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New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-By TELEGRAPH.

MAUCH CHUNK. Penn, March S.-1he ease 81
"Yeow Jack o the convicted Mo-, Magurs, having
been the Court he executed To day
BuriMoiI, Md, March s.--Dr iiucisier Jones a
welknown physician of this city, Committed suicide this
morning ing His throat Since D'c dsi, Dr. Jones
had been rni 1t the Spnglcr House In New York but re
turrcd 20 baltimore On sunday last.
DERBY LINE, W., March s.-After an alteration
Of Quebec, between two
hrotcrs named Fix. Of them tie aud
fire hi. gh wnGO%, ally wOndiag bHl
TIE m.G.icr,r g. H. jail al Shrrbrooke
Bosrp', March s.-Niiliam +. S?cakuan, a resi-
II arrested th morning whtl- IN the
act a, ins a" Who rrscu" The deaf body OF his
iOunn in the wo1iseG the head and
b. anisi cat 81 wita Slcakman
IL mill n'cr:ti g. aud has boi "a fOin tue rnrcis q"
cHur Oi tt PCS. several days and drunk when iie
mii0cT Cumir!tIcd
WAsHINGr ~, March S.-Two young white men,
name! washington McGTsw and William MahOney last
y an a-gauliri nv negroes the Cai grounds who
escapcI attest Oiccrs Of te Capitol police dscOI cred
the above The ish pond. In
roat OF thc tho capitol Mrtiraw sas dead
.nly apparently by nst lows about the head
gnd siulchci with liquor and unable W g'e
L.iy accJuai o. the sniay.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
MR.. CONKLINGs POSITION.
HE WILL NOT OPPOSE THE CONFIRMATION or MIR.
EvARTs-PARTY DIVISIONS IN NEw-YoRK TO BE
IGNORED BY THE PRESIDENT.
my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBTyHI

EvARTs-PARTY DIVISIONS IN NEw-YoRK TO BE
IGNORED BY THE PRESIDENT.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, March 8.-Senator Conklng's
speech to-day was deeply interesting on account of
the anxiety felt by leading politicians in regard to
the attitude he intends to take toward President
Hayes's Admi nistration. His disappointment in not
securing the nomination Of Mr.. Platt to the Office of
Postmaster-General, and at not having been con-
suited touching the selection of a NewYOrk repre-
sentative in the Cabinet, led to suppose that
be would pace himself Immediately in antagonism
to President Hayes. Mr.. Conklng is undoubtedly
wise enough TO know that any opposition he might
make to the confirmation of Mr.. Evarts would only
react against HIMSELF and while he would prefer
that almost any other prominent citizen of New
York should have been selected by President Hayes,
it is doubtful if he will think it best to make fight
against his confirmation.
Shrewd politicians in discussing the policy which
President Hayes is likely to pursue in regard to
NewYOrk State politics predict that he will entirely
ignore all local divisions and jeaouses, and while
he will not allow Senator Conbling to control the
patronage of the State he has done heretofore he
viii not by his appointments seek to de-
grade the senior Senator from Ncw-York,
or to detract from lis influence. In other
words, President Hayes, whenever he has an
occasion to make any changes among the
New-York office-holders, will probably select
the best men in the Republican party without
regard to their relations with the rival
leaders of the party in the State. He will not at
tempt by the OF patronage to build up or pull
down any mans influence. 1t is sagaciOusly pre-
dicted that Senator Conkling, being convinced that
this is to be tho policyof the Administration, will
not unnecessarily place himself in antagOnSm to it.
His hope of future advancement and even his
chance of being returned to the Senate two years
hence depends very largely upon his being able to
retain his friends in Office, and to demonstrate that
his infucnce--so potent under Gen. Grants Admin
istration-haS not been entirely destroyed. In ac-
comrlShng ths he cannot afford TO quarrel with the
Administration, by any act of hostility TO it to
invite lis opposition.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
JUDGE DEVENs FIRST SUGGESTED BY vICE-PREsI-
DENT WhEELER-NO OPPOSITION EXPECTED.

JUDGE DEVENs FIRST SUGGESTED BY vICE-PREsI-
DENT WHEELER-NO OPPOSITION EXPECTED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TR!BUSR.l
WAsIHNGrON, March S.VicePresident Wheeler
is credited with having first suggested the appoint
ment of Judge Deyens to a Cabinet position; but
after his name had been suggested the nomination
was warmly approved by both Mcssrs. Dawes and
Hoar. The appointment of Hr. Devens, though not
made in dcforcrce to tie wishes of the
machine politicians Of w-England, will probably
provoke less opposition than would have been
aroused by tho selection of almost any other man
identified wi h the reform element. His position
tha bench has enabled him to keep aoof from the
party GuarIc!s in Massachusetts, and to avoid Offend
ing any of the leaders in them. AT the same time
his ability and Ugh character have been so generally
recognized, that his name has been connected with
almost every prominent Office in the gift of the State
lis failure to be identified with the active politics
Of the State has been voluntary, and it is understood
that he is no anxious for the place to which he
is now elevated. He will undoubtedly be confirmed
without opposition
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
TIE CABINET NOMINATIONS.
PRESIDENT NOT DISPOSED TO YIELD TO oPPo-
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
sI1ION.

WASHINGTON, March S.-There was con-
ference in the library The Executive Mansion between
the President and NessTs Eyarts Schur2, and Deyns
to-day the last mentioned having arrived here tbs
morning. Nothing definite as yet has heen said
regarding tho consultation. II appears TO have been
n very serious one, and innlatiOus are not want
Ing to tie effect tnat the visitors dcsiraus of re-
evng the President from any embarrassment, II such
had happened by Of their selection as his Cabinet
advisers but II is also well understood that the fres
dent is determined III regard to tie policy hc has marked
out both concerning his Cabinet appointment and also
in reference civil service reform ana upCI southern
ma, ,tcTs EenCraily ,,..,
Knmors were circulated to-day. and caused no little
excitement that The opposition developing against Ar
Schirz Secretary Of the Interior strong ~ o
induce the President To contemplate withdrawal OF the
nomination. Several inquiries were made regarding tIc
truth oi these reports TIE assurance was given at the
White House that such not the fact; but Intimate
friends OF the Pre- sden presumably Informed about BIS
cJinous uDOn the subject Of withdrawal OF OF the
expressing any opinion winch carries with i, the
ton that the nomination OF Mr.. Schurz or any other
person would stand against an opposition so strong
10 create dad lock between the President and the
Senate. 80
Mr. schurz was al the Executive Mansion early this
evening, and IN consultation with the PreGteni FOR
some time. The visit more ui social IMAM oi az.
official character. Tdc assurance IL given la!c t'Sat
that the Pr sident has idea whatoNcr Of making any
change liz the list Of nominations sent to the Senate yes
terdaY.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
FESTIVITIES AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
OFFICIAL RECEPTION TO THE OFFICERS OF TIE
ARMY. Navy. AID MARINi. CORrS.

OFFICIAL RECEPTION TO THE OFFICERS OF 1EH
ARMY, NAVY, AID MARINE COR?S.
WASHINGTON. March S.-President Hayes to-
night Officially received the officers OF the Army Navy
and Marine Corps. Tho event one OF the most bril-
liant that has ever animated the spacious parlors Of the
Executive Mansion. The interior Of the building was
maguihccntly illuminated, and the dazzling uniforms
worn ly the representative of these dfTt nj branches
Of the Government service combined with the rich and
rcslcndent toilets of the ladies Who accompanied thcm
made nic,urc that u Of great admiration.
The President and Mrs Hayes stationed IN the
blue paIlo apartments where all official receptions
are held and the guests followed the usual routine OF
passing through paying their respects and repairing to
tie East Room Gor promenade.
Nearly every officer Of the army and navy ard marine
corps stationed in this city and many others,
present Gen sherman headed the army, Admiral
the marine corp, preceded by Col. Haywood
The routine o.st "YaDlc such occasions
was carried OIL. Among the distinguished officers
present in addition thGso already men'iOurd, were
Generals Van Nlct. K Williams, Townsend, Prouzc
Whiuplc, Vincent, and others, the majority OF
whom are stationed here representing the Military; /;
Vice Admiral Rowan, Rear-AdmiTal Amy, COnnOdOrcs
10 the Nav; Majors Nicholson and stack and Can't
Williams Of Ii HuHc and the East hOOih itll "f
otileIs OF higher and lower rauk III the service.
The reception lasted until nearly 10 o'clock, ana was
makr; a. one OF the most agreeable ais Ul It's Carj
Ter which has ever cnycned the Waite House. Gen.
Sickles also among The guests
lr Regular Report Of Senate PrOeings Seeon4 Page
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
THE BALANCE OF POWER.
THE REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY NOW 0NLI FIVE AND
Likely TO FALL TO TWO.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRI3USE.]

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRI3UNE.]
WAsHIyGr0y, March s.-The Republican majority
IN the Senate is cut down to very slender proper
tions. There at present IS Republican Senators, 80
De;uocratic Senators. and / lndcpendent-Judge
Davis. This does not include Mr.. Sherman, who by
his confirmation to-day ceases TO be member OF
tbo body The election of his successor Will increase
the Reprblican strength to 80. There are three
vocancte-iwo from Louisiana and one from South
Carolina. Shonld the Democrats succeed in putting
,l,eirmcn in these places The Republican majority
wonli BE- only .. This is the lowest possible fgure
10 which it can fall during the present Congress- uu-
les death makes changes and it cannot beyond
if ali the vacancies are filed by Republicans. At
present the Democrats come very near having
,nho,jty. owing to the absence of ) of their
opporcnts. Mr.. Cameron of Wisconsin il i'll,
Mr.. Ferry is away on account OF
the sickness OF his brother and Mr. Eduunds has
been confined TO his house for several days. The
effect of the nearly even balance now existing be-
tween the two political parties in the Senate will
be to keep nearly everybody in his seat during the
consideration Of political questions. Senator Nor
gan of Alabama got his seat to-day, IN spite OF an
honr's speech read by Mr. Spencer froin printed
slirs and of "A very vigorous presentation by Mr..
Morton of the facts brought ont by the nycstga-
tiop concerning the way Alabama was carried by
tbe neuorrats in 1873. Mr.. Morton did not appear
desirous of making a fight against Mr. MorGans
admission. bat he did not want to let the occasion
,oss without showing how the Republican party
in Alabama was cheated and inundated INTO
homeless minority. With the admission OF Mr.
Morean. the Democratic claimants are all III except
Gen. NJ. c. Butler of South Carolina.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
ANOTHER LOUISIANA CLAIMANT.
MIR. EUsTIs APpEARs AND CLAIMS THE SEAT DENIEI
MD pJyCuUICK
TO MR.. PINCHBACK.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TILE TEIBCSE.l


IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBCSEl
WASHINGTON, March S.-Mr. Eustis. who was
elected by the Legislature of Louisiana chosen III
1874, and organized in accordance with the Wheeler
compromise, appeared in Washington to-day with
his credentials and they referred to the Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections. Mr.. Eustis
was chosen, it may be remembered, by the Legis-
laturp which was the outgrowth of the Wheeler
compromise, but while PInchback's case was pend
ing in the Senate, he made no contest against
him. Now that Mr. Pinchbacks case has been
disposed of sir. Eusts claims that his right
to the seat is unquestioned. The decision
of the Senate that Mr.. Pinchback was not legally
elected is in effect declaration tha vacancy cx-
isted at the time Mr.. Eusis was elected; and, as
there is no question about the legal constitution OF
the boly which voted for him, he holds there ought
to be no question about his admission TO seat in
the Senate. If the Senate could accept this theory
it might possibly assist in the solution of the con-
licting and perplexing Louisiana question.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS PARTY.
THE OPPOSITION wEAKENING-MR. BLAINEs COURSE
NOT GENERALLY APPRovED-CoURsE OF THE
DEMOCRATS.
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE /

DEMOCRATS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNRI
WAsHINGToN, March 8.-There Is an obvious
weakening in the Republican opposition to Presl-
dent Hayes. The almost unanimous approval OF
the principal newspapers of the country has had It's
effect. Besides the sober second thought OF many
Senators who were buckling OH their arInor for
tilt with the Administration two days ago has con-
vinced them that they have no clear cause for
quarrel, and that any demonstration on their part
at this time will put them in the attitude of attack
ing the President of their choice because he pro-
poses to be honest enough to put IN effect the pnci-
pies of his letter of acceptance, which they iauded
so highly in the canvass. Although there are some
who approve the spirit of Mr.. Baines demonstration,
the general opinion is that it was rash and pre-
mature. Among the Democrats there appears to be
a marked variance of opinion TO what course they
should take in reference to cOnfirmations and other
matters when the Republicans disagree. Some ad-
vocate a policy of strict nOn-intervention while
othcrs-incuding, it said, the two great party
leaders in the Senate, Bayard and Thurman-believe
it to be their duty to uphold the President in all his
efforts toward improving the condition of the
South, and to join with the conservative Republi-
cans against the Radicals.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
FATAL PANIC IN A CHURCH.
A SCENE OF TERROR AND DEATH.

A SCENE OF TERROR AND DEATH.
SEVEN PERSONS KILLED IN THE CHURCH OF ST.
FRANCIS xAvJER-A wOMAN's HYsTERICAL FIT
LEADS TO THE PANIC-DRTAns OF THE CATAs-
TRoPHE-sIX BODIES IDENTIFIED
Seven lives were lost by panic in the Roman
Catholic Church of st. Francis Xavier in this city
last evening. The hysterical swooning of a woman
in the congregation caused rush from the western
gallery down the narrow stairway, and six women
and one boy were trainpled to death suffocatcd.
The bodies of five Of the women and the boy have
been identified
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
SATISFACTION IN THE SOUTH.
81 10 THK IRInrNE.

THF APPOINTMENT OF MIR. KEY THE SUBJECT or
GENERAL CONGRATULATIONS DISSOLUTION OF
PARTY LINLs.
lBY rrLgGnArH To TIIE rRiBuNEl
WAsrIrNGToN, March .-Postnaster-6creraI hey
has received a great number OF letters and diS-
matches from his ex-Confederate associates and
friends IN the south. They all breathe the same
spirit. advising him to accept, and p:nisIng fTesi-
dent Hayes in the highest terms ior selecting rep
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

SENATOR SHERMAN CONFIRMED BY SMALL MA
JoRITY-oPPosIToN BY SENATORS CAMERON
AND THURMAN.
IBr TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON March S.-When the Senate met
In Executive session this afternoon, Senator An
thony chairman of the Republican caucus, is under
stood to have notified the Senators that it was very
essential to proceed TO act upon the nomination OF
Senator Sherman to the Secretaryshp OF the Treas
ury in order that the caucus committees OF the two
parties might complete the arrangement of the
Senate Committees. If, Senator Anthony said.
Senator Sherman was to be rejected for the Cabinet
and remain in the Senate, he would, of course, be
designated as chairman of the Finance Committee,
which position he has for many years held but, if
he was to be confirmed at all, some
other Senator should be appointed chairman
of that committee. The Senate seemed to approcl-
ate the force of this statement and there WIS very
general indication of Willingness to proceed with
Mr. Shermaus caSe but little was said as to the
other Cabinet appointments. Mr. Cameron Of Penn
sylvania however, even under these circumstances,
isrepresented having been opposed to action on the
Sherman case 1t is not necessary to state what Nr.
CamerOns opposition might have been in the Execu-
tive session in order TO ascertain his views He has
stated publicly 10 many persons that he should use
every influence in his power to defeat Senator Sher-
man and the other Cabinet nominations. He thinks
Mr.. Sherman is opposed to Don Camcrons retention
In the Cabinet. he is opposed to President Hayess
Cabinet and his entire policy, and will listen to no
compromise.
notwithstanding the opposition Of Mr.. Cameron,
the Senate decided to take up Mr.. Shernan's case.
Mr. Thurman opposed him on the ground, 1t is al
legod that he is one OF those who after the Prcsi-
dental election had been decided, interested him.
self in so arranging the result TO defeat Mr.. Til
den who Mr. Thurman insisted had majority OF
votes. Mr. Thurman is also represented as having
referred to MIR Shormans speech in the Senate upon
the Louisiana situation after his return from New
Orleans, and to have objected to him on the ground
Of the sentiments contained i'll that speech
When the vote was taken there at first no
Quorum voting but Senator Sherman was finally
confirmed by small majority. There were few
dissenting Republican votes.
Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania seems to be the
leader of the Republican opposition TO the conrma-
ton of President Hayes's Cabinet. He has spent
portion of to-day in adroltIy suggesting to Demo
cratic Senator's from the South, and to but one at
time that they have it in their power TO defeat the
President Cabinet nominations. Senator Garland
OF Arkansas very promptly replied that factous op-
position was not craftsmanship, nor was it manly ;
that ms Senator be would vote 10 confirm all the
Presidents nominations without regard 20 parties,
reeerving only one question: ." Is the nominee CON-
petcnt aad honost 7" This will be the rule observed
BY the Senators from Texas Tennessee, Georgia, and
By Mr. Lamar of Mississippi.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
CABINET FACTS AND RUMoRs.

CONFIRMATION OF SECRETARY sHERMAN-MR. coNK-
LING SUPPORTS THE EXECUTIvE-THE OPPOSE
TON WEAKENING DEBATE ON THE CASE OF
SENATOR GROVER.
President Hayes's Cabinet nominations are
well received alike by Republicans and
Democrats, the opponents apparently being a
minority of either party. In the opposition
Senator Cameron is conspicuous and active.
Secretary Sherman was confirmed in Executive
session yesterday. Messrs. Morgan from
Alabama and Grover from Oregon were adj
mitted to seats in the Senate after some de-
hate. in the course of which Mr. COnkling
took decided stand in support of the Presi-
dent in reference to his reported Southern
policy. Nir. Eustis appears on the scene from
Louisiana as a claimant for the seat denied
to Mr.. Pinchback last year. The political
parties in the Senate are nearly balanced, the
Republicans having a majority of only two if
the Democratic claimants from the South are
all seated. 1t is the declared policy of lead
ing Southern Democrats to sustain the Presi-
dent if any serious opposition to his policy is
developed among the Republican members.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-09

SENATOR CONKLING's POSITION TAKEN on THE SIDE
OF TIE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BY SEN
ATORs MORTON AND BLAINE-MR. GROVER AD-
MITTfD TO A SEAT.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25
NEW PRECEDENT.

