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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
THE SILVER FRAUD.
CONTROLLER KNOX FEARFUL THAT CONGRESS MAJ
PIE DISHONEST ENOUGH TO PASS THE BLAND
BILL-MR. Matthew's RESOLUTION.
lBr rrLkoRArn TO rHE rmBUNEl

CONTROLLER KNOX FEARFUL THAT CONHf'f"9o '''''
BE DISHONEST ENOUGH TO PASS THE BLAND
BLI-MR. Matthew's RESOLUTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THR TRIBUNE1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Controller Knox takes
rather gloomy view of the future of the silver
.ouestfon lie believes that there will be two-thirds
majority in the Senate in favor of the Bland Bill as
reported from the Committee on Finance, and tnat
the Senate would pass that bill over veto by the
President. In this opinion one of the most pro-
nounccd OF the hard-mOney men in the Senate also
concurs and he is a Senator who is as well qualified
To indigo what the temper of the Senate is as
onv one in that body. He says that the bill VIII
certainly pass by fully two-thirds vote ana that'
contrary to the general opinion, when the absences
retnrn it will be that the bill has even greater
strength than it now appears to have lhese OK
pressons of puon DO not refer to the BLAND bin III
the form in which il was passed by the House. Du'
70 the bill reported by the Finance Committee 81 the
Senate with the free coinage section stricken ont
number of gentlemen most interested III the
MASSAGE of the Silver Bill, and the repeal of the
Rcsunption Act, held a caucus last evening Among
those present we're Senator Jones, Representatives
Ewing and Kelley. and several citizens Of the
District of Columbia. resolution was adopted
rroyidinr for the appointment of a committee, con-
sistinp Of ono Senator and one Representative from
each State, If men can be found to serve, to
confer with the creenback association Of the coun
FRY. and Obtain their views in relation to resump-
tioD and the remonetization of silver The object OF
the meeting is to provide for wide circulation OF
petitions asking for the passage Of the two bills to
renoneGze silver and repeal tho Resumption Act
and to have them presented to Congress after the
holiday recess.
The resolution in reference to tho remonetization
of silver introduced by Senator Stanley Matthews
two or three days ago. is not one that requires the
signature of the President. IL IS written IN inc
form of n concurrent resolution and not OF JOINT
resolution. Its passage would not, therefore, he
binding upon anybody, but would simply be an ex-
preston of opinion the subject oy both Houses
mined to send their bill TO the President before the
holiday recess. which begins next SATURDAY.
senator Matthews has given notice oil 9ls lhteh-
tion to address the Senate tomorrow ON ms concur
reut resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
WASHINGTON.
ucrK OLE DEBATE IN VIEW.

SIX OR SEVEN SPEECHES TO RE MADE on THE EuS-
It's cAsr-suvER TO CONE Up IN The sENATE-
AcoxrrpERArE WAR cLAIM-roLIllcAL TOPICS
The Eustis case will be discussed III tne
Senate to-day. Several speeches upon arc
announced. Senator Matthews will make
s,oocb ON his financial resolution. The rest OF
the week. in the Senate, will probably be &C.
cunicd with the Silver Bill, which Is
in order on Tuesday. The House mas
rossea 4 Southern war claim of $4,000 MIA
Pincbback has resigned as Senator from
Louisiana. The Republicans of the House are
asked by dissatisfied Democrats to help them
remove the doorkeepcr and other officers IL
is SAID that Mr.. Packard will not be appointed
TO the New-Orleans COllectorship. Inc con-
firmatiOn of General Merritt this week Is beng
urged. The Naval Board will probably decide
that the Huron had laid her course right but
was blown out of it by the wind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
SULEIMANS ADVANCE TOWARD TIRNOVA.
SERIOUS RUSSIAN LOSSES ADMITTED-sULEIMAN's
LONDON, SATURDAY,, Dec. g. 1877.

