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CHANGE OF COMMANDERS.
DO West. Young Man,

NEW YORK, Dec l2.-The World reprints a
New York dispatch TO the Albany dr0,rs say
ing Gen. Hancock is ordered 20 San Fran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Argentine ReDublic al Peace

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Argentine Consul
has received telegram from the Argentine
Finance Minister announcing that the rebel
lion in Entire Rios has terminated and that
the republic is peaceful. The statements tele-
eraphed to London about a general insur-
rection are false.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12
A burglars Fatal wound.

NEW YORK, Dec. i2-The burglar vino was
shot while robbing the house OF John Grea-
cean, at Rye, West Chester county, mid
night, on Saturday, and who subsequently,
gave bis name as George keiser, died In
White Plains jail on Sunday evening. A
able killing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12
The arEefs.

BALTIMORE Dec I2-Na sixe-. deserred. a. v.
Consos ess do. second series, SAL. SUGAR dull and
BALTI9oRE, Dec. l2.-Cottcn strsng-middline,
Esl.-s. Flour strong and unchanged. Wheat hrm,
quiet and offerings lght-Pennsy lvsnia red. D "a
i4i; other grades unchanged. Corn-soufbern, quiet
ana easier western, active and lower closed firm nj
S. western mixed, old, spot, ST.; new, spsi siEs
500; December and January, So. Oats quiet and
dull, ls'fsIfk. Hay iIser and not quotsbiy higher
esa sna aRS sSist
rsfiped nominsily os3l. Coffee strong and I'M
Fio1r sc; %Ss.s scs y ss ana osr am oss
ne. SO. shipnenis-whesf, % .oco; corn, 800.
piees non.,s ps Cola, ias E.essnr. long ss. 3
short. 4s!: GoveInments active and better feeifng
wss.s suiss md heavy Corn Ss S and md Ass,ns
LeSecy Dec. y. If.e .. M u 8. bonds, 15sss,
ASSASSINATION IN MIssIssIPPI-A dis
p. Briscoe, a prominent democrat t and
chancery clerk Of Claiborne county was as
sassinafed on Saturday last while out hunt
ing, two miles from PORT Gibson. He was the
a sherins posse, October q.
The London Posi- says Il Is reported that there
II 10 be fresh exodus from Russia OF Mem
Ronites, nifty thousand Of whom desireto set
gle either in Brazil or the United States. Six
delegates haye gone TO inspect land offered 70
Them by the Brazilian government.
the patient upside down.
n0The Colorado House OF Representatives
mas woman for enrolling clerk.
The next census OF the United States, I'm
1870, Is estimated at fouy-six millions.
According % Herr Observation-Disclosures, the
celebrated entomologisf and German philoHo-
pner nea takes just esi bites before be II
satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

BLACK HILLS ACCOUNTS indicate that
mere VIII be extreme destitution among the
gold hunters this winter and, very likely,
have made lucky hits. and brought away
been exceptional cases.
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kilograms to The Star.
THAT ONE VOTE.
The Democrats Find il Again.
Michigan's Ineligible Elector.
SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.
SPEECH BY GOV. HAYES.
He Ignores Politics.
Hancock Sent West; Sheridan Coming East
SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.
SPEECH BY GOV. HAYES
He Ignores Politics.
Hancock Sent West; Sheridan Coming East
SOUTH CAROLINA.
How Aliens Murderer Was Diseox-


NEW YORK, Dec l2-The HeTalrs Column
in connection with the alleged coospiracy
was discovered by wad shot nom his gun
which was found near the scene of the muir
der OF Allen. II was the margin OF The Union
Herald, which had the negro's own name
written on IL. He was NJ once arrested and
on this evidence made full confession.
The a. ~. Seaator~hip.
L. =. Senator Robertson has refused 10 be-
come candidate for reelection before the
general assembly composed OF the senate
and Mackey house. The senator i'm a letter
for reelection gives his views ON the sitna-
ton, concluding as follows: 'Reganling this
body intending TO proceed TO elect a United
States Senator on Tuesday as constituti onally
detective for want OF the cooperation OF the
constitutional house Of representatives, I am
constrained TO Withholding my name as =
candidate before it,
THE BALLOTrNG FOR A SENATOR
commences to-day, the most prominent cam
didaies being {. e. Bowen, L. -. District At
toTney COrbin, Il. Il. Elliott, and r. l.. Car
doza, the two latter celored. The Wallace
house will not ballot. as the democrats claim
the general assembly has not yet commenced
its session"
Reinforeemeuts.
The Tiles Columbia dispatch says: Gen.
Brannon, with four companies OF United
states troops, arrived from Florida yester-
day morning.
Nob't PREJUDICE the Case.
The Congressional committee to-day re-
turned, IN answer 10 the offer of Hampton's
assembly 10 aid them in their Investigations,
That they could not accept the offer. as ~
would be recognition OF that body as the
legal assembly, and they did not wish To
commit themselves by recognizing either
house.
The Democrats Batloting for senator.
COLUMBIA, s. e., Dec. IA ballot was
taken to-day i'm the democratic house for
United States Senator. There were fourteen
candidates. The votes ranged from 20 m.
hiDhQSf ca n for .arau
{. Butler, of Edgefield. Troops are arriving
here from Florida. Everything is quiet; no
excitement whatever.
ID. II. Corbin Elected 10 the Senste by
the Republicans
COLUMBIA, =. G., Dec. Fin the republic
can house the ballot for ". -. Senator result
ed in the election OF L.. :. District Attorney
ID. I. Corbin, who received s. out of 66 votes
cast In the Senate Corbin received Il and
Gary, DEM. ~ votes. Corbin was declared
elected and both houses al jOurned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

