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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27

(Dem Ohio) who had reported the bin TO the House,
with remarks which proof OF the good sense anu
moderation with which the bill had been Managed ,
The bill has been enrolled since its passage by MI ".
c. SIMPSON, Enrolling Clerk Of the Senate, and w oe
signed by the President pro em rs soon as the senate \,
meets tomorrow. After being signed by MI Ferry ~
will be transmitted 10 the House, where II will be signed
by Speaker Randall and handed to the COMMITTEE
Enrolled Bills which will deliver II 10 the Prcsdent
By noon tomorrow II he signs It, the joint convention
OF both houses will the hall Of the House ~ KEEP
resentaves Thursday next for the purpose OF COUNT
ing the electoral votes .
caucus Of the Republican members OF the House OF
Representatives will be held tomorrow morning at ~
O'Clock, aud a caucns OF the Democratic members on
Monday evening These are for the purpose OF sceothg
OF the House represent that body III tne
Commission provided for by the Electoral Count Dill
Three OF the members will be Democrats and two Repu,
leans. Tire Republican and Democratic Senators VIII
also hold separate cucuses perhaps tomorrow for
similar purpose Three Republicans and two Democrats
will be selected a. members of the Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
ISRAEL wAsUBURY, JR, REGARDS TIE BILL
AS UNNIsE.

BosToN Jan. 26.-The Hon. Israel Wash
burn. ir writes TO The Boston Herald to correct some
wrong Impressions made 10y recent quotations from his
speech in Congress 1857. the counting Of electoral
votes The gisi OF his speech the necessity OF some
law regulating the exercise OF the great power gwen
IN the Vice Prcsident-the power to count the votes
lis remark he SAWS presupposed that such bill has
inst been passed would he nexpedcnt They NOR than
imnlied that the law should DE permanent one, one
known beforehand and not made for special cer-
ccncy lie said that "a special law would have no weight
and give no confidence he believes the present com
promise bill To he unwise aud unconstitutional ana SAY
NV impression upon idorable reflection ~, That
moi only Is the authority TO count the votes, rs ihc law
now stands with the President OF The senate bu also
that this IL power which Congress can no more take
away thnn IL take away the power 81 the States 10
elect United States senator. Congress may regulate
IN, exercise OF the power both but can destroy
IL In neither Again. do not believe that the House Oh
REPRESENTATIVES ought To have or does have any
authority over the question except as part oil the law
MALI NOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27

The full name of the new Senator is Benjamin
Harvey Eil He is native Georgian, having been born
in JASPER County of his state and has always been
Georcan lie il 81 years old and il broad, stout man,
with kindly judicial look about HIM, and with large
high head whose intellectually is strongly marked Sr
nm f. lawyer devoted bis profession He DID not 20
into politics until 1851, having refused many
calls TO public life previous to that time
for the sake Of his profession He ran as
n Union candidate for the Legislature that year and was
elected In 1851 he WAS defeated by IS votes only, but
WAS aftcrward sent the Legislature again He was
good deal of Wing politically and opposed the secession
Ut Georgia with immense vgor. He went with his state,
however, and became q member of tho Confederate
Senate becoming first leader of the opposition to JEFF
fprson DAVIS and afterward strong supporter IL WAS
I'm the latter capacity that he participated in the famous
debate in which YaBccy, who had just returned
from an unsuccessful expedition TO England, also en-
,Ced and in which Hill gave Eancey the lc ana tnc
threw an inhstaud at him. hitting him III the race MI H
the reconstruction acts as u HUMILIATION on inc
Sit He MAS not. however, thoroughly trusted ny me
eorgans on account Of the Old lcayCn OF Whgg2Y IN
his ideas unt being elected Congress in 1879, he
Inalr his famous speeches in debate WITH Blame ana
others last Winter. He had been candidate Tor united
States Senator in 1872 when Gordon was elected Eut
the former Confederate general better suited the fof-
mans aud was accordingly elected Hfs fiery speeches
OF last Winter set feeling current III Georgia
NJ any time aud declare for Grant aud the
Republican cause. His election as senator was conn
IDENTIFY predicted his speeches reached Georgia.
aud the prediction Is now verified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
JUDGE DAyISS SUCCESSOR.
A CHANCE FOR THE sOUTH-AN EX-coNFEDERATE
TALKED or.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The belief in Demo-
cratic quarters bat the Sena0reect from Illinois VIII
not resign his seat the Supreme bench until after the
4th March loads to casting about at even this early
day to discover who viii be appointed to NIL Judge
Daviss place leading Democratic Senator, assuming
Mr. Tlder's Inauguration from the passage OF the Com
promise bill, thus giving an Implied warrant 10 MI
Caiserons and Mr.. Moron's Characterization OF IL as
Democratic measure" said 1.-THE South ought 10 DE
represepted ON that bench and this the time OF all
others TO put representative Southern lawyer there
There eau be no good Why Judge John A. camp
hell now II New Orleans, should not he ieapponted 10 MS
old place on that bench which he resigned when Aia
bana seeded He has since moved TO Louisiana.
Jndge Camube Known rs one OF the Dcst cohslllu
oua lawyers on the bench. lie has lately been OEcred
tho Enthusiastically OF NIcholls's supreme Court IN
Iouisina hui declined It. lie large practice III
NcwOrleans. The Suggestion may meet with consider
able favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
FOREIGN NOTES.

