The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-13
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ton bill the bill to provide for the Inn
prisonment and transportation OF United
States prisoners TO exempt svessels
navigating the Mississippi and It's tribu-
taries above New Orleans from entrances
and clearances.
The Petitions tor Pardon Rejected
Pehrenbach's sentence C0mmuted.
WASHINGTON, July 12.--Petitions for
pardon have been sent to the President
and Attorney General In favor OF the
prisoners convicted ia New Orleans Of
illicit distilling. The petitions In be-
half Of John Henderson, OF New Or
leans, were most numerous. PardOns
were refused In all cases. The only
clemency shown isin the case OF Edward
Fehrenbach, whose sentence is con-
muted from thirteen months In the
penitentiary to two months In the coun-
Nv iail. His fine OF $1,000 holds against
him.
WASHINGTON, July a. The amend
ments increase the following appropTla-
tions: james River, Va, from 100000 to
175. 900: Ouachita River. Arkansas and
Louisiana, from $4,000 to $4,000; Missis-
sippi River, from $25 900 to $50, 600;
mouth OF the Mississippi River from
100000 to $150,00O.
Congressional Proceedings.
SENATE.
The BiIl IN Amend the Pacific Railroad
Acts.
WASHINGTON, July 12.-The chair laid
before tho Senate the House bill to
amend the Pacific Railroad acts. 1t
provides for sinking fund. There was
q spirited contest over its reference, Mr..
West insisting 1t should go to the Com
mittee on Railroads.
Mr.. Edmonds argued that the bills
already reported by the COMMITTEES on
Railroads were prepared by the railroa9
companies, or suggested by them, ana
were not to become operative until ac.
cepted by vote of the board OF
directors.
The question of reference went over.
Impeachment resumed. The prosecu..
ton closed its evidence, except that OF
Mr.. Evans. The defence commenced
examining witnesses as to Gen. Bel
knap's good character. Gen. Hancock
was called; but IL was announced he was
too sick to attend to-day. The court
and the Senate adjourned.
THE HOUSE.
The River and Harbor DiII Darran
scated-schenck.
WASHINGTON, July a. The bill open
Ing the Black Hills to settlement was
reCOmmitted.
The river and harbor bill as reported
to the Senate reduces appropriations for
the Southern States about 25 per cent !:
for other States about IL per cent. 1t
adds for new improvements $732, 900 for
Northern States and S255,00O for South
ern States
The Elections Committee reported
that Mr. Darrall, from Louisiana, was
entitled to d seat. Adopted.
A bill to prevent the overlooking OF
vessels carrying freight and passengers
was referred.
A bill appropriating $780, 900 for the
construction OF military posts on the
Mussel Shell and Yellowstone rivers.
4 Passed.
Mr.. Hewitt. or New York, from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported
back the resolution declaring the action
OF Robt. G. Schenck while United States
Minister at the Court Of st. James, In
becoming dlrectorof the Emma Silver
Mining Company, and his operations in
connection with the shares Of the said
company and the vendors thereof, as ILL
advised, unfortunate and incompatible
with the duties of his position. Adopted
without discussion or division.
bill for the protection Of the Rio
Grande frontier, without action, was
discussed to adjournment.
sUNDRIEs.
4 nunch or Facts MIscelIancously strung
Together.
WASHINGTON. July 13.-Mr. Thayer
has been confirmed as Postmaster
General.
James s. Wilson, Treasurer Of the
District Of Columbia, defaulter for
several thousand dollars, has disap-
peared.
Mr.. Hamlin presented Mr.. Blaine s
credentials In the Senate to-day.
Mr.. Kerr will not return to Washing
during the present session Of Congress.
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs Gen. Sher-
3 Crooks to-day. Gen. Sherman says he
has no apprehension for Crooks safety.
New YORK, July 12.-Dom Pedro and
party sailed to-day in the steamship
Russia for Liverpool. The war vessels
saluted and manned their yards as the
Emperor passed. out.
The weather continues very hot.
Many prostrations from heat and a
number OF deaths reported.
ALBANY, July l2.-C. Adam Stevens,
Vice President OF the Albany and Green
rested on the charge OF embezzling
l900, 600 worth OF bonds OF the company
BALTIMORE, July 12.-There are forty
cases Of sunstroke yesterday, ten fatal.
A thunder storm prevailed last night.
FOREIGN.
Revolution I'm Peru-Electi0n In Sal
vadOr.
NEW YORK, July 12.--Peruvian advices
:, state that revolution was attempted at
C0xeoo June 9, but was suppressed with
the loss of thirty lives. A similar out
break was to have been made at Puma,
but was forestalled 1t is supposed
these attempts were made in the inter.
est Of Piercla.
The elections in Salvador are In favor
OF Don Rafael Zalaidar for President.
THE EASTERN WAR.
Severe Engagement at Leni BaJac-The
Turks victorious.
WASHINGTON. July 12.-The Turkish
Minister has received the following dis