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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-13

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papers In advance OF the mails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-13

- BATES OF ADvERTIsIkG, IN both tho
Dolly sDd wsskly edition, made known, and :ssrs-
pssss Cor spscss service furnished. on application.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
: ARUsH TO THE BLACK HILLS.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Monday, March 70, 1871.
Gen Sheridan teleg.aphs from Chicago that Gen
Crook rDorts the surrender OF 131 Sioux and l33 CheJ
enncs nj Red Cloud making 1863 in all. Others are
coming in. The Cheyenqes are IN wretcAeu S'a'o VI
poverty and have been living for some tilne Oh horse
meat. Col Miles reports thqt - o|aitii rs .,t r ~
eunes including seven chiefs, came 10 MS S'ilp az
Tongue River on Feb 49, TO learn Tie terms Oh suIr0h
dor Tncy were informed, aId on the 23d started i :,
promising in apparently sOOu IillA W Dii"e IA '"'
people. =.
commissioner williamson to-day issued orders provd
i'm ror vigorous prosecution of the work Of Furnishing
d.predators on the public timber lands especially In
Minnesota. The work OF detection in this quarter WAS
boruu several months agD BY special agent OF the
General Land Office, AID though recently sdsedC iCi
few weeks On account Ui sickness III the u'ttcuNc
family il will now be prosecuted TO the utmost 'A"hI
tlI in laws and the Congressional appropriation IoI
TINS purpose VIII warrant.
II has been ascerjained from an authentic source taay
nothing whatever has been doao with regard to changes
IN the a diplomatic service. Domestic Questions Wih hrst
receive Executive considerations IL IS said tiat gen
tlcLlan Li-u IL The Government received go W ~
,e,ndl Answer A renly prOlnptly sent by tclc
nam: GIVE ii up. watch the press
the Comni .sOncr OF the Bureau Oh Education mas le
ceiycd letter from Mr. Tauaa, NiceMnister OF PuDic
Instruction for japan. announcing the safe arrival oi
bi.oIf and fartv ~ nom . and expressing III strung
t,,. his .r,s. OF obligation the commissioner ana
oher American educators c0uteslcs received "hIle
IN tbs country.
Messages are numerous cOngratulatnG Mayor u !"
Pcn ON his promotion be Assistant Secretary to tho
President Major Prid,n Is amateur artist OF no niue
ability, Ovti OF pOStIJ anu TIC Hic III 'S' anu ~ 'N
p.ishcd gentleman.
The Cabinet vas in session hours to-day the time
heinz occupied with the consideration Of the cyu service
r,,Ie, AMI the Louisiana and south Carolina question,
blt no de1nItiye action was taken upon theIn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
CRlMrs AND cAsuALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

ToRoNTo, Ont, March S6.-David Logan, dry
merchant OF this city, committed suicide thus morning
by hanging. Cause unknown.
TRENTON, y. j., March 26-An aged brother OF
Gatzmer Of railroad n0t0ety found deadi barn
this morning. 1t is believed he died from natural causes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26.-The Governor has
issued respite April Il 10 Charles ~ Sterling convicted
Of murder DO hanged March % at the
OF the Court.
ALBANY, n Y, March 26-James Kelly, a union
molder arrested ll40 O'Clock last night by Capt
Kavanagh Officer Mugan and identified by John Clarey
as the person him Lansing Saturday night
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 26.-R. L. Taylor, the
deaung VI the Franklin Bank who was taken 10 the
Insane asyum escaped from that institution last night by
forcing Of of the upper windows IL Is
supposed that he had aid from outside
PHILADELPHIA, March 2G.-An attempt TO rob the
Consolidation Bank has just been discovered aud
kit Tho property adjoining the bank
occupied by the burglars who had been At work
time endeayorng TO effect an entrance.
DENVER, Col, March CIV. Maxwell and his
son age 49, siockmen lately OF Stuart Iowa located In Collar
County New.Meuco, were murdered on Friday last by u
negro Who has arrested Trinidad Col Robbery
was probable Of the deed a. Maxwell was supposed
money with him. Tue poes were uDcoVeloo Oh oun-
DAY, shot through the heaAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NE VS..
AFFAIRS AT THE VATICAN.