BERLIN, Jan. rs. On the second ballot
here to-day three Pogresssts elected To the Paa
ment. Herr ForkenOeck was defeated.
PARIS, Jan. 26.--The importation into France
OF cattle from Germany, England Austria aud Turkey
is prohibited on account OF th" rnderpest
PARIS, Jan. 26.-Shoud the Duke Decazes,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, resign NJ simon, the Minis
ter OF the Interior will take the foreign portfolio and NJ
Bar,loux VIII become Minister OF the Interior.
GENEVA, Jan. 2G.-The Swiss export returns
for year 1876 show that the export of watches
the United states declined i3 per cent IN that year
making decline OF 81 per cent the past two years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
WASHINGTON.
MURTAGH's REVENGE.

SUSPENSION OF THE MEN WHO REVEALED HIS CON-
sPIRACY AGAINST wHITTHoRNE.
IBI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The new Police
Board OF the District has suspended Major Richards
Chief of Police and Detectives McDevtt McElfresh ana
Miller who testified against Murtagh In connection with
the whitthorne and McGarrahan cases. Mr. 4atcneh'
the president OF the board ia tn act as CHIEF OF ponce
ud interim This acton IL made possible by the veto OF
the bill passed unanimously by both houses OF congress
week ago. aboIishng the Police Board ana placing the
control Of this branch OF the city government
OF Washington in the hands Of the Commissioners
OF the District The Presidents message announcing ths
has yet been presented to the Houses but tne
ne II understood have given for II are tat ne
IL convinced the testimony taken that certain re-
forms In the notice administration OF this city are necc
sary and while he il in favor OF the proposed transfer
he believes that reforms should be made before De
transfer takes place. The logic OF THIS argument Is u
little difficult To understand and II certainly appears as
the bill had been vetoed In order TO give Mrtaeh an
opportunity be revenged those members OF tc
force who have testified against him. Leading members
OF the House and Senate express the opinion hat the DIV
aboshng the Police Board will be passed over the fresi-
dents veto whenever II is brought up for action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
RANDOM NOTES.
potIrD-cAUCUsES 10 SELECT MLhBKRs OF
TIE COMMISSION.


loExkRAL PRESS DrsPArcHl
WAsuISGTON. Jan. 2G.-The interest in the
House proceedings today never tagged IN intensity
from the opeing until the close Of the session. ana be-
came strongly marked the last act Of the legislative
drama beginning after the previous question was sec
oud.d UptO that time the most notable scenes were
those Ia which Mr. Hill of Georgia and MI Townsend VI
New York took the leading parts The speech % the
former in which he portrayed the people OF ihe south as
cuated by the most patriotic sentiments aud ready "
make ALI sacrifices for the sake OF peace and
restoration OF good government, was very enecuve
Jus, a, he sal down telegram was handed TO nun an
uonucng his election Uniicd States Senator ne wac
heartily congratulated by members on both SIDES OF .hc
House MIR. Townsend manner. more even IMAM ,ne
wtly his which lie made provocative OF lausher
and he Ecut the House and galleries In "a roar =.
Into the last hour crowded the best portions OF
me debate Mr. Blackburn OF Kentucky welcomed dis
cord aud revolution rather than that one pretogatiye o
the Hon,e should surrendered. His colleague Brr"n
toox the opposite and depicted III viva imagery
the popular approval OF The measure Mr. rico Vt
Of The debate. The debate Was closed W MI fayhe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
THE COMPROMISE PASSES.
TITO MAJORITY OVERWHELMING.

TIE VOTE TAKEN IN THE HOUSE AT 90 F. M rrsirn,
pAY-THE RESULT lel 10 eo-DkMocRA'io
CONVENTION GIVEN UP.
rSo COMPROMISE bill was vigorously debated
IN the lowershouse of Congress yesterday up
.n5p. NJ the principal speeches being de-
,;rered bv Mr.. Lamar. Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Townsend,
H. Watterson, and Mr. Blackburn. There
mos no tactical fight against the compromise,
nd il was passed by vote of 191 to sc. 1t
Ill he sent to the President to-day. The
nnmocrats have at Washington resolved to
.handon their proposed grand Democratic
National Convention in view of the passage of
.ho hill In the New-York Senate resolutions
,ore passed approving the compromise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
GOV. HAYES RETICENT.
HE REFUSES TO EXPRESS AN oPINIo

HE NEF USES TO EAPKFSo AN VFTN'V'$'
COLUMBUS Ohio, Jan. 26.-In referring TO the
passage OF the bill for counting the electoral VOTE
Gov. Hayes said to friend several days ago, but
who makes it public this morning: 81 want 1t dis
tlnctly understood that do not desire 10 influence
the action of Congress way the other in the
matter of the Electoral bill any other matter re-
lating to the Presidential election the whole thing
is in the hands of Congress- and shall be content
with its actiOn.N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
VIrJpD BY AN AVALANCHE.

LARAMIE CITY, w. r., Jan. 26.-Three men
were overwhelmed aud carried down the mountain near
the Centennial Mine yesterday-by a snow slide One OF
them. Thomas Hodgson of Holland, Mich WAS killed
M, tvo Cant Kelly and George L. Davis, escaped
9Th soht inIres The Saancle set IN motion W
the discharge Of blast IN prospecting hoi>
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
IpcIsIATIyE APPROVAL.

HARRISBURG, Penn, Jan. 26.-The lower
bouse of the Legislature has declared formally thrr
heaf that HAYES and Wheeler have been elected. aud
shouId he inau.urated by tie constitutional authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
TIE CONTEST IN KANSAS.

topeka. Kan. Jan. 26.-Two ballots for
Senator to-day resulted without choice Osborn nov
leads with 81 votes Plumb has 3D. Simons ~ Sears %
aud Harvey 80. There were y scattering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27

Senator Davis who Is reelected, made his ap-
pearance in the Senate in ISL his first act being to
present hill to reimburse West Virginia for the de-
s,ructon OF property during the lie has served
the Committees Agriculture, Claims Appropriations.
aud Transportation Routes 10 the SeabOard, and has
taken u active part political and other de bates Of
the last six years Mr.. Davis was born on a farm in
Howard County. Maryland in 1928 and received "A
country school education lie employed by the Bal.
more and Ohio Railroad for II years went into bank
ing and coal mining lsjs at Piedmont, and is still en-
gagged in tue lines Of business. He has been III
politics since 1868, having been in the state Legislature
three times his seat In the Senate
as a Democrat, March 4, 1871.
Frank Hereford elected the vacancy caused by the
death OF senator Caperton which the Governor had filled
temporarily by the appointment OF Mr. Price MI Here
ford has been Ia Congress since March L. ISL lie In
Chairman Of tine Committee on Commerce and a
member of that on the Militia, He was born IN 1925 In
Fauquier County, Virginia, became lawyer. and was
Dstrict-Attorney al Sacramento Cal, from October
1865, to October. 1857.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
WEST vIRGINIA'S NEW SENATORS.

MR.. DAVIS REFLECTED MIR. HEREFORD, NOW IN
THE HOUSE, PROMOTED.
WHEELING. w. Va, Jan. 26.-On the first
Joint ballot today Henry q. Davis was elected United
States Senator for the long term by vote OF 60 to 27
nd f. Hereford the short term, by vote OF 70 to II
OH the second JOINT ballot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
COMPROMISE IN TIE STATE SENATE.


MR.. HARRIs's RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE COM
PROMISE MEASURES OF CONGRESS ADOPTED BY
A VOTE OF ID To q.
fyRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRiBtNEI
ALBANY, Jan. 2G.-ln the Senate OF the state
legislature there was long debate to-day over the rcso
linton introduced by Mr.. Harris which expresses the
qualification Of the Senate OF New-iork that "A
ulan OF compromise regarding the disputed Presi-
dency had been brought forward i'll Congress
Senator WOodin Republican, endeavoed to persuade MT
Harris not 10 demand vote upon the resolution until
Tuesday next and promised If this was done not to
AGAIN bring forward until that day bis own
resolution concerning the right OF the President
Of the Senate to count the electoral votes In
the course Of his speech Senator Woodin said
IN the establishment of many that II his resolutions
we're care fully cXaEiDcd there would not De ahStl
fouud IN them expressly declaring hat inc President
~ The snnc mas the pOScr 60 count the electoral votes
no one could find sIv "A doctrine III them. His idea wi-
thai if Congress did not make provision by appropriate
LEGISLATION for counting the vote, The President q" tn
senate had that power, despite any o9' cuoh 'ha' sh
Inc madchy either or both houses.
Senator Harris refused 10 withdraw his resolution, and
rc.oIt.ly pr, ssed II 20 II finally PASSED by
vol. of - The six Republicans wn" voted against
II were Senators Carpenter Coleman, Duoutte, RoNtrt
som and Cole the si1 m ITS faNor, - major .
Euade, Emerson Harris, Mccarthy, Prince, ana we'd
der Senate, WOOdn compelled TO leave Tor home
before vote was taken. All the Democrats voted III It's
favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
THE BASQUE PROVINCES DISTURBED.

BILBoA, