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New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAIuSGTDS. u. g., Dec. II, 1876
Among the argued Friday before the Court OF
Alabama Claims was a claim OF Paul EIn RodocInochi
ct a OF New-York city for loss merchandise by the
destruction Of the Lampliger by the Aa5aIna oct Ii,
fsG2 ana the Brilliant by tie same oct. 3, 1867 This
case involves new aud particular question only touched
upgu ~ the 20 this Time IN tue LORD and Mum
ana schcucn cases. The question is whether Michael
Em RodocnocHi, hc being naurazcd British sub; ct
al The time tho loss H. entitled 20 rccuvc? MI kOdo.
cauCci wac IntTJcrOi hrm doing hl3igrss ~ several
countries, but being naluraiHed shJect ol Great
Britain hc counsel Tor TIE Government denies h9 rgt
10 participation under The terms ol The award made ut
Geneva and tue organizing the court The claimant
counsel makes the claim claim Oi the firm ana not Ol
IT. Individual members, and says that tire cargo de-
gtrOycd belonged to the Gr1, whose headquarters were
in itay that the legal location o. tne nri was lay
and that tnc IaCt Ot ROCOCdnOchi's Brush nnural2a-
ton in 40 way affects the right oi the firm suc.
The House Committee on Commerce yesterday heard
further arguments concerning Representative Coke bil
10 regulate Immigration. Gustave schw,b Of NewYcrk
agent Of the North German steamship line, opposed the
measure, particularly the provision for the collection oi
headinvncy. Iii. Hayes OF Michigan, as TepIersna-
Tive OF the National BUad Of Trade also addressed the
committee In opposition 90 tie bal, and SIR Deyn cCu
sci for Ike NewIOrk State Commissioners oi EmigiutlJ ~
tue committee is now closed, and they Will take up tc
pe held next Tuesday.
Four hundred employees Of the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing discharged yestoid idgy-ntariy one
half the force Of the entire bureau About twotLds OI
them were women, many Of them being prcssdrls who
been ClnpObCd bl iht printer iA'
discharges due % tie recent action Of tue Govern
ment In giving the work Of printing revenue GlJs 10
the bank note companies instead or 10 tue Ehfa'hk
and Printing Bureau
An intimate personal and political friend Of United
States Commissioner Davenport dscredits the ruinor
taat Mr. Davenport brought information TO tins CITY OF
political conspiraCes threatening the public peace in the
EIst or West, or anywhere else. ie saws Mr. DaYei
ports call the Executive Ianson was merely Tor the
nurpose Of procuring speedy settlement OF his ac-
cots and that his interview with the President had no
other significance or result
REPRESENTATIVES Cox and McDougall Of NewYoTk Rice
of Ohio Wadden OF North Carolina, aud Wells oil MIS-
.ni the specia committee appointed investigate the
Iffe electi0ns In NewYOrB Philadelphia, Brooklyn, ana
Jersey city, have left for New-York
Public attention through the press having been called
to the gambling in this city, such establishments
were closed by the proprietoIs on Friday night tne
heng anprehensivo Of raid. There about 10 houses
Known 10 be OF this character.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
MoRToN's HAsTY TRIP WEST.
ITS oBJECT-Is A MILITARY MOVEMENT BEING CON-
CIRTED By DEMOCRATS i-THE WAR STORES AT
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l


