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New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
cp,urs AND cAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

BIppEFoRD, Me-, Dec. 2S.-Jeremlah Fletcher, an
old resident committed sulcuc Oy iaklnB poSon 9 evening"
Domestic trouble the cause.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Nellie Mmns, an or
ba III wears old tied suicide here last night Dy taking
III Of cedar Cause: of work and disappointment in
love.
REMINGTON, VT, Dec. 2S.-John Alsoyer OF
Norfh brakeman the Troy and Boston Rall
road "a under the BlackntOn Mass this afternoon
and was instantly killed.
RosroN Dec. 2S-In o glove-fght tonight at
pcyere Uall between p McDerInott and D. Davidson the
received fatal injuries and died IN the NAIL SEVERN AZ
n Is made.
HARRISBURG. Penn, Dec. 2s.-Gov Hartranft has
,sued warrant execution OF John DOnohoe 10 take
mace March 1877 He convicted Carbon Codnv Oh
the murder Of Morgan Powell.
BALTIMORE. Nd, Dec. 28.-David MllIgan, ~
soasin VIM Migan 2l years old The parties are eoored
drinking. .
BosToN, Dec. 2s.-A sleigh, used in connection
ith tho Metropolitan Horse Railway Company tor carrying
upset Boston Highlands this morning severely
njuring driver hoy named Melea ana MI S
killed
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RANDALL AND THE DISPATCHES.
soTHIYG CAN BE DONE UNTIL A QUORUM OF TIL
HOUSE Is SECURED.

sorHING CAN BIZ DONE UNTIL QUORUM OF TIE
HOUSE Is SECURED.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Speaker Randall received
t-day the return of his subpoena directing President
orton of the Western Union Telegraph Company to
,epor at Orleans forthwith and to produce the
d;spatches which Mr.. MOrrsonls committee has
called for The subpoena served yesterday, and
the Speakers connection with the matter is at an
end until it is brought to the attention of the House
by the committee in case Mr.. 0rton does not appear
Mr. Barnes the New-Orleans manager OF the West
em Union Telegraph Company, left that city at 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon in custody Of deputy
serQeant-at-arms He should arrive here on Satur-
day morning and if quorum of the House is pres
ent at that time he might then be arraignea at the
bar. When the House met to-day only &9out 60
members were present, and it is therefore doubtful
If any business can be transacted either tomorrow
or Saturday In that event the case will not De
brought before the House until Wednesday next
speaker Randall, Judge Knott. and Gen. Hunton
hed long consultation to-day in regard to the OBJ
staces interposed by the Western Union Telegraph
Company in regard to the kilograms called for by
the Louisiana committee. 1t is understood that
they are unanimously in favor of executing the full
mower of the House to compel compliance with Its
mbpenas.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
ARREST OF FOUR BURGLARS.

Five burglars entered the restaurant of Mr.
Broecher at Conwayst and Broadway. East New York.
last Saturday evening" and took away with them In Q
wagon largo quantity of cigars aud tobacco. The pro-
pretor was aroused by tho nOe and fred at the thieves
as they were departing, wOunding one OF them. The
next day four persons Samuel A. Hunter, "Notoe
Hor,ie3 and Romer Bess. colored, and Thomas Smith,
White man-wcre arrested On suspicion OF the crime
a,bongh there was positive proof against the men,
PSii Confession froIn OF them on Wednesday,
tbroneh which the four were committed 70 await tho
% Of the Grand Jury Last evening Barney heany
80 arresed and is supposed 10 be the fifth burglar and
me one who was injured by the shot aEod Oh satmdy
ayeninR.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
THE FTr1JTRE OF THE INDIANS.