OPPORTUNITY LOST.
LONDON Saturday, Dec. g, 1877.
A Russian official dispatch, dated Bogot, says ::
1.-The battles of Masani and Elena, on the 4th inst
were more unfortunate for the Russians than at
first reported. Fifty officers and 800 men were
killed and wounded and eleven guns captured
Operations the 9th instant were confined to
driving the Turkish right numbering 10000 men,
from Slataritza to Bebroya. The Turkish left con-
fronting Jakowltza, numbers 5000 men,
SULLIVAN APPARENTLY CHECKMATED.
In its war summary, The Times to-day says:
suoiman Pasha's Success depended upon rapidty and
line 10 dash rapidly forward aud take the adversary
by surprise. He has hesated either account OF nd-
IN front OF him. or because the military administration OF
his army could not stand the strain thrown upon IL by
rapid ey0lutons. Since an unsuccessful attack made
against Prince Mfsky Thursday the OttOn an col
uGus heading toward Tirnoya seem to have made no
movement Of importance. Had they pushed forward
boldly and grasped that important sraegca point, the
Corps and the left wing of the Czreitc and could have
seriously impeded aud embarrassed their movements
tor concentration. His advancing forces seem,
however to have found the entrencnments Of
10 the enemy, and now az least the whole
OF the Eighth aud Eleventh Corps. with other de-
tachments, mastering probably about 10000 men,
al rrnoya 1t l. doubtful whether sueiman Pa,ia can
hope TO push these aside and perseyerc in his advances
From the Western Balkans there 10 Do movement re
ported, and for the moment Ii would seem tha General
GuOurkO mas suspended operations till the result OF oulc
maL Pasha's offensive advance IA asccTtalncd
sULEIMAE IlPEDED BY BAD WEATHER.
CoN,TANTNOPLE, Dec. ., 1877.
Intelligence has been received from Elena that
operations between that place and 1irnova are sus-
pended because of bad weather. Great preparations
are being made to defend Elena in case the Russians
attempt to rccapture it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
GOSSIP ABOUT APPOINTMENTS.
Mr.. PEXOTTO's LECTURES CLOUD HIS CHANCES FOR
Observation-Disclosures NEW-YORK CAsEs-EX-
GOVERNOR PACKARD.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rnInrNEl

GOVERNOR PACKARD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 0.-The name of Mr. Pexotto,
who was nominated during the extra session, to be
Consul-Gencra at ST. Petersburg, will not probably
be returned to the Senate. This was not the position
originally sought by Mr.. Pcixotto and the fact that
since his return from the East ne has delivered lee
lures upon the war in Turkey which moi
friendly to Russia, has, IT is said, caused the Admin
istraton to reconsider its intention of sending him
the capital of that country. Mr. PeixottO is very
strongly supported by the Israeltes of the country
on account of the great service which he rendered
to that race while serving as United States Consul
in ROumania.
There IS hardly any probability that the New
York Custom House nominations over which there
is likely to be a controversy VIII be acted
upon before the holiday recess This remark
does not apply to General MeTitt's case A
special effort viii be made to induce the Com
mittce on Commerce to submit an early
report on his nomination to the Senate, and TO Sc
cure a vote upon it before next Saturday. The APP
p0ntments of MessTs Roosevelt and Prince are like
" TO remain in the hands of the committee until
Congress reaSscmbles IN January.
Gentlemen who certainly ought to know say to-
night that there IS no probability mat Ex-Governor
Packard will be nominated TO the COllectorship of
NeW-OriCans.
General Harlan will arrive here from Kentucky,
i'm time take the oath OF Office and occupy his seat
as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, tO-nor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
rnr nERr on TENNEssEE.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 9.-Ihe Tennessee
LEGISLATURE proceeds slowly in the work OF adjusting tue
state debt There is strong opposition TO tue acceptance
Of the bondholders' proposition 10 compronse NJ oo
an tne doIlar Matters have been stl further com
icatd tod,y by the submission OF distinct PROPOSE
o, nv l. T. Sic Kennon representative Of the Funding
sociation OF America which Is regarded by IN mem
.rs a, more favorable than the 90 cent proposition Oh
-. hnndhoiers The result a renewal OF the enDodl-
nrnt Of the proposed compromise upon tue Dass SUD
mitted by New YORK arDtors through tho do'ernor'
NJ MeKennon left for New-IOrk Tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
SAMUEL BOWAESS CONDITION.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 9.-Mr. BOwles has been
more comfortable during the past two days than for
any equal period since his attack Of illness, although
he is a little less easy this evening. He is much
emacated having lost twenty pounds during the past
week He continues to take n0urishment, at stated
intervals, with some relish though the assimilatye
powers Of the digestive organs not sufficient t. ar
rest the progress of weakness lie dozes much, but
when conscious seems in a happy mental state. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
AGITATING FOR REMOVALS.
NO DISCUSSION YET IL Mr.. FRENCR's CAsE-DEMo-
Gratis OF TIE HOUSE SEEKING REPUBLICAN
ley TELEGRAPH 70 TIKI rRrBUxE.I.


