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Civil service Reform.

There can be no doubt that the new
administration is going to try to bring
about radical reform in the matter Of
appointments TO office. The circular Of
the Secretary OF War this morning has
the right ring 10 it, as had the circular
Of the Postmaster General few days
ago. We observe that all the Cabinet
officers are seemingly cooperating to this
same end, inspired, no doubt, by the firm
declarations Of the President in his in.
augural, and in his declared policy since
his inaugural. Hayes intends to make
an honest and energetic effort 10 rescue
the civil service OF the Government from
iobbery, ineiliciency, personal favorilism,
nepotism, political huckstering, and the
general mercenary condition into which
it has gradually fallen, and substitute for
it as close an approach as he can to the
administrations Of the early Presidents.
He has herculcan task before him, but
he will find, even II he does not now fully
appreciate the fact, that the country is
ripe for such reform.
The politicians have not as yet been
able to fully understand that the Presi-
dent is thoroughly in earnest in what he
has said on the subject OF reform. The
idea, however. is gradually getting poss.
ession OF their intillecls, and in another
month or two the White House will be
vastly relieved from the importuning
visits OF number Of chronic frequenters.
The following Washington dispatch
shows about how the new regime is
working up to this time;
WASHINGTON, March l0.-President
Hayes is beginning TO get tired Of the
persistent office begging Of Congressman.
A Western Senator called to-day at the
White House and expressed hope that
an ex.Congressman from his State might
be appointed to prominent office.
"Yes," replied the President, 81 know
him. He came here on the day Of my
Inauguration, he has been here every
day since, and not day has passed that
he has not sent half dozen OF his old
Congressional associates, more or less, to
urge his appointment. That he under.
stands begging for an office is very Ger.
tain, but begin to doubt whether he can
be good for anything else"
The Senator said nothing more, and
left at the earliest possible moment.
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THE Detroit Free Pes quotes dis.
tinguished judge OF that city, where seven
hundred and llity.two cases for divorce
have been fled within four years, as say.
ing, ave have fallen upon an era Of di-
vorce, and the sooner the courts begin to
scan that class Of cases, as they are bound
to, the sooner will the present lisgraceful
condition Of things begin 10 mend. The
number Of divorce suits Is perfectly ap.
palling to all persons who have any no.
tiOn Of the sacredness Of the marriage
relation. Families are broken up; and
there has sprung up sentiment Of ut
ter aippancy concerning marriage OBJ
legations.
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failure. The project now in hand,
based on this movement, Is to make
Charley Foster, Of Ohio, the Speaker,
There Is but little doubt that a great
majority Of the Southern Democrats
would prefer him TO either Randall or
Morrison, who are pushing for the place.
The trouble Of eleCting Foster, however,
would come from his own party. There
are some Republican Representatives
who feel wrathful because President
Hayes has snubbed them in the matter Of
Official patronage, and who would per.
haps vote against Foster because Of his
being the bosom friend Of the Execu.
tive, His opposition would come prin.
cipally from New England and from
the thirteen Southern Republicans.
The first would vote against HIM on the
general ground Of distrust Of the South
and the second because they imagine thai
the Presidents policy means the death.
knell Of their party in the Southern
States. II Foster could receive the uni
ted votes Of his own party he could GER
tainly get enough Democratic votes from
the South to elect him. II this plan fails
the plan is to elect n Southern Democrat
Speaker, and let the North have all the
other House offices. Goode, Of vir-
ginia, has been settled on as the
next available candidate, and McPher-
son, OF Pennsylvania, for tho Clerk
ship. Meanwhile, the Northern
Democrats will not be idle. Sayler will
be put forward us combining the best
elements to break up the Cotton States
plan. He has dignity, ability, force and
tact, Then, too, he Is not rs aggressive
as Randall, and made no enemies, ms did
the latter in the recent Presidential ex.
citement in the House. The look now is
that Randall can not &c elected. Nor.
rison has no leading qualifications to
commend him for the place, and not |
few now say boldly that he owes what
prominence he has already attained 10 |
the good offices Of his friend, the late
Speaker Kerr. The danger is that dead
lock in the organization may ensue. The
South want Southern man elected, but
the Northern Democrats will not unite
with them. The Republicans Of the
North generally favor Garfield, but he
can not be elected because he can not get
single Democratic vote. Foster can get
the necessary Democratic votes, but he
can not get all the Republican votes. Ran.
dali will have some struggling support,
but 1t will weaken after the frat
effort rather than increase. Sayler will
get good vote, and il his pnrty will
stand by him can be elected. II he does
succeed it will be by pledges for Southern
Committees and his influence for South.
ern man for Clerk. The situation is
this: Either Southern Democrat will
be elected Speaker or Charles Foster will
be, and the latter will happen il the Re.
publicans come to the conclusion that il
ia better TO get half a loaf than no bread.n
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uSages Of the London Stock Exchange and
the mode Of transacting business in and
connected with that institution, and
whether such existinglrules and customs
and mode OF conducting business are In
accordance with the principles thai
should govern the public policy, and II
not, to advise her Majesty in what respect
they might benefclally be altered, and
how far legislation might be used for
that purpose. Northcote personally op.
posed the motion, but the Government
remains neutral,
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GERMANY.

