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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, March 25, 1877.
PROFESSOR HAYDEE's sURvEY-PLANs FOR THE
SUMMERS WORK.
Tho plans Tor the coming seasons exploration by
Professor Haydcn's Geological Survey have been
arrangcd except in minute details The work will DO
conducted tho coming year north OF the Union Pacific
Railroad, commencing along the fortcth parallel ex-
plorcd by Clarence King, and continue north and west
in the Territories Of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana
The corps Will be arranged In four divisions The Grst
or trianaulatng party will be under tho direction
OF Mr.. a. D. Wilson, who will carry forward
the system Of primary trianglcs the same manner
they were employed in Colorado. All the higher
peaks will ne located In this way. The Western ,opo-
graphical division will be charge OF Mr. Henry Gan
nett, who will explore the region OF country from
ogden east and northward. The eastern DIVISION will
be directed by George i. Chittenden. This party will
explore the country along the Swectwater and Wind
RIVER The northern division will be under the charge
of G. r. Bechcr, and VIII occupy tho country about
the sources Of Snake River and along the borders OF
the Yellowstone National Park.
IL Is intended TO have tho party reach the field by
tho 10th OF May. where they will remain about i've
months. Each division of tho survey Will cover an
area OF about coo square miles. The entire region
to be worked and mapped this year is but little known
geographically, ana it is expected that the results OF
this seasons work will add much to geographical
knowledge OF the Rocky Mountain region.
SECRETARY SEIZURE ASSISTANT.
Judge Charles r. Gorbam, Assistant Secretary Of tho
Interior expresses intention OF retiring from the
public about the LIST OF APRIL IL is understood
the designation OF Judge Gorhams successor rests
with secretary schurz, and that the selection
We, been made.
prps ASKED TO surrLy FLOUR FOR INDIAN
AGENCIES.
| The Ipdian Bureau yesterday sent out advertise.
mtnts to a number OF Western newspapers, inviting
proposals for furnishing 60o 900 pounds Of flour for
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ROWING.
MATCH ARRANGED BETWEEN sCHARFr AND
EVAN MORRIS.

MATCH ARRANGED BETWEEN sCHARFr AND
EVAN MORRIS.
PIrTsBURG, March "a, 1871
Tho aquatic here opens most auspciously and
prom SEES to produce many brilliant contests Articles
of agreement have been duly signed between William
ScharT the representative champion gcuIIer OF Amer
lea and Evan Morris Tor a fvc-mile scullcrs
the Upper Monopgahela Rivor course the 9th day
of June. Tho amount OF money at il So 000 and
matter 500 already in the hands OF the stakeholder
Harry Beaumont The only hitch IN the arrangement
of the match was unwilingness of Scharf's
representative TO over any course at Pittsburg
but the one above dam No. l, where Haml aud Josh
Ward Coulter, McKeeI Walter Brown and othor oted
oarsmen have had their struggles for supremacy.
Finally Morris, who is most anxious TO wipe out hi
defeat OF last season, agreed to the Monongahcla
course, and $50 was allowed to deiray his EXPENSES.
Both men, who present at the time Of
drawing up tho articles, seemed to BIO in excellent
ton known TO professional rowing men staleness,
an over abundance OF which turncd tho current OF
betting against him last summer. Scharn has the
appearance OF being much heavier, more muscular
aud healthier than when hc rowed last, and tho
forthcoming WILL It is said, show 10 better ad
vantage than ever before.
Both men will 90 into active training just as
the rivers will permit, and the struggle promises like
ting limited amount OF which has been INDUCED In
rules favor OF Scharf 1t Is intimatcd that Morris
was an xious get with Scharn early the
TO allow Hanon nm opportunity Of giving Eph chance
at Toronto in midsummer. Morris Will Ger
tanly accept challenge from that quarter II 1t is
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The Next Speakership- Fernando
Wood Not in the Race.
