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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
s,l1ru EI.Y,s SUCCESSOR.

Il is not yet decided who the Democratic
candidate will be TO III out Smith Eys term IN the Win
Congressional District, but the Indications nio
were that David Dudley Field will be nominated Elk
cent for the Presidential contest Mr. Eys seat Wouu ~
permtted TO remain vacant and now inc 'cI'ieoS VI "
o va frst offered 70 HuTatio seymour but
he declined on the score health Mr tiea was Se
t"" with Tweed would inure his influence III Songfess,
and would afford to the opposition sLrGns 0a no wn
tori William A. Beach the next cIOlc, anu nu 49,
nrcferrod by the pary leaders to Mr. Field as couDin
ng the LEGAL ability Of the latter with INC orehi,o cw9
Vhch MIR Field does not possess. MI. bthc, honcaol
declined the position on account OF prOessOh nj S
ments Others were spoken of, among Inf I o. IN
Mr. Ei's district * that Mr. Field IL the most available
man aud that he will accept II nominated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
GRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

BosroN Dec. 14.-John Fean was to-day SEN
fenced 10 imprisonment for life for tho murder Of Daniel Nc
Carthy.
LYNN Mass, Dec. 14.-Arthur Hacken, son OF a
promnent manufacturer committed suicide THIS ioe
neon nv sbOong himself through the head.
RosroN Dec 1.-THE reported suicide OF Arthur
Hacker of Salem this afternoon proyea 10 have been an aeo
dent His two companions have been discharged
AtpAsY N Y Dec. 14.-ln an alteration last
1 Mrs. Robert Mcdonald In defense OF herself from an
asnt by her shot him In the head he Is no" IN
precarious condition.
TppxroN. n. j., Dec. 14.-In the United states
n,sSt Court today George w. Conroy OF NewYoIk wno
,uTs hroug Oh the Office pleaded guilty and was %
~ 80 sar In the STATE Prison. Conroy arrested Tor Ills
~ Uns oSer two years ago. He appeared NswYork Win
sixteen aiaseA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
YESTERDAYS ARGUMENTS on THIS AND OTHER CON-
MERCIAL MATTERS BY SPECIAL DELEGATION.
lRY IELEGRAPH To IIIE TRIRUNE.I


lBY TELEGRAPH To TRIEUNEi
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA delegation from
the National Board OF Trade, consisting - President
Fraily Of New-York, Secretary Randolph OF Chicago,
Hamilton Hill, aud Others presented TO the House Com
mtee on Commerce to-day their views several ques-
lions OF importance TO the commercial community.
They advocated the establishment Of Department Of
Commerce new executive branch OF the Government
10 be presided over by CABINET minister and To have
the supervision Of all matters relating to the commerce
and trade Of the United States Their proposition in
cudes the transfer the department OF all bureaus
OF the Treasury having charge OF commercial matters
and statistics. They also favored the negotiation
OF reciprocity treaty with Canada, aud re-
oucsted that the committee report TO the House a
resolution askng President 10 reopen correspondence
with the Government Of Great Britain In relation to the
abolition OF lighthouse fees In that country. When
Abbott Lawrence United States Minister to England
during President Taylors administration this subject
was brought t. the attention OF the British Government
and Lord Pauerston admitted in his communications
on this subject that the principle urged by the Govern
ment United States. that each Government ought
10 support the lighthouses on Its coasts was correct
one, but he explained to Minister Lawrence that the
lighthouse dues paid by the owners Of vessels to the
British Government chiefly collected on behalf Of
private individuals, TO whom this revenue had been for
various reasons granted IL was possible therefore,
he said for the British Government TO abolish the light
house dues until the rights OF these private IN
diyiduals had been equitably extnguished. Since
that time the Government OF Great Britain
has been gradually acquiring the complete ownership
OF its lighthouse system, and English shpOwners, "a
well as OF other countries anxious Ia have
this burden upon International trade removed The rep
resentatves OF the National Board OF Trade Of the
opinion that II the President will direct reoponing
OF the correspondence the subject, Great Britain will
readily upon the suggestion of abollshng lighthouse
fees The attention OF the committee also called to
the desrabty OF repeating the law under which head
money been collected upon immigrants arriving at
the port OF NewYork but that subject Is 10 Ie discussed
at greater length at the meeting OF the committee TO-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
ELECTION BY DIRECT VOTE.
10fIs17N1
PROBABLE PASSAGE or SENATOR MoRToNs BILL bf
THE sENATE-THE HOUSE WILL ASSENT III
NOTHING WHICH DOES NOT ELECT TILDEN.