1Mrs. Sarah Goodrich, q widow lady 80
years Of age, committed suicide at Br,oklyn
by cutting her throat. She lost q relative by
the theatre fire, and In her grief became
slightly demented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

> INTERNATIONAL BOATING CHALLENGE
DEcLINED.-The Oxford university rowing
and Cornell clubs to a four-oared race on tie
Thames next August
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SUIT AGAINST BEEcHER-A type ana
pIess manufacturing company OF fondon
IT ana others on account OF the C1srisfio,,
LHtOe newspaper for my thousand dollars
i ,1ss ana damage on q printing press which
completed and delivered to them. : -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

BELLA MCCLAIN, the clairvoyanf, charged
with the fatal poisoning of James M. Can
held, an exhibitor at the late centennial ex-
bibition, was yesterday. cosyicted at Pbila-
delphia OF murder In the second degree, with
a strong recommendation TO mercy. The
prisoner was sentenced to six years impris-
On1nQnf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE INVESTIGATIONS of the BROOKLYN the
alter disaster continues. Among the Witness
es examined yesterday was VIM. G. Kings
ley, one Of the owners Of the theater, who said
he went home at three O'Clock the morning q +
the fire, and at that time he believed that no
lives had been lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

NoMINATIoNs-The President sent the
following nominations to the Senate to-day:
Vincent Boering, TO be pension agent at Lou
isville, Kentucky; also, a large number of
pOstmasters. among them the following
lafayette McLaws, Savannah, Ca; Charles
w. Miller, Frederick, Md; Chas. III. Walker,
FrOstburg, Nd; VIM. S. Oakley, Salem, Va:
A. i. Gibbons, Kanawha G.. H, West Va:
y. s. Cannon. Spartanburg c. H. s. &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

INSPECTING THE PHILADELPHIA THEA
TERS.-In accordance with a resolution re-
Gently passed by the councils in Philadelphia
the building inspectors commenced tour of
inspection of the theaters and amusement
halls of that city yesterday. Several defects,
which, under ordinary circumstances, would
have passed unnoticed, were singled out and
ordered to be remedied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

The HOUSE APPROPRIATION COMMIT
TIE to-day concluded the consideration of
the Post Office, Fertilization and Deficiency
appropriation bills. and will present them TO
the House al once. The fertilization bill APP
prOpriates S2j0,000, which is $4,000 less than
last year. The post office bill appropriateS
y .fOeOO less than last year. The deficiency
Dill IL ior s2,JOo,SO as against $1,000 900 last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

The DEADLOCK between the French min
istry and the party OF the left in the chamber
OF deputies continues without the least ap-
rearance OF satisfactory solution. The Lon
don Times declares that the attitude of the
left Is distinctly menacing. and that the
course IL is pursuing Is revolutionary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERs-The House
committee ON naval affairs had under con-
sid ration this morning the question of max
ing an Appropriation 10 pay all naval officers
their full pay, which was reduced by the or
Ger OF the Secretary of the Navy placing a
large number on furlOugh. The comm ftee
hnally decided TO refer the subject to a SUBJ
committee, with "a view of ascertatning the
actual amount necessary 10 meet such pay
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

The ARBITRAToRs in the Maryland and
Virginia boundary case have made up their
decision and empowered Judge Black TO re-
duce their views to writing Judge Black
commenced the preparation of the opinion
on saturday. IL will be extremely lengthy
going over the whole ground of the dispute
between the states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE COMMITTEE on WAYS AND MEANS
to-day had short session for the purpose of
making distribution Of the various items
in the Presidents message to the proper COM
mittees OF the House. 1t is understood that
the committee have no important financial
matters before them, and unless the Secre-
taTy of the Treasury makes some recommeu-
cation in that quarter there will be no finan-
cial legislation attempted this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

