The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-07-07
WASHINGTON.
The Postal BiII-Old Rates Re
stored on Newspapers.


WAsHIEoToS, July 6.-By the section
in the postoilce appropriation bill relat-
ing to third class matter, all transient
newspapers, magazines, books; all printed
matter, with the exception Of circulars
unsealed, will be restored to the former
rate OF one cent for every two ounces,
while merchandise and unsealed circulars
will remain at the present rate.
APPROPRIATIONS.
The bill appropriates for the transpor-
tation Of malls Si5, ,sS7, ,s5l; that embrsces
the stage routes and steamship lines at
S6737, ,S51, and railroad routes at 50, ,l00.-
900, against the estimates Of the depart
ment Of little more than $17, 100000, a
reduction upon themof transportation OF
mails, Of $l,662,l49 There Is nothing In
the BILL which affects the fast mails, such
being by special arrangement between the
Postmaster General and the railroad
Companies.
co.. ASKS FOR MORE TINE.
The Committee on Banking and Cur
rency met to-day, and Mr.. Gibson asked
further action on the resolution for
the repeal OF the resumption act, to be
postponed until tomorrow. Mr.. Wicks,
who has heretofore voted against the re-
solution asked that further action be
postponed till Monday, which was
agreed TO-. This action is regarded
as favorable for the final passage Of the
resolution by the committee. 5 a'
CONTESTED SEATS.
The House Committee on Privileges
and Elections adopted resolution to:
day in the case OF Breaux vs. Darralls, Of
Louisiana, giving the seat TO Darralls,
In the case Of Butts vs.. Mackey, Of
South Carolina, the committee report
no election which Gusts Mackey rs the
sitting member.
TREASURY APPorNTArESTs.
S. Guthrie will be appointed cashier
Of the Treasury in the place Of Mr.. Gilfl-
lin, who is appointed Assistant Treasurer,
and ]. W. W. Empty will be appointed
assistant cashier. These are promotions
in regular order, Guthrie is now assistant
cashier and'in charge Of the redemption
division. . .N
GENEVA AWARD BILL.
The bill5for further distribution Of the
Geneva award, as adopted by the House,
provides, first, for the payment OF losses
caused by exculpated cruisers, that is,
the rebel cruisers which were not recog-
nized by the Geneva tribunal. Next, the
payment Of premiums for war risks
whether paid TO corporations, agents or
individuals after the sailing OF any Con-
federate cruiser, but the actual loss on
account Of the war premiums only is 70
be paid. These claims must be paid
within six months from the passage Of
the act, and the court Of commissioners
Of the Alabama claims is continued till
July 22d, 1877.
SENATOR MORRILL,.
When the Senate assemblies tomorrow
Senator Morrill, will submit his report
as chairman Of the Conference Committee
on the, Legislative, Executive and Judi
cial Appropriation Bill, together with
some remarks concerning the general
condition OF other pending bills In con.
lict. He will, within an hour or two
thereafter, qualify as Secretary of the
Treasury. -.......
cUs1ARs COMRADES.
WASHINGTON, July G.-General Gus.
tar's old comrades in this city will hold q
meeting on Saturday evening for the pur.
pose Of taking some action expressive Of
their esteem for him as q citizen and SOL
dier, and adopting suitable resolutions re-
garding his death.
EXCITEMENT IN VIRGINIA CITY.
SAN FRANcsco, July GA dispatch
from Virginia City reports great excite
ment at the news Of Custar's death. A
meeting han been called TO organize
company ofvolunteers.
DEMOCRATIC RATIFICATION.
WASHINGTON, July 6.-The Democrats
ratified the nomination Of Mlden and
Hendricks tonight by = grand torch
light procession. After parading the
streets they repaired to Judiciary Square,
where large concourse OF citizens
had already assembled and where
mammoth stand had been erected and de.
corated for the occasion. Senator Thur.
man presided, and speeches were made
by Senators Thurman, Bayard and
McCreary, and Representatives Randall,
Tarbox, Tucker and others. The ad-
dresses we're spirited and the enthusiasm
yerygreat. The meeting continued till