, 1876-01-27

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Bartlett, whose name was mentioned as
one of the projectors, denisd that any
snch movement had been made. He
has written no such letter as quoted by
the Mercury,
The Tribune's St. Louis special says
the prospect is that it will be impossible
! to begin the trial OF Babcock on the
day for which it was fixed. The runor
that President Grant, Ex-Secretary
Richardson and Secretary Bristow will
be called to give evidence for Babcock
seems au;heniic. They will testify tha.
Babcock never approached them iD be-
half of The appointment, removal or
retention Of apy Government official in
ST. Louis.
SALT LAKE, Jan 25.-The Centra
Pacific trains are still b'ockaael in the
snow near Wells station. Utah.
WELLS, New. 5an. 25.-The delayed
West bound overland trains got through,
The snow blockade last night at eleven
o'clock. The weather is warm and the
snow is thawing. No further blockade
is apprehended.
NEW York, Jan. 26.-Gold closed at
127sG9l3.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Senate. Piper's
bills to-day, relative to the telegraph
companies and postal roads, are dupli-
Gates of bills introduced by Sargent last
week. They are prepared by the CAL
ifornia Telegraph Company organized
by Sharon. Reese and Cohen.
The House Committee on Appropria'
tions took up to day, and formally con-
sidered the Legislative, Judicial, Exeeu-'
tive Appropriations. They struck out
the appropriations for seven clerks oil
the House, reduced the salaries of mem
bers of Congress from $1,000 to 81. 500
per annum and proposed to makea gen
eral reduction of 10 per cent. on the
salaries If all civil government en-
rloyees.
Senator Kelley. from the Committee
on Railroads, reported with amend
ments, the Senate bill to extend the
time for the construction and compile
ton of the N. p. Il. r. TIE bill was
placed on the calendar.
Christiansey submitted an amend
ment declaring that commission shall
be appointed for the purpose of obtain
ing information which may serve as q
guide 70 system of legislation best
fitted for the several Territories of the
United States and other places subject
to the legislation of Congress. IL refer
ence to the question Of revenue from
the manufacture and sale of alcohol ard
fermented liquors and the effect of the
| use of such liquors upon morals or well
fare of people in such Territories and
pieces. The amendment was agreed to.
SHASTA, Jan. 25.- The snow which
commenced to fall on Friday, continued
until about 10 o'clock, Sunday night.
The snow fall aggregated three feet.
Considerable damage was here in town
by crushing in roofs. The snow faii
was unprecedented in the annals Of the
place. The damage would probably
not have been SO large had not raia set
in Immediately after the snow ceased
falling.
BERLIN, Jan. 25.-The Spanish di-
plomatic representatives at the various
Courts have verbally Informed the gov
ernments that after the defeat Of the
Carlists, which is expected in a Snort
time, Spain hopes to be enabled to puell
the Cuban insurrection through increase
of reinforcements. No foreign eompli
cations are anticipated because the
United States has distinctly repudiated
the idea OF annexing Cuba.
BEENE. Jan. 25.-It is now certain
that British India and French colonies
will join in the Postal Convention.
Notification of the adhesion OF Brazil
has been received.
VIENNA, Jan. 24.-The Neue Free
20 hot Tho nfc in,
Turkey apprehepd as the natural sequel
of the presentation of Andrassy's note
that the Imperial. powers will forcibly
intervene to compel them to
lay down their arms. They are conse-
quently rebuilding their efforts in order
to improve their position and brisk
renewal of fighting rs expected.