PROBABLE PAsSAGE W ebNAIOh MohiON Dr."
THE sENATE-THE HOUSE WILL ASSENT To
NOTHING WHICH DOES NOT ELECT TILDEN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-The next step
toward the settlement Of the Presidential dispute VIII
undoubtedly be the passage by the Senate OF MI
Morons bill of last session, amended In some respees
all possible questions arising out OF the count
inc of the electoral votes with one exception In INC
case Of conflicting returns from any State the bill pro-
vides that the which the two Houses shall agree
to be valid shall be counted but It docs not indicate
what shall be done In case there is failure to agree 80
that IL leaves open one OF the most important issues con-
nected with the subject This not Intentional Dut
was rendered unavoidable last session by the iure oi
the committee navng the bill In charge 10 come W
decision to the best Of meeting this emparras
ment One proposition to refer cases OF TINS na W
the Supreme Court and another to create for their
settlement kind OF commission composed OF the Presi
dent OF the Senate Speaker Of the House, ana inc
Chief Justice.
When the bill is brought up this session, It probably
will be next week, the whole question viii be no douDt
thoroughly debated and amendments offered to cure this
defect Of the II not expected that the Dill as
finally passed by the Senate will meet the approval OF
the House. The Democrats in both bodies have shown
decided disposition to accept OF mode OF settlement
which does give their party entire control over the
questions at stake In passing the Dill, however, tne
Senate will indicate desire TO avert the dangers when
threaten the pc OF the country and the responsibility
In case IL fails will rest upon the House.
Since the defeat OF Senator Edmundss constitutional
amendment II has suggested that such measure
il not necessary order call In the aid OF the Supreme
Court to effect decision. 1t ia held in some quarters
that Congress can by the passage Of law, require the
court to determine legal doubts about electoral votes
Apart from the constitutionality OF such measure
which might well be questioned II would probably prove
impracticabe for the Democrats appear TO have no In
tenon Of submitting their claims TO this tribunal They
evidently believe that they should do the decision
would be against them and they prefer TO rest their
chances upon the action OF their large major
fly in the House OF Representatives, backed "a they
think il Will be- by the menacng attitude Of the Demo
cratic party in the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
LOUISIANA IN THE SENATE.
WHOLE DAY OF STORMY MISUNDERSTANDING
LANGUAGE USED.

LANGUAGE USED.
lBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUEEl
( WASHINGTON, Dec. IA debate on the Louisiana
question occupied the Senate during the entire day.
II begah with long and rather quiet-mannered
speech by Senator Sherman, on the report OF the
Democratic committee which went TO New-Orieans'
ofowmg warmer and warmer, and more and more
eartisan as it went on, the debate was closed by
aNgorous and denunciatory effort from Mr.. Thur
nan. The weight of the discussion on the Demo-
satc side was borne by Mr.. Bayard. whose nicely
constructed fabrics of logic were repeatedly demol
shed by the heavy blows of Mr.. Morton's sledge-
hammer arguments. The Democrats all showed
disposition to avoid the real of the question
end spend their force mainly upon side issues, such
the character Of the Returning Board the legality
Of some of its proceedings, and the manner In which
evidence of intimidation was made up and the
nae. Nobody explicitly denied that there pre-
vailed in many parts of the State frightful
condition of lawlessness, OF that the victims of man
Hold crimes were Republican negroes and the perpe-
Rators white Democrats. At one stage of the de-
bate Mr.. Bayard admitted the existence OF deplo-
Dls state Of affairs in certain parishes but laid the
blame upon the bad government of Kellogg, which
ae sasd the people regard rs a usurpation. Mr. Nor
ta took courage from this confession and from the
Stronger admissions in the report Of the committee.
hope that some progress had been made toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
LOUISIANA INVESTIGATION.
VIOLENCE IN EAST BATON ROUGE UNDER EXAMiNA-
TION,