AFFAIRS AT THE VATICAN.
TIE POPE GREATLY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO RE-
WYE THE ROMAN Observation-Disclosures FOR
THE PAPACY.
LONDON, Monday, March 20. 1877.
The Rome correspondent of The Daily Neus
that the Pope amid the feversh excitement and
unremittng labor at the Vatican relative TO the Con-
sstory etc. has fallen Ill again. 1t is certain that after
secret consstory the 12tl inst he tainted, and had
quit reading the allocuiOn. These fanting MS have
reeured aud the Pope has remained unconscious longer
each time lie does not like his illness to be perceived
and makes strong efforts to hide it, these produce
painful reaction. The moment he gets back TO his own
apartments lie sinks into chair and remains notion
less with his eyes closed like corpse. The recent ex-
element has told upon him, and indeed on several
occasions during the Spring. which Is always
dangerous season for him, his life has
been almost despalred of. His physicians re-
gard faguing receptions of the pilgrims with great
apprehension Foreigners who sec the Pope at long In
tervas notice great change HIM. One OF these WIS.,
ors recently said me, that the aocutiOn OF March IL
would probably be the Popes last formal uterance.
Meanwhile tho Popes advisers endeavoring by
every to get France and Austria to revive tho
Roman question 1t is hoped to induce Italy so far to
recognize the Pope's temporal power as to cede the
LeonIne City the Holy see where all religious orders
expelled from Rome could find an asylum.
dispatch to The Times from Rome says the Pope
sufficiently well Oh Saturday give audience, but
me DniLy Ners ome dispatch states that the Arch
bishop Naples and Perua and the Vicar OF Rome are
confidently mentioned IA candidates for the Papaey
PARIS, Monday, March 20. 1877.
The clerical journals state that the Catholic Senators
and Deputies, moved by the Pope's alocution have
called the attention Of the Duke Decazes TO the position
the Papacy The Minister replied that he always iet
keen socitude for the interests of tue Papacy. Tho
cause OF Independence OF the Holy See always oceu-
pied and ever would occupy an important place IN the
tasks 10 which he devoted AIS efforts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
OSTRACIsM IN FLORIDA.
WASHINGTON, Monday. March 20, 1s7'

WASHINGTON, MUHuay' MdICH 20 fo'''
One of the consequences of the Florida cleo
ton has been the removal Of Mr. Humphreys, one OF the
pnuican electors from his post agent Of the South
ern Express Company at Pensacola Mr.. Humphreys
has lived in Florida fifty years. and has been the ex-
press agent at Pensacola for ten He was an officer In
the regular army before the war. but when Florida
nassed the ordinance OF secession he resigned and en-
tered the rebel service and served throughout the war
AZ a Confederate officer At the close OF the war ne
accepted the reconstruction policy In sood ia'' anu
denaed himself with the Republican party. In the late
.lect,on Mr. Humphreys was chosen one Of the Hayes
,ac,ors when the time came for tho Electoral College
10 meet he applied for leave Of absence 70 80 70 Taiia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
FOREIGN NOTES.
LIVERPOOL, Maj

LIVERPOOL, March 26.-lsaac, Low a. Co.,
an old and respectable cotton house, have suspended.
Their Liabilities have not yet been ascertained.
LONDON, March 26.-The deficit in the Prls-
sian budget will than covered by Prussas snare
of the remainder of the French indemnify.
BERLIN, March 26.-The Emperor has finally
refused ~ accept Gen. Won stoschs resignation as chief
arranged as 10 admit his resumption Of Office.
PEsTH, March 26.-The Lower House has
adopted the Finance Minister'S project authorize six
per cent gold loan conversion of the floating debt
which amounts 10 about S3S,00O,0OO
HALIFAX, N. S., March 26.-The Great Seal
case was decided in the Court Of the Queens Bench to-
day. The Chief Justice said the seal was the legal
One but he did not anticipate that any evils would arise
from the use Of the old one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
THE PLEDGE TO GORDON.
Mr.. HAYES NOT PARTY TO ibis POLICY IN
FULL ACCORDANCE WITH II, HOWEVER.

MP. HAYES NOT A PARTY TO ibis POLICY IN
FULL ACCORDANCE WITH II, HoWEVEh.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.i
WAsHINGToN. March 26.-With the publication
of the exact character of the agreement made by
Stanley Matthews and Charles Foster with leading
Southern Democrats during the filibusterng III the
House is revealed the fact that in no respect
did it fail to accord with the proposed South
ern policy of President Hayes, with anything
which has been done since his Inauguration.
The paper simply contained an assurance by Messrs
Matthews and Foster that President Hayes did not
intend to uphold State Governments by the use OF
United States troops. This assurance was positively
given few days later by President Hayes IN his
inaugural address, 1t has been repeated to every
one who has conversed with him on the subject.
The whole Southern policy of the Administration. as
far it has been developed looks to this end; ana
the appointment of commission to 90 10 LOUISIANA,
as well as the invitation of the rival Governors OF
South Carolina to come to Washington, is directly In
line of this policy.
While therefore, the President was not party to
this agreement and never had any knowledge OF IT,
nothing has yet occurred is likely to occur, to
prove that il was not warranted by what Messls.
Matthews and Foster knew of Mr. Hayes's inten-
tons 1t NAV be added that whatever influence this
agreement NAV have had upon others, Wade Hamp-
ton has not been misled by 1t. Judge Mackey, who
Mr. Hampton's legal representative here, says that
Hampton assured him that he had no knowledge
whatever of any such agreement, and further he
considered it great injustice to President Hayes 10
assume that he had been a party to any promise
touching the securing of his title to the Presidency
The President has again stated his position on the
Southern question to delegation of Republicans
from Mississippi who called upon him to-day. lie
said that it would not be his policy to sustain State
governments by Federal troops. He then added
that there are two strong reasons why TINS
military interference should be abandoned. Ihey
are, first that the public opinion of the North has
pronounced against il and, second, that Congress
has declined TO vote supplies for an army which
could be used for any such purpose and Will DOUBT
less continue TO refuse such supplies unless IL Is EVIL
dent that the army is not so to be used.
WHAT Mr.. GORDON SAYS ABOUT 1T.
WASHINGTON March Ex-senator Gordon was
approached to-day in regard to the private agree
ment with Messrs. Foster and Matthew's. Mr.. Cor
don states positively that Mr. Hayes was not party
to the compact He says that he went to Mr.. Foster
and told him he would work to prevent the compile
ton of the count unless guarantees were gwen as 10
Mr.. Hayess course; he really doubted his influence
10 prevent the count, but he concluded to Try a
little buldozng on Foster and succeeded admra-
bly, for he took the matter In hand, and the result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
CABINET RUMORS.
TRANSFERS AND FOREIGN APPOINTMENTS REPORTED
ALL SUCH STORIES FALSE

ALL SUCH STORIES FALSE.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, March 26-All reports respecting
any probabIe changes in the Cabinet are absolutely
without foundation in fact. Whatever Mr.. McCrary
might have desired before he received his commits
sion as Secretary of War-and it's not denied that
he would have preferred to be Attorney General
the idea of a transfer has never entered the nina
either Of the President or any member of his Cab-
met. Mr. McCrary and Gen. Devens will each retain
the position he now occupies for the present. No
propositlon for transfer has been made nor would
be entertained The report that Secretary Schurz
would be offered the mission to Berlin, and that he
would resign his place at the head OF the
Interior Department 10 accept it, is equally with
out foundation The President appointed Mr.. SchuIz
TO the Interior Department for a specific purpose,
and intends to retain him in that position In addl-
ton TO this it is understood that the President docs
not believe in the wisdom of appointing foreign
born citizens TO important diplomatic positions. lie
thinks the United States ought to he represented
abroad, especially at the courts of the fIst-class
European Powers, by American-born citizens The
report that Mr.. Evarts is to go to the Court OF ST.
James is authortatively denied. The intimate
friends of the President express belief that the re-
ports of contemplated changes in the Cabinet are
put in circulation by persons who desire to bring the
Administration INTO dsrepute and to break down its
inAueuce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
A LEGISLATIVE OFFICER CHARGED WITH
FRAUD.

RICHMOND, Va, March 26.-Col. C.. T. Crit
tenden First Doorkeeper of the House of Delegates
who was arrested charge OF deraudng the State by
"raisng members per diem certificates was before the
police justice this morning. He was sent to the Grand
Jury for indictment, his counsel waving preliminary
examination. The prisoner was committed without bail
The Committee Expenses OF the House investigated
Col Crittenden's to-day, and submitted report
showing that certificates had been issued for the per
diem OF two members, both OF which had been altered
so as to draw ten days additional pay each, and
nding that Col. Crittenden, who, besides being
dOorkeeper, has charge OF drawing members pay, be
suspended from performing the functions Of his office
The To pass the report by uu the Grand
Jury disposes OF the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
RULES In PREPARATION.
A CABINET MEETING TO CONSIDER THRM-THEIR
SCOPE.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.]
WASHINGTON, March 26-The Cabinet was in
session to-day and discussed the Civil Service rules
The new regulations are not intended to cover the
minute details of the public service Their given pur-
pose is to establish certain principles in accordance
with which certain appointments shall be made. 1t
is expected that they will have the effect greatly to
check if not to stop entirely office seeking. They
will provide for an assured tenure of office based
upon meritorious service; for appointments only as
vacancies occur; and appointments to be made on
the ground of fitness, without regard to politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27

was that both he and Stanley Matthews made
written pledges in letters" Mr.. Gordon says
these letters general in their character, and
pledged the Administration to local selfgovcrnment
and home rule in the South. There was nothing in
them about the withdrawal of troops, but Southern
men of course understood this would follow. Copies
of the two letters were made and handed around to
the Democrats as soon as received. Mir. Gordon is
anxious to have both Hampton and Nichols re-
cognized, and intimates that he shall oppose the
President if both are not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
THE SPECIAL COMMISSION.
MI WHEELER SENT FOR-wAYNE MACVEAGH AND
Mr.. FRELINGHUYsES MENTIONED.
my TEL TRIRuNEl


MIR. FRELINGHUYsES MENTIONED.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRTBUNE-l
WASHINGTON, March 26.-No additional informa-
ton has been given to-day in regard to the person.
mel of the Louisiana Commission In response to the
very urgent request of the President, Vice-Presdent
Wheeler is expected to return to Washington within
a day or two, and the impression is stronger to-day
than it has been before since the appointment OF the
commission was determined upon that he may after
all be induced to theiI chairman The
President believes that of all men now in public
life Mr. Wheeler is by far the best qualified for this
delicate and most important duty. His experience
in Louisiana two years ago, both as member OF
the House Committee and subsequently, as volun-
teer commissioner for the purpose of bringing about
q compromise between the discordant political
factions of that State, the careful study which he
has gwen to Southern questions, both before and
since that ii ne as well his present high Official
position and the great respect in which he is held
by people Of all parties in the South, will make his
services as a member of the commission guarantee
for their success.
The only additional name which has been an
nounced to-day in connection with the commission
is that of Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania, who is
understood to have accepted position upon It, Ex-
Senator Frelinghuysen is mentioned tonight as one
who has probably been invited to serve, and who
nav have accepted the invitation. The fifth man is
reported this evening to be from the West, and he
name of Mr. Porter of Indiana has been mentioned
in this connection, although it is very doubtful if he
will be one Of the members of the commission, or in
deed if he has even been invited. 1t is expected
that the commission will be completed and an
pounced tomorrow. The exact nature of their du-
ties will probably be set forth at length in letter
of instructions to them They are to start for Lou
ana by the latter part of this week or the first OF
next in order to begin their abors in about ten days
If is not expected that they will remain in New
Orleans longer than a week or ten days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
THE WORK TO BE PERMANENT.

THE WORK TO BE PERMANENT.
Mr.. HAYEs's POLICY A REVOLUTIONARY RULES
BEING FRAMED-A TREASURY ANNOUNCEMENT.
A code of civil service rules is now prepar-
ing. Regulations for appointments in the
Treasury were announced yesterday. Mr.
Hayes means to have the reform permanent
and to exempt the President from improper
Congressional dictation. The practice OF
making great mass of appointments in the
first few weeks of new term is to be avoided !;
four years good service will assist to reappoint-
ment; eight years will not be so strong a
recommendation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
TILE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

RICHMOND, Va, March 26.-In the Circuit
Court OF Richmond todsy in the case of Duncan Cal
houn and others against the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company decree for the sale OF the road was en-
tered by order Judge Wexford The sale is 10 be made
after 80 days notice by Gen. Wcham the receiver 1t
is expected that similar decree Will be entered In West
Virginia The state of Virginia win appeal from Judge
Melfnrd,s dacree In protection OF her interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
WASHINGTON.
GOVERNMENT THEMES.

VIE LOUISIANA CoMMIssIoN-REPoRT on THE IN
TEREsr FRAUDS GORDON AND THE PRIVATE
IET1ER-DEPARTMENT NEWS.
Mr.. Wheeler has been asked to come to
Washington. Wayne MacVeagh is thought to
have accepted place on the Louisiana Com
mission. Gen. Gordon says that Mr.. Hayes
was not a party to the private agreement.
The report on the unclaimed interest frauds
saws there is basis for the charges, and COM
nletely exonerates the officers said to be i'm
plicated. Applicants for Office are advised to
write to the departments. The rumors as to
Cabinet changes are all denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
AFRICAN VILLAGES DESTROYED.

BosTON, March 26.-Advices from Congo,
West Of Africa jan 49, state that the BRUSH
steamer Avon had destroyed villages the Congo
River killed three natives punishment for plum
derng the American schooner Thomas Nickerson Of New
York This vessel had been captured by the natives and
about 80 tons OF coffee were carried OF up country
sne was fired by the Avon order 10 prevent further
piuudering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27

hassee aud attend the meeting This request was refused
by Superintendent OF the Express Company Demo-
Mr. Humphreys, however, went TO lalahissee aug
his for Hayes and Immediately slspendeu
therefor by the superintendent Through the lnterces
sion of some prominent Republicans the President OF inc
company Mr.. Plant, who has his headquarters III Ne~
his position as agent few days ago, however MT
Plant Informed him that complaints were made against
him on account politics. and that IL the policy
OF the company to keep man IN its employ int no,
political sympathy with the people OF the Locality MI
Humphreys resignation limited NJ, ana ne prompy
resigned Mr. Humphreys says he Is virtually oseiSeu
OIL OF lis nOliliCS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
A VALUABLE PAINTING STOLEN.
LONDON Monday, March 20, 1877.

The painting of the Virgin and Child, by
Jan Yancyck John Of Buges has been stolen from tho
Berlin National Gallery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
STRUCK BY A RAILWAY TRAIN.

brakeman on Tho HudsOn Riyer RaiIrOau HHmeu
Shine evening attempted 70 jump on freight tan
st. and struck by passenger train, receiving
fatal nuriea He taken 10 the Ninety ninth street LOS
pilal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
THE WAGNER FESTIVAL IN BOSTON.

BOSTON, March Zb.-In6 WaRntr IebtiVdi
opened at the Boston Theater this evening. with the
rendition of the Flying Dutchman. Despite a severe
north 1000 spectators IN attendance Ihe
performance was received with great favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-27
AHINT TO OFFICE-sEEKERs.
The White House mails continue to be OV

The White House mails continue to be over
loaded with letters from persons seeking Office either Ill
Washington or elsewhere in the country. 80 numerous
are these letters that six clerks have been detacd o
other departments for temporary duty at the "mte
House to assist opening aud arranging them In spe
Of this extraordinary force they are obliged 10 worh
until late hour every night Persons making apphc~
ton for Office will have their wants more promptly
attended to II they write directly 10 the department
which they desire The President dos not LOOK
at or consider any application that is sent 10 the he
House. but refers ali of them without eAahInaon, ~
cept BY the clerks the respective departments
has beer given by the heads Of the seNerai uePai
that no vacancies exist so that all apiiie"
made at present simply fled away Tor future felc
ence. - , ny IN, ,,,,rc
Reports received i'm Washington within the
last few DAYS represent the Back Hills territory as SCI
ding up more rapidly than Government officers mao any
reason TO expect 1t is sad by those aniilar with
the present tide of emigration that 10000 people VIII 20
there this Summer attracted by the late gold discoveries
daily line OF stages has already been estaDiisneu iU
Chcyenne aud tri-weeky one Tor the fOrt heirncS my
from Sidney; and two others VIII booh NC eS
ljsltd from other points The travel - already So
that passgngcrs 10 engage thclr seits az iso
week mn advance. pOst-onCe VIII De opened at Det
wood rs soon a. the postmaster, VINO was coIii
stoned to-day can arrive there. IL promises 10 DC one Vi
the most IMPORTANT frontier oinCes