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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-08-01

Alex. Wilson,,
A TTORNEY AND COUNsELOR Or office in the
n City Bank Mineral Point, wisconsin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
THE SITUATION LAST NIGHT.

REVIEW OF THE NICHOLS MIIIT1A-PAChAhD DE
sEIGED IN TIE sTATE-HOUsE-AL QUIET Al ~
p No. AND THE CITY PATRoLLED BY THE NIGH
OILS POLICE. -
NEw-ORLEANs, La, Jan. 9.-AbOut 3 O'Clock
tonight the Nichols militia, about 1000 slons n'o
a review on st. Charles-st., opposite Lafayette
square. As they marched through the suec'
they were cheered by men and women VIM
thronged the galleries and waved their hand'
kerchefs. They principally armed WIFI
Springfield rifles with bayonets and cartridge boxes,
though some were armed with carbincs shotguns' ana
old nskets and marched in manner that showed 'hey
were familiar with the school OF the company Ai'er INC
review companies detached for duty ana marcneu
of TO different points Some are patrohing INC
city tonight but most OF them were us
banded for the night All ages from 10 10 oo
ore represented iu tls militia and all nations except
Africa are represented. As they passed the custom
house this morning their march TO Jacksohsqire ho
windows on Old Leveest were filed with Uhed o'a'eS
soldiers The militia brought their guns TO
and gave three cheers which were responded 10 NY h
soldiers.
40 c,oc, ~ might the agent Of the Associated Press
atcmned TO enter the State House to interview Gov
Packard but was halted by the Nichols police and re-
fused admission
Gov. Packard and the Legislature are in the state
House. but the new police have refused to allow pro-
visions to be carried inside and Gov Packard ana he
Legislature are in state OF siege.
The Republican Legislature had quorum in either
branch today as some of the members were outside ana
asserted that they were afraid to risk their lives inside
Consequently, no action taken toward the election
Of a United States Senator
All kinds Of sensational rumOrs are aiioat to-hgh''
notably that the State House to be atacked on
this subject prominent Democrats stated that the pan
NJ the Democrats was TO have the Supreme Court enon
Packard from usurpng the functions of Governor and
the event of his refusing, to have him arrested Tor
contempt
Nothing was done by the House committee today be-
yond continuing examination of Col Zacharle III re-
gard to the action Of the Returning Board
At 10 o'clock tonight all is quiet The Nichols GOV
eminent have strong police force on duty throughout
the city.
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bered was directed the Executive Committee OF the
company to 70 produce dispatches and to defend
the files of the company by every in his power
His case will therefore be identical with that OF Mr.
Barnes, which the Judiciary Committee of the House
has not yet reported.
The House also ordered to-day the arrest Of Madison
West, member OF the Louisiana Returning Board This
case ofcontempt made up two three weeks ago.
The papers which he ordered to produce before Mr.
Morrson's Committee the originals used in the can
OF the vote OF louisiana and the refusal based
onthe ground that committee Of Congress had no urs
dicton officers State, and the alleged danger
that the papers might lost II they passed out OF the
hands of their present cusodians This is entirely
different from that of the managers OF the telegraph
company The papers which this gentleman ordered
to produce described in detail and their examination
is essential to the investigation being made. Ar
rangements have been made for the committee to obtain
copies Of these papers, but they not satisfied with
those and II they have right examine the members OF
the Returning Board at all, they undoubtedly have a
duccd Now that the official of the vote for
State officers has been made by the Legislature OF the
state of louisiana there would seem to be no reason
why all documents relating in any way TO the late cleo
ton should be laid before the committees Of Congress
in that State The popular desire throughout the
country to learn the exact truth in regard to the proceed
ngs the Returning Board and the fact that the preset
Of the controversy in Florida South Carolina and
Oregon makes ii very probable that the vote OF Louisiana
may the scale OF the election in favor OF Gov Hayes
against him. will hardly any cOncealinent III
this case TO be cOuntenanced.
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people OF South Carolina spirit Of nsnrrecton IN
South Carolina and in other states IN when coo.eu
voters are numerous. seemed TO be founded upon INC
idea that the Fifteenth Amendment TO the Conetituo,
prohibiting the deprivation Of the rights OF cltihens
of color. previous conuloh oi
servitude, was blunder, and that the people OF pne
South were not bound to recognize or submsso nu
under the present circumstance OF inc conn
try. are unreasonable. The Fifteenth -, Ane tIe
ment to the Constitution was forced upon IN. VA.
people OF the Union by the INSTRUMENTATION OF tbe tne
dominant voting population of the states winch naa
been In rebellion against the Government ~ pc rS
citizens OF those States could not otherwise be
At the same time with the adoption OF this ahenuo ,
the political power those States was increaseu W o
extent twO-ffths OF the cOlOrcd population IN otue
words by more than 30 electoral, and more th'n a.
Congressional votes that but for the Fifteenth Amehu
ment the party with which these States nave geherais
affiliated woul1 have been in decided MINORITY III ..u
late election instead Of approaching, II did equay
with Republican vote. To allow the SOM ner
the increased political power implied by exteh'nR 'io
right OF suffrage to the cOlOred population, apd lrn
allow the exercise Of that right to be provence.
by intimidation otherwise Is u pcrVcrslO' ci
the Constitution and operates most uI1usty to"aru NV
venencc OF having large population Of nnintengcn'
voters il IL enough that the coored czehs nav
under the Constitutions clear title to the ballot Oh Witch
fair practicable way 10 deprive tne'i
the duty OF those who more Intelligent 10 au III
putting into operation q system OF popular educalion
which shall reach class IN every State UniVers
education the voting people, both white ana cooItu
No time should be lost in furnishing ample Opportunities
to every American citizen OF whatever complexion, 70
acquire sufficient mental and pnysca TRAINING " 'oto
and GgAt with intelligence
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notorious fact revealed by the military commander on
the Republican sde that the court would not be allowed
10 Sit and the militia was called out TO that no body
or power should interfere with It, 1t is the Intention OF
the militia under the orders of the
to hand the court over the legal justices and on this
issue is made.
reporter Of The Peayune this morning visited Gen.
Augur and ascsrtaned that oil the officers snd men were
under strict orders and prepared TO take the streets AZ
moments notice. To the inquiry as to what was the
character or part he meant to in the political drama
now enacting Gen. Augur replied that his Instructions
and intentions were to keep the peace The reporter
suggested that Gov Nichols prepared and deter
mined to do this without the aid Of United States troops
to which Gen Augur replied, hope he WILL lie saio
that in the OF conflict the streets OF any ser
GUS character he would interfere.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
AFFAIRS ON THE BOSPHORUS.


THE TURKS TRYING MORE sUBrERFUGEs-No SET
ELEMENT EXPECTED IN RUssA-lIE GILMAN
AMBASSADOR TO BE RECALLED.
LONDON Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1877.
A Reuter- dispatch from COnstantinople says
vesterays sitting Of the Conference the European
Plepipoentiares pointed out that several points OF the
PROPOSALS OF the Powers formed part OF the Andrassy
note and the Turkish representatives indicated tneH
willingness to enter discussion on the OASIS Oh tha
note It is believed that at omoTows sitting the Peni-
p0tentires will make last appeal to the TURKISH rep
TO discuss the proposals OF the Powers
A Reuter- telegram from st. Petersburg says: " In
semi-ofical quarters the fact that no decision was
reached yesterdays sitting OF the Conference is re-
gared sordng further proof that the Porte seeks 10
use the new Turkish Constitution as means OF avoiding
compliance with the demands OF the Powers Russia
has reached the limit Of concession and the other o"es
have declared their determination to uphold the pro
rrame of the Conference Hitherto no pressure has peeh
exerted upon the Porte, does the present acuon o
the Plenpotentiaries bear such character NeFefthe
less the Powers while COUGHING their representations III
the most moderate terms, will firmly uphold their de-
mands."
A Reuter- dispatch from Constantinople says 1.-THE
phore DIV Iosphore ewspaper) declares that inasmuch
IA all the articles OF the Conference programme are
framed with view to the delmitation or establish
ment Of privileged province, therefore, even II the
Powers withdraw four-hs of their demands, the Porte
would still persist III us ODJccbohs
telegram from COnstantnople II is considered
possibe that tomorrows sitting OF the Conference will
be adjourned at the instance Of the Turkish delegates
who are to take steps toward an understanding
on the basis Of the Andrassy note"
Berlin telegram says Russia intends to raise new
loan in the Spring whether there be peace or war.
The National Zeitung states that Seryla is negotiating
for peace directly with the Porte on the basis OF the
status mo and the maintenance OF the Treaty OF Paris
The Porte is favorable to this scheme. The National
Zesng says the German ambassador at COnstantinope
ia about to be recalled and successor will be ap-
pointed
A Reuter- dispatch from ConstantnOpe says: Rou-
mania has declared to the Porte that Article OF the
new constitution violates her rights She consequently
declares herself released from her vassalage throwing
| the re sponsibity of the sepdpOn the Porte"
CoNsTASTISoPLE, Tuesday, Jan. 9. 1877
Gen Ignae the Russian Plenipotentary, is stated to
have recently suggested that the reforms proposed by
| the Powers be extended to Macedonia, Epirus, and
Thessay IT understood Lord Salisbury the English
Penpotentiary, replied that such a proposal did not
| come within the scope OF his instructions
ANTWERP, Tuesday, Jan. o. 1877.
A large firm here have concluded contract with the
Porte for dispaching to Turkey within three days,
500 tons OF ginbarres OF the kind known as Endeans
| patent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsRINGTON Tuesday, Jan. q, 1877.
The Joint resolution in regard to the dispO-
eon OF the balance OF the Geneva award, introduced IN
the House to-day by Representative Freeman, was re-
yised by the President ana presents his views Oh the
subject II provides for the creation Of commission OF
one senator two representatives. and two persons APP
poin;ed by the President, to inquire into and
IN reporf upon the most feasible plan o.
onoropIi1ting tne balance of the Geneva award.
So as 10 reimburse, In the most cquabe manner, Losses
by the rayages OF rebel cruisers and for the disposition
NJ any of the funds that may remain after such adst-
ment of losses in q manner Ia promote American snip
building and commerce.. 1t Is believed That some acon
upnn n viii by the judiciary COMMITTEE
IL is possible that the President VIII then taae the op
tunity 10 make some communication 10 Congress on THIS
subject.
Its reported in Washington to-day that Henry wat
tersou exposed Democratic secret IN bis speech yes
terday when he announced that 100000 unarned men
would be In Washington Oh the l4th OF February. III
has been understood among the Democrats that mass
convention In Washington at about that time might Oe
called Int IL was not expected that public announce
neut OF IL would be made at presen and indeed IL was
NOT fully settled that the convention should 10 hold al all
Gen Joseph f. Johnston, one OF the most prominent
generals OF the Confederaey who surrendered TO Gen
sherman i'm North Carolina nj The close OF the reDoiilou'
WA, on the floor Of the House this afternoon and re-
ceiyed much attention. Ip conversation win soine
Northern Republicans WHO were acquainted Win Nun,
he expressed a nope that no war would occur unaer
any circumstances
or Rsauar Report VI Congregational IToeeeangs zee Sso"a
w." fuge)
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THE SENATORIAL UNCERTAINTY.