BERLIN, March 2O.-Reichstag yester-
day commenced the debate Of the bill for
establishing Supreme Tribunal Of Ger.
many at Liepsig. The Prussian Minis.
ter Justice and moderate Liberals declar-
ed that Berlin was the only tit place for
the Tribunal. The advanced Liberals de-
ciared In favor OF LiepSlg, so as 10 free
the court from government Influence.
BERLIN, March 20.-The Emperor has
accepted the resignation Of Baron Won
StosCh, Chief OF the German Admiralty.
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News comes from all parts Of the
country of probable speedy revival Of
business. The Eastern press speak on the
subject with the utmost confidence, and a
Philadelphia exchange says that "any
croaker who would spend an hour among
the business men would Immediately
satisfy himself that the day for despond.
ency has passed away and the day for
substantial rejoicing has arrived" One
ofthe most unmistakable signs Of change
for the better is that prices are beginning
to stifIsn and wholesale merchants are
willing to sell on long time to buyers in
the South and West.
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Line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
near the Grafton junction,

And are connected Herewith by q branch nall
fmdi OF uniform gauge and construction: dis
tahi 20 miles irOm baltimore, % miles from Cum-
ltrland, l09 miles from Wheeling, III miles iTon,
rarEctshnrg land 65 miles from FttsburRh BY Tho
line o. the Pittsburgh and Charleston Railroad
now building Eouthwari across West Virginia. by
means o. which road II has access 10 the markets
0i The East and West, and will shortly also have
access TO The markets Of Pittsburgh and the mag
nGIIc ore deposits o. Virginia and the KanAWha.
Iho IkACI Of LANDS embraces tl2O Aefea OF
which go nTr under cultivation, the Remainder
TIMBER. '"'''S'S
i Is nl,o underIall by THREE DISTINCT WORK.
ABLE VEINS OF GOOD COAL. accessible At or near
the surface, 3, land feet In thickness respectiye
ly, which have lccn tested and worked on finland
adjacent properties for many yeara The coal Yields
a fine LUSTR0u5 HARD.GRAINED COKE.
SUITABLE FOR IRON MAKING.
There arc also IN close proximity TO tho bItnml-
nous coal THREE SEPARATE BEDS OF IRON ORE
ol thG variety known to miners as "CLAI IRON
lUhE, no largely In use In Englah FurnRces
ranging from % inches 10 feet In thickness and
50 easily mined that Il can be placed at the Furnace
stack at 81 bOpcr ton.
ln luxtaposition with the iron belts are LIME
STONE, suitable for luxing purposes. FIRE
CLAY and building SANDSTONE, suitable Tor
constructing Furnaces, Ovens, &c.
Among the permanent STRUCTURES AND
iMFhONEMENTS, erected for the most part by
tue Company, arc
ONE nor. Asr FINN Arp eo H., 49,.
ll.g bOsh.
made Inv EWCcnv & son ~ pna5t oV-nutse power
IIOT!RT ATT Sppn n ~" |, "a nT1TS nTSuing; alg -
FOIjI MILES bE RhmShEh H5i a IeeI sHteA sin -.
siding, sTiicbe. * ord az ,sO'S,.h a'sis HuRe
and ballaStel. =
ONE sAWMlLL, Turbine wheel, circular mw,,
FOUNDRY, incIaSlpS ] mFaSIe- sTpSIS po,s, c,,,Irs,
ln!Ss; &4GI5ESE Ill., a AND BLACKSMITH SHOP with
SO W0RKMENS' DWELLING HOUSES. dot,-
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COLUMBUS.
Legally DISQUALIFIED.

COLUMBUS, o., March 2O.-The Su.
preme Court this morning, by n unani.
nous vote, decided that DR.. Charles l..
Wilson, could not legally hold his place
asSuperintendent OF the Hospital for the
Insane, at Athens, he not beings resident
Of Ohio.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A STATE SENATOR.
Abner Haines, member Of the State
Senate from Butler and Montgomery
counties, was found dead at his boarding
house this morning, lying at the foot Of a
high pair Of stairs. Senator Haines was
over 20 years Of age and quite feeble.
lie spent the evening with some OF his
friends and started to his room in appar.
emily good health. lie was not seen un.
til this morning, when he was found ms
above stated at the foot Of the stairs with
his neck broke,
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An Alleged JcSuitieaI COup IL
Etnt in Contemplation at Home
Plotting Against the Nine
Iecnth Century.
LONDON, March 20.-The Ners pub.
fishes letter from Rome containing the
following:
"The extreme sections OF the Ultra
montanes are at this moment enlisting
theiI adherents 10 create q Roman ques.
tion. Various Jesuits, bearing instruc.
tions from Father Beckx, General Of the
JeSuits, have arrived at the Vatican from
Florence. Father Beckx warmly coun-
sells the project. ! have positive assu-
rance that Beckx and his adherents
promise little short OF the speedy re.es-
tablishment Of the temporal power Of the
Pope. There is no doubt that steps in
this direction have long been preparing.
The Catholic societies in Austria and
Germany have pledged themselves 10 CO.
operate. One essential feature OF the
plan is that the next conclaye is 10 be
held in Rome 30 that the new Pope may
be proclaimed prisoner like the Pope's
Cardinal: Sincors approves the plan
and the Pope himself has written letters
TO the Emperor Of Austria, the King Of
Belgium, President MacMAhon and ex-
Queen Isabella. A series OF express in
structions has been issued from the Vat
lean TO avoid a collision with the civil
authorities, but ut the same time to keep
up pressure on the Catholic Powers to
obtain their adhesion 10 the crusade for
the resuscltation Of the Roman question.
The Vatican has obtained lists OF volun-
teCrs prepared to serve under the Papal
flag and large sums Of money have
already been deposited in France and
England.
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a Driving snow storm.

CHICAGO, March 2O.-A driving snow
fell the entire afternoon and blockaded
the streets to travel, except in the beaten
tracks, which were partially cleared by
snow plows, run by the street car compa.
nies. On the sides OF the streets snow ia
piled up three or four feet high, and the
street cars run with great difficulty. The
air tonight is moist and the snow heavy,
and a rain storm and a flood are not
among'the improbabilities: Heavy rain
is reported in the southern and central
parts OF the State and telegraphic commu.
niCation is interrupted.
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Order Of Unite,l Workmen.

CHICAGO, March 2O.-The Supreme
Lodge Of the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen, which order has n foothold in
eleven States, principally in the Missis-
Sippi and Ohio valleys, is holding a secret
session here, which will last some days.
The object Of the order is to protect and
aid pecuniarily the widows and orphans
OF their order. 1t has about 10000 mem.
bers. The day was consumed in hearing
addresses and reports.
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Resolutions OF Confldence,

NEW YORK, March 20.-The Republi-
can Central Committee at meeting to.
night passed resolutions eulogizing the
policy Of President Hayes as calculated
10 advance the best interests Of the coun-
try and produce harmony and good feel
ing throughout the land. The resolu-
tions expressed the fullest confidence in
his administration and appreciation Of
the persons selected to make up his Cab.
met.
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New ORLEANS, March 2O.-The city is
quiet. No hostile demonstration from
any quarter. A conflict involving the
loss Of life is now regarded US improb.
able. Nicholls' police to-day arrested
four more Of Packard's recruiting Off
GERS. They were imprisoned, charged
with traaann.
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APrOtracted Cabinet Session
The Louisiana and South Carolina
Cases Still Undecided.
The Packard Movement What
Hayes Says About It.
MCCrary's Programmed Re.
moVaIs Without Cause, No
Promotions Without Merit.
The Germans Declare their Ale
glance to President Hayes.
Cameron, the Son, has I46 Votes
in Pennsylvania Legislature.
WASHINGTON.
South Carolina ana Louisiana
Under Consideration,

