana Washington ArselaiS snouu DC SUN. lhe
Indianapolis kenncbec, Fortress Monroe, Augusta, ana
san Antonio Arsenals should be retained IA places OF de
posit repair and issue. Upon the subject OF small arms
Gen. Bcnet says he deems IL OF most Ntl importance
that the manufacture o. arms be steadily con,
| Under the head OF armament OF Fortlhcatlons, an
estimate OF S0jO0O0 is submitted for the next fiscal
eigtincn rifles has progressed Satisfactorily The eight
witstood over 500 rounds with battery charges and
stiIl remains IN servccabe condition Up to date
three guns this class been tested with the most
satisfactory results. Several experimental guns OF large
caliber both muzzlc and breechoadng that were manu-
acurrd under the Act of June o. 1872, have been on
exhibition the Centennial Exhibition by request OF
the respective inventors. II is the intention OF the
department to have them removed Sandy Hook and
ascertain merits by actual trial as as Congress
appropriaes the funds necessary for the purpose.
Va
Sloan of NewYork large loser by the burning OF
the baggage car yesterday the Baltimore and Poto-
mae Road. Among the passengers was G r. Howe OF
New-York travelling salesman. who had been on an
extended business trip to the South and was on ms re-
turn His trunk III the baggage car, containing
valuable set samples, estimated to be worth $4,000
Mr. Howe at once Informed his firm, and Mr. Sloan, the
iunor member came down yesterday, and accompanied
bv Col Joseph Wood engineer Of the railroad, and Mr.
Howe visited the In the hopes OF recovering some
gazing in value probably $500 $500, were recovered
Mr. Sloan states that ho will probably collect the ashes
and debris from the Immediate vicinity OF the fire and
have assayed with view TO the possible recovery OF
more the gold. In the mean time no one Is allowed to
search in the debris except the employees OF the company
and a watchman is kept constantly ON the spot
Representative Randall writes from New-YOrk that he
will be here tomorrow by which time 1t Is expected that
the complete estimates will be received from the Treas
ury Department and that quorum OF the House Appro
priation Committee will be in attendance to begin the
work of preparing the annual appropriation DiS vi
the members OF the c0mihttee messrs. VI
Blount Foster aud WadrOn arc here, and Mr. Atklns Is
expected TINS evening.
Alexander H. stephens to-day referring to the charge
that Gov Hayes while General IN the Union Army, had
stolen several hundred dollars belonging to private
soldier said such reckless accusation had done more
harm than good for Democrats themselves familiar as
they with Coy Hayes public , record would not
OF kind actually gained rather than Lost votes for the
party abused.
The original Franklin printing press which has been
on e1nlDIOu Nv AhilauOiPho1 was iotuhOU w ehO
Patent Office to-day. The owner Mr.. John b. Murray Of
New-York City, writes TO Commissioner DUEL that he
desires TO remain IN its old place IN the Model ROOM
and does not anticipate that Will be again disturbed
until the next Centennial.
The New-York bank note companies again at work
TO secure the Government engraving and printing Of
tiona bank notK 1t is understood that in connection
with this new attempt charges Of serious nature have
heen made against persons connected with the Govern
ment Bureau and that these charges now being in
yestgated.
NO business of Importance transacted by the Cab
met to-day. The situation Of affairs In South Carolina
was n prominent topic OF conversation at the meeting,
but action taken concerning IT, or In regard
10 any other connected with the recent elections
James R. Hagunn was to-day appointed revenue store
keeper for the Ist District OF Illinois, H. Burns for the
Win Dstrct of North Carolina Thomas W. Parsons for
the With District OF Virginia. and j. N Bundn for the
XVIII District Of PennAyly ania