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no FAsr MAILS or FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Washington. Monday, Aug. Il. 1876
The chief signal officer Of the navy has Just completed
and the department has published the latest edition OF
the navy signals. The system has been entirely re-
modelled ana as constructed is considered by Com.
modnrcs Ammen and Snufcldt and other prominent ana
nav al officers be the most perfect code OF
signals in existence hcc signals 30 thit
even IL the code should fall into the hands OF enemies, III
tine OF war they would be unable to read message sent
between signal officers.
Notice is given by the Light house Board that on ana
after Aug 22 1876. lighshp will he moored about 900
yards east OF the shoa known as "Fourteenfoot bmlk
Delaware Bay In about 4l2 fathoms OF water Two
a,od whit. pbts will he shown one at the foremost
the the nainmasi, about hd1lna-t NIX
Trey should be in clear weather IRON lc dsh o =
marks Of each masthead VIII he red ms HghtsniP
should be passed 10 the eastward
lI Cyngrcs.tOnat Procodngs conf and fUh IhgeSJ
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VERDICT IN THE NEWARK MURDER.

The inquest in the ease of Officer Joilii
Stanley Brock continued before Coroner osb I'm ~
Newark last night The evidence against Ryan ana
Oschwad considered 10 be conclusive. They were
traced from the residence Of Horace Bedcl In Clinton
ave, where they attempted 10 commit burglary, ana
shot the pOc,ma who discovered them, Reuben Roe
saloon, at springicld-avc. and Howard.st Before q
o'clock Oschwad Ia 20 into Roc's yard carry
ing "a black bag and he out without H. Both pris-
denied being there The jury only short
time, and brought IN "a verdict stating that John Stanley
Brock came ~ his death In Newark on Thursday, Aug
TO- from the effects Of cunsot wound received the
morning Aug g. the hands Of Charles Oschwald and
that in their opinion said Charles Oschwnid guilty OF
murder and that Thomas Ryan guilty OF being ac-
cessory To murder before the fact
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-. THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM TRICK.

POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS IN TIE DEPARTMENTS STILL
LAwFUL-THE sENATE's TRIVIAL OBJECTION TO
TIE EFFORT TO PREVENT THEN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE politicians very
proud Of the trick by which they have made pre-
tense Of civil service reform without having to put
up with any of its inconvenience. The their
civil service reform section of the Legislative, Ex-
ecutve, and Judicial appropriation bill is read the
more apparent the swindle becomes 1t really puts
no restrictions on political assessments at all since
officers of the United States who appointed by
the President with the advice and consent of the
Senate are excepted from its provisions. 1t is not
unlawful for them to make political assessments
upon their subordinates. or for the latter 10 pay
them and il gives To these higher officers a mo-
nOpoly of the business. An illustration will show
how the law will operate Secretary Chandler Ii
Chairman OF the National Executive Committee of
the Republican party The office he holds under the
Government that of the Secretary of the Interior is
one TO which he was appointed by the President,
with the advice and consent OF the Senate. lie,
therefore, may make political assessments upon all
OF the clerks and employees Of bis and every other de-
partmen and it is perfectly lawful for them TO he
paid. But il clerk in the Interior Department I'M
dertakes to his fellow clerks, he is guilty OF
misdemesnOr, and may on conviction, be fined $500.
IA-NON OF ATEOua, VI thc ~
publican National Committee, holds no office under
the Government unless the position of Centennial
Commissioner is considered one, and there is there
lore no law to prevent him from collecting money
OF Government employees for political purposes
postmaster Edmunds of this city, Secretary OF the
republican Congressional Committee and General
manager of Southern Elections, was appointed TO
ONCE by the President and is therefore at perfect
hocrty TO levy political taxes on Government en-
pioyes to his hearts content.
inis measure shows just about what kind of re-
,o'us the present Congress is capable Of for both
ouses are equally responsible for it. The section,
originally passed the House, was intended TO
c Gnu wou'd nave stopped political assessments upon
~, '"n,en' employees whether made by those In
V,n.o VI W any one else; and it further directed
.'"' hereafter all appointments of clerks Of the
.p",n' 'nird or second class should be made from
'"e class next below the Que to which tho appoint
men' was made The Senate struck the whole Of
n,s section ont of the bill on the ground that it was
new legislation. and that concurrence in it would
n.oNe principle to which it could not agree.
0'' Vn0h bill went into Conference Committee
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DISRAELPS NEW HONORS.