WASHINGTON, Dec 9.-TEe friends Of Mr. Ord
way, who are advocating his election to the position
of Sergeant-at-Auns of the Senate. think that
of Republican Senators will be called by the
committee recently appointed for Tuesday morning,
and that Mr.. French will then be deposed and Mr..
Ordway elected. The committee appointed for the
purpose las been taking testimony for two days
in regard to Mr.. Frenchs management of the
Office. No confident prediction can be made Of the
action OF the caucus in this until after the COM
mittee makes its report Mr. French has held the
position for about eight years, and although he has
atOrs who have repeatedly called caucuses for the
purpose Of securing his removal ne has always here
tofOre maintained his position. and is generally be-
heved to be an honest and efficient officer.
At tie caucus Of Republican Representatives
called for Monday night, the question of unit
ing with disconnected Democrats for the pur-
pose Of changing some of the officers of the
House is likely to be considered. The dismissal
Of Mr. French, who during the last and the pre-
sent Congress has served as Tally Clerk, causes
great dissatisfaction among the few Democratic
Representatives from New-Engand, who now
have 10 representative at the Clerks desk.
number of Democrats have proposed to the Repub-
licans that if the latter will unite with them they
can elect new Clerk in the place of Mr.. Adams, but
it is doubtful if such an alliance be formed.
The Republicans have very little reason for rushing
TO the aid OF the Democrats 10 relieve them of I'M
popular officers OF their own choice If such an
alliance possible, an effort would also be made
10 remove the present dOOrkeepeT, Tyler, who has
greatly offended the Democrats Of the Ncw-York
delegation and a few others, who are determined
either TO take away from hun the patronage he now
ENJOYS or to secure ms removal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
CHARGES AGAINST A RAILROAD PRESIDENT

SANDUsKY, Ohio, Dec. 9.-The Register con
tans long statement from II. b. Wilson, q contractor
charging President Robinson, Of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie Railroad, with the Preparation Of extensive frauds
by dspOsng Of large amount Of bonds OF the company
concern ng the issue of which the directors were *
noraut. IL Is alleged, also, that Robinson settled n
question OF damages with an IRRESPONSIBLE sub-con-
tractor whose contract had been aunued, Tor
bonds and reported TO the directors that the settlement
had been made for $4,000 Numerous other charges OF
fraud are M de aud supported by what appears 10 10
/. nrnnI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
TOTAL ABSTINENCE MOVEMENT IN BALTIMORE.


BALTIMORE, Dee. 9.-An active movement
in the Of total abstinence nas been In progress in
this city for several weeks past meetings being held
during the week and the sabbath Three meetings we're
held thIs afternoon and evening. all OF which
numerOusly attended. IL is stated that from
1900 to 1900 persons have signed tho pledge Of
total abstinence the beginning Of the
mcnt which is conducted under the joint auspices OF tho
several total abstinence Organizations OF the city and
state. Prominent among the leaders William Dam
te representing the state Temperance Alliance Colonel
Hoy, OF the Reformed Mems Club. and Andrew j. Bowen.
"A welmown journalist, Of tue typographical Temper
ancc Legion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
sun AGAINsr BANK srocKHoLpERs.

KEOKUK, Iowa, Dec. 9.-Suit has been
brou. IN the United District Court here against
william NJ. Finday, Rober. Douglass. j. n. Deny, and
Others stockholders OF the Bloomfield Bank, which failed
about a year ago, 10 recover $4,000. The petition
states that The Indebtedness OF the bank 10 different par
ties was 81 100000, aud that the available assets
only 5000. Il AYERS that tie stockholders
claimed that they had paid up their stock IN fu when
truth they had not paid anything. and asks decree
compelling them 10 pay the above amount. The suit Is
brought by the dssignccs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
A LARGE FACTORY BURNED IN NEWARK.

4 fire broke out at l a. m. yesterday in the
large furniture mandatory Of Mcssrs. McDcrmit &
LOCKER No sl5 Broadst, Newark ~ j. The fire gained
considerable Roadway by the bursting OF hose, and the
second and third stories OF the factory the OF tho
store were soon mass OF flame. BY hard work the fire
was got under control and cXtagushcd IN about half an
hour There was furniture worth $4,000 IN the fac
tory much OF which destroyed, and upon THIS there
is no insurance. The stock Of carpets and furniture IN
tuc stoe was damaged, principally by water, ABOUT
900 which is fully insured. Mr.. McDermit estimated
the loss az 10000 IL Is supposed the hre originated III
Z e yaruisn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
sULEIMAE IMPEDED BY BAD WEATHER.
H.N-r.NrrNnpf H.o a o.
SERYIA AND THE PORTE.
CONFLICTING REPORTs-A STRONG FORCE AT YAyOR.
london. SlLurlnA. DEC. y. 1s1Z.

CONFLICTING REPORTs-A STRONG FORCE AT YAyOR.
LONDON, Saturday. Dec. 3, 1877
\ Reuter- telegram from COnstantinOpie says:
"Hews of the scrvans crossing the frontier INTO
Turkey, turns out 10 be uDfOunded. The Porte
received adyiccs this evening, dated Nisch
yesterday, stating that all quiet the frontier
portion OF the troops ted from
tier have been withdrawn, ana tue other portion dis
missed TO their homes"
AReutcr telegram from Noyi BaZa", dated Yesterday
says: -Four bataliOns Of Seryian infantry squadron
of cavalry and six guns arrived on the 9TH inst, 1t
Yayor the following day number OF Seryian troops
crossed Turkey" There also disturbance ana
lighting tine 9th nst between the seryian and Mussu
man inhabitants OF Sicnica.
later report says Scrvans crossed the frontier
Yavor and erected fortfcations Ottoman territory.
Mehemct An has cOnlded to Baker Pasha the command
OF a division
COSsTANTSOPLE, Dec. g, 1877
The Governor Of Rossoya telegrdphs tnat on Deem
Der >, scryian forces arrived YayOr. -Four Seryan
officials crossed the frontier scnica, demanded
PLANTATION Of the presence OF Turkish troops there and
demanded their withdrawal by IL O'CLOCK noon Deem
Der 6.
The Porte has received no ultimatun from seryia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10

lie Porte has received no ultimatum from servia.
ENGLAND SHOWING ANXIETY.
FEARS FELT THAT PEACE MAY BE CONCLUDED IN
FAvoRABLY TO HER INTERESTS.

FEARS FELT THAT PEACE MAY BE CONCLUDED IN
FAvORABLY TO HER INTERESTS
LONDON. Saturday. Dec. g 1877.
An uneasy feeling is manifested here lest the I'M
perial powers should settle the Eastern question
unfavorably TO England. Thus, The Economist SAYS: :
Az English interest Of the first order is mpcriled by
the Governments present policy namely: mll@ry com
muuicauon witl india. An alliance win Turkey would
20 the GOycrnr cut il Ia inform the Continental Pow
crs that II the Eastern question must be set
in and is ready TO INTO council with
the other powers and do her best To arrive at conclu
is both integibe and polite To do nothing nelthcr
Ineligible nor polite bur - unnapPy Tue course t4e
argument that be alleged for IL i. tha IT. when the
war is over out that the Continental powers nave
determined that Egypt shall become the property of
France or Italy, shall be made neutral
izad state undcr the protection OF European
gl 1rautee or retained by the Pore under paramount
ire 'rbag ia frne she may do So and SHOULD things
ever be allowed TO 10 That pass she will he bound
10 do 20 but what would tine Government deserve H.
boVfng vital national interest in their charge, they
n6ns 70 nrotect il by war win its inevitable risks by
forciJle annexation with that heritage OF woe when
frcible mnexation commonly brings with IT, when they
might have gained their end equally wen by timely ne
COLLATION.
The saturday Reriec in an article on the same sub
Ject, says:
f,r rho uurpose of provoking end defying oppo
siti,n the organs the Russian Government state mat
i'm resentment the unfr1endy feeling attributed to Eng
i",i AM. Im,ueror viii not allow the English Govern
neu To take part ia the negotiations for peace. A. at
tDc time wnen the Berlin Memorandum rendered 10
line Powers signature at fOryghC hours notice. the
three imperial Governments to undertake alone tnc
settlement OF the Eastern question. Germany Is
for ,ome mysterous more Russian Than Russia
herself anu IL that Austria has hitherto serYlelY
fol owed the lead oil Germany. Ii Is not improbable that
terms of peace viii be settled independently OF England
Inn exclusion from the councils OF Europe of power
winch has hitherto protected Turkey against rapacOus
enemy will depend not on tue choice OF the Russian
Gpyeiument, the possible Inability or unwilling
ness of ENGLAND interfere The prepOsterous demand
by Russia oil monopoly Of the Black sea aud the straits
anal fled by the nominal admission OF Turkey reduced
10 d.peudpucc on tho cOnquerOr, viii not be seriously
preleTred either To ngland OF any other power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
THE HURON OUT OF HER COURSE.
THE PROBABLE DECISION OF THE COURT-A SHIP
WRECKED MAN REBUKED FOR BEING WITHOUT A
UNIFORM.
-. M nun