REsIG NATION OF REPRESENTATIVE Ely
Mayor-elect Smith Ely, jr., of New York,
yesterday resigned his position as Represent
alive in Congress from the sixth district i'm
New York city. y special election to fiB the
vacancy has been ordered for the 2d OF jan
uaTy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

NATIONAL BANK NOTES received to-day
for REDEMPTION amounted 10 sil3.61
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

GovERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Inter-
ma, revenue, s195,aG.l; customs, s2lI .2If63.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE CABINET met at noon to-day, with
all the members present. The meeting lasted
until half-past two O'Clock. The only ques-
ton of importance discussed was the nature
of the response to be made to the resolutions
of Congress relative To the use of troops dur
ing the late election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

GOV. GROVER INSPIRED FROM NEW YORK.
A dispatch to the N Y. Tril,,lae from this
city says:-The information received i'm See
rotary Chambers dispatch from OREGON, TO
ne erect that Gov. Growers action was
oased ON written opinion received from
New York some days before he gave the GER
uncate TO Crontn, confirms the suspicion en-
,ertained here all along, that either Governor
rected this strategic move. The legal ad vice
lurnisned TO the governor proceeded, IL ap-
pears, upon the entirely erroneous assump-
lion tnet DON houses OF Congress have, In
seats 70 defeated candidates. Just the con-
trary mas been the uniform action OF both
me senate and the House. II has been re-
candidate receiving majority OF the votes
c ea goes not accomplish the election of de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

y SUBSCRIPTION PAPER has been started
in the Interior department to raise funds for
holding republican demonstration here on
the 9th instant, or about that time. The
subscriptions are in no way compulsory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE BAY STATE STATUEs.-MaSsachu
setts has contributed TO the atiOnal statuary
hall in the Capitol the statues of Samuel
Adams and John Winthrop. The presenta-
ton speeches will probably be made some
time next week. In the Senate Mr.. Dawes
will make the speech presenting the statue of
Winthrop, and Mr.. Boutwell, will make the
speech presenting the statue OF Adams In The
House The presentation speeches will be made
by George F.. Hoar and either Mr. Thompson
or Mr.. Warren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

PERsoNAL.-Ex-Senator Carpenter was on
the floor of the Senate to-day. Senator
Barnum, OF Connecticut, was in his seat for
a few minutes to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORS held a short
caucus yesterday afternoon and appointed
the following committee of five to act in con-
junction with the House caucus committee
tOtake into consideration the condition of
affairs regarding the presidency and matters
pertaining thereto; Messrs. Thurman, Bay
ard, Herman, Eaton, and Bogy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

SPEAKER RANDALL has assigned Hester
Clymer, of Pennsylvania, 10 the committee
on appropriations, to fill the vacancy made
by the formers elevation to the Speakership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE DISTRICT $3.50 BoNDs.-Before the
Solicitor of the Treasury makes public his
opinion as to the question of taxation on the
capital of the three-sixty-five District bonds,
which was recently referred to him, the Dis
trict Commissioners will file a brief with
him strongly setting forth reasons for con-
sidering the bonds as United States securi-
ties, and thus exempt from taxation. This
brief is now being prepared by the Commits
sioners. and will be fled with the Solicitor
within a day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

ACTION OF THE HOUSE DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUs--The democrats of the House held
caucus yesterday afternoon. Messrs. RAN
dali and WattersOn, who have been to New
York and had an audience with Gov. Tilden
since saturdays recess, communicated his
views on the Presidential complication to
the caucus. IL was Gov. Tilden's DESIRE they
said, TO have no policy agreed upon until the
southern committees shall have made their
reports. II was decided, however, to direct
the committee Of fifteen, appointed by the
senate and House caucus, to issue an address
To The people, which is to be promulgated
over The signatures OF the national demo-
cratic committee. This address will set forth
the claims OF the democracy, and will recon-
mend That simultaneous mass meetings be
held all over the country, at given hour, on
the sth day OF January next, so that the peo-
pie, irrespective OF party, may give expires
sion To theirvie arising out OF the unfortu-
nate complication. Fernando Wood made
speech, advocating the impeachment of the
President, and Mr.. Randall followed I'm the
same strain, though In a more pacific tone
resolution offered by Mr.. Hunton, of Va,
was adopted, ''to refer the existing compiled
lions TO the judiciary committee OF the
House Through q resolution to be presented
in the House hercafter), with instructions to
determine upon what is the legal course for
the House to pursue in reference TO canvass
ing the Presidential vote; and also what are
the legal relations Of the two Houses toward
each other with reference thereto"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House
to-day were Senators West and Wadleigh,
Representive Haskins, and Mr.. II. W. Mid
dleton, OF Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