THE DEMOCRATS ANXIOUS AND THE REPUBLICANS
CoMPLACENT--A GROWING GOOD FEELING FOR
Mr.. PHELPs-THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE NEXT
FORTNIGHT
FRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBUSE.l
TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 9.-Many and various
are concerning the United States Senatorshp
To say that the Democrats on neitles Is only TO
family express their uneasy situation. The Hon. John
r. Mcpherson is here alive to his interests and looking
after them shrewdy and sharply He il met all sides
by Democrats with cordial hand-grasp and the comp
mens OF the season. He is confident and In earnest.
But there TO be undercurrent III the hooks and
OF the various hotels which may send the gen.
tlculan from Hudson back 10 Jersey City without his
credentials and the customary amount OF cash In his
pocket Mr. Green's friends cautious but widea
and ex-senator Stockton has following that is loyal
TO him 10 say the least while exGov. Parker
occupy the rather hopeless position Of the Great
Unknown. But the Democratic anxiety doesn't stop
here by means. The quiet OF the Robson cc
ment fraught with uncertainty and danger, and
the slightest whisper that some OF the Democrats
vulnerable where the Homerc warrior not
sets the friends Of the various Democrats 50
much by the that here and there OF
them forgets TO be prudent, and slOps over" with
more emphasis than discretion. There Is among the
Of Office decided good feeling for Mr. William Walter
Phelps The reckless mud-throwing OF the partisan
press of this city AT Mr. Phelps has only had tendency
TO increase the respect OF sensible thinking for
him. There il good reason for this when IL Is borne
mind that the state central organ" has been running
the wewOr groove during the past twenty years,
and daily pnds the tune OF the plable oicceo ker
and the ofcehod.r regardless Of the popular
with the music. IL is common expression that
New-Jersey tips easy" and either party may within
the next fortnight make IL easy tell whether
Republican Democrat will succeed Gov. Bedle, aud
also whether the Legislature OF 1878 VIII Ice Republican
Democratic The present delcacy OF the situation VI
the Lawmakers OF New,Iersey has rarely been equaled
and entirely safe 10 say that party or ua
other will have to take back seat for long time 4
rickery the United states Sonatorship for slip
perry politician
(.0r Gor. Bedlss Message see Second Puget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
THE EAST INDIAN FAMINE.