TON.
Npw-ORrEANs. Dec. 14.-In the Congress
sionol investigation to-day Mr. Clover, supervisor oi
Fast Ration Rouge, was recalled by Cen hurio"''
Clover submitted copy Of the aihda'lt "hi'n ''.oiI
panied his returns, showing riot tun',
ad and terrorism throughout the parish on election
A., uo said ne did not witness any OF the
iio,.o but was informed Of 1t by othcr
pcrsons On being crossexamned he said that the am
dayt accompanying the returns was prepared IN tnS
rrs,owbousc in this city and that Hugh j. Campbell
assisted in preparngit. number OF other Witnesses
were examined The committee gave notice that tney
would hereafter meet In the hall Of the Chamber oi
merce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
Fatal. POLITICAL QUARREL.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 14.-At hall on baltl-
more-st., at elrly hour this morning. Us Oun wa"
Ios, diniuItv arose originating II is said. In po-
tca discussion Pistols were drawn and several shots
were fred enc OF the balls striking Patrick hullgan'
city Counrn an from the Eighth Ward in the abdomen
At tho time Muigans wound was not supposed 10 DC
serious but tonight his physicans say he cannot re-
Cross Street Market riot september has been nteseu
Charged with the shooting OF Mulligan Io-ngnt inc
and James Busey and James Hogan were severely
,uda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The Presiden

WASHINGTON Dec. 14.-The President to-day
sent tie following nominations to the Senate:
Oliver shell Of Pennsylvania to be Conner OF the Mint
vice SpOWdcn appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia.
Alex NJ Blair Collector Internal Revenue for the
District OF Kansas. -,
vii lam Highly Collector Of Internal Revenue for the
Ist OF California.
United States MarshasWeeden O'Nca District Of Ken;
lucky John H. Lake IT, southern District OF mississippi ana
Jnn r. q. Iitkin District ofsI,Ousiana.
Postma NJ. TestOn at Huntington N. VI Mary
Severn at MahauOy City, Penn; II. p Kinney nj Austin,
Texas; JnO r. Yonng at Mobery, MOI H. n WinsloW a.
KokonO Ind w. Gillespie at Alliance, Ohio aud L. W.
pedford al Seward, Neb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
,vcpxprARy FIRES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CHARLESTON, s. c.. Dec. IA large portion
OF the thriving town OF Blackve, In Barnwel County
WAS burned this morning The loss is estimated at
100000; insurance unknown. There Is much excite
cnt in the town. the fire Is supposed TO have been in
cendary. An incendiary fire occurred today at
FLORENCE and burned several buildings including tile
store and dwelling OF d. SOnberger, which was insured
for Sc 800 The total loss was $ll ,OOO
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anxious dispatch the business as rapidly as
possible and they will therefore probably prevent any
adjournment except from the Friday preceding Christ
mas to the succeeding Tuesday, and from the Friday
preceding New Years Day to the I'd OF January MI
Holman Chairman Of the Committee Appropriations
has remarked within day two that II the House ID
to give It's entire attention the appropriation bills and
take them up consideration fast as they can De
reported, all the time between now and the 4th Oh
March will be consumed on them alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
NO BLOCKADE OF APPROPRIATIONS.
THE BILLS ALL TO BE PUT THROUGH AS ExPEDI
TIousIY AS POSSIBLE,
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

TIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.i
WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-The House of Representa-
tives will proceed as rapidly possible with the
regular appropriation bills. and make an honest eff
fort to pass them all before the 4th of next March,
no matter how much political excitement there may
be in the mean time. 1t is not seriously cOntem-
plated to refuse to make appropriations until 1t Is
determined who is to be inaugurated President. The
Democratic leaders of the House say that either
Hayes or Tilden Will be President; and they recog
nze the fact that they have right in either event
TO cripple the Government by withholding the ne
cessary funds to keep its machinery IN motion.
In accordance with this policy the different bills
were to-day assigned TO the several members OF the
Appropriation Committee in order that they may be
reported at the earliest possible day. In the House
several hours of good honest work were put in on
the Post-O Office bill. This bill is constructed sub
stantialy oil the basis of last sessions appropra-
TONS with some unimportant reductions, of course
This does not give the Post-Office Department as
much money as it asked for by nearly three mil
lions but it leaves the service substantially as 1t
now is. Mr.. Holman expects that there will be
saving on the postal service during the next fiscal
year of two millions. 1t WILL however, arise from
the increased revenues of the department rather
than from any great reduction in the appropria-
tionS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
GEN. CROOKS FORCES IN CAMP.

NORTH Fork BELLE FoURCHE, Dec. 10. via
Cheyenne W. t. Dec lI-Gen Crooks force left Buffalo
Springs Dec and arrived here the 9th IL is now in
eamp here train leaves to-day to bring up ratons
and forage from Buffalo Springs. The trail over which
the army marched was a very bad one. No information
s 10 the exact Oca of the hOstes has been oba ned
The army will remain here several days TO rest and
cuperate the animals, and then move to the mouth OF
Little Powder River. Not much snow has fallen, and
the weather Is comparatively mild.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
IT, CAPTURED STEAMER MoCTEZUMA.