THE PENSION APPROPRIATION BILL
which calls for one million dollars less than
last year, has not yet been considered by the
Senate committee on appropriations. The
committee Will recommend its passage sub
stantially as it came from the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

POLICIES on THE LIVES OF SUICIDES
The Supreme Court of the United States yes
terday held in the case of Bigelow against
the Brooklyn Life Insurance Company. that
where the policy provides that il shall be
void IN case of suicide, whether the insured
be sane or insane" the plea of unsound
answer TO the allegation OF suicide. And IL
Is said that IL is not perceived why insurance
companies cannot limit their risks in any
manner they may see fit, provided the insur-
ed Is notified in proper language of the ex-
tent OF the limitation, and il is not against
public policy. Mr.. Justice Davis delivered
the opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-12-12

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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-02-09

drawn, and the children will learn to
throw the phrases of the respective
champions at each other in their ju.
veniie wrangles. According TO our
observation, such have been the re-
suits Of such discussions everywhere.
We have the highest regard for each
of the gentlemen. and believe them
to be worthy Christian ministers. We
know OF Mr.. Boring that he Is most
acceptable and useful minister. A
plain, understanding. earnest man Of
kindly creed and gentle teachings.
and when those speak OF him who
know him best. they speak with en-
thusiasm. We hope he may live
long enough to preach thousands of
gospel sermons, but not long enough
20 engage in another "dogmatic
wrangle."
And now, Jo.. thou imp of I'M
slightly horns and serpent tale, put
these sandals out Of sight, hang this
surplice in an outer room. give this
Concordance to John Burts, this
Theological Dictionary 10 John
Brown, and IL a Baptist or q Meth
odist should inquire for your theoIog-
ical editor, tell them he is absent at
the Centennial. We will have peace.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-02-09
LETTER FROM TEXAS.
WHAT Il RAMBZEN COUNTY Ma.
TAG nnAyEs grKYzDD

WHAT Il RAMBEEN COUNTY NAN
HAS DONE THERE
RANEYTs CREEK. TEXAS, Jan. 81, '76.
To the Editor Of the Morristowu Gazette:
| see you are giving some letters
from Hamblen county boys now in
Texas. / wish simply to give you
the case of a Hamblen county boy,
who came to Texas six years ago
without dollar when he landed, and
who has been sick eight months
since he has been here. He now
owns 500 acres of good land has
fenced and put in cultivation 400
acres; built three good houses-on
the same dug also three wells, and
has done all the work himself. He
don't owe a dollar. His farm now
rents for two thousand dollars a
year. His name is VIM. Witt, son
of Cannon Witt. and grandson of
the Rev. Pleasant A. Witt, deceased,
of your county. If you want the
papers on this. you stali have them.
If people haul water here three
miles it is because they are too lazy
to dig a well.
/ am yours, cousiR John,
sE c., F. BEwLEY.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-02-09
e Mr. Mcfarland has iutr

e Mr.. Mcfarland has iutrodu
ced bills and petitions in the House.
which were read and referred as FOL
lows:
The petition OF W. K. Yost. fol
the commissioners of claims to be
authorized to re-examine his claim,
TO the War Committee.
A bill for the relief of ID. p. Rowe
aud Brown & Crowell. OF Morris.
town, Tennessee which was read a
first and second time. referred TO the
Committee on Ways and Means, and
ordered to be printed.
Papers relating to the claim o.
James White, to the Committee on
War Claims.
Also, the petitions OF Margaret E.
Cogburn, George Dayspring, Joseph
McHenry. for pensions, TO the Com
mittee on Invalid Pensions.
The petition of Mary COniey. for
merly Mary MurreH. to have the
name of r.. Fl. Murrell placed upon
the rolls of the Tenth Tennessee
Cavalry as commissary sergeant. to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
The petitions of Mary A. Conkin
and George w. Sexton, for pen
sions. to the Committee on Invalid
Pensions.
Also. papers relating to the peti
ton of Mrs Nancy johnson, admin
istratrix. OF Abraham Upton. de-
ceased. for relief, to the Committee
OF Claims. .s, .sa.e. fses.rr +
In the House on the 2Sth Janu
airy, Mr. Robbins, of North Carolina,
from the Committee of Claims, re
ported bill to pay De Witt c.. Sen
ter. of Tennessee, mileage and pei
diem for appearing under summons
as q witness before q committee OF
the Forty-third Congress which
was read a first and second time
with the accompanying report order
ed 10 be printed, and referred to The
Committee of the Whole on the Pri
yate Calendar.