LONDON, Iues'Iay, JAN y ISFI.
The Times to-day, in an editorial on Indian
aars says The Government of India admit that they
have task before them exceeding many respects that
IN Bengal Of ls74 The Of the present famine dis
tric is greater Il spreads into two presdencies and
crosses the Deccan. The population affected Is far
greater There doubtless mitigating circumstances
which must not be overlooked. II the population IS
greater 1t is collected IN such dense masses rs the
famine stricken people Of 1874 and may still hope
there is not such absolute death OF food as then
Upon this point the evidence ia still imperfect but
small fraction OF the harvest must have been saved I'M
less the reports of local officers too favorable. II Is
something also that the experience OF 1874 Is
not forgotten and will guide the Indian Government in
the present visitation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
THE OREGON INVESTIGATION.

WHY THE $4,000 WAS RETURNED BY Mr. DIMoN-A
PLAUSIBLE EXPLANATION-BELIEF THAT MUCH
LARGER SUM WAS SENT FROM NETWORK
FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED SOON.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--NOthng very i'm
porant was developed in the oregon investigation to-
track Of the testimony has been the return by Mr.
Dimon of the So 900 deposited by Martin Runyon to
the credit of Lad d& Bush the Salem bankers especially
since II has come out that Cronin got $1,000 OF his pay
by draft paid by Dimon Oregon Republicans here ex-
plain this circumstance by the theory that the money
required TO set up" the scheme for making whole
Electoral College OF Cronin sent on from New
York by express but had not reached Salem when the
day arrived for the meeting of the college. Somebody
1t would not willing TO do his share IN the
dscredable performance trust so, to prevent
failure Of the plot the 900 teegraphed to Salem
Three or four days aferward the express package
rived and Ladd Bush teegraphed Dimon 10 return the
money deposited and credited TO them by telegraph
confirmation Of this theory is furnished by the report in
Salem paper of the proceedings at the State House on
the 9th OF December 1t is stated that great anxiety
was shown by the Democratic leaders during the fore
noon that just before IL O'Clock Ladd the banker
appeared and after consultation with him the trouble
seemed to VANISH and they went ahead with their pro-
gramme. 1t is believed by Republicans that much
larger amount than 81 900 sent from NewYork
originally and that the whole truth about the transac-
tiop will soon be developed On Thursday MI Dm0n Is
10 bring over his books for the inspection OF the com
mfttee Mr. Morton said to-day in the Senate, in the
course OF resume the evidence already taken, that
Mr. Runyon had testified that Col. Pelton was not the
customer" who ordered the $4,000 check from him.
This fact has not appeared in the published reports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10

CONTEMPT CASES IN THE HOUSE.
SHt ARREST ORDERED OF PRESIDENT ORION OF
TnK WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND
or }. VI. WEST OF THE LOUISIANA RETURNING
BOARD--PROBABLE DEFENSE OF THE FOR~TR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRI3UNE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Tbe House seems de-
trhned push Its demand for the production of tee
Trans TO the utmost limit During its session to-day
PRESIDENT Orion Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pay was reported in contempt and his arrest forth
With By the sergeantatArms was ordered 1t IL conec-
ed that when arragned at the bar of the House, his
pea will be similar that Of the NewOreans manager
Barnes namely that the dispatches in the possession
o. The company and not in his possession, and that he
Mas No control over them. Mr. Orton, IL will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
THE MEXICAN DICTATORS SUCCESS.

HAVANA, Jan. 9.-The steamer City OF Merida
arrived here to-day Vera Cruz with the following
intelligence from the City OF Mexico, Jan 81 Gen. Daz
is advancing VIGOROUSLY and many OF lglesass troops
are Joining him he advances. He left Guanajuato TO
the right, which, together with Lagos and Leon, are
already In his power wellcombined strategic move
ments help Gen. Diaz extraordinarily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
DEMOCRATIC EXCUSES.