cosf IN BLOOD AND TREASURE OF SETTLED
POLICY CONCENTRATIONS OF THE sAvAGEs IN
ONE TERRITORY ADVOCATED.
iFaoM REGULAR coRREsPoSDENT OF THE TRIBUSE'J
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Commissioner John
o Smiths recommendations for complete reorganlza-
ton OF system OF managing the Indians, made as they
we're at time when excitement about the result OF inc
Presidential election ran high cid rot meet WITH the
attention from the press and from members OF Congress
which from their merit and importance they deserved
Mr. Smith, who is very anxious 10 obtain legislation ths
session 70 enable him 10 make beginning In the dTee
ton putting his plan into operation, has therefore no
sOrt except present his ideas personally In converse
ION with members Of Congress and others HIS whoc
heart is ts work Of improving the condition OF the
Indians Of securing the white settlers OF the west
arest fror tns drawbacks which they are exposed by
Ne eQS@at indian He believes that IL is per
kctly fesslie for the Government TO adopt policy
WHICH viii m the course OF time mako the Indians civil
he'd and sesustaning citizens The facts and opinions
seDted below are gathered from recent conversation
with him upon the subject
For want Of settled policy looking TO tho conversion
q the Indians into citizens aenable TO the Laws OF the
snty over 81 600 900 600 have becn expended since
Ne foundation Of the Government in fighting them and
b hiring them rot 70 hght; and moro lives have been
h IN San with them than in any foreign war In which
es nation hos been engaged. The present Sioux war
zeas VIZ probably cost In the neighb0rhood OF $4,000
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THE WESTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST MERGING TBI
coupLNY In ANnruER CnRPnRAIION.

AN INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST MERGING TIKI
COMPANY IN ANOTHER CORPORATION.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S-The adjourned meet
ing OF the directors OF the Western Telegraph Company
was held In this city today Messrs Wm. orton, Cam
bridge Livingston, aud W. ii. Abel OF New-YOrk and
others being present II Is said that the business before
the meeting was merely routine and satisfactorily
concluded. Bearing the meeting OF to-day, the
following action was taken in the Circuit Court
VIM o. Sprigg OF Allegheny County, Md,
for himself and such other stockholders
as may unite with hn applied to the court for an in
junction against the Western Telegraph Company. He
alleges that the formation OF company as proposed
Is without his consent stoekholder Of the Western
Telegraph Company and will compel him TO assume new
obligations under charter OF which he knows moth
ng He therefore asks the court 10 grant injunction
forbiddng william OFtOn and others frOn burrendcrng
The rights OF said VI Eern Telegraph Company or the
merging of the same ~ new company. Judge Plnck-
ney granted the iuiUH. '-,..
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
rEIEGRAHHIC NOTES.

ou,prc Dec 2S-The Quebec Legislature was
rroSorued today by Lleut.. GOV. De st. Just
SpRiNGFIEID, Mass Dec. 2S.-At meeting Of t the
1o1 ,i Bogiou was elected President
MOBILE Ala, Dec. 2S.-Mobile, the mother m @ OF
oystc Societies win celebrate on the night OF ee ~ %
ND broreJ cusom the COwbelOnE forty SKI the
sy,ers thirty third and the r. d. SIS ihrsecond ahn'ef'
sarieB. NIL ID ~
- Ann consisting Of MeEs Gardner u unDDaru %
Frank W, Palmer Of limos anu Ds1, h ~.
20 phodenhn began Their session AZ the fremont house
~ ,it. civ iouay They examined emery IWlcne ho0u'
Uos,srd and Col John r. George =,
C,vv.1.yn Ohio. Dec 2S.-The first game in the
.,an tournament played last evening between
Taraas Gallagher AnhOuy Honlng and was won Dy
nv lie terms Of Gallagher was
to make $50 points and Honing 40 AZ the sla VI ING o'
inning the scere STOOD Gallagher zo' nohik @''
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MORRIsONs COMMITTEE.
MOhhiDON . IOhhkl lLLs
REPUBLICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ORGAN
,,.N nv vorrNn MEH EnR NYSTEIY

REPUBLICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ORGAN
lied by YOUNG MEN FOR MYSTERY.
NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 25.-The committee Of
the House Of Representatives OF which Mr. Morrison s
chairman examined during the day some half dozen
colored witnesses belonging to otars Parish who tes
titled to being assaulted, beaten, intimidated by
their own race for having E0tcl the> Democratic
ticket william NJ. WasIbumy Of horelloUSo Parish
said he knew of only ORC case of violence there cleo
ton ay otherwise the election peaceable he had
been elected to the Legislature and counted out by the
II u by Young men for the purpose Of creating mystery,
and said that members Of tho Democratic party took
stems TO break them up He questioned closely 0y
Mir Townsend in reference hOmicdcs In the parish,
and attributed them to nccicncy OF the Judiciary
and Its lack of support By the people.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
THE FREEDMANs BANK BUILDING.
A PLAN TO SILL IT TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF DFPosIToRs.

BENEFIT OF DFPOSiTORS.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,l
WASHINGTON Dec 2S.-Mr. Douglass of Virginia
chairman of the subcommittee appointed last ses-
sion TO investigate the affairs of the Freedman's
Savings Bank, introduced in the House to-day by
unanimous consent two bills, one authorizing the
commissioners Of that company to dispose of certain
real estate and other property by public or private
sals. the other authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to purchase certain property for the use of
tbs United States. The real estate referred to is
tbe Freedman's Bank building in this city, now
chiefly occupied by the Department of Justice. The
uaSment TO depositors in the Freedman's Bank of
future dividends depends largely upon the sale OF
This buiding In the present condition of the real
estate market in this city, there is probability
that the property could be advantageously sold to
apy private individual or corporation and the only
hope of disposing of it is in it's purchase by the
United States. If the committee of which Mr..
Douglass is chairman and of which majority are
Democrats, recommend this purchase, the House
would undoubtedly pass bill authorizing it, and
the Senate vould also probably agree to it. The
building in question is not such one as the Govern
ment would erect for a Department of Justice, but
its cost would be much less than the expense of
erecting new building, and if at any future time
the United States Government should determine to
make other provisions for the Department of JUS
tice this building would still be available for the
use Of other departments. As the Freedman's Bank
was in many respects Government institution, and
as It's depostors are the most needy class of the en-
tire population of the United States, 1t seems only
lust that the Government should 90 whatever IT
consistently can to reduce their loss.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
TIE FIRE RECORD.
,Urp AND CARGO OF COTTON BURNED.

A SHIP AND CARGO OF COTTON BURNED.
PoRr Royal, S. C., Dec. 28.-The ship Harvey
Mills lying at anchor the bay, loaded with cotton for
Liverpool was discovered to be on fire between decks this
morning at O'Clock. Assistance was promptly rendered
nv the eet steamship Huntsville and waerboafs kept
tho fire down but failed to extingush it, In attempting
10 get the burning ship to the wharf she grounded and
all efforts TO get her of proved unavaing This evening
the steamer Huntsville left her and sailed up to the
wharf Two men were sufrocated while searching for
the of the fire, which is still burning under the
decks The value Of the ship and cargo is about half a
million dollars.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
WORK OF THE ALABAMA CLAIMS COURT.
The Court of Commissioners of Alabam

Claims under its present Jurisdiction viii hod hha
session The business transacted toNhy CON
sisted I'm rendering Judgment Case No 14os TO John
Taee Of San Francisco. for S275 and hearing several
motions for new trials The business OF this court
has been transacted with great Dispatch the number OF
claims hea decided greatly outnum0elng those Oh
any similar tribunal for the time occupied.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
FIRE FROM A CHRISTMAS TREE.