INDIANAPOLIS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec Ex-senator MOrtOn's sudden
departure for Indiana last Thursday evening caused
no little commOtiOn among Washington politicians.
dozen different theories of the object of his visit
have been advanced. The public meeting which he
was to address last evening was undoubtedly
arranged after his purpose to visit Indianapolis be-
known for it is hardly possible that he would
have left his place in the Senate at such CRITICAL
time, simply TO fill an engagement of that kind
The generally accepted theory OF his visit has
been that the Administration believes 1t i'm
portant that he should personally ascertain
the real object and extent of the Democratic move
ment in his State, and whether its purpose is simply
to arouse public opinion in favor of the inaugura-
ton of Gov. Tden or is in reality military in It's
character IL the latter should be found TO be tEe
fact, il has been supposed that the Administration
would consider it desirable to provide for counter
organization strong enough to meet 1t on It's own
ground.
Another theory has gained credence to-day and
seems 10 have originated in high Administration
circles. 1t is said that the collection Of munitions
Of war fourth in size in the country is stored III In
dianapolis; and in view OF the mass meetings which
the Democrats have called at that and other points
in the State and the suspicion that they may not be
enJGely pcacedble III tiAtil p'iPoSC' ~ "''' N'
by the President and his Cabinet highly important
that measures should be taken to protect them in
case any emergency should arise.
In this connection it may be said that the Chair
man of the National Democratic Committee denies
having any knowledge of military organization by
the Democratic party either in Indiana, ONO, or III
any of the Western States The mass meetings which
have been called are not to behold members ofthat
committee assert with its sanction. The question OF
issuing an address to the people asking them to
assemble in mass meetings and give expression to
their feeling has been repeatedly raised in the meet
ings Of the Democratic National Committee end on
every occasion IT has been defeated At the last
meeting of the committee a resolution was sub
mitted providing for call for mass meetings TO be
held on the Sth of January but it was not adopted
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
A TALK WITH THE PRESIDENT
he DOES NOr FEAR CIVIL DISTURBANCE, But Will
MEET 1T If IT ooMEs-A COMPLIMENT TO SOUTH
FRN MEN.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNB.l


ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNB.l
WASHINGTON Dec 1.-THE President, in cOnver-
sation with friend this afternoon said that thas
fr he has received no oicalinformatiOn of any un-
lawful movement in Indiana or elsewhere. He has
seen occasional reference in tic newspapers to pot
ical agtations in certain sections OF the
country, and has received information to the
same effect from other unofficial sources. The Ad-
ministration lie sad is not nsenslble to The neces-
sty of vigilance whether these reports are true or
false the excitement in Indiana has arisen solely
from the infammatory resolutions adopted Dy
the Democratic State and county committees Dut 50
far as he is informed they have met with OnIy
faint response from that portion OF the people whom
they are intended TO arOnse. He knows taat there
are few dangerous characters i'm every community,
and that men of this class have it in their power to
make great deal of nOse bUt he believes that the
American people have too much regard for law and
ofder to be led astray by them. He thinks that
should the excitement in Indiana, spread the loyal
sentiment of majority Of the people OF that state
and of the rest of the country Will have moral mnu-
enee enough TO prevent arg outbreak
The President said further that it is gratifying to
observe the conservative spirit shown by many OF
the Southern leaders He feels assured that the
same disposition will ultimately prevail all over tio
land aud he believes that the men who are now as
posed to acite d civil war are only those VINO nave
everything to gain and nothing 10 lose IN the
event Of such national calamity. He does
not think that the National Democratic leaders
favor disturbance of the peace, and no
Is glad to know that the best men of both parties
counsel moderation and are opposed to any solution
q the present complication which will result III
anything except peace. II an emergency does arse
the President said he should not hesitate to execute
his constitutional authority.
Whoever is formally declared by the Presi-
dent of the Senate TO have been elected
will be recognized by Gen. Grant. To thas
person will he surrender the reins of authority III Is
not bis desire to force upon the people any parlcu-
lar person, but he wlll see that the person de-
eared 10 be elected his is placed IN pos
session Of the Government He is not the judge OF
the election; when the question is determined his
duty will be plain.
Gen. Grant said that before and since the elec-
tcn he had used his executive power only for the
enforcement of the laws and >the preservation OF
Peace and such an exercise Of the powers conferred
upon him he will continue until the last moment
Of his responsibility. He does not think
that Government which has withstood
the shock of nearly four years battle will
now fail before the camor of q mob. The power or
The President 10 call out the militia Of the States in
Ne event Of any attempt 10 resist the Inauguration
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
THE BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS.
THE WHOLE NUMBER SS5--IMPoRTANT ONES WHICH
WILL BE PREssKD.

WILL BE PRESSED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ia very large NUMBER
of bills are before Congress which left over non
the last session. but 1t il not probable that oneIonh Vi
them will be acted upon The calendar OF the seha'e
2l2 bills are pending before that body besides
number o. resolutions, Seventy-fOur OF the plS hom
before the Senate been passed by the House ana LOS
arc Senate bills many being Of minor importance lhp
calendar of the House of Representatives shows tha'
there ~ bills Of public nature ana %5I Oh P'"
| character pending before that body.
Among those Of importance before the senate are he
three bills amendatory of the Pacife Railroad acts "o
were reported by Mr. West, Chairman OF the Committee
on Railroads. on the goth OF May last. The third was re-
ported by Mr.. Thurman, from the Committee on inc
Judiciary on the 10Th OF July. These bills II VIII DC re-
meInbcred are for the creation OF sinking iuid lor o
liquidation OF the Indebtedness due the GoVerhnrht W
said companies; and that reported from the Juc'al'
Committee has the special order for the thrd
dav of January next Toe bill cquaiize bouEties'
which passed the House last session, also stands upon
the Senator calendar having been reported IaNOay S
Mr. Logan from the Committee on Military AuarS' l"9
bill passed two years ago. the last day OF the sessoh'
but did not become law, the Presldeht h''Ih6
pocketed it, He had prepared brief message vetcins
the BILL but did not send IL 10 Congress as th' heSs4o'
the Of closing. The vote upon It's phS7lso III
the Senate resulted in tie and late NcefreSdc'
Wilson gave the deciding vote in the Affirmative Inc
bill reducing the salary OF the President OF The Ch'cu
States from $4,000 TO $4,000 per alnum VIII oc us
posed Of Tomorrow This bill passed Last session ana
vos vetoed n, the President The Committee on Cyll
Service ard Eetrenchmcnt reported IN favor oi passing
the hl notwithstanding the objections OF the President
thereto. and the vote It Will Dc taken tomorrow
though there Is no probability of its receiving the heces
sary twO-;hirjs yUic.
The senate bills tn restore the frauking privilege, for
the protection Of agriculture against injurious insects 10
provide FOR tie constructor Oi new library building
relating 80 Geographic communication, between inc
United states aud foreign countries, to protect persons
Of foreign birth against ioroble constant or lhNoI-
try sery le ana 10 authorize the payment OF pensions
by the Treasurer Of the United states instead Of pension
agcrts, viii all be called up for consideration TINS
session.
Thc House last session, among other things passed a
bill 10 repeal tho Bankrupt Law. The Senate ComMi'ec
on the judiciary reported IL back without amendment
bu also r, ported b providing for Gc appointment OF
a commits ou to investigate the operation oI the several
statu~s IN relation 10 bankruptcy, aud 20 recommend
LEGISLATION thereon That b has never been considered
by the Senate but stu occupies place on the calendar
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
DrMOCRATS DIVIDED IN COUNCIL.
FERNANDO WOOD AND Mr.. RANDALL AT THE HEAD
OF IHE AGGRESSIVE FACTIoN-NR. HEWITT, ME'
= HILL. AND Mr. LORD FAVOR \ CALM POLICY.

FERNANDO WOOD AND Mr.. RANDALL AT THE HEAD
OF 1IIE AGGRESSIVE FACTION-NR HEWITT, ME.
= HILL. AND MR.. LORD FAVOR 4 CALM POLICY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TEBUSEl
WAsH1SGToS, Dec 17.-Conficting reports have
recently been sent from Washington IN regard to
the sentiment Of the Democratic members ci tine
House of Representatives touching the position as
sumed by leading Southern men. On the one
side il has been said that Mr.. Hill and
those who follow his lead have been the recp-
tents of constant congratulations for the Wis
dom Of their course and that they Will be
supported by very large majority of all Their party
friends in the House. On the other side it IS assert
ed that while propositions for impeachment and
other extreme measures were defeated in the caucus
bv the votes of Southern TCmbcrs and Ct a lew
Northern Democrats, majority Of the Democrats IN
tbe House are not satisfied with this position, and
will at an early day attempt the adoption OF more
aggressive policy The truth is that the Democratic
members from the North are divided i'll sentiment.
minority under the lead of such men as Fernando
Wood and Speaker Randall are disposed to adopt eN-
trerne measures, while minority led by ca.mer
men like Abram S. Hewitt and Scott Lord OF New
York and few others from other States are in Gu
tire accord with the Democratic Representatives N
favor OF q very conservative course Mir. Hewitt
has rapeatedly been accused Of sympathy with the
uItra wing of Northern Democrats, but the truth Is
that his entire influence in AL the caucuscs thus far
held ana in his intercourse with his fellow mem
bers has been in complete harmony with the efforts
of Mr.. Lord. Mr.. Hill, and the other members who
defeated the resolutions introduced by Fernando
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
GEN. BARLOW on FLORIDA ELECTION.

Gen. +. G. Barlow explains by letter cer-
tain points OF his recent report the Florida election
which were quite clear. lie says that the total vote
on the face of the returns was-Hayes,
2i.327; Tildcn 2i,2s7 Certain additions and
deductions wore agreed on unanimously by the board,
which left it-Haycs, 2I2S7; Tiden, 2tf3S.
Cen Barlow concurs In the throw ing Of Archer No.
@ Friendship, Church and Campbelton Precincts, which
LETT the votc-Tilden 2lO02; Hayes, 230l7, or ma
iory for T!den OF So lie approves other small changes,
but says c Is in doubt about the throwing out Of Jasper
Precinct IN Hamilton County with ts 3@3 Democratic
and Rcnrbl'con votes. Ho docs not know Of what
party the inspectors election WCIc 1rd i IN doubt,
therefore. uJv tu estimate tie Naiu. o.. ~" aNs. II
this precinct ri ct, II, says, W.. EepJblcans have a
majority; Cttcrws., not.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
TIE MEXICAN REVOLUTION.

NEw-ORLEAyS, Dec. 17.-Sey6ral merchants
from The interior Of Mexico arrived here yesterday and
confirm the ncws OK the capture Of President Le0do and
the death of Gen. Esco5edo and the capture
uf tie CITY OF Mexico by Gen. Daz Iglesias,
rom Leun ordered Di1z 10 mold tIC City OF Mexico
aud rgocla "a tao Presidency Oi Iglosias, which Da2
declucd do unless be could name members Of tie
Cabinet. THIS was refused ny lgtesias Wheh Diaz pro-
claimed himself Provisional President, and the TcyOlu
ton now ccnlinUts between thcSo rival prCtendeTs, who
are preparing Tor Il new struggle. Reyuci.as sill holds
MaiamOrOs ana refuses all cation with tho
revolutionary cnIefs until some OF them can show
proper authority from lgeslaS 10 demand the plaza.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
DATTLE IN COLOMBIA.

PANAMA, Dec. S.-The Government pub.
fishes the following dispatch received from tie seat q
var in ALtOqa: "A great battle took place in Cara
paa with triumphant for troops Gen. TTuxO
mas penetrated the heart Of AntiOqa. The gurTil
las in GGsca have been totally dcicacd Tie dagdalea
is tree. TIE trenches OF the reyOlutIOBst3
taken bT our forces commanded by Gems AcOsa and
CTgO An arGisice OF three days asked for by th1
rebos bury 1000 q. ad OF both sides Oar forces had
on the retreat o. AntOqu from the rebels.
Gas taken place. lr the rebels do not surrender
at discretion they viii all remain III fc power Of
army On the 2lst OF November Gen. 1rUJo occupied
f4,iyg glas
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
TIE RIGHTS OF THE HOUSE.
SPEAKER RANDALL PROBABLY MOI TO BIZ SUSTAINED
DEMOCRATS DO NOT WISH TO BIZ ABSURD.
GgY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUSEl

SPEAKER RANDALL PROBABLY MOI TO BIZ SUSTAINED
DEMOCRATS DO NOT WISH TO BE ABSURD.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-lt is very doubtful II
Sneaker Randall is sustained in his position that the
Cysnty-second Joint Rule IS still III force, even by
tine members of his own party in the House. Many
of The Democratic leaders agree with the hepuolI-
cans that any rule which requires the consensus OF
both houses for its passage becomes null and VOID
when the consent of one house IS withdrawn Even
if this were not 10 they the absurdlty OF insisting
unop the validity of rule which there is no power
IN enforce upon, the Senate. The position OF
these Democrats is that the right OF the
House to act judicially on the electoral
voto of any state is not that is derived from amy
rple. The rule, they say, only regulates the eXer-
else of q right before possessed. From 1913 to tho
rrcseut time, they assert, whenever any question
has arisen i'm regard TO the counting OF any electoral
vote. the houses have always separated and taken
sope action on the question raised. Now, they say
fine right toact on any question that may arse IS
what they contend for, and If no better rule regu-
l,tp the exercise of the rights possessed by both
houses can be agreed upon, then that under when
tbc last three Presidents have been declared elected
ought to be revived.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
SOUTHERN ELECTIONS.
A NEW CANVASS IN FLORIDA.
AN ORDER TO GO OVER THE STATE AND CONGRESS
pno

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 17.-In the man.
damus case before the Supreme Court yesterday the
defendant made which, after argument, the
court characterized as insufficient and ordered that it
he amended and brought into court by Monday morning
at 10 o'clock There is general impression that the
court will issue the mandamus and that a new canvass
win be made. This will operate directly
on the State and ngressona tickets alone, though it
will OF course have indirect influence national poll
itics The face OF the returns, which the can
vass, II ordered, will he made will give Drew large
majority and elect both DemOGatic Congressman The
decision OF the will hardly be reached before Tues
day or Wednesday.
The Congressional Committee has closed the nvestiga
tiUn OF Leon County and will enter Monroe County
Monday morning No official report will be made any
county until all have been investigated.
The Senate committee have reached Tallahassee. It
Will begin It's sessions on Monday morning
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
EOREIGN NnTIES-

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The steamer Russia, which
sailed from Liverpool for NeYlOrk ;OOa,, took specie
To tine value OF 100000.
LONDON, Dee. lS.-It is stated on good
authority at Alexandra that the KLGdiyc IS dissatisfied
with his American military officers aud las notified to
them that their contracts will not be renewed
TORONTO, Ont, Dee. 16.-Ihc storm last
night was severely felt throughout this province
Serious damage Is reported to Ebp ing and wharf prop
erly. Snow Las fgcg the western dis rirt tO depth
OF several lCCt aud 10 ias dtcd Dady tnat IN many
places roads entirely blocked.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dee. 1.-The damage
done y thu cae On Friday nght is greater than Mt first
.ioposed large number OF houses were unruocG ana
la some instances the sides Of buildings were crashed H.
Tic ,eeple Of - Maachfs Church, ono OF the highest
I'm the city, wa, rowu eu'irey O Part OF tha rooI CL
"a. WrdiaI house was blown CG George BCcNs blrcN
Inn dirc on WooJlau l-ayc, was pnr;ialiy blown down
,,r-i number o! r.mnCIs were blown over, aIli smut
,d lIbulrd, were demo ishcd. No loss o! ne Is
ruD rd Iac amount ~ the losses Is not Known, Dut
VI. probably reach $4,000
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
ACCIDENTS TO A STEAMER AND PILOT BOAT.

PPoyIpFNCE, l.. l., Dec. 1.-THE steamer
N,gpur, from New.York reached Newport about 4:aO
tins ltcguOJn Size got aground IN tne inner h'rOor IL
uc loas al high water she Will proceed to Fall River
m -, y,l, ri,o;-ir,lt Isaac Web y from a crsc,
ryaI M Newport today. On Gc Dth inSt Sht was twice
trlVu on uor beam oHGs In very severe gdi1 ana suS
t-.Ir,nn shuN llnl..gn.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18

of the President legally declared to be
elected is one which Gen. Grant will
not hesitate to use should any occasion
arise. He said that it is his recollection that during
the riots in New-York in 1868 portion Of the Ma
tional Guard of the Empire State called out by
the direct authority of the President and CO.
operated with the regular United States troops in
the suppression OF the disturbance.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
A STATEMENT BY JUDGE COOKE.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 17-Judge Cooke
Of the Canvasng Board authorizes the statement tna
the official minutes of the Canyassing Board published
the signature Of the clerk few days ago false
IN several particulars. He complains that they misrep
resent his votes several issues and that he voted
with his colleagues when be voted directly aud
emphatically against them There Is nothing new to-
day. 10 Is said that the Senate committee with COM
"a Our OF tho contested counties tomorrow IL
atOr Sargent viii not deny confirm the report. He IL
very retccnt.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18

they beaten by policemen at night because tney
were Democrats.
The Senate Committee will hold its first regular ses
sion on Monday. The United States District Courtroom
III the Customhouse building has been offered 10 lhe
committee, and 1t is probable that the sessiOns'w DC
held there The committee held an informal meeting tO
day to arrange prelimnaries 1t has not Deeh deter
mined whether part of the committee shau Dc senS u
take testimony in the rural districts.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
THE BASQUE PROVINCES DISTURBED.

In consequence OF the refusal OF the Basque
Provinces 10 pay tho OF 1Sj00000 reals demanded
from them for the maintenance Of the army Of occup2
ton, the treasury Of the Provincial Deputation
seized by Gen. Qlesadas orders when U found to be
empty. Tnc resignation OF the deputaOn and municipal
council u probable. Troops nave been dispatched
Great excitement prevails.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
cRInLEs AND CAsuALrIEs-BY rELEGRA

CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH
LOWELL Mass, Dec. l7-Dennls MahOncy was
instantly killed yesterday ON the track OF the Boston ana
Lowell Railroad
RuTIAND, VT. Dec. III =. Perkins was fatally
i M FAR yesterday BY drug clerk giving HIM
Nv mistake helebOre for yaietisn.
po.ToN Mass. Dec l7.-Giovanni GOyachini, the
italian VINO his bediOw, Aygnone on the -Ist OF nly
last yesterday sentenced to state PIisoh iof nio
p,uApEIPHIA Dec. 1.-THE trial of Samuel Jo-
serhs George McGOwan and HenTyiMarcus charged with
cosprng perpote election iraus as eioseu yesterday
The itITy rendering verdict OF not guilty.
BAITIMoIE, Dec. 17.-Patrick Mulligan, MEM
Der Of the branch of the City Council Icn the Egnth
ri died yyteray morning from Effects of the pistol
wound received TuuI sday morning Last daings disturb
ance at ball
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
RAILROAD COLLIsION.

WoopsyILLE, y. H., Dec. ia freight
train ON the WHIT. Mountain branch OF tho Boston, Con-
cord and Montreal Railroad, near Whitehe yesterday
,.,r,p MO collision with a wHcb had been blown on
M. trleA, aud tLe ul. ,ue and car were wrecked.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
FAMINE IN INDIA.

LONDON, Monday, Dec. 1s, 1876.
4 Calcutta telegram in The Times says the
accounts of the famine received from Madras
chan those received from Bombay. Large numbers OF
starving people are GOCking into Madras. The first
death froia starvation has Occ,ured thCSe Much dis
UCss ana disease exists in tde country districts.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18

some policy which they can recommend to their respec-
tive houses and II both branches Of Congress receive
their report the spirit, the greatest opsace 10
ouet and satisfactory solution of tho Presidential con-
test will have been removed