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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-03

THE DEADLOCK ON THE LEGISLATIVE
BILL.-The differences between the two
Houses on the legislative appropriation bill
are no nearer being harmonized to day than
they were on Saturday last. Another meet
ing OF the conference managers was hell al
three O'Clock this afternoon.
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SUMNER RESORTS.

WALTON car the Blue hidse Mountain Per
sons seeking a healthy, reas Joable. 4 ~ 4
sbd eonvenient country bosr5inG piaee, YEMY
shOud read the card OF Tstton In ths ls.SE
sunnsy Hersld, or af3ress g. W. W BIG IA 4, nd
Hill stsiiOn, W. D Il Loudoa county, Va.
Jyi AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-07-03

CRESSON SPRINGS, Cambria County,, Pa.
This delightful SUMNER REsORr VIVA. \
be opened for the reception Of guc.ts vtNA0
JUNE 18th, l.T6. lEs*f
Situated ou top OF the Allegheny Nom tain. No.
more desirable place can be found snyvhers
jes-Im J. ID. MCCLELLAN, supr.
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Servfa Means Business.

VIENNA, July 3.-Servta has notified the
powers that unless they declare the Danu be
neutral, and prevent the Turks using II for
military operations; Servia will obstruct IL
with torpedoes. 1t is stated that Prince
Milan has arrived at Alexdinatz. Servia has
suspended the foreign telegraphic service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
John BRIGHT on TURKEY.

, srpoNG APPEAL TO THE NATIONAL CONSCIENCE
rNGI.Sp's FEARS neutrality-suspicious.
CRAFTSMANSHIP DENoUNCED-LORD BEACONs-
FIELDS SPEECH CONDEMNED - THE MASSES
MOVING.
,n,,, r,,p ppou1 AR CORRESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON, Dec Mr. Bright mas Elaue-at DIT
mineham on Monday-a very strong anu nopio
speech on the Eastern question II you look al " as
q sneoch made with view to its immediate inhIl-
ence on the governing classes OF this country ID
nrohablv also an injudicious speech. 1t takes far
HIGHER ground than politicians statesmen, or men
who call themselves above all things patriots are IN
Tho habit Of taking. Some denounce it as unpatri-
otic II is plea for justice as between nation ana
ntop and plea of that sort Is naturally dlstase-
e., 20 naonIe who consciously or uncOnsclously, are
Co. THAR country right or wrong. The great
strength-I might almost say the only Strengthen
che Government lies in the disposition OF the En-
olsh peopIe TO support their own Government III
contest of any kind with any other uoVerhniehV
supporting 1t simply because II Is thelr own, anu
because the other is not their OWL IhaV
custom has assumed the force Oh uau'ioh'
fortified by numerous precedents' MT. Drisn''
l,orob ope of the most English OF Engllshmen Ill
-, ,oints lifts himself to a higher level than
,Li With the result that on this question he talks
o,,or the heads of part Of the community, ana de-
taobes himself from the sympathles Oh announcer part
from whom he is by no means remote lnteiectualIy'
OF this he Is certainly quite aware for he under
stands his comtrymen extremely we'll ana IL may
Ina assumed he has not done it without an object
sboud suppose he cared more for touching the con-
sciences of the mass of the people than Tor conci-
a,ipg the prejudces of the upper classes lsuppoSe
he believes two things that there is such thing as
popular conscience and that an appeal 10 IT, though
derded by critics is likely in the long run to DC sue
cessful. He wants to prevent war; ana IL Is not
easy in these days for arstocrale Government 10
make war in defiance of public opinion. Hence this
sneeeh which seems perfectly calculated to reach
the deeper feelings aud better Judgment OF the great
mass of the people of England From that point OF
view II ceases to Do an njudicous speech, and must
he pronounced as far-seeing and statesmanike as 1t
is eloquent. -.
IL IA. as said in the first place, plea Tor justlee
"a between nation and nation. 1t Is an appeal 10
England TO do justice to Russia; to be willing tnat
Russia should exercise rights which England III her
Mace would be certain to claim aud enforce here
4 great Power, says Mr. Bright, with rivers run
ming into the Black Sea, ports on that sea- CON-
mercal marine and q navy, Her only outlet INTO
the Mediterranean is through the Bosphorus ana 'he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Tuesday, Dec. &c, 1876.
The President TO the Senate to-day message In
closing the report and Journal of proceedings OF the COM
ssion appointed In accordance with the provisions OF
the Indian appropriation bill OF last year to treat with
the Sioux Indians for REIMBURSEMENT OF their right TO
the Black Hills &c He calls the special attention OF tho
Senate TO the articles Of agreement between the commits
sion and the Indians among other advantages To be
gained by them the clear right OF citizens 10 go INTO
Country OF which they have taken possession ana from
which they cannot DE excluded The documents were
ordered 10 be printed and lie the table The report OF
the commission has already been published. lie also
sent 20 the senate the report Of the commission appointed
last wear TO- suprIintend the work OF paving Pennsy
yaniaaye In this city, and IL was ordered that IL De
printed and referred To the District Committee
The President to-day ent to the Senate the correspond
epce between the United States and Great Britain ON the
subject Of extradon. Some Of IL has heretofore been
pubined and conclusion SHOWS that the treaty has
heen restored 70 vitality by the act OF Great Britain In
rcedug It's former position and consequent suifen-
der Of Brent Louisville fOrger, 10 the United states
Our Government Is prepared 10 consider the ques-
t0n f an amendment of the treaty 10 increase the
class of 0feuses for which exraditiOn may be claimed
Th coresuoudence regarded by the Senate at present
"a CONFIDENTIAL aud hence there Is 10 1t for pub
LEGATION.
Gen Crook says that the Indians at Red Cloud Agency
have not allowed the Government to float It's own flag
over the sOrehOuse where II issues to them their fOod
and clothing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
THE NEW STATE CONTROLLER.

PROBABILITY THAT Mr.. ROBINSON WILL NAME HIS
own sUCCEssoR-THR REASONS FOR SUCH
ACTIoN-ALLEN C. BEACH MENTIONED.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRiBUSEl
ALBANY, Dec 26.-The question of who will
be the State Controller is still uncertain rumor has
prevailed here for some days that the appointment
would not BIZ made by Gov. Tiden at ALL but would lie
over, and Gov. Robinson on his Inauguration, would
name exLeut Gov. Allen c. Beach of jefferson County
One the stated for this action by Gov Tden
lie that has sufficient time for full consideration
OF the subject in the midst Of the Presidential
tainty While he has objection TO Mr. Beach, he does
not care to appear be Withdrawing from the canal
policy of last year, when Mr.. Beach was unfavorably
noticed by the Canal Investigating Committee Another
reason for his failure to make the appointment has
the fact that the month has drawn TO close that
it will be necessary for Mr. Robinson Controller 10
sign the usual monthly warrants.
In case the appointment is not made this week. Con-
troller Robinon will resign Monday morning, and
Gov. Robinson will appoint controller directly
after his Inauguration This will take place at noon
without parade ceremony, the Governor and Gov
ernOr elect going to the Assembly Chamber from the
Governors room. attended simply by the staff Gov.
Robinson will take the oath, and IL Gov Tlden chooses
to say anything, he will respond Gov RObinson's pr
yate secretary viii be his son, David c. Robinson,
young of 80 years. who has been the partner Of his
father in the law business in Elmra for number Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
rRIFGRAPHIC NOTES.

GrorcEsTER. Mass. Dec. 26.-Matthew Sander
scp residing in Rockport was Struck Dy He's' iAi" 4
night and fatally injured. 49, .
BosroN DeC 26.-The Globe Iheater in this city
Semanded by the Inspector Of Buildings
porrsyILE. Penn, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Kinney was
bnrned 70 death ST. Clair Penp TINS morning oy Iag
burned. -, ,,-,.. Al. n,
s.N FRANCISCO, Dec. 28.--Max Erlinger the Bal.
&C.. areer Was released habeas corpus To-Day Ana
naSSiey PeaTested fugitive from justice under INC
state law. 49,, TT n, 81
BALTIMORE Dec 26.The tug Thomas H. Da ss al
. nrsA ging Company burned on sunuy n Ih
n ne OF hacEets Point while towing 6ok @ and S
we're struck by an Ice noe, le Jug "ai''"'N' w. '' -
burned, but the crew were saved , n
BurpAIo. N Y, Dec 26The body Of the q eS Ssr
man woman aged 20 years wSn hsao idended as mai Of
IN sr az Eden who with her husband was ios' In the
woods Cd the previous SATURDAY. a., NJ,
I,a,yv Dec. 2e.-Presdent Dickson of the Della
ware and Hudson Canal Company has ordered c
az AIbany machine shop with the shop al Oneon
Oh INC the discharge OF Oh tne
an ed n that branch Of the company industry
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GOV. HAYES AND THE SOUTH.

