, 1876-12-23

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-It is asserted
positively, in Republican political
circles, that a deep-laid plan has
been on foot for some time to secure
the forcible Inauguration of Tilden,
after the House shall have decided
that he was legally elected; that the
recent open letter by some promin-
ent Chicago Democrats, addressed to
Sherman, and which got into print
by mistake, was one evidence of this
plot; that the scheme originated in
Ohio and commissioners had been
appointed in other States known as
Commissioners of Safety, whose OBJ
ject was to secure a military organi-
zation and make a show of force in
the North; that assessments have
been levied on wealthy merchants
here and elsewhere to carry out the
idea; aud that the premature pub
lication of some documents and in
formation has frustrated the whole
affair. Democrats who notice this
charge at all deny in like positive
manner that it contains the germ of
truth.
Dec. 14.-Tho Times of this city
started a report, which has been Civ
en- some currency, that Hon. George
Armour, Republican elector for Hi
nois. is ineligible on account of his
being Scotchman, unnaturallzed as
vet. An investigation of the facts
shows that Mr.. Armour, though en-
franchised by the constitution OF
1S4S, afterwards, to make his natur-
aiization doubly certain, took out
full naturalization papers. The same
papers Washington special says the
Republicans are perceptibly weak
ening in their boast that Hayes will
be inaugurated by aid Of the army
and navy, if necessary. The firm
discretion of the Tildenites, and the
general condemnation by the Re-
publican press of any attempt to In
stall man not elected, has caused
this feeling.
q The Times Washington cores
pondent comments on the prompti-
tude with which Chandler's message
followed Hewitt's, last night, and
asserts that the telegraph company
has been engaged in a conspiracy
with Chandler to give Republicans
the advantage of all the Democratic
plans.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 14.-The
Inauguration of Hampton took place
at Carolina Hall this afternoon. The
square in front of the Hall was dense
ly packed by persons of both races
and the housetops were covered with
spectators. At 3H P, NJ. Hampton
was escorted to the stand amid de.
monstrations of great enthusiasm
Members of the General Assembly
occupied the space Immediately sur
rounding the stand, with the crowds
in the rear. Gen. Hampton then
read his Inauguration address.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-The House
postal committee have substantially
agreed to recommend the formal
concurrence in Senate amendments
to the post route bill of last session,
providing for the restoration of fast
mail service and revival of the frank
ing privilege, taking the ground
that these subjects should receive
independent considerations.
Dec. 1.-THE House committee on
commerce to-day heard representa-
tives of the various boards of trade,
in advocacy of Legislation for the
creation of a Department of Agri-
culture and Manufactures, to be de-
voted to the protection and promo
ton of American trade. Further
argument will be held tomorrow.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-The NOM
ination of ex-Congressman Highly as
Collector of Internal Revenue was
made on the recommendation of
Senator Sargent, who yesterday
transmitted to the President a for
NAL resignation received by him
from Collector Sedgwick, who, in
an accompanying letter, stated he
had continually met with hostility
from agents sent from the East,
therefore he rendered his resigna-
ton. Svrgent's letter to the Presi-
dent goes on to say that, believing
Sedgwick faithful officer, he de-
layed presenting his resignation
until he could visit California and
ascertain the condition of things for
himself.
The Times New Orleans special