South Carolina ana LOnlSianil
Under. Consideration.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-There was a
Cabinet meeting at l0A.M. The Presi.
dent did not receive to-day. The session
is likely to continue during the greater
part OF the day. All the members are
present, and the affairs in South Caroli.
ma and Louisiana are under Considera.
tion. There are vast number OF pa.
pers bearing upon these cases being ex.
amined, but little discussion is involved,
a. there is a harmony OF views with the
President. 1t does not seem probable,
judging from what is already known,
that these papers will be disposed Of sep.
erately, but il is believed that upon the
subject Of Withdrawing troops from their
present position in New Orleans and Co.
lumbia, the same direction will be given,
There is intense interest manifested to
know the result Of the consideration.
There is every probability Of definite
action being taken by the President to-
morrow on the Louisiana and South Car.
olina question.
The Cabinet meeting to-day lasted near
ly five hours. Besides the Southern ques.
ton, there were also under consideration
in the course Of the conference, the sub,
ject Of civil service regulations, TO be mp.
plicable TO the country at large, and the
question OF necessity for an extra session
Of Congress. No action was taken in
regard to either, and they will come up
again, for probably final decision, to-
morrow.
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ENGLAND.


LONDON, Msrch 2O.-in the House Of
Commons, Reginald Yorke moved that
an address be presented to the Queen,
praying for an appointment Of a royal
commissioner to.enquire into the origin,
obiec.s, present Constitution, eustoms and
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HARRIsnuRo, March 2O.-Both houses
OF the Legislature met separately to-day
to ballot Tor United States Senator. The
vote in the Senate was as follows: Cam.
eron, so; Dill, IS; Clymer,l l. In the House,
Cameron, llG; Dill, "A; Curtin, L; Jack.
son, l. The final vote will be taken TO.
morrow in joint convention.
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JUSTICE DAVIS PLACE.
The Presidents Reply When
Urged 10 Appoint Senator Howe
TO the Supreme Court.

WAsHINaToN, March 19-The Presi.
dent, in conversation with some Wiscon.
sin gentlemen, who urged on him the ap.
the Supreme Court in Senator Davis
place, said that he could mol make
any appointment 10 the bench at
present; that his time is so much
occupied in the consideration OF great
national matters that he did not wish to
choose Judge until he had time to very
thoroughly examine the qualifications Of
the respective candidates. One thing he
could say, that the matter Of geography
would be All important element in his
decision. The advocates OF Senator Howe
then suggested that Senator Howe came
from the same geographical division as
Senator Davis.
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The Cuban War Tax.

HAVANA, March 2O.-The German
merchants have been notified that they
must pay the contribution Of 80 per cent,
or their property will be embargoed.
Captain General Jovellar says this il
different from former war taxes. The
German Consul has referred the matter
to the Imperial Government at Berlin.
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Col. I. A. Bee, Ciiu:
Weather Indicn1Ions.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OPPICR or THE CHIKP SIGNAL OPPIcRR,
WARRINGTON, D. C., March 2l-l A. Z,

For the Middle States, rain in the south
parts and snow in the northern portion,
with south winds, falling barometer and
rising temperature during the day, fol.
lowed by colder winds during the night.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
colder northwesterly winds and rising
barometer.
For the Lakes snow will prevail, north.
east to northwest winds, no decided
change in temperature, falling, followed
by rising barometer in the eastern part,
with rising barometer and clearing
weather in the western portions.
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ST.. LOUIS, March 2O.-Two motions,
which have been pending in the Circuit
Court for several days, asking for new
trials in the case Of the City Of St. Louis
against the Gaslight Company, were to.
day oyerruled by Judge Gottschalk.
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1t is understood that the Board Of En-
gineers, making an examination as to the
foundation OF the Washington National
Monument, to thoroughly ascertain
whether ii is sufficient to sustain the
weight Of the complete structure, have
reported in favor OF the suiiiciency Of the
monument, and the appropriation OF
$1,000 or 30 much as remains after
the examination costs are paid, has be-
come available.
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Wm. A. Wakefield, alias DR.. Raphael,
husband Of Madame Raphael the notori.
ons astrologist, deceased, took five ounces
OF laudinum on retiring last night, and
was found insensible this morning. Cause
Of suicide unknown.
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The Chinese CluestiOn.-A MarItct
Man.