HAVANA, Dec. lathe French steamer has
arrived from St. Thomas and brings adyces the 9th
inst The capture OF the steamer Moctezuma was
ranged in Kingston jamaica The chief Oflthe captors,
ieOnco Prado a OF exPresident Prado of Peru,
i'm Kingston up to within few days OF the capture. and
was apparently, there supplied with money. On the
22d ult the Spanish man-of-war PiZarro arrived at
POrtau Prince. in search OF the captured steamer, but
left the next morning having been unable 10 obtain
any information concerning her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE TURKISH PERPLExITIEs.


THE OCCUPATION OF BULGARIA STILL IN QUESTION
THE RoUMANIAN ARMY TO BE INCREASED.
LONDON, Thursday, Dec. Ia, 1876.
Reuter- dispatch from COnstantinOple says:
II Is not true that the Marquis Of Salisbury and Gen.
Ignatie are agreed concerning the occupation of Bull
garia. THIS question has not even been discussed"
PARIS, Thursday. Dec. H. 1876.
1t is rumOred on the Bourse here that Conssntinople
advices have been received OF two months prolonga
ton Of the armstcc II Is very improbable that such
the case
BUCHAREST, Thursday. Dec IA, 1876.
The Official Gazette publishes decree creating eight
regiments of infantry the formation Of which is to
regm the LIST OF January next The present infantry
force OF Roumania is only eight regiments.
VIENNA, Thursday Dec. IA, 1875
The Political Correspondence says that Russia promised
her support to Montenegros claims for extension Of
territory and the possession Of seaport Russia at the
same time informed the Prince OF Montenegro that the
fulfment these aspirations would be only attanable
by agreement between Russia and the Powers with
whom she is most nearly allied
INITIATION IN sERvIA.
LONDON. Friday. Dec IS, 1876.
The Standards dispatch from Pesth says the Servian
Government began Wednesday 70 issue notes with
forced circulation.
RUSSIAN wARLIKE PREPARATIONS.
telegram from Bucharest reports that the Russians
forming fortified camp at Bender. The work
accommodating there aud at Tiraspol. Large barracks
being constructed at Faetze and Unghcnz Immense
quantities OF hay are being stored In Bucharest
DIFFICULTIES ARISING AT THE CONFERENCE.
Vienna correspondent OF The Times reports that at
Wednesdays sitting OF the Conference the question OF
the ceson of Spzza TO Montenegro was brought forward
proposition met with opposition from several
Sides With regard TO the disarmament Of the Mohan-
medans Russias views do not appear from what Gen.
IgnaHe says be absolute supposed the ten
dency being to place Christians and Mohammedans on
the footing Russa's views about Bulgaria, how
ever are extreme She to consider that all
districts inhabited by Bugarans should be considerable
included in Bulgaria. II this view is accepted Bulgaria
would comprise.more than half of Turkey.
Reuters dispatch from Constannople, dated Thursday.
states that the preliminary conferences are making rapid
progress The Plenipotentartes themselves affirm that
the Conference is In fair way toward successful issue.
RUssIi STILL AIMING.
The Vienna special Of The Daily Netcs SAYS the Grand
Duke Nicholas has asked for force Of 100000
men. Their mobilization has already commenced at st.
Petersburg and Moscow.
II is said If the Russian troops, expected, enter
Roumania shortly, the movement will not be accom-
panied by declaration of war on Turkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
WASHINGTON.

CAMPAIGN ISSUES OCCUPY ATTENTION.
.,TTpIcAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREsDENT-DE-
RATE ON LoUIsIANA-THE HOUSE TO STAND ON
ITS SUPPOSED RIGHTS.
The Senate yesterday spent the day in de-
hate ON the Louisiana election. A message
was received from the President on the sta
touing of troops at Petersburg, in which
he emphasized an ironical remark by italicizing
Il. The House refused to listen to plans for
a ioint committee of Congress to reach COM
promise on the Presidency. The indications
are that the House will not listen to any COM
uromiSe. Mr.. MortOn's plan for election by
direct vote will now be pressed in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
NJ. GAMBETTA HOSTILE AND RESENlFUL,
LONDON, FRIDAY, Dec. is, 1876
THE GERMAN PENAL CODE.