What he MIGHT DO AS PREsIDENT-THE TIMES
RIPE FOR A NEW AND BETTER PoIICY-oPPosI-
ZION THAT WOULD FOLLOW H-FINAL SUCCESS
lFRox THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-It is certainly creditable
TO Gov. Hayes that tho men who know him best,
without having received any assurances except
hose contained ia his letter of acceptance, almost
without exception expect the adOption'ot new ana
wiser policy toward the South to follow closely upon
his inauguration. II is wholly unnecessary to say
that 10 negotiations have been opened between
Gov Hayes any authorized to speak OF act Ior
him and sing influential Southern man looking to
a alliance of any SORT Negotiations OF tins KIND
would be highly improper in political sense Tor
members Of either party to engage in at the present
stage Of the Presidential controversy, and no propo-
atlon which Gov. Hayes could now make would for
amoment be entertained even by the most conserva-
I'VE Of his political opponents. 1t would only be
nsinterpreted and would impair his influence with
hs own party, while subjecting him TO severe crit
slSn by the Democrats,
issy that no Southern Democrat would now listen
nany proposal from Gov. Hayes or his friends IN
regard TO the future Southern policy Of the Repub-
mean party in the event Of its success. Because the
oorthem representatives in Congress have been
moderate in council and have set themselves like q
None wall against extreme OF revolutionary action
~ their party. they are none the less Democrats,
10 none the less desire the success of Gov. Ilden
sAey wiz insist most strenuousy that the result Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
BURNING or a CANADIAN CONVENT.
THIRTEEN PERSONS MIssING-EIGUT BODIES FOUND
THE MELANCHOLY SCENES AT BROOKLYN RE

THIRTEEN PERSONS MIssING-EIGUT BODIES FOUND
THE MELANCHOLY SCENES AT BROOKLYN RE
PEATED.
MONTREAL, Dec. 26.-At S:45 o'clock last
night the Sister Superior Of the convent made her
usual visit through the whole building, and neither
saw nor suspected anything out of the way
Al 900 the whole convent was in flames.
All the occupants in bed aud the only thing that
eould be done was 70 rush out Of the building Nuns
and children had only time 10 themselves without
their clothes 1t is believed that the fire originated be-
tween the floors, but could imagine the
There we're forty boardersn the convent Thirteen
persons are missing all OF whom 1t is believed persisted
in the danes Their names and ages are as follows;
Angelo Dsuphin, SO; Elizabeth Gravel, 10; Maria
Iouse CeffrOy, TO- Parnee Des Mars Maria Droet,
10: Lea Gul6ault Z; Georgana Lavalee, 10; Lussen
Iayalee, 10; Aid Poland, o. All those named were
from e. Elizabeth; Della Ia Layalee Of ST. Thomas, II;
Rosanua Masse OF 81; Thomas, l0 Della Masse OF st.
At / o'clock this morning eight bodies had been found
and taken from the ruins all burned to crisp Several
Of the parents the unfortunate children present.
CRYING and locking for their remains endeavoring
identify them by fragments OF linen or cloth the
bodies. Elizabeth Gravel, ope Of the victims, was
seen out of the convent while 1t was In
flames but abe rcGntered either 70 render as
sistauce TO the others OF to her property The
sister supeior persisted in remaining in the convent 70
save the children and at Last escaped with difficulty 10
~ not known whether the victims perished In their beds
or ON the stairs while attempting TO escape
Al, O'clock to-day the opened an inquest In
,no poshvtery close to the convent The Rev. Sister
suner,or sister onarie Ursula, and Others were
present. The convent, which was stationed ct St
E,iTaberh miles from Toilette, was founded in ls4s,
ano was under the management Of the Sisters Of Prov
-. Community The building formed two wings, the
denoe n So laly boarders occupying one, while the
etsr was occupied by about 90 orphans aud lnrm l.er
Tbc structure was of wood and there being no nre
sois t e, tic village the flames could NOS be checked
sp9 nothing Was saved The property vas insured i'r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
GOV. GROVER COMING EAST.

A sERENADE AT SAN FRANCISCO - GOV. IRWIN
SPEAKS AND INTRODUCES Mr.. GROVER.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 26.-GOv. Grover of
Oregon left this morning for Washington last evening
he serenaded at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Gov
Irwin who introduced him. said Gov. Growers action
would have the effect to compel Congress to go behind
the face of the returns In which 1t believed the
Senate would refuse to give Hayes electoral majority.
Gov Grover spoke very briefly, jusfying the constitu
tionality Of his action. Resolutions were adopted
approving Gov. Growers course. About 1000 or 5000
persons present. including number OF prominent
Democratic politicians.
delegation Orted him to the ferryboat and salute
fired in his honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
MEETING OF THE SENATE.