SAN FRANCISCO, March 2O.-Col. F. A.
Bee, who appeared before the Congress
sional Committee, recently sitting in this
city, to investigate the question OF Chinese
migration, In defense OF the Chinese
who has leading part in opposing the
anti.coolie movement, has interested him
self in raising funds to help in bringing
the perpetrators Of the late outrage al
Chico to justice, has received a postal card
as follows:
Col. EA. Bee, City,
DEAR STR-The IL of 7OS have YOU
marked. You better have sent your
$500 TO Chico. The Cinnamon have gol
to leave this country, and that little affair
in Butler county is only preliminary
Take my advice and leave the State in
80 days or you will be killed. All ol
you who favor coolies against the whites
here are marked. 70S.
The above was mailed at Station B
March 18th, l2 M, in this city. evidently
written in a disguised hand. tits report.
ed that at the recent meeting Of the Anti.
Coolie club in the city Of Chico, the
massacre was approved amid cries OF
"That is what we want"
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Sinking in the sand.

LONG BRANCH, March 2O.-As the tide
rises and falls the stranded steamer Rus.
lands stern is sinking in the sand, and
the cargo in the after part OF the ship is
under wafer
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THE porE STILL PROTESTS.

ROME, March 2O.-At the Consistory
held to-day the Pope nominated several
bishops, among them Rev. Michael Han.
non, for Halifax, and Rev. John MorCi,
for st. Augustine, Fla. The Pope pro.
nounced briet allocution, reailirming
with increased vehemenCe his declaration
of March 18th, adding that he would
raise protest before the whole world
against the attempt to deprive him Of the
liberty OF speech.
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McCIellan's Nomination.

ALBANY, N. y, March 2O.-The Re-
publican Senators In caucus tonight re.
solved to reject the nomination Of Gen.
Mcclellan for Superintendent OF Public
Works.
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Dissolution OF the Gold Ell.
change.

NEw YoRK, March 2O.-The Gold Ex.
change dissolved to-day. The room will
be used in future by the Stock Exchange
for the sale Of gold, bonds and stocks,
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SHIELDS HOUSE.
No. Sixth ST., near Suspension Bridge,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
W. H. sTAHLMAN, = Proprietor.

This House has recently been thoroughly reno
yated and reltted, with all the modern Inipmye-
ments added, ladies and Families will find the
House suited In every way 10 their wants. Private
entrance, Parlors, &c.
Is located In one Of the most prominent streets
IN the business cenIe Of the city, and is well ven
tilated throughout.
The table Is supplied with the hest tho market
Affords. Street cara pass the door every few min
tef, and sOtith-sIdc.
The proprietor has served long time in the
business, and knows well the wants Of guests, Cspc-
emily N''''''
$1.5O PER DAY.
DrOverS and Farmers should bear In mind that
The StAbllng attached 10 the House Is very larre
and Of the best onller. Accommodations ior $40
hOrsCG
Hs-N. B.-The Wheeling IHrRLIIGEScHR Is re.
ceivCd regularly al this House for the benefit of
guests from that section. CelG.M
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SricIfney Dend.

CINCINNATI, March 2O.-Samuel p.
StiCkney, probably the Oldest circus rider
in the United States, died in this city last
night, aged 70.
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LOUISVILLE, Marca 2O.-Theodore Til.
ton Is visiting friends in Kentucky, pre-
paratory to starting with his daughter
for California,
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DoS CAMERON was yesterday chosen by
the Pennsylvania Legislature to succeed
his father in the U. s. Senate. What a
handy thing ills to have devoted father
who understands how TO FIX things.
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Earlll0uake.

NORTH Troy, W., March ga Sc.
we're shock Of earthquake, lasting forty
seconds, was felt here this morning.
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FRANCE.


VERSAILLES, March 2O.-The Extreme
Lett have resolved to again introduce a
bill for amnesty for the Communists.