PROFESSOR HAYDEN'S SURVEY.
Letter from Lee, the Mountain Meadows
Murderer at the Dead Letter Office.
GOVERNOR HAMPTON And THE PRESIDENT
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. March 25. 1877
CONTRADICTION OF FALSE .EUMoRs ABOUT
THE ADMINISTRATION.
The usual number Of false reports nave been In cir
culation to-day. Mr. Patterson is credited with ono
that Chamberlains chances are still good Hamp
toms, and that tho South Carolina question will last
TIL the noxt election Othor reports that Postmas
ter General Key is the point of resgning at the
urgent request OF democrats. that Mr. Schurz going
TO Berlin that there has been row in the Cabinet and
that the President means 10 put in Packard.
There word OF truth any Of these reports.
The President means to put very early stop TO
federal interference In tho two States. He does not
mean TO put in Packard Tho South Carolina question
will not last another week. Mr. hey has not the
least intention to leave tho Cabinet Mr. Schurz is
going to continue In the Interior Department, and
there has been trouble whatever in the Cabinet,
and not the shadow OF a difference OF opinion on the
questions which have been before II.
CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS PREPARED-Po-
LIrIcAL CONSIDERATIONS TO THE REAR
CHANGES TO BE MADE ONLY FOR CAUSE, AND
PROMOTION FOR MERIT.
set OF regulations for the management of the civil
service has boon preparing for some time and will
probably be submitted by the President TO the next
Cabinet meeting They arc not intended to 60 into
minute details, but only It Is understood TO servo
guide the course of appointments In the different
departments, and they will probably put
a definite stop to Office seeking. They
will provide for permauence promotion Tor mertori-
Gus services alone vacancies occur and appointment
for fitness, and with absolute disregard of politics. 1t
expected that with such regulations tho work OF tho
departments will DO not only moro faithfully, but
moro economically done ana that tone OF civil
service will DO raised
The politicians still grumbe At what strikes
them as the extraordinary delay Of tho
President in making appointments and they
have come TO regard him as entirely unreliable.
People who rushed here for consulates and other
Offices Of that kind, complain that they to have
spent their money for nothing; but what strikes the
party workers as truly awful Is tho fact that
single member Of the National Committee has so far
been appointed to fat Office. At this there will
be less eagerness to get future national committees
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AN INFAMOUS CRIME.

A JEALOUS HUSBAND DIsrIoUnEs HIS WIVES
FACE WITH vIrRroL AFTER BINDING HER
BODY.
little after three O'Clock yesterday afternoon
a dishevellcd, frcnzied woman rushed out OF the
hallway OF No. LAG Houston street, and ran to
a drug store In the neighborhood Ono hand
covered her left cheek. but traces of n hidcous
scar underneath were seen, and as she moved along
she seemed to be suffering great pam. The physician
TO whom she fastened saw at once that tho unhappy
Great face had been saturated with vtrio which
had been roughly rubbed into the hesh and the
lent fluid had eaten IT'S way almost 10 the bone. Hc
rendered what assistance he could and the woman
sought the residence OF friends, from whom the
story OF her mishap reached the station house.
THE woMAS's HISTORY
married to Alfred Pickard by whom she bore
child Hc had once been kind and attentive but in
time he became quarrclsomc, suspicious and times
abusive. Nine months ago he abandoned her and
France taking their chld with and since that
she had heard nothing OF HIM Driven by necessity TO
work Tor her living, she sought employment and
engaged Ia place IN Fourth avenue where her hus
band came the other day ana Inquired for her. Hc
gwen her address, went TO her house, and has
been living hore since. lie seemed, however, To have
In way bcttcrcd his temper uring his absence and
once began her imaginary inideiities, and
even to threaten her Ilfc This alarmed her. and she
afraid TO take her rest while hc her.
Yesterday, however, she tell asleep ON couple OF
chairs and was awakened by feeling her hands roughly
grasp,d. She tried to start up, but found that her
husband had fastened hor To the chairs
~ DEsoy's POWER
Shc attempted to cry aloud, but he seized n large
butcher knitc, with the point Ut her breast told
that any word above breath would DO the
for HIM TO strike. lie then took from tho rcd
hot poker and standing over her. he cricd:--
Your cursed handsome Taco has done too much
harm already. III see that II does no more" Then,
as II suddenly recollcctng himself he cast the poker
aside, muttering mo; they might arrest Tor that.
viii take us sure way, but safer one"
At this he produced vial vitriol and with ras
rubbed II upon the SOFT yielding flesh Shc shire kcd
in agony but he crushed a pillow over her mouth And
drowned her cutcr.. Then he loft tho ROOM saying
ppm cone now. You're dsngvrcd for life, curse
you"
For n few moments she lay in dreadful pain, bu
struggling up she burst her ponds and hurried ints
the ST. Get and TO u ply sclan.
On tho being reported at tho Seventeenth prc
cinct station house Captain Mccullough notined hi
officers OF tho occurrence, and they EXPECT TO
J Pickard before morning
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MARINE LITIGATION.
IMPORTANT DECISION IN AN ADMIRALTY CASE.

IMPORTANT DECISION IN AN ADMIRALTY CASE.
BALTIMORE March IS. 1877.
Judge Giles, the United States District Court yes
tcrday delivered his opinion In tho libel suit OF n. W.
Thompson and others, owners of the schooner NJ l..
Downcr against the brig Mariposa, Andrew T. Milton
master; J. Franklin DIX and W. c. wilkins cons gnces.
Gu the morning OF February 10, 1877. at O'Clock,
the schooner loaded with 600 guano whilo on
her way this port, was run down and sunk ninety
miles of Cape Henry by the Marposa, bound for Savan
nah The brig was heading south by wcs close ~ no
wind and making eight knots an hour. The schooner
sighted her but, beng heavily iadcn and not having
the wind, unable TO change her coursc in time TO
AVOID the collision. The Court neld that the two
ses meeting, on the port tack and tue other the
strboard tack, the Admiralty rule that tue vessel
having wind must give way. In the present case
toe collision was therefore, the result OF bad SAILING
on the part OF the master Of the Mariposa As tue
signees responsible Tor Ia Is the decree could
not be against them, but must be against the big and
master
The Court tncn ordered that decree prepared in
favor OF the lbcllnns against the brig and a. I. Al u
ton master for $4,000. and dismissed tho lbe us TO
Inc
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THE PARISH WILL CASE.

AN INJUNCTION CONTINUED RESTRAINING MRS.
HoLDn1DoE FROM FURTHER CONTRASTING THE
WILL.
PoUGUKEEPsIE, March 25, 1877.
The Parish W II came up before Judge Barnard
IN tho Supreme Court, Saturday, Mr.. N. A. Fowler
appearing for xrs. Sarah Hodrdge, ID answer to an
application for un Injunction restraining Mrs. Iiol-
drdsc any further proceedings the surrogate s
Court looking to tho further contest;ng OF the WILL
There were present in court William L. Thorn, of coun.
sci for Miss SUSIE Hayt Parish Sir. Nathaniel
Hayt, hcr father Peter L. nayt anu the father Of tho
latter; also NJ. A. Fowler and Daniel Guernsey, OF
counsel for Mrs Hodrdgc; Lcason L. holdridse,
DAVIS Harris, brother OF tho widow Mary Parish, ana
number OF lawyers and citizens
Mr.. Thorn, of counsel Tor Susie IIayt Parish. stated
that the will OF Thomas Parish had been admitted TO
probate after some days OF litigation; that Mrs Hold
ridge, represented by Der counsel Hon. II. a. Nelson,
had joined IN the usual objections but thereafter with
drew such objections and consented TO tho probate,
with certain agreements MS costs sc. Mrs. Holt.
ridge subsequently filed petition IN the Duchess
county Surroratcs Court asking mat the Will OF
Thomas Parish be set aside revoked. Tho present
lcton is brought for perpetual Injunction restraining
der from further proceeding IN the Surroguc's Court
interfere with tue probate of said Thomas Parishs
will
Judge Barnard said, as he understood the case Mrs
olurldgc had Withdrawn all objections admis-
sion OF the will to probate and half he prop TT
had ALREADY been distributed, Mrs Ho!dridgc having
received her share And now alter 1t Is ali settled and
the property divided without objection, then you
omc--Qo Mr.. Fowler --lnio court aud say you Will
contest this VIII.
Mr. Fowler did not think The Court had any right 10
Interfere with his allegations regarding Thomas Parish
vil,: all acton he had taken regard 10 that Will
pnIy and not james Parsh's Will.
Judge Barnard decided 10 continue the injunction.
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THE STRANDED STEAMERS.

NO PROGRESS IN DIsCHARGINo THE HUSBAND
THE AMERIQUE SHIFTED AsTERN AND OFT
SHORE
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
LONG BRANCH March 20, 1877.
The weather has been very disagrecablc there having
been heavy fog mist, with strong north by north
wind for the last twentyiour hours, with the sea
running very high, which stopped the un-
loading OF cargo from the steamer Rusand
Captain d'Horscy boarded the stranded ship
about half-past this morning, but after
remaining on her two hours he compelled TO
ashore with the watch, consisting OF men, that
had been on board during the night The heavy seas
broke over the steamers decks which ut times ap.
pearcd " they would be broken in two Mother the
Rciief nor tho lighters came down to-day.
CONDITION STEAMER.
Tho vessel has been moved at least ten feet
ehore, and II Is supposed by many old surf men that
her bottom broken, fore ana aft, aud Is still sound
unidships. The would swing her around from
two icet II on pivot. There bave been thousands
OF people the unfortunate steamers, the beach
having the appearance of day in July August more
than blustcry dav IN March.
THE AMERIQUE MOVED.
CAPTAIN Merritt moved the Amcrquc fifteen feet OF
shore and about twony feet astcrn at high tide oday
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q dinner to the Diplomatic Corps, expressed great
satisfaction that the friendly relations between France
and Germany had SO far improved to enable the
President to send special envoy ,oshe Emperor.
sERIou sRALRoAD ACCIDENT.
Tho fast mail train from Scotland, known as the
"Fiying scotchman" off the rails yesterday near
Morpeth. The engine, tender and forward coaches
were dashed to pieces Five persons were instantly
killed Many were injured, ten seriously. Two had
logs amputated.
HEALTH OF CHARLES MATTHEWS.
Tho Observer that the reports Of the Illness Of
Charles Matthews much exaggerated. The gen.
tieman played at Bristol Saturday night, returns 10
town to-day and will appear at Brighton Tomorrow.
TROUBLES IN THE rRASsvAAL REPUBLIC
Advices from Cape Town report violent scenes in tho
rransvaal Republic over the question OF annexation.
The volksraad, which insisted upon the maintenapce
" the freedom OF the Republic refused to accept the
reform programme OF President Burgers, who tavors
iuion with Great Britain. 1t Is rumorcd that the OK.
reno party have threatened the life OF Mr. Shep-
Stone, the British Envoy, who is endeavoring TO ar.
range such union.
PRIVATE BANQUET OF THE oARsMEx.
The Oxford and Cambridge crows, with their friends,
Aimed together the ST. James Restauran, on satur.
day night. The customary ,oasts were gwen. For
some unexplained the affair was was KEEP. quito
private and reporters rigidy excluded.
ME Chitty. umpire in the University boat
race, speaking NJ the dinner, stated that
he had had opportunity OF questioning
the judge the result of the race, aud satisfied
from the laters replies that both boats had actually
passed the post simultaneously.
HEAVY RAINFALL IN INDIA
The Times despatch from Calcutta reports that
heavy rain fell last week in nearly all the dis.
dressed districts OF Madras, which Will doubtless
DO much good There were heavy showers in
Mysorc also; but they suflcient TO 90 much
good There was n slight increase OF the
number of people employed on the relief
works in Bombay, owing to the termination OF tho
native holidays; tho rainfall was light in that Presi-
dency. slight decrease is reported in the numbers
,n the relief works In Madras. Taking both
Prcsidencies together there was net increase Of
s,06s during the week. Tho increase in the number
Of those charitaby relieved in Madras large. Sir
Richard Temple. Lieutenant Governor OF Bengal,
inspected 10000 aborers the relief works in
ShoIapore and Keodj, and reports that their
physical condition was generally satisfactory. The
Government Resident at Hyderabad confirms the repor,
that the distress there will DO less than first
apprchended and estimates 49, 900 as the maximum Of
natives likely to be on tho relief works.
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Mnrch 25. 1871
FERNANDO WOOD NOT CANDIDATE FOR
sPEAKER-GARF1ELD WOULD LIKE THE
PRESIDENT.
Among the democrats reported to be candidates for
the Speakership Of the next House the name of Mr.
Fernando Wood has been mentioned Mr. Wood de-
clarcs that he Is not candidate and never had any
intention of being such.
General Garfield has returned to Washington and
will 1t is said, dispute Mr. Fosters claim to the re-
publican nom ination for Speaker
Governor Hampton will arrive In this city tomorrow
or Tuesday.
OF SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS.
delegation Of Southern republicans from the State
Of Mississippi represented by Jonathan Tarbcl, who
is an oicc.holder here OF the departments caed
upon the President yesterday afternoon TO talk over
Southern affairs md matters pertaining his policy IN
general They were kindly received by the President
who spoke quito freely with them, the prin-
cipal subject OF conversation being tho cessa-
ton OF military Interference In the two Southern
States. President Hayes said that the policy
OF sustaining State governments with the
aid Of troops was not, IN his mind, the
proper thing to continue, and hence no had reached
tho conclusion that 1t was incumbent upon him to
change it, Besides, public opinion had been aroused
uponthe subject and was Tor tho most part opposed
to IT, In addition to this 1t was evident that Congres
would not furnish him with tho troops continue
such policy. and II no did not have the troops he
could not well SEQ how he would DO able to use them.
rhe failure Of tho Army Appropriation bill showed
what Congress thought II this we're to continue 1t
would seriously affect the army provision would
be made for tho payment oil troops
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
CrFIcR OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OrFicEI
WAsHiyGTox. March 26--l A. NJ.

WAsHiyGToy. March 26-l A. NJ J
Indications
For New England, rain will prevail with east to
northeast gales on the during the day rapidly
falling barometer and rising followed by falling tom.
pcraturc
For Middle States, threatening weather and rain,
with brisk high northeast TO southeast winds and
falling baromether followed during the night by
colder north to west winds and rising barometer.
For tho Sou tn Atlantic States, rain followed by
clearing colder weather. southwest to northwest winds
and rising barometer.
For tho Eastern and Cult States. Tennessee and
and Ohio Valley northerly to westerly winds, slowly
rising temperature. rising barometer, and partly
cloudy weather, clearing in tho eastern portion.
For the Western Gulf States warmer and clear or fair
barometer in the eastern portion and falling barometer
In Texas.
For tho upper lake region slightly warmer, partly
cloudy weather. variable winds and falling barometer
during the day.
For tho Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
eys warmer southerly westerly winds. partly cloudy
weather and falling followed by rising barometer.
For the lower lakes, generally cloudy weather and
RAIN with northeast to northwest winds, falling fol-
lowed by rising barometer in the eastern portion,
colder weather and IN the western portion clearing
weather.
The Savannah River will rise rapidly.
Cautionary signals continue at ST. Marks,
Jacksonville, Savannah, Tybec Island Charleston,
smithvile, Wilmington, Cape Lookout, Cape
Hatteras, Kitty Hawk Norfolk. Cape Henry,
Cape May, Atlantic City. Barnegat sandy
Hook, New York, New London, New Haven,
Newport, woods Hole, Boston, Thatcher's Island,
Portland and PASSPORT
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agencies on tho Missouri River Tho bids will be
opened at sioux City on the 18th prox
BISHOP LEES DEAD LErrER-sINGULAR COIN
cIDENCE.
By singular coincidence letter written by John
d. Lee since his conviction and addressed TO one OF his
numerous wives reached the dead letter Office on the
day and the hour Of his execution at Mountain
Meadows. The letter had failed to reach the lady
through msdirecton, and forwarded to the right
address by the Post Oaicc Department tho day II
was received
POSTAL CARDS TO BE STAMPED ONLY ON THEIR
FACES.
Complaints have lately been TO the Post Once
Department that postmasers, and more especially car
riers, the habit OF stamping postal cards the
back, by which the writing Is made ilegble. There is
an oraer of the department In force requiring all OH
cal marks TO be made the face OF postal cards.
which should be observed by postal officials.
THE SOUTHERN PROBLEM PLEDGES FROM
PRESIDENT HAYES FRIENDS.
No intmations can yet be obtained from the Exocu-
two Mansion regarding the Louisiana Commission
The Presiden, tonight remarked reply applica.
ton Tor Information upon this subjec, that there
nothing which could properly be made public at this
time.
There is considerable conversation here regarding
written pledges sad have been given by President
Hayes closest friends and advisers during tho progress
Of the electoral count to certain democrats. Tho
following are The facts When ''Ghbusterng''
The House at It's height several dem
ocrat!c Senators, among whom was Senator Cor
don, were called into counsel by some Of the
Southern Representatives, who felt Il 70
be their duty to vote agans, all diatory motions and
TO stand by the Electoral bill good faith. Senator
Gordon stated that he had responsibility as 10 the
count, inasmuch as he was not member OF the
House, but that he did feel the responsibility Of pro-
tecting, as far as he could. the government OF
Governor Hampton and he people Of South Caro-
lima, as he had been specially asked to do SO. and
would therefore so Mr. Foster Of Ohio, and others,
and know in advance Of tho completion OF tho count
what TO be the ato OF South Caroina and Louis.
ana. General Gordon did 20 with John Young Brown.
OF kentucky, and demanded written pledge In his
capacity friend OF the Hampton and Nichols gov.
ernmcnts that they should not be disturbed whatever
might be the result of the count II is alleged and
denied that some such pledges In writing we're given
by Stanley Matthews and Representative Foster.
AN ALLEGED APPOINTMENT DENIED.
Hon. John Q. Smith, Commissioned OF Indian Az
fairs says there is truth in the report that Pres
dent Hayes has offered him the appointment Of Com.
missioner Of Agriculture
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BURGLARY AND ARSON.

VILLAGE NEARLY DESTROYED DY THIEVES.
WATERFOWL, N. Y, March 25, 1877.
The village OF Madrid, ST. Lawrence county. was
nearly destroyed by Gre last night The following
named gentlemen sunerers-J. G. Gage Il Broth.
crs dry goods: j. H. Robinson, dry goods; f. II.
McCormicK clothing: J. II. Bartholomew. millinery
and post Office; James Smith, shoe store, Peter
OBrien market; Y. H. Darly's black smith shop and
W. Cranston's dwelling The fire the work Of IN.
cendares, whose object plumber. Gage Brothers,
sale was blown open and its contents TAKEN and f..
Horseiords drug forced open. The burglars
stole span OF horses and wagon, with which they
escaped They are being pursued The amount Of loss
has not been ascertancd, and the insurance is light.