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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Queen Victoria yesterday opened the
British Parliament in person in her speech she re-
ferred in general terms to the Eastern question: eX-
pressing hopes of peaceful settlement -- Tho
policy of the British Government discussed in
both bonses of Parliament the Government dis
ayowed any intention of going to war - LORD
Dufferin opened the Canadian Parliament yesterday
- The noted COW named Tenth Duchess OF &C.
neva is dead.
Observation-Disclosures AS to the ncligibility of
Flector HUMPHREYS of Florida were made before the
Electoral Commission yesterday by Messrs Merrick
and Green for the Democrats and Shellabarger and
Evarts for the Republicans. -= nolle prosequi
has been entered against Mr.. Belknap in the local
court at Washington 80 Six bills fixing the cost
of courts in New-York City were introduced in the
State Senate GO The bill relating to the Superin-
tendent of Public Works ordered to a third
reading in the Assembly. - Another planet has
been discovered. - Rear-Admira Wilkes is
dead.
CoSGRFss-In the Senate the House bill prOvid
ing for the payment of James Il. lads was indei-
nitely postponed. The Indian Appropriation bill
was amended and passed In the House. the treat
ment of the imprisoned members of the Louisiana
Returning Board occasoned long discussion. The
Deficiency Appropriation bill was considered in Com
mittee of the Whole.
CRY AND SUBURBAN.-Jocl Parker was appointed
receiver of the Now-Jersey Mutual. - Addi-
tiona irregularities in the Continental Lies books
were shown. - Samuel Cantrell, wealthy
shoe-dealer shot himself. 60 President Jays
openinp address at the Union League Club dwelt on
national and municipal needs and prospects, --
Judge Cnrtis sustained the NewYork Elevated Rail
ways right TO a part Of the Battery Park. - Dr.
Stephen Smith before the Municipal Society, recon-
mended that coroncrs be abolished. -= The Lied
erkr&z annual masked ball was successful i'll at
tendance and interest. 60 Gold, 1883, 1888,
1864. Gold value of the egal-tcnder dollar at the
close. 946lo cents. Stocks active and generally
lower, closing weak.
THE WpATHER.-TnE TRBUNE's local obserYa-
tions indicate slightly cooler and clear weather
Thermometer yesterday, 32o 40. 3l'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

What twaddlo this is at Washington, about
mans being in office after he had resigned, because
there may be some doubt as to whether the person
who accepted his resignation was in the proper
official spot at the moment of acceptance BY and
by these caow constitutional lawyers viii discover
that acceptance of a resignation is superfuous
form. This is free country. When man does MT
want to hold his Office any longer, he gives 1t up
and there an end. When the United Statoa Shipping
Commissioner for the port of Pensacola resigned
turning over the Office to his successor it did not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09
omns emsuis ano fleetinss Go Might.

ACADEMY OF MuSo.-s: Mignon." Kellogg
BooTHs THEAThR.- -" Fifth Avenue"
EAGLE THEArER.-"I la Petite Marec" Aimee.
FuTH AvENUt. THEA TIT" Lemons
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," Fernando"
NEW BROADWAY III, AFTER" Marion"
NBIOs GARDEN" Around the World
OLYMPIC THEATER.--" The Big Bonanza
PARk THK AYR" Our Boarding House
Ban FRANCISCO alINsTRELS.
Tony PASTORS NEW THEATTR.-2 and =: NarIeW'
Union sou ARR THsATFR.-"T The Danicheiis.'
WAlLACKs THEATER.-"Al FOR Her."
AcIprNy OF DRsIGN-Watcr Color Exhiblt'on
ACADFuY or MUsIC.-2:30 Philharmonic Rehearsa.
BHoADwAY, NEAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. butter
Head. ,,-,-- e.-...a.o
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCu-Rehgious services
CuICKrEtNG HALL. Concert Miss Emma Abbott
HrIIrE's WONDER THEATER.-Magical and Musical FER
MrTRoroIIrAS MUSEUM OF ART.-Castellani Collection
NrwYORK AOUAEIUM.-Day and Evening.
SCIENCE Halls Lecture Dr. laudls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

Lord Dufferns speech to the Canadian Par
lament abounds in sensible advice. He
recommends greater prudence in carrying
out internal improvements, speaks apprOvlngly
of the display made at Philadelphia, and asks
an APPROXIMATION for a similar one at the
sydney Exhibition. He advises Parliament
to pass general laws both for organizing JOINT
stock companies and to secure further guar
antees for the solvency of life assurance COM
p,nes He holds out hopes that the Pa
cific Railroad will be constructed, being evil
IDENTITY reluctant to destroy the illusions of the
Canadians on the wisdom and pTacticability
of that weighty project. Except the standing
grievance that the fishery claim against us is
still unsettled, our neighbors appear from Lord
Duffern's review to be on good terms with
themselves and the rest of mankind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09
ORR NEW EXPERIMENT.


The fact that the action of the tangled
machinery for counting electoral votes has put
q stoo TO a certain amount of Quarreing and
brought US a few steps nearer the settle
ment OF our national dispute will not blind
ANYBODY to its inherent defects. 1t is appar-
emily going to solve the problems of the situa-
ation-almOst as well, indeed, as they might
have been solved by game of poker-but
there is nothing else to be said for it. We
miss the calm spirit of judicial impartiality
which was to emanate from the chamber OF
the Commission and quell the strifes and
suspicious of partisanshir. We look in
vain for that ready acquiesconce in the
Justice and propriety of the rulings of
the new court which was TO be yielded
everywhere as soon as its voice should be
heard. The partisans of Mr.. Tilden are as
vehement and angry as ever in insisting upon
the right and duty Of Congress TO go behind
tbe returns, and if the next decision of the
Commission should be in Mr.. Tilden's favor,
,ye may look for demonstrations of discomfort
and perbaps distrust on the Republican side
likewise. Such marks Of diSpleasure are not
unpardonable ; but the advocates OF the Com
mission apparently supposed that 1t was to
CONNER human nature. To a great many
people any settlement that Will set trade III
motion will he entirely acceptable, no matter
what it NAV be or how it may be brought
about but as for those who take An active
interest in politics and entertain CONVICTIONS
on public questions, it is pretty certain that
while the Commission may command their re-
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make tho least difference In what form his resgna-
ton was accepted or whether II accepted at all
The resignation settled the thing No law compelled
him to hold office. When he chose. he could quit.
He did choose, and did quit; and that was the end
of it,
sanshipn Of the High Tribunal perhaps it may COM
fort them to know that their distinguished counsel,
Judge Jerry Black has invented yet another brand
new way OF settling tho dispute. AS the Judge
expounds it to his friends in Washington, its
charming simplicity is only equaled by its thorough
ness "Count Cronin" says the Judge. THUS
throw the election into Congress. Let the House
elect Tilden Let the Senate elect Wheeler Then
kill Tilden, and thus the whole affair will be
promptly settled rithout bloodshedp Most Of Judge
Blacks friends in Washington seem to entertain the
same kindly estimate of the man they are struggling
to get into the Presidential chair.
It is melancholy to consider how common thing
perjury is in our courts Of justice, where 1t should
be so rare. Recorder Hackctt made singular
statement in the General Sessions on "Wednesday.
Upon motion to grant a boy convicted of burglary
new trial. the Recorder said. on being told that the
father of the lad would swear to alibi, that ne
had never known parents to fail to commit perjury
when it was needed to save their children from con-
viction. He went still further, for he added, Il
could find 800 men to swear that this boy was out
of the city when the burglary was committed
There is never any lack of perurers when they are
wanted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

BY its vote of yesterday indefinitely post
poninQ action on the bill TO deprive Capt.
Eads of the premium on his bonds, the Senate
shows that it has come to a sensible conclu-
sion in this matter. TIE TRIBUNE first made
clear the nature of the injustice which it was
sought to nflict upon Capt. Eads, and gladly
recognizes the disposition of the Senate to deal
fairly with public benefactor, for such he has
proved himseletO be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

Chancellor Runyon's selection of ex-Gov
Parker as receiver of the New-Jersey Mutual
Life INSURANCE Company will give to the
policy holders an assurance that at last their
property will not be mismanaged. The reve-
lations of the Continental Life's affairs grow
more and more discreditable to its officers
" Irregularities in bookkeeping" such as are
testified to, including erasures, substitutlons,
and general cooking of accounts, are rarely
resorted to for honest purposes. But 1t is yet
to be said that this is only one side of the
story, and perhaps the other side may be less
upfavorable. 1t is barely possible that the
officers may be able to show that they were
seeking to benefit the poiicy-hOlders rather
than themselves in their extraordinary efforts
at reconstruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09
Business No,lces.

Coughs, Hoarseness, and all diseases OF the
Throat and LuGgs speedy and certain cpre no fanny
sbonld be without it, IiRGEMANs Toll AND lNEEWOKi Ia
PEcToRANT. sold by all druggists ONLY 6oc por oote
Ball. Parties, Weddings, Ladies, Misses,
Gents and Boots Shoes. and Caters also lha huoper
Boots and shoes for SNOW and Rain. Patronize 800.
A'" ~ MILLER & co. 3 Union-square
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

Positively FlOrida's final appearance as "a
"disputed State" is down or the bills for to-
day. This is the last of half-adCzen farewell
performances, but it looks now ike genuine
case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

The Assembly has finally ordered to third
reading under Mr.. Bakers leadership, the bill
respecting the Superintendent of Public Works
Ali attempts to reduce the salary below the
figure agreed upon by the Committee were
steadily voted down, and the bill will go to
the Senate in excellent shape. That body
should give it prompt approval. The time
has already been reached when the Canal
Board has been accustomed to make its. ap-
pointnents for the year, and the new Superln-
tendent has far greater work before him,
which must be done deliberately to be done
well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

Mr.. Field is busy, if he is discouraged.
Washington dispatches indicate change OF
legal base on the contest over Louisiana. The
action of the Returning Board is to be assailed
on the ground that il did not contain the lull
number of members required by the law, and
that therefore 10 canvass of the votes was
had. If this position is lost, the eliglbihty OF
two of the Republican electors will he attacked
Mr. Field seems to he making elaborate
preparations for retreat. This rs the better
part of valor, but it is not the way to WIN a
battle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

For case founded on the equities and re-
lying for its success more on the general sense
of Justice than on technical points OF law, etc.
ETC., that of Tilden against Hayes does run
amazingly to pettifoggers. To begin with, it
was put in charge of the Prince of Pettiiog-
gers, the one man who has made bubble his
profession and has swclled his fortune by years
of ingenuity in behalf of public thief; and
when the contract of running the House of
Representatives, the Committee and the Com
mission grew too large for this agile advocate,
the lawyer was called in who has made himself
conspicuous of late, only as the apologist of
Cronin. Judge Hoadley's argument yesterday
was worthy of Cronin himself for its imperti-
nent bubbles and shifts. In fact, we are by
no means sure that that legal light would have
ventured even his reputation on such speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

The Elevated Railroad wins its claim III the
courts TO the use of the Battery Park. There
will he as much regret as ever at the prospect
of q permanent Disagreement of this breath
;np-spot. but scruples of this sort are almost
worn out IN the universal Impatience for RAPID
transit. In Itigations OF this kind, public sym
pathy is likely to be with the fast road and
against those who obstruct it. Ii there is ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09


opening of the British Parliament that the
Government is about to revert to the passive
policy it pursued in the earlier stages of the
Turkish disturbances. The assumption that
the general agreement" of the Powers which
the Conference made manifest will have q
salutary effect on Turkey is unwarranted, since
it is notorious that no such harmony exists.
So long as there was nothing more to do than
to determine the reform needed in Turkey,
the Powers were in accord but when the ques-
ton arose of enforcing the proposed demands,
none of them were willing to take any graver
stem than the Withdrawal of her ambassador.
Russia even has so far failed to commit her,
self to hostilities, and just now is ostenslbly
waiting for the advice of other nations on
that point. The Turks discerned this differ
ence of opinion, and accordingly refused to be
guided by the Conference. The cOmposure
with which they bear the absence OF the for
eign Ministers shows that they have since seen
no reason to change their opinion. The speech
is, however, as explicit as might be expected.
1t is intended to rebuke the Turks but 1t Is
likewise framed to repress the aggressive
ardor of the war party in Russia. In general
its tone is badly calculated to reconcile the
British people to the continuance OF the Dis
raei Ministry in power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-09

an fmeute of the respectable classes III 'his
city, the Sixth Avenue Railroad Company and
its fellow -cOnspirators against rapid transit
will find themselves unpleasanty conspicuous
MIR. John jays inaugural speech as President
of the Union League Club is timely review
of the field of national and local administra-
ton at the opening of new era in politics.
He rightly reminds Republicans that it was
the lack of political reform (which had
almost wrecked the Republican party with
"its nMtchless and heroic record" That re-
form is far enough off yet to give the Union
League Club, and all the associations that
want to take hand in the work of regenera-
ton, plenty to do; but happily the time is
near at hand when it will be possible to set
about it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
Examination.
PORTLAND.
Railroad Matters,

PORTLAND, August %. A hearing on the Og-
densburg railroad receivershp commenced this
morning in the Supreme Court before Judge
Libbey of Augusta, and is proceeding quietly be-
fore limited audience. twill probably contin.
ne all day, or longer.
At the Ogdensburg railroad hearing to-day
first mortgage bondholders asked for the appoint
ment of q receiver pen1ente ltre. IT proved the
non-payment coupons. Defendants admitted the
default, but claimed the road is judiciousy man
aged and the earnings constantly increasing and
now are able to pay the current expenses and in :
terest on first mortgages that the interest of all
concerned will be best subserved by continuing il
under the management. which is controlled by
the city; Maine saving. bank holding S23 900 OF
the bonds, and J. Z. Donnell holding $1,000.
They testified that they were opposed to the ap-
polntment of a receiver. Judge Libbey said the
matter appeared to be question o legal right
between the parties; and if there was no charge
against those 10 ssesson, one member of the
court would hardly be disposed to exercise dis
cretionsry power to oust the corporation from the
management of its road. Petitioners claimed tt a
there were other allegations which should have a.
great weight as the charge Of mismanagem
The case was argued for the road by Nathan
Webb for the city by ii. b. Cleaves city solicit.
or, and W. W. Thomas, Jr., for the road. The
decision was reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
RUSSIA vs. TURKEY.
The Battle of Shipka Pass Still
Continues.
The Turks Attack Tier.
nova.
Russians Preparing to Attack Turkish
Positions.

LONDON. August 90. Advices from the Rus
sian headquarters at Gorney Siuden, yesterday
afternoon, state that the battle in Shipka Pass is
still proceeding. The enemy renewed the attack
many times with fresh troops, but each time were
repulsed with heavy Turkish loss.
cable despatch from Eski Sagrs says Mehem-
ct Ali has left for Rusgard to inspect the camp
and works. There are 10000 tro ps at Osmsn
Bazar, which is entirely deserted by inhabitants.
The evening Standard has the following de-
spatch dated this afternoon
The Turks attacked Tiernova yesterday but
were repulsed. The engagement was recon
menced to-day. O.man Pashas troops made an
attack on Selvi, with the intention of advancing
upon Gabrova, but Prince Mursky repulsed them
even before the arrival of division, which he
asked for as a reinforcement. Details received
here yesterday, regarding the battle in Shipka
Pass, state that the Rus ians repused successive
ly ten vigorous attacks made by the Turks. The
positions of the Russians being very strong, i: is
not true that the forces OF Lieut.. Gen. Mehemet
Ali and Suleiman Pashs have effected june lion
The Russians are preparing to attack the Turkish
position.
There is no further news regarding the battle
IN Shipka Pass The capture of the village of
Shipka should not be confounded with the repulse
of the Turks, at the southern entry of the Pass.
The village which is two miles from the entrance
of the lass was as reported, evacuated 6y the
Russians who fell back behind their redoubts. 1t
should be understood that gf er the ac-
tons at Yeni Ssghra and Esk Saghra Gen.
Gourks remained unmolested by the Hainkoi Pass
while the Grand Duke Nicholas and Prince Eu.
gene after difficulty in extrcating their forces
from the Eski SaghIa defe in the lower balkans
retrealed by the Shipka Pass, which has remained
guarded by Russian infantry and guns established
ever since the Pass was taken.
A despatch to the Times from Ostrak the 22nd
says the Turks have entered ShaIanzro, and are
advancing steadily towards Nicsic There are
only two battalions to resist them, aud they will
probably reach Brodnak to night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
STATE NEWS.

Harry Brown, the artist, is at the Ocean Blh
House, Cape Arundel, where his daughter Nellie
Is lying very i'll of typhoid fever.
When you see doctors team before the door
you may be pretty sure its a case of eucumbers or
green apples.-[ Belfast Journal.
Last week Mrs. John Whitehouse of Bucksdort
gave birth to three female infants. They were
about two hours, but finally died. They were so
near alike that when separated none could tell
one iiom the other.
The veterans of the 4th Me. propose to have
good time on the occasion of their anniversary at
Belfat Sept. Is. Among the exercises will be
excursion to lslesboro, clam bake on the
shore. social dance at Pierce's hall in the even
ing, etc.
! The Belfast Journal says that on the i6th
while Alyah Hall was employed on the farm Of
Emerson Davis in Jackson, IN digging hole in
VIII ;ch to sink large rock, the rock rolled n OIL
him, crushing him shockingly. One leg vas
broken and the bone driven through bis foot, hips
crushed and otherwise shockngy msngled. He
was alone, and lay under the rock the whole af-
ternoon, till found by chance. He cannot re-
cover.
A horse belonging to Mr.. f. w. Starbird Of
Dover, was gored by bull the other day in such
a manner as TO cause its death in q lew hours
after.
The Bethel steam mill has shut down for want
of lumber. They have manufactured about two
million feet of lumber besides laths and shingles.
! The following officers were chosen st the an
nual meeting of the Pisca taquis Central Slate Co.,
holden at Foxcroft, Aug. Is President, A. G.
Lebroke: Clerk, Thomas E. Hughes; Treasurer,
John Il. Hughes; Agent. Edward Hughes; Di-
rectors, A. G. Lebroke. Thos. Z. Hughes, John
X. Hughes.
The Commercial reports severa, cases of cere.
bro spinal meningitis in Garland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
NalloMrll Zoral Nems.

The tsi term OF our public schools viii com
mcnce on Monday, the third day of September
next. There will be no change of teachers in the
city schools. Miss Cunningham, who has been
teaching the rural school at the granite quarries
for two year. past has resigned, and snott er
teacher with years OF experience and well rec
commended has been engaged to fiji the vacancy.
The school house at LoaNse,9 Hill has been en-
largcd and repaired throughout, and will now
accommodate the scholars of the district most
scceprably. The South Grammar school house
has also been repaired. There is to be a change
of school readers this term-the first change ior
about twelve years. The outlook for the school
year is most favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24

terville. presided this afternoon. The ladies Of
the W. c. T. U. retired after prayer by Mrs. Tay-
lor Of Portland to the tabernacle, for the trsnsac
tion of business, this being the annual meeting Of
that Society. After music by the baud, Rev. w.
5. and Mrs. Jones and son Tom, favored the su-
dience with song, while the days are goiug
by" If we cannot have the Hutclinsons here,
we can have the Jones family, who are but just
behind. The meeting was love feast partcipat-
ed in by large number, among whom Gen.
Hall OF Damariscotta, who brought ont some of
of the boys from that town who made short but
good speeches. The Ten. spoke with his usual
vim. But want Of space forbids synopsis Of il.
Suffice II TO say that it was fully up 10 any speech
made upon the ground during the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS,

EXPresident Grant and party have arrived al
Antwerp. They leave for London to-day.
Justin McCarty, poeticsl writer and novelist, /.
dead.
senator Morton continues to improve.
Bismarck is to have meeting with Count An.
dtassy, at Gasten.
Lewis Hill, colored, committed an outrage or
Miss Stevenson, white, at Carayllle, Va. He will
be lynched.
Bnsh's cooper warehouse, at Rochester ~ Y.
was burned last night, Loss Sl0O00. 1t WA
nccndialy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-08-24
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, August %. IbII,
FLDUR-Extra spring ~ 75as so.
WHEAT-NO. spring. O6. aO00, cash l0s.. "a
-; August 9ia4; Sept. 95s Nos. S6sa-;
40 90; rejected, IA
CORN-No. mixed, t23s cash 434; Aug, 42l (;
Sept, a..
0ATs-2t-c cash. 2ss.c Sept; PAX August.
RIE-No. ?, 52s4e.
BARLEY-No.Z spring, ATTIC.
PORK - Cash, u s5-al2 80, July, l3 a.
August, Is A..
LARD Cash s-S5- cash; sI0--as IL =. July
August s 10 -a9.42h.
BULK MEATs-Shoulders, 5'4 asi<c; short rib
sides, "a &c; short clear rib, Pea C.
WHISKEY-We Western, OF.
tRElGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, &C.; wheat do, -,