On Wednesday evening, while August De
Jonge and his family were enjoying themselves with
Christmas tree at their residence Beachst Staple
tom g. L. the tree came in contact with gasight and
caught fire. The flames communicated with a awindoW-
shade and thence with some valuable oil paintings upon
rho walls which were destroyed together with portions
of the carpets damage by fire and water was about
so 600 which covered by insurance in the Canadian
German, British American, aud Hartford companies
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
A SHORT SESSION OF THE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The House met, but
transacted little business, and adjourned at l2:Zo Inc
following bills we're introduced and referred: BY Mr..
uooter nem.. Miss)-For the Improvement Of the
Pearl and Pascagoola Rivers in Mississippi BY Mr.
Douglass Dem, Va)-Authorizing the ConmissIoners
Of the Freedmens Savings and Trust Company to buy
certain real estate BY Mr.. Fem Dem Idaho)-Auihor-
izng the purchase Of gold dust and bullion at the Assay
Office at Boise City.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
urrnsoN RIVER IcEMEN ON STRIKE.

RoNpoUT, N. Y, Dec. 2S.-The Knicker-
booker Ice Company began housing leo at Turkey Point
this morning. when about $50 men stuck demanding
81 So 81 rs, ard So a day. They now receive 81 %.
The icemen state this the beginning of general
movemeut along the river Tney organized and de-
termined that the companies shall not house any ice
until tey return the old time prices About 1000
men are usually employed TO harvest the Ice crop IN
this vicinity,
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
SENATE COMMITTEE IN LOUISIANA.

SENATE COMMITTEE IN LOUISIANA.
TESTIMONY TAKEN ON BOTH sIDEs-A WITNESS WHO
WANTED TO KNOW HOW HE Is TO BE PRO-
TECTED.
NEw-0RLEANs, Dec. 28.-The Senate Inves-
tgating Committee to-day examined b. r. Shelby OF
Ouachita whose testimony substantially the same
that OF Mr. McEnery yesterday in regard TO the
ditiOn OF affairs there during the canvass He contra
diced the statement OF Esquire Hall in reference TO
coored being forced to join the club, and OF Eliza
Pnsl James and Van. Logan being in the party
who assaulted her ana kllSd her husband He said the
Logans at his house that night He cOrroborated
Mr.. Halls statement that two stood by the polls
and took down the OF voters, but dd not know
what for. The Rev. Americus Watson, william II. Hill
and George Robertson, all eolOred, testified that they
were Democrats and that the election peaceful and
quiet.
The Senate subcommittee. OF which Mr. Wadeigh is
chairman, to-day examined Andrew HARRISON colored OF
Easun Baton Rouge. His testimony showed that while
the negroes Of the parish were Republicans from choice
many OF them forced 10 vote the Democratic ticket
through threats and ear be had been told that he did
not vote with the Democrats he would be relieved from
CARRYING the mails and others had been told II they did
not vote the way they would be hanged he voted
Harrison gave instances where coOred men had been
hung up and nearly strangled for refusing TO Join the
organized asserted TO prevent stealing but they su
siderable length the breaking up OF the Union Rights
Coored Club at Mount Vernon in June last ard he rOb
which ensned.
George Brown Of the same parish, who driven
from home and afraid TO return ON ace unit Of
being Republican, denied that the ritual OF the Union
Rights Club required members TO shoot negroes after the
third refusal TO join, published in The NeSc-OeGns
Democrat. -
breaking up OF the club by the Democrats.
H. G. Washington, cOored, detailed several acts OF vio
lencc by budOzes and gave with great reluctance, the
names Of the leaders, and in conclusion asked the COM
miltee what protection would be given those who
here TO testify Senator Mcdonald said TO him that any
one InOlested him to report to the committee,
and they would be punished. Senator Wadiegh said
"That Is hard case, but have power 20 help you"
The witness cplying to Mr McDonad said, If 20 home
and get killed, cannot report 10 the committee Jacob
Shields, cOlored, said lie Deputy United States
Marshal at Poll No 8, and forced TO leave; Bob
Duncan wanted lin stand OFF and let him shoot at his
badge; Duncan said they did not want any niger"
officers around there.
large mass of testimony was taken by the sub-com
init: ee OF which tho above he principal points.
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rur rpIAL u. rrr1IsoN. RELpEN co.

ALBANY, N Y, Dec 2S.-The trial of the case
of tie People against Denison, Bcden Co was con-
tuued before the referees to-day. The entire session
was occupied hearing the testimony OF John f. Jarvis
and Prof Niche Of Wcst Point In regard 10 their ex-
AMMUNITION OF work allegedfo have been done under
fho COZ IIact upon which the suit was brought
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
THREE SMALL FIRES.

A fire, originating in some unknown way,
last evening damaged the stable in the OF No Al
banyst occupied by ~ Ringer to the extent Of $1,000
The building not insured
quantity OF malt in EblenG's brewery at st. AIMS
ave and l5Gth-st took fire last evening and caused
slight confagration which was put by the workmen.
The damage WAS triiing
Gre broke out last evening in the rooms Of DR.. Shell
nj No Prnce-st, and quantity OF medicines, valued
mt 81 OOO was destroyed. The building was also dam
AGED about $500.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
WASHINGTON.
NOBODY AT THE CAPITOL.

,sor QUORUM OF CoNGREssMEN IN THE CITY
COMMISSIONER DUELL REsIGNs-oUR INDIAN
PoIICY.
Neither house of Congress met yesterday, and no
.nblie business was done at the Capitol Commits
H~ssioner Duell of the Patent Office resigned his
.osition to accept place in law firm in New-York
c;ty the step has long been contemplated, and had
~ connection with the Irregularities in the depart
,~spt. Commissioner Smith is urging a change in
tbs national policy toward the Indians he favors
concentration of the red men in Indian Territory.
II a now proposed by bill to sell the Freedmens
Rank building to the Government to obtain money
tor the depositors of the bank. The Alabama Claims
court will hold its last session to-day.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
FLORIDA,S NEW COUNT.

GOV. STEARSS ACQUIESCES-rHE SUPREME COURT TO
MEET TO ACT On THE NEW RETURNS.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Dec. 2S.-The return Of
the majority Of the Canvassng Board in to the
writ Of the Supreme Court was filed about D. M to-day.
1t gives the same figures which telegraphed last
night and arrives at the result by throwing out Clay
County entirely and adopting the County Judges
return in Baker County Gen. Wallace thinks
the Democrats ought accept this canvass it gives
them the State Government, and Gov. steans will
acquesce in it, He does not think that the Democrats
ought any further contest in regard TO the Prc
dental election. Whether they will agree with him
mains to be The Supreme Court did not meet to-
day. Two Of the justices reside in Jacksonville and
Attorney general Williams and Gen. Wallace went TO
Justice Westco this afternoon to get him to request tho
attendance OF the absent Justices They will prob
ably consent and court will be held in day two to
act the return Of the board AttOrneyGeneral Cooke
to-day flied his protest against the action Of the board in
regard to Clay and Baker counties. Everything indi-
Gates speedy solution OF the differences here. The
court will either accept the present return require the
two counties to be recanyassed which will only require
O few moments
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
OHIOS TILDEN CONVENTION.
A RIVALRY BETWEEN SEVERAL CITIES TO SECURE
THE MEETING.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
COLUMBUS, Dec. 28.-Since the announce
ment that the meeting OF the Ohio Democracy the 9th
of January would be held in Columbus. the leaders Of
that party in Cincinnati have been making strenuous
efforts to the convention for that city instead
Cleveland and Toledo have also been anxious to
the meeting Petitions pressed so strongly, that
the leading Democrats of this city to-day teegraphed
John G. Thompson at Washington not TO change the
place Of meeting half-fare arrangements had been
made with the railroad companies and 1t would
much dissatisfaction. Mr. Thompson replied that tho
meeting would be held at Columbus, first announced,
but that the pressure from Cincinnati very strong
Messrs. PendletOn, Ewing, Vance, Morgan, Ward, and
other leaders Of the party will he present at the coming
convention.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
TAMMANY CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES.

