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The New York herald., 1877-01-22
THE ASHTABULA DISASTER.

THE CoRoNER's INQUEsr-EvrDENCE OF 4 MAS
TER MAcuINIsT REGARDING THE CONSTITUTE
TIoN OF THE BRIDGE-FArAL WANT OF SKILL
MANIFESTED.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, Jan. 81, 1871
The Coroner's Jury at Ashtabula met yesterday
morning at nino o'clock. Mr. Albert Congdon, the
nrst witness, testified as tollows:--
Al the time OF the construction Of this bridge was
employed by the Lake shore road master machinis;
know something about tho construction Of this BRIDGE
as had charge Of the work In making tho. bridge;
found lack OF material to h the place tor which ,t
designed, told Mr.. Tomlinson about IL, and he
wanted to know II he had better let Mr. stone know
about IL; told him no had better; q short time
atterward l was told 10 take tho plans
and finish construction Of tho bridge as thought
had progressed at the timo assumed control; tho
braces marked so designate the position
they we're occupy; never calculated the strength OF
the tension Of impression members did not
To Mr. Tomlinson or any other man about tho bridge.
as l dit not consider myself competent bridgeman
from tho time OF Mr.. Tcmlinson's leaving mad tho
management OF constructing the bridge; as soon as
the bridge was completed II was shipped Ashtabula
There was u recess in the angle block into which The
lateral braces ttcd tho lateral braces the top cord
fastened TO the outside OF the angle block BY
lug passing up about three inches through The anglo
block this description applies to the bridge before
shipped; soon the bridge was shipped Mr.
Rogers told me that Mr.. Stono had gwen him orders
TO erect IT, but he did not know how; asked him Why
he did not 60 and tell Mr.. Stone so and be said that
he did not like TO; thea told HIM much know.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
CONVICTED OF MURDER.

NEGRO FOUND GUILTY OF TAKING OFF A
RAo PEDLER-INcIDENTs or THE CRIME
TESTIMONY GIVEN on THE TRIAL
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRIsBURG. Pa, Jan. 21, 1877.
Frank Wilson. negro. was yesterday morning con.
victed IN the Dauphin County Court ng John
Rudy, arsg pcdler. IN June last The used and
the pedicr who had been together
on she ngn. preceding the finding of the corpse,
which lay IN OF tho suburban streets Of this city
DISCOVERY BODY
When nrst discovered both sides OF the neck
discovered depressions indicating that Rudy had
been chokcd death. On the previous dsv the
peder mad between $50 and $40, all which had dis
appeared when his pockets examined Portions of
his pocketboox were found IN field in the neighbor
hood. Immediately after the commission the crims
Wilson, with negro companion ieit The city
About three months ago the tar
arrested, the murderer being caught .nder mattress
TESTIMONY RETRAcrED.
Al hearing OF The case coiored woman testified
that she had Wilson choking and Striking Rudy
until he Tell 10 the ground and had heard his groans
Az the tal she denied the truth OF her previous state
mcnt and SAID she had given the testimony the hope
that IL would release her from imprisonment she
having been confined to prevent her from running
away 70 escape appearing as witness. Sho sworc
however that Wilson had made propositions TO her
rob the pedler
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

wAsnSGroS, Jan. 81, 1871
SENATOR MORTON TO SPEAK IN OPPOSITION TO
THE ELECTORAL BILL.
Senator Morton will tomorrow deliver speech in
opposition to tho joint committees bill the subjec.
OF the count oil the electoral votes.
SENATOR ANTHONY IMPROVING.
Senator Anthony is still improving and n is cona.
IDENTIFY expected will be tomorrow. He sat up
tor several hours to-day and number Of friends wcro
admitted 10 converse with him, among whom was
Senator Burnside.
z. CHANDLER SAYS IT Is DELIBERATE FOR
gerry.
Secretary Chandler denoupccs as a deliberate for.
gerry the following alleged despatch which has been re-
pcatcdIy published, mono such having ever been writ,
ten or sent by him.
NEW YoRx, Nov. 8. 1874
To Governor N. L. srEARxs:-
Hold Florida Tor Hayes and Wheeler. Money and
troops Will be sent you z. CHANDLER
RETURN or THE MORRISON COMMITTEE
Tho Morrison committee have returned from Now
Orleans, and will their session In Washington
tomorrow morning. Marshal Pitkin, OF Louisiana
will be the FIRST witness.
FUNDING THE NATIONAL DEBr-YAyoRApIE
OUTLOOK IN EUROPE.
Late Official reports to the Treasury Department
from its agents abroad show conclusivcly that our
securities In demand party will leave here mex.
week with the amount OF the latest 600 600
and 1t be stated that the funding is now In such
successful operation that 1t is reasonably expected an
other call for an equal amount will soon bc made The
Treasury authorities here satisfied from tho tone
and temper Of advces which have been received from
Europe regarding the successful funding OF tho loan
that the financial credit Of tho will be fully
maintained, and that the outlook is brighter tor sue.
cessful continuance Of the funding than IL has been
here toforc.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON JAM 21, 1877.
THE DANGERS WHICH THE COUNTRY HAS HAP
PLY EsCAPED-PEoJECTs AND PURPOSES OF
REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS IN WASHINGTON
HAYES TO BE COUNTED IN, EVEN AT THE
EXPENSE OF a wABA GIGANTIC CoNspIR-
ACY AGAINST THE NATIONS PEACE--THE
cHANDLER-MoRToN PROGRAMME.
Previous to the harmonious action OF tho Joint Con-
grcssional Committee, as already announced In the
HERALD, tho political situation here had changed 80
greatly and dangerously Tor the peace Of the coun.
try within week that what passed here, II II were
known to the people elsewhere, could fail 10 Gre.
a,c deep and we'll founded alarm. The country ap.
pcarcd under the belief that however tho poll.
ticians may disagree and quarrel, when tho proper
and law-apponted time comes proper and lawful set.
tlcmert Of the Presidential dispute would be
made. During som, the result seemed
not improbablc; but within few days
past the extremists OF both parties had
begun TO show their hands and develop their intcn.
tons and do cxaggcraic when tell you that tho
opinion has been widely entertained that unless the
substantial OF New York and Of the whole country
spoke out promptly and plainly, unless they united in
imperative demand that there should be peaccablc
constitutional and honest settlement OF the question
trouble OF the most serious character lay Immediately
ahead
Nothing is now more absolutely certain than that
the peace OF the country depends the two houses
coming TO agreement before the l4th OF February
TO the manner IN which tho electoral vote should bc
counted. II This question not settled beforehand
the republican leaders had determined that the
vicc President should count the vote, ana should
only such certificates they have directed
him to open. They would have claimed thatHpo agree
mcnt having been reached by the houses the duty Of
counting devolvcd by this failure upon tnc Vice rcs
dent, and thus they meant to count IN Hayes, no
matter what protest might be made by the House.
But If this scheme carried out IL is very certain
that the House on It's part would proceed TO elect
Tildcn and proclaim him President, and leading demo.
Gratis looking to The grca, possibility OF such comp
cation quietly taking measures TO secure the at
tendance OF 900 or perhaps TO- 900 men 10 make
a demonstration under tho guisc Of pettoning Con.
gross Tor justice.
Now, the republican leaders wero not In the least
The New York herald., 1877-01-22

HOW BOHEMIAN BEER SELLER ATTEMPTED
TO COLLECT BILL
About nino o'clock last evening Joseph wanncck
proprietor of lager beer saloon, No 2i2 East Third
street, had an alteration in hts saloon with one OF
his customers, Jacob Bcnzegcr, Of No. 243 Stanton
appears that tho latter entered tho place
about O'Clock. and after drinking TOR time
refused TO pay. The proprietor cndeavored ob-
tain his money and followed up hts argument
with hatcnct, which was lying on
beer keg With this he struck Bcnzcger
severe blow tho head. causing
scalp wound six inches In length. Bnzcger takcn
to Bellevue Hospital ana at latc hour last evening
was in precarous condition. Wanncck was arrested
and locked up the Eleventh precinct station house
He claims that no struck Benzeger In self defence.
English.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
THE INDIANS.

THE MoDocs TO BE CIVILIZED BY LEGIsLA-
TIVE ENAcrMENT-METHoD OF DISTRIBUTE
ING SUPPLIES AT THE AGENCIES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. 1871
The Indian Appropriation bill under considera-
ton in the House contains appropriation of 81 900
to provide, under tho direction of Secretary hav
ing jurisdiction Of Indian AFFAIRS settlements cothirg
food, agricultural implements and seeds the Modoc
Indians that have removed to and are now residing
within tho Indian Territory.
METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION.
For tho purpose OF properly distributing tho sup
plies appropriated for in the bill made the duty
of each agent IN charge oi lndlans and having sup
Plies TO Distribute, to make rolls OF the Indians en-
titled TO supplies at the agency with tho tho
Indians and Oi tho heads OF families lodges, with
the number In each family or lodge, aud givo out
supplies to the heads OF iamilies and the heads
OF trbcs or bands, and not to give supplies tor
greater length OF time than week In advance Pro-
vded. however. that the Commissioner OF lndian Al
fairs may, IN his discretion, supplies for greater
period than one week % such Indians pcaceaby
located upon their reservation and engaged agricu
turO
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
THE WHEELER EXPLORATIONS.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE suRvEYs-wHAr HAS
BEEN ACCOMPLISHED


BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1877.
Tho annual report Of sho surveys OF the Tooth
meridian, under direction Of Lieutenant Wheeler. OF
the United States corps OF engineers. is about
ready tor issue. will exhibit many interesting facts
regarding the topography OF the regions
examined In Colorado, New Mexco and California
during the last fiscal year.
THE DESERT PLAixa
Under special instructions from the War Depart
msnt an examination was made 10 ascertain whether
the waters OF the Great Colorado River OF the West
could be diverted 10 the adjoining desert plains Tor
purposes OF irrigation The repor. thereon
panied with illustrations ana ,abulated data showing
the problem 10 be difficult, not npractcaole
ALIASES COLOR
Special investigations nave been inaugurated with
view 20 distnctvey delinoats In coors upon the atlas
maps OF the survey the aria, rrigable grazing,
era anc mountainous sections OF the whole region
hitherto explored by the Wheeler expeditions. which
have covered since the year 1869 nearly square
miles. These expeditions have been sent out by the
War Department. primarily for the purpose oi gather
ing Typographical. data the mapping the country
and incidentally 10 repor. on the mineral agrcultu
and other resources OF the vast region west OF the
!oosh meridian, and its geology, climate, &c
Nups OF large portion OF the area have already
published
RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
The matured results Of the survey are TO be pub
hshcd in seven quarto volumes Two OF these-v,z .
geology and zooogy-have appeared; third, paieon.
soogy is nearly ready Tor distribution, and Inc
mainder are we'll advanced Typographical and geo.
logical atlas sheets issued from time time
There Will also be issued monograph upon
routes OF communication. showing tho ais-
tances between points, elevations, wood water, grass
&c THIS Information is much sought for by parties
contemplating the location Of colonies, the transfer
OF large herds 10 grazing ground, &c The
appropriations Tor this work in the last year. although
limited IN amount and not available until lao tue
summer, have afforded gratifying results, The several
field parties continuing their ab0rs up to December.
and returning 10 the headquarters IN Washington well
aden with data TO be elaborated and submitted directly
10 the government and incidentally 20 the public,
during the present office season. II Congress makes
adequate appropriations parties will be put In the field
carly In the coming spring. as skilled assistants,
struncns and outnts are all at hand ready for
paIgn al any time.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
LITERARY CHrT-CHAT.

r. ~ Haverty OF Sew York, publishes annually
"Haveriys Irsh-American illustrated Almanac" The
volume for 1871 combines ali the usofu features Of
well prepared almanac with the advantages Of book
fied with varied and well selected OF interest
ing reading matter Amusing sketches and anecdotes
OF Irish o. extracts from American aud Irish history,
some OF whicharc handsomely illustrated poetry and
music enven the pages ana add much to tho valuo Of
the almanac as pleasant winters evening com,
panion
The Rev. Stephen Byrne. s D., has written
valuable little treatise Irish emigration, which -
published By tho Catholic Publication Society Of New
York. The object OF the work TO furnish practical
Information TO immigrants and those resident IN tho
Eastern cities who desire to seek homes IN the Vest
The writer strongly advocates tho settlement OF she
great fertile Territories and the agricultural States
that are as yet but thiuly populated BY going West
immediately after landing the Irish immigrant viii
escape the evils OF idcness. poverty and tcmptston
which threaten him II remains tho grent city. In
order furnish the fullest Information the subject
tho book subdviacd parts, which deal sevoraily
with the general question OF emigration from Europe,
the prospects IN America and tue Inducements oncrcd
to the settler by each and Territory OF the Amer
can Union nncy engraved map furnishes the
necessary Information as 10 railroad routes and dis
tauccs Altogether the book is OF The useful
and practical works that have recently beer issued
The AbbS Bontan has written a book public edu-
sation In France in tho nineteenth century
~ Henri Havard has added another to his illus
.rated works under the ttlo Of Amsterdam et
enisc."
withstandlng tho great activity Of tho German
publishing and booksellng market 1t Is a fact that
editions OF German books general cxcood 500
500 copies, and Of these sold on commis.
sion subject 10 return. Goethe himself received foI
OF his books only two thrco copies OF tho printed
work, and Schiller died in poverty.
Mr. William Blacks 'Madcap Violet" draws the
unanimous praise OF the English press pleasant
lively, dro and delightful novel,
Brentano has received the English almanacs for
1871 They arc particularly gorgeous this year.
Among them are Hoods Comic Annual" "Bow.
Bells - "CasselIs" and "The Illustrated London Al.
manac" Bow-Bets, Betgrapa and London Society
have zach issued elaborate holiday numbers
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
VAsHISGrox, Jan. 22-l A. M. J


OFFICE or TiIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
VAsHISGToS jan. 22-l A. ~
Indications
During Monday In the South Atlantic States rising
followed by falling barometer, castery and southerly
winds, stationary TO rising temperature, generally
cloudy and rainy weather will prevail
In the Gulf States and Tennessee stationary or fall
ing, followed by rising barometer, WINS mostly
from northeast northwest generally mcr threat
cning and rainy weather, succeeded by falling ten.
pcraturc in tho latter.
In tho Ohio Valley aud lake regions, rising bar
omctcr acr temporary fall over the lower lakes and
Lake Huron; winds shifting to colder westerly or
northwcstoriy and partly cloudy weather, with
possibly occasional rains IN tho first district and light
SHOWS In Lower Michigan aud tho lower akc region.
tn tho Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
Icys rising and high barometer north TO Winds
colder and generally clear weather.
In the Middle and Eastern States. rising followed
BY falling barometer, slowly rising temperature clear
or partly cloudy weather. south to west winds In the
latter and southeast southwest winds In the former
with hight rain In virginia.
The Lower Mississippi River and the Ohio at Pitts.
burg, continue slowly rising Tho Lower Ohio will
probably fall
Cautionary signals continue on tho North Carolina
coast
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Jan 2l, 1871
PETITION FROM PROMINENT BUSINESS FIRMS OF
BOSTON FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE ELEc-
roRAL BILL.
Mr. Pierce. OF Massachusetts, will present tomorrow
in the House the following petition in favor OF the bill
for counting tho electoral vote forwarded by the lead
ing merchants 0i both political parties in BOSTON,
Deeply impressed by the gravity OF the political
situation, We, the undersigned, earnestly urge the
adoption OF the mode Of settlement OF the Prcsden-
tia question which has been proposed by the Congress
sional committee.
Among the slgners are the following conspicuous
firms and corporations Amos A. Lawrence Co., f.
b. Nudge, Sawyer l. Co., Washington Mills Company
Saratoga Victory Manufacturing Company, d. p. Ivos
L. Co., George c. Richardson Co., Parker, Widcr 4
Co.. James NJ. Little l. Co, Upham, Tucker Co., c.
f. Hovey Co., Chandler 4 Co., Macullar, Williams
h Co., Isaac Fenno Co., March Brothers, Pierce &
Co., Frost Brothers & Co.
THE FLORIDA INVESTIGATING coMMrrEE-Ar-
T1TUDE OF THE REPUBLICAN MEMBERS.
The rumors which have been current In regard to
the probability that Congressman Dunne and Wood.
burn, the republican members OF the investigating
to sign the majority report, which. It is
said, Will favor the election of the Tilden
electors, arc denied by Mr. Dunnell, who says that
thus far no report whatever has been mado up Tho
whole committee has had but meeting since it's
roturp which was about ninc days ago. Only part
OF tho evidence has been printed thus slips of
II given the men, OF tho committee to revise
There points connected with two counties
In Florida which require 10 be examined
into. and also questions OF law relative
to tho action of tho Florida Supreme Court which
must be looked into before conclusion be reached
to tho correctness OF the and the constitutions
ality OF tho other. Therefore all talk about Mr. Dun
nells signing u concurrent report with the democrats
pronounced by himself without foundation, and,
in exchanging viows with Mr.. woodburn to-day, tho
latter, he adds did not Indicate to him that he had
any idea OF agreeing with the majority.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
DECISIONS IN TENNESSEE.

TAX ON TELEGRAPH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CREDITORS OF THE BANK OF TENNESSEE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
NASHVILLE, Jan. 81, 1871
Tho Supreme Court has decided that the payment OF
the privilege by telegraph companies docs not sx
cmpt thcm from property tax.
TENNESSEE.
II has also decided that the holders Of tho or
OF the Bank OF Tennessee entitled the
assets OF the bank preference to other creditors
Tho amount issued Is variously estimated from
$7O0 600 to ST. 600, ,O00 and Will the entire
assets OF the bank, which is now liquidation. Tho
matter will go to tho United States Supreme Court
hnal decision.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
THE ILLINOIS SENATORSHIP.

ANTICIPATED TERMINATION OF PALMERs CAM
DIpATUBE-FRrEHDs or JUDGE DAVIS WAIT
ING TO BRING HIM FORWARD.
tDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BLOOMINGTON, jan IL, 1877.
The sudden overthrow OF Judge Davis at Springfield
has had the tendency TO Cause largo number of lead
ing this section OF State 10 look upon
the mattcr as OF considerable significance.
EFFORTS TO WITHDRAW PALMER
II seems that the democrats are pretty we'll satisfied
that neither Palmer nor Anderson can succeed In
defeating Logan IN tho Senatorial fight. and II is
thought that after Mondays baotng an effort will be
made to get Palmer of the track Friends OF Governor
Palmer will not go to Anderson or Parish the two
weaker democratic candidates.
DAVIS TO TIE FRONT.
When the Governor is fairy and honornby out or the
contest the adhcrcnts Of Judge Davis Will once make
bold and desperate efforts 10 the NOM In
his favor.
Your correspondent was to-day reliably informed by
OF tho most influential democratic politicians III
tho state that Davis Will he tho most available man
after the conclusion Of Mondays baiIotng, and will
stand 10 air prospect OF securing the nom mination.
IL Is now pretty generally conceded that Palmcr's
candidature will cease after Monday. and the Davis
men are now anxiousIy waiting for opportunity TO
place IN nomination their man.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
THE NEW JERSEY SENATORSHIP.

JUDGE GREENS RECORD AS DEMOcgAT-A
MISREPRESENTATION CORRECTED.
TRENTON, Jan. II, 1877.
II unjust 10 Judge Ashabc Green to represent him
a late recruit or a luFowarm soldier In the demo-
cratic ranks Judge Grccn has always been thorough
going democrat Hc began voting tho democratic
ticket when no left college and has kept IN the
same way ever since He has stumped tho state for
the democratic ticket and has contributed to its sup
port In every way lor the last quarter OF q century
ELEcTED AS A DEMOCRAT.
Ten years ago he was elected Judge OF the County
Court OF Bergen democrat, and he was chosen as
one OF tho Tdcn electors In November. Evcrytbi ng
In fair IN politics war, but II Is no part OF the
duty your correspondent TO further the schemes OF
rival candidates for the Scnaorship OF New Jersey to
nssst IN circulating iaIseboods respecting worthy
o gentleman as Judge Green.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
DEATH ON A DOORSTEP.

AT twenty minutes past ten last evening 0hcer Hull,
OF the Eleventh precinct found man sitting on the
doorstep OF No GIL East Twelfth strcct apparently In
toxicated. He shook him. when the latter fell on
hts side The officer then discovered that was
dead The body was subsequently recognized as that
of Thomas Reynolds, OF No. us East Twelfth street,
empOyed IN the Street Cicanjp NC Department
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS SATISFIED WITH THE
PRESIDENTS ATTITuDE-THE ABsuRDIrrEs OF
THE STATUS QUO.

THE STATUS QUO.
WASHINGTON, JAM 81, 1877.
The democratic members of Congress from Louis-
ana, who, with Colonel Burke yesterday called upon
the President ana had conversation with him about
Louisiana AFFAIRS express themselves perfectly
fed with tho result OF their interview, tho President
having intimatcd change In the policy regarding
tho two State governments
TAX COLLECTORS ENJOIyED
Information has been received here that the Mich
Oils Government oil Louisiana through Judge Hous-
ton has enjoncd the old Kellogg State tax coiec-
tors from turning over their moneys tho Kellogg
State Auditor, johnson. who returned MS elected
These collectors New Orleans for the pur
pose OF making their final returns from thoir several
parishes.
MAINTENANCE or THE STATUS QUO.
General Augur having yesterday reihstated tho old
State librarian removed by Nichols, IL is believed by
the Louisiana republicans Washington that proper
maintenance U the status q,ao VIII require Interpolation
by the national authority, In the latter well
In that OF the librarian The moneys are required to
subsist the Charity Hospital and public schools and the
administration OF the State.
ANXIETY MONEYS.
Marshal Ptkin has just presented the matter tho
President. and urged that to maintain tho status quo
and to conserve these public moneys from being
squandcred, action should 10 promptly taken by him.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
REV. JOHN c. LORD.

despatch from Buffalo, n. Y, under date OF tn.
21st, announces the death IN that city after pre-
ractcd illness Of Rev. John c. Lord, aged seventy one
pastor OF the Central Presbyterian church Tor thirty.
eight years. lie was brother OF Hon. scott Lord, Of
Utica. and Rev. William Lord, OF Cooperstown
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
PROBABLY FATAL ACCIDENT.

Elizabeth Donncly dvo years OF age, residing at No.
900 Van Bruut street, Brooklyn, accidentally ic from
the second story window OF her residence the pave
mcut last evening, fracuring her skull Very slight
hopes are entertained Of her recovery.
The New York herald., 1877-01-22
B'NAI ERITH CONVENTION.
CINCINNATI, Jan.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 81, 1877.
Tho twenty-hfth annual meeting OF the B'na, Birth
oi the United States commenced here to-day About
100 delegates bavc already arrived representing all
parts Of the country.