MEANING OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRIvY SEAL
Earl DERBY TO SUCCEED HIM AS PREMIER.
MANCHESTER, Aug. 14.-Ihc Guardians Lon
don dispatch says Mr.. Disraelis acceptance OF the
Pyy Seal has occasoned aos. much surprise az his
elevation TO the Peerage The object is to secure him
post 10 fall back upon should prove that his health Is
not strong enough TO lead In the House OF Lords next
session.
IL Is expected that the title OF Earl OF Beaconsfed Will
be supplsned by those Of Vscouu luhenden and Baron
Dlsraci.
EpINBURGIr. Aug 1.-THE Scotsman says trustwor-
thy correspondent that Mr. Dsraelis elevation TO
the Peeragc Ia the first step toward s resignation OF the
Premiership, now but before the beginning of the
session. Earl Derby is mentioned the new Pre-
mi
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
A SERVIAN VICTORY.

PRINCE MILtN's DETERMINATION.
LONDON, Monday, Aug. IA, 1876.
Adyices received here state that the Servlans
captured Brslnsh the river Drina on the sth inst
The Turks lost coo men in the affair.
TIE sERvIAN POSITION
Belgrade special to The Daily Ne,cs reports the mill
tary situation unchanged. Gen. Horvaoyltch has been
Reinforced and remains at Bana the southern road
TO the Morava Valley, opposing the Turkish advance
from Gurguzoyatz Col Booker il entrenched opposite
Lukovo on the northern road from satschar into the
Moava Valley and rciss the approach OF Osnan Pasha
from Widdin This position OF the Seryan forces, how
ever is considered defective. The two commanders are
too far apart TO support each other and the fall OF one
extremity nsures the abandonment OF the other.
A sERvIAN LOAN.
The Standards Vienna dispatch part OF the crown
jewels of serya have been sent to Vienna as security for
loan Of CO, 900 forms Costam Pasha arrived at IRE
bine on the 18th with 700 men. He encountered no
enemy.
BELGRADE, Monday, Aug. IA, 1876.
herumOrs ofapproaching Ministerial changes
subsiding. Prince Milan declares the condition Of
the seryan forces is very satisfactory and announces
his resolution continue the to the last extremity
An aid-de-camp OF Gen Tchcsnaycf las arrived here
and reports that large force is now concentrated at
BanIa.
salute OF l0i guns to-day announces the intelligence
that the Princess Natalie is safely delivered Of son.
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Inr rrLFGRAPn mol 1nE rRIBuNE.l


SAVING ON RIVER AND HARBoR EXPENDi-
IUREs.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
u,,ou,xGroN. Aug 14.-The President threw the
,,,so into a great state of excitement this after
.oon nv his message announcing the signature OF the
PIER aud HarbOr bill. In accordance with the de-
,or,n;nation announced through THE TRIBUNE last
rvoak ne signed this bill, but informed the House
,bet he would not have done so had the expenditure
81 the money been Obligatory upon him. As 1t was,
no sbould expend no money provided for in the Dill
xcent at such points where it is needed to preserve
works already begun or to carry on those when are
national in their character. Among the reasons
given for this was the abolition OF the ONCE OF
Suneryisor of Internal Revenue and the reduction oil
the appropratons for collecting the revenue when
he thought might reduce the income OF the Govern
Int Some of the Democrats, forgetting that by
The very terms of the River and Harbor Dill very
much was left to the discretion of the Secretary OF
War. made great outcry against the message, the
groundlessness of which was very clearly
shown by Mr.. Pierce and Mr.. kasson. MT
Conger made a speech in defense OF the message
that WAS very weak, but Mr.. Holman threw the
whole Democratic side of the House into consterna-
ton by announcing that the position taken by the
President was the correct one. This bill, although
il is in many respects Detter IMAM thaV VI sO 0i'
is the vehicle upon which many jobs have beeh
carried through both Houses. Creeks and rivers
which have no commerce and never will have any
ore appropriated for, and precedent has been
established in il which may yet be quoted as
ontboritv for demanding that Congress shall i'm
,rove every water-power and mill privilege III the
conntrv If il is constitutional and proper Tor the
General Government to appropriate $4,000, as 1t
has done in this BILL to improve the Falls OF 1t.
Anthony in order that the owners of flour mills and
nmber manufactures may not lose their water
power it is equally constitutional and proper that
the United States shall improve Genesee Falls at
Rochester and the water-powers at Lowell and Fan
River. If the President at this late day, and
when it looks as though spite against the Democratic
House impeled him, will put stop to some of these
unwarrantable expenditures he will do the country
a great service.
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A KuFFrAy IN A FRENZY OF ASSASSINATION