TAMMANY UONGKESSIUNAL DELEHAIE5.
Full delegations have been elected by the
Tammany organization in the With, Xth and XIyth
Assembly Districts to the With Congressional District
Convention which will meet at Beethoven Hall to-lDOr
row evening 10 nominate candidate " I'LL the xpircd
term in Congress of MayOrelect Ely.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
GOV. HAYES DENIES A RUMOR.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2S.-Gov. Hayes personally
denies the Of his intention to resgu the Governor
ship of Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
JUDGE WOOD NOT GOING TO FLORIDA.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 2S.-Judge Wood
OF the United States Circuit Court at his homo In this
city, and has been holding court here until within few
days He says he is not going To Florida. his duties not
calling him there and he knows Of for his
poiu there.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29

tanned severe reflections on the British Government and
which our Government felt delicacy In receiving
on account Of the friendly feeling between the Two
countries When the subcommittee called to see secre
tary Fish last week they learned he was absent from lno
in the
IMPORTS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
The following statement, showing the ex-
ports of the principal articles OF British and lrish
produce and manufactures from the United Kinsdom
10 the United States during the ii months ended NOV
So 1885, compared with the corresponding period Oh
1875 has been furnished by the Chief OF the bureau Vi
Statis
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR.


Hon R. ii. DUELI, Commissioner Of Patents. -, .,,o
27h inst rendering through to the President your
resignation as Commissioner of Patents and stating that
Il was In pursuance of an intention formed seVcfa
months since retire ct the commencement OF te new
year permit 20 express the sincere h0le that IN your
retirement from the oner0us and Responsible duties OF
your present position you may secure IN new heAds O
labor the fullest share OF prosperity Thanking you Ter
the courtesy shown In all OF your personal ana Oca
ltions 70 the Department, remain very TespecIuiy,
Q. CHANDLER, Secretary.
Commissioner Due has been in charge OF the Patent
once for more than year, and his administration was
summed p In the annual report OF Secretary Chand-
r who stated that the income of the Patent Office has
been greater and the expenses less than In any previous
year In tho history OF the Office Among the persons
mentioned for the successOrship are Congressman Hos
tins Of New York. the Hon. r. L. B. Clark, at present
member Of the Appeal Board Of the Patent ONCE and
H. DOolttle the present Assistant Commissioner Oi
Patents. Judge DuePs resignation will take elect Oh
the LIST OF January.
Judge Duelf explains that his retirement from the
Department has no connection whatever with the irregn
lres recently discovered in the draughting division OF
HE once He says that forsevera monhe he has conten
padeaterng upon the practice OF law In Newfork ano
that was his intention long before the events referred
Occurred, 70 resign OH the LIST OF January
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
NATIONAL POLITICS.
A HOLIDAY LULL IN THE STRIFE.

THE PARTIES TAKING 1T QUIETLY IN THE SOUTH
A DRNIAL BY Gov HAYEs-TILDENs COMING
CONVENTION IN OHIO.
Tho committees at New-Orleans were quietly
busy yesterday, but took no novel or i'm
portant testimony. In Florida Gov. Stearns ac-
quiesces in the result of the new canvass; the Re
pubcans are exertiug themselves TO secure meet
ing of the whole Supreme Court to pass on the now
canvass. Gov. Hayes denies that he intends to re-
sign as Governor of Ohio There has been competi-
ton among Ohio cities to the sth of January
convention of Democrats, but it yill be held at
Columbus as originally designed.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-29
RESIGNATION OF MR.. DUELL.
zr LEAVES THE PATENT OFFICE TO ENTER Il

FIRM IN NEw-YoRK CITY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-COmmissioner DUEL
Of the Patent Office to-day rendered his resignation For
several weeks he has considering an offer from
sN m in NewYOrk, who want to extend their business
into Patent law. That offer repeated yesterday with
the request that the arrangement be consummaed Dy
the lst of January Judge Due at accepted their
proposition and then rendered his resignation TO secTe
tay Chandler, who accepted it in the following commu-
pcafiOn: