Evening star., 1876-11-14


any OF the disputed southern states. The
result is still q matter of doubt, and will
probably only be cleared away when the
official returns shall have been canvassed.
A DISPATCH TO SENATOR WEST FROM
LoUIsIANA-Senator West reached the city
this morning. Soon after his arrival he re-
ceived . dispatch from q person who, he
isiana snd certainly gone republican by at
least 500 majority, even II the disputed par.
isbes are thrown out.
MOVEMENTS OF U. g. NAVAL VESSELS
The Pensacola, flagship OF Rear Admiral
Murray, was at Acapulco, October 25, hav-
ing arrived October 81, and expected to sail
on the arrival Of the steamer, and reach
Omaha was at Ancon, Peru, October 21st, on
Ter way TO Callao.
JUDGE CARTTRR AND COLUMBUS ALEX
ANDIR GONE SOUTH.-Judge Cartier, who
was yesterday requested by the President to
be present at the canvass of the votes In
South Carolina, left for that state last even
ander, Of this city, who will be one of the
representative democrats at the canvass Of
the voter.
NAVAL ORDERs.-LieutenantC Commander
Nico1 Ludlow ordered to temporary duty
for instruction In torpedo service, at New
port, II. l.; Lieutenant Commander Lewis
20 Sl
tenant +. W. Greenleaf has reported his re-
Iurn home, having been detached from the
Monocacy, Asistic station; on the 9Th Sep
TENDER last, and has been placed on waiting
orders.
Ex CHIKP CLERK AvIRY PARDoNED.-
TIE President yesterday signed Q pardon for
VIM. o. Avery, formerly chief clerk OF the
Treasury department., VITO has been for
some months confined In the penitentiary at
Jefferson City, Mo-, for completely In the
eft this city to convey the tidings, and will
accompany him to his home. L. Is believed
that Mr.. VIM. Mckee, in jail At Jefferson
City on the same charge, will be pardoned
ip day or two.
Lieutenant Colonel Elmer o tbs, 7th cavalry,
Missouri. is extended two months. Leave of
Captain VIM. s. McCaskey. 20th infantry, is
further extended six months. Leave OF Cap
o1ln LIST ~ nhfspty from heat
three months. Leave Of Second Lieu tenant
Daniel Corpman, 2lst infantry. from head
quarters military division of the Pacific, is
further extended one month.
Gov. sHEPHHRD AND THE BANKs.-E,.-
tor Erening Ssdr:-As there seems to be de-
sire on the part of certain evil disposed per-
sons to misrepresent through the newspapers
Of other cities the true state Of my affairs and
my Indebtedness TO The banks Of this Dis
tricf, desire TO state thai my total indebt.
ington and Georgetown is less than $40 900.
This includes ali notes secured by collateral
or endorser. and AL are % secured.
wsshinsson. Nov: i: la: "
Nor So.-The published statement that
General j. h. Ketcham has resigned his po.
sition a. . Commissioner of this District, 70
count Of having recently been elected to the
18th Congress from the 18th Congressional
district Of New York, is unauthorized and
e act Of
Ketcham's, IL Q matter Of course, but ~ sew
eral months will elapse before his services
bs no necessity for 6sste In the matter.
CABLE MHssAGE FROM THE FRANKLIN.
The following cable message was received
BY the Secretary OF the Navy on Saturday
evening, 11th instant, from Captain Frank
lin, commanding the u. 8. steam ship Frank
lin. NJ 81. Thomas:
TO Secretary Rooeson, wa,hinoton:-Fank-
G. sssion of adverse gales on coast OF Spain
and continuous light breezes and calm In
trade wind region. Will sail Immediately
FRANKLIN, Captain.
IN vIIw OF the statements contained In
the Washington correspondence of the Bait
imore Sun Of this morning, respecting Gov.
az sbs
Bank, and learned that the Governor has
not deposited In that time bonorod institu-
ton for over year, and is neither director
nor stockholdef therein; and, further, that
bis present unfortunate embarrassment does
not Involve the bank TO the amount of q
%ih ne AZ o. sSe
dor, and not - representative OF the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank. a. has been init
mated oy the correspondent Of the Sun
THE COURT OF COMMISSIONERS OF Ala
bama claims have rendered . decision In
the Hatteras cases, allowing the claims.
Among The claims allowed under the deci-
Pittsburg, Pa. S7s7; Ellen n. Partridge, OF
this city, s73s. A number Of other judG-
in cases remaining 70 be tried is ei 2ss $50.
DeductiDe from this amount the claims OF
the Peruvian government for loss OF guano
no cass kss ds g
cided that only loyal citizens of the United
states can recover damages IL n thought the
Peruvian csses Will 6e dismissed.
Il MIsAPPRxHINsIoN.-S misappre-
ner sion exists ~ 70 the attitude Of the gen.
item en- who were requested 70 investigate
the Affairs of Gov. shepherd and report to
ingion what In their Judgment was the best TO
oe done. they did not attend the meeting e
creditors, and some OF them are not 20, al
though connected with banking interests.
snd they were selected promiscuously from
the number of gentlemen who were called 20
meet ~ Gov. Shepherds house, not know
men referred 70 have examined into the
state OF affairs submitted % thom, and win
Doubtless suggest some practical method by
when the large property interests involved
shalt be guarded for the creditors, and the
usefulnees OF most energetic and vSiuable
citizen preserved to the community.