NIWBURGH, \. =, Aug. II.-IlOmcG Dan
pa,t about u years old while intoxicated attempted TO
murder HIS family to-day with revolver He first at-
tackled his mother, who struggling to save her ne
escaped with only slight wound In the hand sup
po-ing he had killed her. however as he had aimed at
her head lie left her and then attacked his cousin siIl
nf I0 wears no ran into a bedroom He fired two shots
through the door without hitting her, aud then broke u,
the door and shot her through TIE upper up ne Dan
glnciug The girl jumped from wndOw l. !e'i To Tue
ground While she lay % the ground he hr"d Twice
more each ball taking effect In the back, htt ihhcuhg
only dcsb wounds which not considered DANGEROUS
lie threatened the citizens and the police VINO v, ~ 10
IN. rescue OF his terrified relatives, but was finally
arrested aud safely locked In jail.
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GRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

BosroN, Aug. A.-Edwin Hosmer, a highly re-
spectacle citizen Of south Acton committed suicide to-day
over tne death OF his wife.
Bpsrox Aug. 1.-THE wife of T. S. Osborn Of Pal
lnyra Maine. while INSANE yesterday drowned herself and
daughter years old In pond
ST ALBANs w. Aug. 15.-Robert SAKE, son of
the tinted John, accidentally shot himself
Saturday last, aud died this morning.
MAYvIlLE. N. Y, Aug. 14.-An attempt was made
night 10 rob the paymasers ear oil tue Bunao CORY anu
Pittsburgh Railroad, but without success.
Boston, Aug. 14-ln the Newton Police Cour,
Mcleusc who shot Joseph Toulo ana
stabbed Fernando sunday morning was held
An GOO ball. Meeuse claims ~ have acted In s@dnfe"sn
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TIE POSSIBILITIES IN MONTANA.
THE INDIAN HATRED OF SITTING BULL.
THE WEAKER TRIBES MORE READY TO FIGHT HIM
THAI TO JOIN HIM.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBCSEI
WAsuINGToN, Aug. 14.--Lctters received here
from the Blackfeet Indian agency, say that after
full council all the tribes of that nation, namely the
Bloods, Baclfeet and Pegans, have resolved to re-
ject the proposals of Sitting Bull to join in Sioux
hostlities against the whites. They have, on the
contrary signiiicd their desire to send company OF
scouts to join the Government troops IN the war
against the Sioux. The unanimity with which all
other tribes desire to go to war against Sitting Bun
shows what intense hatred and fear these oppressive
and numbering Sioux have created III the breast q
the weaker tribes, which have retired before their
aggressions. The Crows. the Rees. the Mandans,
the SEOshones, the Flatheads and the Backfeet are
all anxious to join troops against the tyrants OF
the plains. 1t was certainly time for the Govern
ment to interfere in behalf of the friendly Indians
if not of the whites.
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IN FAVOR OF VOLUNTEERS.
The DEMOCRATS OF THE HOUSE OBJECT TO RE-
CRUITING THE REGULAR CAVALRY A BILL TO
RAISE VOLuNTEEGs .

The DEMOCRATS OF THE HOUSE OBJECT TO RE-
CRUITING THE REGULAR CAVALRY A BILL 10
RAISE voLUNTEEEs. .
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUNHl
WASHINGTON, Aug. H.-After some consultations
in regard to the Presidents request either for power
to enlarge the regular army, or to call out vOun-
teers in ease the exigencies Of the Indian war should
demand more troops, il was finally determined
among the Democrats Of the House that 10 grant the
authority TO call out volunteers preferable.
Southern men expressed great desire to take every
precaution that the safety Of the frontiers and the
necessity Of the army should require before adj
journnent At the same time they thought it would
be much better 10 take 1000 or 200 troops out Of
the Southern States where they are not needed,
than to 90 to the great expense Of raising volunteers
but they said, IF the President will not do
this, we will grant him the authority that he
rcouests. and then any disaster cannot be laid
10 our account" Ii was thought also that yolnn-
teers raised OH the frontier vino know how 10 ride
and how 70 shoot. and how To subsist in and travel
through on Indian country would be useful
than recruits raised i'll our great cities, nskiiled IN
the use Of arms and unframed in campaigning. 1t
was thought also that permission to MI the cavalry
regiments with five years recruits would be eagerly
seized, while volunteers would not DC called out
unless actually needed. Gen. banning was IN
structed TO report bill granting the PRESIDENT
mower 10 call out 5000 volunteers, and to move to
pass the same under suspension OF the rules This
he will do. Delegates Steele and Maglnnis have
bcen vigorously pressing this question upon the
President and Congress and feel very much gratiicd
that snch measures have been taken will prevent
disaster TO the settlements Of Montana and Wyoming
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rEfFnRAPIuC NOTES.