ONLY FIFTEEN MEMBERS PREsEsr-NE" MEMBER
OF The COMMITTEE on PRIVILEGES AND ELEc-
TONS,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Senate met at
moon to-day fifteen Senators being present Before the
reading of The journal, Mr.. Morton Chairman OF the
Committee on Privileges and Elections, said 1t was i'm
porant 20 have another member added TO that commit
tee The great body Of the committee he sad had gone
South to make the investigation ordered, and there was
not quorum OF the subcommittee assigned to duty In
Washington now In the city. He therefore moved that
another member be added TO that committee The mo
tIon was agreed to- The chair appointed Mr. Mitchell OF
oregon a. the new member. The Journal OF fridays
nIoeeedngs was then read. Mr. Ferry OF Michigan from
he Committee on Rules, presented revised rules show
Inc rho changes proposed by the committee etc The
Spaie then went into Executive session ri ITO M
and when the doors were reopened adjourned TIL Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
THE PATENT OFFICE PAY ROLL.
NO MONEY PAID FOR WORK NOT PERFoRhED-THE
COMMISSION WILL NOT RESIGN.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Commissioner
Of Patents states with reference TO the report that very
great irregularities have been discovered In his Office by
which persons have drawn pay from the Government
without performing any work. that such condition OF
things does not and has existed The work referred
TO is the tracing drawings for models for which an IN
usual sum has been appropriated by Congress. Tile
greater portion OF this work has been given to women OIL
men in reduced circumstances, the oompensa-
ton for which has been comparatively SMALL
Less than dozen female employees who have had this
work 20 do have thought proper to sign fictitious names
on the pay rolls they were ayerse to beng
known as Government employees, and one or two II
appears because they had relatives In the Office, ana
under the ruling u the Secretary two or more OF family
have not been allowed to hold Office in the Interior
Department.
Mr. DuelI the Commissioner says the Government mas
not maid single dollar in return for work not performed
Where the tracing work has been taken home one IN
stauee is noted where lady who was not able 10 per
form IL herself reet II to another person All this has
now been remcdied by order from the COMMISSIONER
that none tracing other WORK Hna ne given
to any one who personally perform the service
TeIt. Il no indication that Commissioner Duell WIZ
raslgn H SAYS he has such Intention ana, on the
contrary the relations between himself and the score
tary continue ali respects TO be IN pc feet Accord
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for if it should succeed their hopes OF future poca
victory would be destroyed.
These first steps, it seems to me, would be the
most difficult to take and at the very outset the dan
ger of failure would be greatest. But suppose that
has up to this point crowned the efforts Oh
Republican President who has undertaken to reor-
ganize his party in the South the basis described
suppose that his party in the North has stood by MIN
and supported him, that lie has found men VINO are
honest and respected by the people to hold the fed
eral offices in the South, and that he has convinced
the Conservatives of that section Of his sincerity Oh
purpose,-wOuld they aid him, or would they take
advantage of the demoralized condition OF the ne
publican party in their States to sodfy the opposl-
ton and establish it on irmer basis than ever
OF course IT is impossible to say what would happen
under such circumstances but believe that the old
dislike of tue Democratic party and name would
show itself as il never has done before since the
war; and that there would be party formed In each
of the Southern States which, though it might not
call itself Republican, would give its support 10
National Republican President who pursued pohcy
similar to that which have marked out.
have thus far said nothing OF the cOiored people,
and what must be done with them during tms IT,
organization. OF course, they would have 10 10
guaranteed in the enjoyment of all the civil ana po-
litical rights that have been conferred upon them
by the Constitution and the lawson the ohiCcu
States. Any deseFtion of them would be fatai. but
l doubt if forcible interference in their Dehai
would be necessary at any time, and am sure tna'
the moment a considerable number Of the white
people of any Southern State ceases to act with the
remainder politically, no Federal interference Oh any
kind will be necessary TO protect the negro In The
free exercise of the right of suffrage. The negro
vote will divide the moment tie white people cease
to act as political unit. and when that occurs the
managers of neither party will allow their eolored
allies to be bulldozed.
believe therefore, that a reorganization OF par
ties in the South will be possible under wise ana
liberal Republican administration, although 1t Will
not be work easy to accomplish. The man who
undertakes il must make up his mind to meet and
conquer opposition in his own party and in that OF
bis political opponents He will be denounced as q
traitor by some who helped to elect him. and looked
upon with suspicion by others but II be succeeds ne
will have performed service for his country which
will place him in the front rank of its greatest bene-
factors. H. 10 W.
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Mr.. RANDALL REPLIES TO MR. ORION.


