Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-12-23
LATE EASTERN TELEGRAMS.
Intrigues.

LATE EASTERN TELEGRAMs.
Intri&ues.
The Worlds Washington Special says
Sherman is intriguing to get Ferry's
rlace, and will then declare neither Tilden
or HAYES elected, and hold over himself.
His brother, Gen. Sherman will of course
be at the head of the army, and is in the
secret.
Col. Woolley, of this city, returned
from Florida today, and gives as the re-
suit of his observations that Southern
wait for the leadership of their brethren Of
the North to make most determined resist
ance. within the limits of the law, against
the acceptance of the verdict of the re-
turning board in determining the choice of
President.
Jere HARRISON, colored member of Con-
crcss from Alabama, says he has been re-
elected but counted out, and intends to
contest the election.
Hayes.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. Dec. 16.-Gov.
Hayes passed here yesterday and made
short speech touching the political crisis.
Regarding the present condition of affairs
lie said paragraph in an Eastern paper
expresses his sentiment, which may we'll
be adopted by the good and honest men of
whatever political party. have faith in
the saving common sense of the people,
All important interests, labor, trade, edu-
cation, and religion depend upon the pres
ervation of peace, and any disturbance of
this peace endangers these interests.
Indiana
JEFFERSON, Dec 15.-There was gener-
al rejoicing and jollification in honor Of
tonight, cannon fired, bonfires and speech
Counting Electoral Vote.
New YORK, Dec. 17.-This mornings
Worlds Washington special says: There
is a very decided prospect that the whole
question, in all its various phases of count
ing the electoral vote, will be under con-
sideration by Q joint committee of the two
houses by Wednesday next at furthest.
Senator Edmunds stated to-day that the
Senate would, on Monday, concur in his
opinion without debate or even discussion.
As to the proposition of the House for
such committee to agree on a mode OF
determining the vote. which will be salts
factory to both parties in and out Con-
gress, an examination of the practice Of
Joint committees shows that this prelimi-
nary of concurrent action is the rule
rather than the exception. Thus far not
single objection has been raised to it in
the complete record found in the journals
of the two houses. Verbatim reports of
iJint cow entiOns which have counted the
electoral vote since the foundation of the
government, have been compiled for the
Use Of Congress, and there will be no
delay in getting at work at the earliest
practical moment. A conclusion, it is
said, can be reached after the fullest con.
ference, by the middle of January.
Burned to Death.
JERsEYvILLE, ILL.,. Dec. 15-Two men
persisted in burning barn here to-day.
Murdersrs Liberated.
BEAKDsTowN, KY, Dec. Is Ten
masked men liberated five murderers from
jail here this morning.
The Little Rock Fire.
LITTLE Rock, Dec. 15.-The conflagra-
tion was stopped about midnight last
night, being confined between Markham
street and the river, two squares. Loss
hUVub Bl2OyVOVS lAoulouCC, FuV,VVV. tin-
cipal losers: Metropolitan Hotel Co.,
$35, 1000; Gleason Restaurant, $4,000;
others smaller amounts. Several persons
were injured; one fatally. Rebuilding has
already commenced.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-During the gale
today the ship J. +. Wheeler, just arrived
from London, dragged her anchors and
went ashore on Governors Island. Some
other accidents also occurred.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 16.-In the gale last
night large number of houses were un-
rooted, and in some cases sides of build
ings blown in. At Matches a church
steeple, one of the highest in the city, was
blown entirely off. Loss probably $780,
600.
Money Drift.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The steamship
Batavia arrived this morning bringing
$2OO, 600 specie.
LONDON, Dec 16.-Thc steamer Russia
which sails to-day, takes $1OO, 600 specie.
The Affairs In South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, Dec 18.-Another unsuc-
cessful ballot for U. s. Senator was taken
in the Democratic House to-day. Every
thing is quiet The Congressional and
Senatorial committees are working active
ly but quietly. Rumors of q compromise
between the Republicans and Democrats,
favorable to the latter. are circulated.
wade Hampton,s Programme.
A private dispatch from Columbia out
lines Hampton's programme: He will send
memorial to Congress by Senator Cor
don and Hewitt, giving details of the cleo
ton; from bis standpoint, with review O
the returning board and supreme court
BY this time the House committee will re
turn to support his claims. He will
meantime. circulate petitions through tn
State for the names of those who .believ
him elected and want him inaugurated
A mass meeting will be held. If he fnall,
gets recognition Is governor it will be
matter of regret to tkose who refused 4
sign the petitions Business men AM
merchants of the Democratic party vii
join him in the movement.
The Louisiana Tclegrams Ready.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.-It is undeTstoo,
that all political correspondence has bee
compiled and verified in the c0nfidentis
office of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, and is ready for pr0dnctio
should demand be pressed to cOmpulsi0u
The Situation In South Carolina.
New York, Dec 18@Fhe Times spe
cial from Columbia says: The resolution
that passed the Lower House several day
ago for the adjournment sine die Of tn
Legislature on the 22d inst, was smende,
by the Senate and concurrcd In by the Al
sembly, so as to take recess from Frida
next to some day In February, owing t
political disturbances here. The Stat
officers aud heads Of departments hav
been unable to make up their reports 9
as to enable Gov. Chamberlain to prepar
his annual message to the Legislature i