A
UNIFORM
[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-'The testimony before the
Naval Court of Inquiry into the causes Of the loss of
the Huron has all been taken. The formal decision
of the court will not be made for several days.
It's the opinion Of Navy officers who have watched
its proceedings very carefully that the court will
report that the Huron was lost by an error in judg
ment on the part of the commander. His course,
they saw, was rghtand he had the fullest confidence
in his observations which also were probably cor
rect but he failed to take sufficiently into account
the fact that his vessel was very long, drew COM
narati<ely little water, and offered little resistance
TO the sea which, III the gale was setting in SO
strongly toward the land. The ship was heading in
the RIGHT direction but bad been drted out of its
course by the force of the gale and the tide.
A singular illustration of the prevalence of red
tame in naval and military circles is said to have
occurred during the examination of Master Conway,
one Of the few officers who was saved from the
wreck. In order that he might swim ashore without
encumbrance he stripped himself naked. Leaving
the Huron, he was cast upon the beach IN that
condition and dragged from the surf by the fisher
men. Every article of clothing which he had was
lost and as he Was without money IL was
form Immediately. When he appeared before
the Court of Inquiry he Is reported TO have been
buked somewhat sternly by one of the officers of the
court for venturing 10 appear before SO dlgnlhed "a
body without a uniform. He was asked II he was
not aware that the regulations required that he
should appear on such occasions IN the uniform OF
his Office. "Bnt," interposed Master Conway,
have no uniform; every garment mad was LOST,
and was washed upon the Shore" 1t is only fair
a. raarra that this fact had eacaped the memory of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
sEyERAL COTTAGES AND A WOMAN BURNED.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. "a fire to-day destroyed
several cottages and brewerysabes II started by
Henry Croomes a negro. who threw lighted coal oil
Iomp at his mistress, Mary Chinn. she was In bed
with their child little girl The lamp set fire TO her
nignt clothes the bedding, etc CrOomrs saved the child
and himself bur the woman was burned 10 death
Croomes cursed his dying mistress III horrible oaths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
THE REPUBLICANS INDIGNANT.
THE POPE AND THE NEXT CoNCLAvE.

The Daily Neicss Rome dispatch reports that
within the past few days all italian political and mill
tary authorities have received instructions calculated TO
the free and undsrbed meeting OF the Concave
The TincSS correspondent at Rome teegraphs that al
though newspaper reports concerning the Popes health
favorable, private adylces Indicate that his
condition is growing He lies helpless and, al
though bis mind is clear he cndures great suffering from
which he is expecting and even hoping for speedy re.
lease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
Az NO. s LEONARn.sT.

fire was discovered on the fifth floor of
No . Leonard-st, early yesterday morning The build
ing was owned and occupied by Becksten Bros, pork
acl.rs The cause was an overheated boiler. The dam
age To the stock $1,000 70 the building, $1,000
The insurance was unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
cortrsroS ON THE ERIE RAILWAY.

NEwBURG, N. Y, Dec. 9.-While the Orange
County express the Erie Railroad was standing al
Greenwood yesterday extra freight train ran Into the
Newbure car The engineer Of the passenger train saw
the freight train coming and tried to escape collision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
TIE SUSPECTED sTEAMER.

NEWPORT, Il. l., Dec. 9.-Ihe revenue cut
Samuel Dexter has again moved closer the steamer
Estelle which she il guarding In Bristol Harbor, and t
Is claimed good authority that the Government has
received some damaging evidence as 10 her probable
business and desLnatIOl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10

but was unsuccessful The passengers hurried from the
car, and several slightly hurt by Jumping. Among
those who escaped stephen W. Fullerton county
Judge OF Orange. and j. H. Courtney, OF ldiewu me
engine and several considerably smasheu'
The total damage Is about $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-10
THE BRIGANDACE on THE BORDER.
TIE DEMOCRATS FEAR wAR-AID FOR A MILITARY
RAILROAD ASKED FOR -IEUTENANTs BULLS
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TmBUNE.I

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNEI
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 9.-Republican members Of
the House Committee on Foreign Affairs have care
fully siltcd the testimony Of Army officers and
Others relating to the Rio Grando border question,
and examined the voluminous documents that have
been filed on the subject. They express the opinion
that there is no danger Of war with Mexico on
account of the troubles in Texas Some of the
Democratic members of the committee entertain
opposite opinions. They believe that war is
10 DO apprehended, and that possibly it cannot
Poe avoided They say they have reason to believe
that a few members Of the Administration would not
be displeased if war should result from the
pending troubles on the assumption that il would
tend 20 strengthen the President by turning the
attention Of Republicans from party controversies,
and by helping TO consolidate the South in the sup
port Of the Administration These opinions un-
toubtedly do grave injustice not only TO the
PRESIDENT but to his Cabinet. The administration