10 POWER TO EXCUSE HDI-THE EXECUTIVE COM
LurTEE OF THE WESTERN UNION MAY BE SUM
AoNRD TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Speaker Randall has re-
Piled TO the letter addressed to him by Mr.. Orion,
who asks to be excused for the reasons stated from
compliance with the requirement TO appear before
the Morrison Investigating Committee and produce
certain papers and kilograms. The Speaker to-day, IN
the course of Conversation, while he did not give
the contents of his letter in reply to Mr.. Orton said
that be had no power to excuse that gentleman. 1t
was for the House to determine what action should
be taken as under the resolution recently adopted
the House had power to require any person to appear
before any committee and bring with him books,
papers, or kilograms.
As the Executive Committee of the Western Union
Telegraph Company have removed all messages now
on hand from the control possession Of any OF its
officers. and as Mr.. Orion is of such officers it
isnot improbable Judging from what was said
at the Capitol to-day, chat the Executive
Committee may be cited to appear before the bar OF
toe House TO answer for contempt and be dealt with
as the law and facts may require. Iii thought the
Executive COMMITTEES are thus amenable under the
resolution of the House, which provides for such
course of action in case any person shall prevent or
attempt to prevent any witness from producing any
book Orpaper which witness may have been required
70 produce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE SUPREME COURT REFUSES THE QUO WAR
RANTO MOTION.

COLUMBIA S. e., Dec. 26.-The petition to
the Supreme Court to the quo proceed
ngs the Tden electors against the Hayes electors
South Carolina which had been argued by United states
DistrotAttorney Corbn for the motion and by Mr. Bar
ker and Mr. YOumans against, decided to-day. JUS
ce Willard delivered the opinion Of the court refusing
the motion the to the United States Cir
cult Court under the act OF 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
TWELVE HUNDRED VOTERS IMPORTED.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBIyNEI

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Representative A. s.
Wallace OF South Carolina that great election
frauds perperated by the Democrats OF his district
for the purpose OF defeating him. He says that he win
be able prove only the intimidation of Republican
voters but the Importation OF at least 200 GeOrgans
and North Caronians who voted for his opponent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
DEMOCRATIC NEWS ABOUT FLORIDA.

IH6 NatIUHaI Dt1nuCfaIlC COlnnIItIte ytsttr-
day received the following dispatch ffom Florida:
IL Is reliably ascerained that f. Chandler tee-
gTaphed Gov Stearns and Gen. Wallace TO disregard
pandamus Of the Supreme Court of Florida saying In
substance tnat having started step backward must
be taken. Gen Wallace Is also notified that Judge Wood
Of the United States Circuit Court s on his way TO Taa
laReea-
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NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The President sent

the following nominations TO the Senate to-day;
Nelson to be United states Attorney i9r INDIANA
ars Thompson OF Pennsylvania 10 be second Lieutenant
18th Infantry; and also the following p0stnasteIs
II stacy al West Mass James H. Jones AT Ashan
uass Edwin A. Bartlett at Cuba N VI owen g. Alien AZ
Warren, Penn; John II johnston AZ nhroh' i'ir 'V "
ornaM rol,af
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
oAusE OF THE LITTLE ROCK FIRE.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 26.-lt has been
scsrained that the last conhagraton IN this city was
caused BY two negro boys who committed burglary IN
a store This retltes the charge Of neendarism'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
POLITICAL NEWS.
A RECOUNT IN FLORIDA TO-DAY.

GOV. sTEARNs ADVISES THE CANvAssING BOARD TO
OBEY rue COURTS ORDER.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 26-GOv. Stearns says
the decision of the Supreme Court decides the cleo
ton question in this State and that he has advised
the Canvassing Board to obey the order OF the court
Secretary Of State McLin has given notice to the
other members of the board TO meet in his office at
II o'clock tomorrow toscanvass according TO tho
courts mandate.
The Senate Committee have concluded their labors
here, and left for Jacksonville this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-27
ATTACHMENT ISSUED IN THE TELEGRAPH CASE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-An attachment has
been issued to compel Mr. Barnes, the manager Of the
Western Union Telegraph Office at Neworleans appear
before Mr. MO-rlsons Committee IN that city, bringing
with him the required kilograms