LONDON, Friday, Dec Is. 1875.
Special dispatches from Berlin state that
there no prospect OF compromise between the Imperial
Government and the Reichstag on the judicial laws
The Berlin correspondent Of The Post says the Govern
has absolutely refused to make any compromise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
GERMAN ECCLEsIAsTICs SENTENCED.

MUNSTER, Thursday, Dec. Ia, 1870.
Bishop Brinckman and DR.. Chest have been
sentenced to Imprisonment the former for year and
the latter for years, nomnaly for Withholding pub
lie documents aud embeZzement. Their real ohense
was dsobediencc OF the ecclesiastical laws. Two priests
were also sentenced 10 short terms OF imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
At .IrcrsTA MAISE-Loss. s4s 90,

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. IA fire broke out
this morning in store Waterst. and extended
rapidly sweeping away the houses on the east side OF
that street from Hendees photograph rooms to Robnss
harness shop. This Is the most destructive lire here
since the connagraton in 1868 The losses amount to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
MINISTER SIMON DEFINES HIS POLICY.

VERSAILLES, Thursday, Dec IA, 1876.
NJ Jules Simon, the new President of the
Council and Minister the Interior made statement
in the Chamber Of Deputies regarding his policy,
which was well received. He declared himself pro-
foundly Republican and Conservative and devoted to
liberty Of conscience. He also had sincere
for religion He said President MacMahon had endeav
ored all occasions to act strictly in accordance with
the principles of constitutional government The Min
listers, united among themselves and with the paria-
mentary majority in the desire to maintain republican
constitution concluded to establish real liberty. strong
and united authority Is necessary We must therefore
have officials who will not only execute orders ana apply
the laws but set example Of respect for the Govern
ment they We shall be ab ouey strict on that
point. 49,
Guiding statement. IL was remarked that NJ. Gambetta
did applaud NJ Simon repeated the same statement
in the Senate, and was much applauded, especially by
the Left The Bonapartss resolved TO observe an ex-
pectant and cautious attitude toward the cabinet.
NJ. GAMBETTA HOSTILE AND REsENIFUL,
LONDON, Friday, Dec. is, 1876.
The Paris correspondent of The Times comments
what he describes the mockng almost aggressive at
titude of NJ Gabetta and immediate followers while
Chamber yesterday II asserted that after the sitting
NJ Gambctta declared the Cabinet was made against
him and he would not forget it.
THE MINISTER OF WAR FRIENDLY.
The Ddiiy Neus correspondent ut Paris says: M.
Simon has received perfectly satisfactory
from Gen. Berthaut Minister Of War; the question Of
military escorts at funerals. The order issued by Gen.
Bertha on this subject the Ostensble OF the
late crisis NJ Martcls ndsposOn is not serious, and
he will assume the office to which he has been ap-
pointed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15

LOSSES BY THE ST. LOUIS ICE GORGE.
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 14.-There is 10 change to
report in the condition of the iceoeked steamers at the
Ar.enal The gorge 10 stu frm aud there lie NO doubt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
STEAMER sIrNK-rEN LIVES LOST.

w-ORLEANs, Dec. 14.-The steamer Homer
SINK opposite Paynes Landing on tue Red River, at
$3.50 D. M to-day The cabin passengers were all saved,
but ten deck passengers were drowned Tho boat and
cargo will be total loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
coNoprss To FoREGo A RECESS.

A PREIING IN FAVOR OF ATTENDING Io bU'iNA''
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEI
WASHINGTON, Dec. Alt 10 now pretty
Sa,ar0,ne6 that Congress win omit the customary
ho,,dav reoesR The Democrats Of the House seem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
FLIGHT OF A BELGIAN BANK PRESIDENT.
BRUSSELS, Thursday Dec. IA, 1875.

The President of the Union du Credit Bank
absconded He had used the banks funds for private
specuatons. The loss is very heavy Tie directors Of
the leading financial establishments will the
Ministry Of Finance to-day TO organize syndicate to
assist the bank to continue operations.
The Government questioned In the Chamber OF
Minister of Finance said he had already come to an un
derstanding with the Bank Of Belgium respecting meas
bank He was convinced the crisis would be easily
solved Meantime the Tribune OF Commerce had granted
q motion OF the Union du Credit Bank for temporary
suspension.
PARIS, Friday, Dec Is, 1876.
lie Temps publishes report that Of the directors
OF the Brussels Union du Credit Bank has committed
Suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-15
FIRE RECORD.
AT CHICAGo-LOss, $4,000.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 14.-The picture-frame
establishment Of Schram Brothers, No. 2l1 Randoph-s,
was burned this morning The loss is $4,000