THEIR NON-APPEARANCE DUE To THE LONG CAUCUS
MEETING-How A QUORUM MAY BE SECURED
SENATOR ABBETTS BOIDNEss.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
\TRENToN, Jan. ct is Unexpectedly quiet
in political circles this evening. The Democrats pracd-
caly admit that they made blunder in preventing the
organization of the house by their nonappearance and
excuse by pleading that they Ind not nished
their meeting, which held over the Assembly
Chamber They also is unusual for the house TO
adjourn when the members absent. They expected
a only to be taken. 1t is rumored they did not
down because they could only count 30 members,
while the Republican strength was 80 members. The
Democratic lost sheep is said to be member
who had been disappointed in effort to
get an Office for friend in the caucus meet
ing the night before He refused to go into the fold
aud the foot OF the stairs for the Democratic
flock to come down The caucus waited for him too
long, This event has strengthened the Republicans in
their determination to persist in the demand for the
speakership. II the Democrats do not come into the
house at 10 a. m tomorrow 1t il believed the Sergeant
alarms will be sent to capture OF them and bring
him in. This would bring the number up TO 81, all that
necessary to quorum. The Conference Committees
did meet this evening. Members OF the Republican
Conference Committee refuse take the initiative IL
is believed that the Democrats will appear TO morrow.
Some think it possible that the house will not be able TO
organize for two three weeks, possibly not at ALL
The bodness of Leon Albeit in forcing his election as
President OF the Senate amazing to the Democrats
as to the Republicans. 1t is rumored that Mr.. Albeit
secured his election by threatening Ashbel Green with
defeat for United States Senator If Mr.. Dayton
elected President II is said he took the course
with John r. Mcpherson and that he will work, II the
contest is complicated 10 secure his own election to the
United states Senate. Ex-senator Stockton has been
mentioned as a possible compromise candidate between
Green and Mcpherson but back pay" has placed Its
stigma upon him. The Senate has provided for three
Democratic editors OF the WITH Congressional District
Two were made secretaries aud the third appointed
journal clerk.
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THE LOUISIANA CONFLICT.
THE ARMY NOT TO INTERFERE.

lHE hhMI NOl ~
THE MATTER DISCUSSED IN CABiNEr-oRDERs SENT
TO GEN. AUGUR NOT TO RECOGNIZE EITHER
GOVERNMENT BUT TO PRESERVE THE PEACE.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Attorney- General Taft re-
ceived dispatch this morning from United States
Marshal Ptkin of New Orleans reporting the gather
ing of large bodies of armed men in the streets of
that city; chat the merchants closing their
stores that great excitement prevailed, and that
from all appearances the danger of bloodshed was
imminent This dispatch read in the Cabinet
meeting to-day, and after full consideration Secre-
tary Cameron was requested to telegraph to Gen.
Augur directing him simply to keep the peace IN the
City of New-Orleans. Gen. Augur was instructed
to perform no act which could be construed as a
recognition Of either of the rival governments of
the State, but simply to prevent blOOdshed. Gen.
Augur replied this afternoon that he had shown this
dispatch TO Nichols, the Democratic Governor, and
that the latter had advised his friends to disperse,
and that they were doing He also reported that
everything was quiet i'm New-Oreans at the time
his dispatch was written.
Following is Secretary Cameron's dispatch:
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. o.
To Gen. Q. c. AUGUR, Neic- Orleans, La: dispatch
just received from the United States Marshal at New
Orleans indicates that unauthorized armed bodies Of men
are organized and assembling, I'm manner to threaten
the peace aud safety OF the city II this be notify
the leaders Of such organizations they must dess
pain of coming in conflict with the United States
authority sustained by the military power of the Gov
ernInent Report at the situation and your action,
keeping that this order has reference
recognition Of either OF the claimants for the Gov
eInorship either Legislature.
J. d. CAMERON, Secretary Of War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
THE COMMISSIONERS OF PATENTS

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.--COngressman Me-
Dougail OF NewYork leaves this city on the midnight
train home, to consult IL said with his constituents
and friends relative TO the acceptance declinaon Of
the appointment Of Commissioner Of Patents rendered
lin BY the President