The Herald has established II new
precedent 1t raises the Regular Repub-
lican county ticket 10 the head of IFS col.
nmns with the following endorsement {:
In Publishing the above list of candi-
dates nominated by the convention held
last Wednesday, we wish il distinctly
understood that we do not endorse all of
them as "worthy and well qualified"
Most OF the nominees are good men, the
very best who could have been chosen,
and will receive the hearty support ofthe
people and be elected, rs they ought 10
ue. They will make honest, faithful and
competent officers. The exceptions ere
very few, but very apparent, 10 US; and
We reserve 10 ourselves the right TO sup
port other and better men fer those few
exceptional offices, should other and bet
Ter mon bc candidates.
Tho Herald announce IT'S dsternin.
alton 90 holt, while IL has the regular
ticket flying at IFS "mast head" Was
over such thing heard of before II
Hanna did not like the ticket Why does
he raise the names of sll the nominees !
We never heard OF Q newspaper acting in
this manner before.
Poor, "consistent-straight. Republican
Hanna" has fallen into the habit of bolt
ing regular tickets, and there is no tell
ing what viii become of him.
Newspapers Of the State, what do you
think al this new precedent Hanna has
established
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25

number OF practical artisans and scientif.
ic men, who should attend the exhibition
and report their proceedings and obser-
vations to him. Provision was also
made for the appointment of a numb
OF honorary commissioners. | have felt
that prompt action by Congress, in &C
ceptng the invitation of the govern.
ment of France, IS OF such interest to
the people OF this country, and so suita-
bic To the cordial relations between the
governments OF the two countries, that
the subject might properly be presented
tor attention at your present session.
The Government-of Sweden and Nor
way has addressed ar official invitation
to this government TO take part in the
international Prison Congress, to be
held at Stockholm next year. The prob
lem which the congress proposes 10
study-how TO diminish crime-is one
in which all civilized nations have an in-
terest in common, and the congress OF
Stockholm seems likely TO prove the
most important convention ever held
for the study OF this grave question.
Under authority OF a joint resolution of
Congress, approved Feb. 10. 1875, a
commission was appointed by my pre-
decessor 10 represent the United States
upon that OCCASION, and the Prison Con
gress having been, at the earnest desire
of the Swedish Government, postponed
to 1873, his commission was renewed by
me. An appropriation of $4,000 was
made in the sundry civil service act OF
1875 so as TO meet the expenses OF the
Com missioner. | recommend the reap
preparation of that sum for the same
purpose, the former appropriation hsv.
ing been covered in tho Treasury and
being no longer available for the pur.
pose without further action by Congress.
The subject is brought to your attention
ct this tine in view of circumstances
which render it highly desirable that the
Commissioner should proceed to the
discharge Of his important duties Imme.
dIstely.
As the several acts Of Congress, pro.
viding for detailed eports from the dit
ferent departments Of the government,
require their submission at the begin.
ming of this regular session, | deter, un-
til that time, any further reference TO
subjects of public interest.
r. B. HAYES
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25

Senator Ingalls, has introduced bill
10 the Senate TO oqualize the bounties OF
soldiers who served in tho late war of
tho Union, which is an exact copy of the
bill which passed the House of Repre-
sentatives on the goth Of June. 1875, ex-
cept that il proposed TO strike out of
that bill the clause providing tor
the deduction of bounty under State
laws
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25

Hanna says to the fellows: al have
been straight Republican tor % years.
The party never has given me anything
and hereafter propose TO support only
my friends, il can find who they are"
So it seems Hanna has heen straight
Republican" so long only for the purpose
Of "getting something"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25

Further returns of the French election
show no material change from the re-
suit first announced. The Government
gains between thirty and forty seats.
The French Press. in summing up the
result, concludes that both parties are
greatly disappointed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-10-25

The Commonwealth of Sunday says
n. l.. Prentis is probably on the ocean on
his way home The last heard OF him,
he was about 10 leave Scotland to spend
a week in ireland, and then leave for
home