ST. AtnINs VI, Aug 1.-The persons engaged
In he duel at Rch Friday last were lodged n jail
10 day They are Do sporting men, and only
from, France
NOZZLE Ala Aug. The first bale of cot
ton was recey day, and bought BY Messrr o.re
BROTHERS, brokers at IS cents for Pehody Ionett t
Was cIassod a. strict ritldling'
ALBANY. N. Y, Aug. il.-Work on tho Einira re.
large extent employed 80 pms ners from sLg sag sod 20
from Auburn having been transferred FOL that purpose ~
lie insutaon Viii Do snreb ,an'stsd sA'is lsAe
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CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITA

THE COUNSEL AGAINsT HALLETT KILBOURN.
WASHINGTON. Monday, Aug. IA, 1875.
Several days ago the House passed resoi'i-
ton reciting that Halett kibourn had brought sun
against Speaker Kerr, Sergeanat-Arns Thompson ana
certain members Of the Real Estate Pool Comnee Tor
damages for false imprisonment and directing inc per
sons sued to consult with the Judiciary Committee III
relation to the suit and authorizing the committee 70
employ counsel defend them. Ir accordance with the
terms Of the resolution the committee have employed
W II. Prescott Of South Carolina, who was Assistant
Secretary " State under President BuchanaD's Admnis
traton the Hon. W. NJ Mcrrick OF Mary lana Formerly
Judge in this District and eNMcmbcr OF Congress-
and Henry Wise Garrett, grandson OF eAGov wise Oh
Virginia
NO FAST MAILS OR FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
The House Committee on Post-Oihces ana
Post Roads has concluded 10 take action on the Post
Route bill This decision posponcs until next WINTER
not Indefinitely the reGstabshmen of the last nlas
and il also prevents the restoration % the rankng priv
icgc While the one result great inconvenience
10 thousands of people who had come to consider tue
fast lis almost necessity the other VIII not DC re-
gretted by the people.
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SECOND DAY AT BAYREUTH.
AN INCREASE OF ENTHUSIASM.

AN INCREASE OF ENTHUSIASM.
GREAT IMPRESSION MADE BY 1.-THE wALKYREN"
MARVELLOUS CONCENTRATIONS OF THE PLAY
REPEATED.
BAYREUru, Bavaria, Aug. II, 1876
The performance here to-day of "The Walkyren,"
the second opera in the drama of The Ring
of the Niblung," began in the afternoon at 4
o'clock and ended at 7:3O, with an interval Of an
hour between the acts. A great impression had
been made on the day before by the prologue, The
Rheingcd," but it was surpassed in the effect of
what has been seen to-day. The friends Of the new
school of music, of which Wagner is the distin-
gulshed representative, were jubilant beyond
measure when the first act was produced which made
an impression profound and very general through
when the entire background of the stage was filled
with sea Of ice the spectacle was wonderful be-
yond words to describe 1t. II impossible to
strain the en.husasmsof the audience, and storms
of applause frequently broke in upon the acting so
that it was interrupted, and efforts made to
press the ardor of the assembled admirers Of tho
great drama.
At the end of the acts the leading performers
called for amid hearty cheering, and though several
such efforts made, none of them appeared to
crafty these desires. The reason for so declining
was explained by Herr Wagner and the leading art
lists, who said that appearance before the curtain
would tend TO violate the unity Of the representa-
ton. The Emperor William several of the nobility,
Ill 81. ,f anil
France, and distinguished citizens and critics from
various parts of Europe and America were present
as on the day before. The Emperor remained through
the whole performance Of the opera, and when en-
tering and leaving the royal box greeted with
loud cheer When the days festival had closed no
went TO Babcsberg.
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YESTERDAY Ar THE EXHIBITION.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1i.-An excursion
party OF l25 operatives Of the Yale Lock Company OF
stamford Conn., arrived at the Exhibition grounds to-
day. aud will spend four days In making an examination
Of the mechanical display OF the EXp'ioh' ih's party
comprises about half the force employed AT 'he lock
works The others will probably follow in short time.
A, Iauher,s restaurant this afternoon the German
Commissioner gave banquet TO large number OF In
ylted guests.
This morning the statne Of Washington was placed I'D
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TIE RUNORED FIGHT.
OTHER INDIANS BRING IN THE srORl-IT Is STILL

pIsCEEDITED.
TGESERAL rREss DIsPtTCHl
CHICAGO, Aug ll.-R- Williams, Assistant Adju-
tant General &C Omaha tcegraphs To Gen. Sheri-
dams headqnarters here tha: the following dispatch
has just been received by him:
WYoMI"C. Aug. H.
The report % Gen. Terrys fght wiki sitting Ball IL
confirmed through indians coming into Spotted Tail
Agency Tloy report heavy engagement, the defeat
o, the Indians aid sitting Bull wounced. TOWNSEND
IL is proper to say that the accuracy of tho IN
formation contained in this dispatch, coming as 1t
does frou questionable source is dsCredited.
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su,ypAy.sCHooL ASSEMBLY.

MAYvILLE, n. Y, Aug. 14.-lhcre was Il
meeting this morning devoted To the discussion oil the
sobbatb IN which the Rev. Walter Condict Of James
town. " w. read resolutions commencing the ConcLh"l
Commission for Keeping the Exposition gates closed on
Sunday The Rev. Mr.. Cameronof Canada followed WIN
brief but Interesting address, In which he stated ih''
lalOOns closed on the sab1ath III IOlOhtO.
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MR.. RANDALL TAKES A STAND.
NO MORE LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE BEFORE Al
JoURNNIENT.
IBr TELEGRAPH 30 THE TRIBUNE.

lBr TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRTBUsR.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The House Is spend
ing the evening session tonight in the impor-
tant occupation of killing time. The Mill
tary Committee at meeting last Saturday
agreed TO report bill authorizing the temporary en-
stment of $500 cavalry for operations against the
Sioux, and has been trying all along to get an oppor-
tunity to report. When the chairman attempted to
get the floor this evening some of the Democrats
under the lead of Mr. Randall began to libuster to
prevent the report from coming in and were success
full The opposition Of the Democrats is based on
the theory that there are soldiers enough in the
South where they not needed to reinforce Gems.
Terry and Crook with all the additional troops they
need. Mr.. Randall has announced privately that he
will not allow any more legislation before the final
adjournment.
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,ition in front OF the Judges Pavilion and unvaod

position in front OF the Judges Pavilion ana uh'"oo
without ceremony.
Baron Tautphoeus, Commissioner from the Royai
Bavaran Agricultural Society, who has been three
months in the country. and who took part with inc
Judges the examination Of the subject OF brewers
and Brewing" leaves for home next week During h's
stay he has Travelled great deal TO gain knowledge o
the country.
To-day's paid admissions were %, geo.
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LORD LYTTON TO RESIGN.

TDNIVN, MOlUiN, AUG II IN'V
a dispatch to Tie Times from Calcutta says
the report that Lord Lytton viii resign the Office Of Gov
crnorG General Of India early in 1877 cns strength and
is generally believed Madras newspaper asserts that
the Duke OF Buckingham has been promised the reVer
sion OF the Governor -G.iorashp.
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PARLIAMENT TO BE PROROGUED TO-DAY.
IOSDoS. Monday, Aug. IT, 1876.

LONDON, MOnIaI, AHE. II, I'Io'
In the House of; Commons this afternoon,
Sir stafford Norhcoe chancellor Of the E.ch,qucr, IN
reply To a question 10y Sir Charles Wentworth Duke
Baronet Radical member for Chelsea sad Pan aneut
would bc prorogucd at o'cloca tome row afternoon
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/ SHANGHAI. Aug. 13.-rhe French Mission
CHAPEL al Ming KoocFoi, Province of Neanh"i, WA
lately attacked by the poPulace during the celebration
mass. The priest aud many OF the congregation were
Killed.
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MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN SPAIN.
MANN Moulay. Aug 4. Il

Madrid, MOnday, Aug. IT, ISIO.
In spite of statements to the contrary,
ministerial crisis exists The return OF the exQueen
Iaabea bodies good. Tie removal OF the members OF
Cabinet who took part in the revolution against her
Is contemplated.
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in of to the troops while II the latter
are successful no expense need be incurred.
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VOL. XXXVI....N NO
WASHINGTON.

GEN. GRANT SURPRISES THE HOUSE.
-, ,,yevprcTEp HELP TO THE CAUSE OF ECONOMY
=, SAVING ON RIVER AND nARBoR EXPENDi-
TTRFs.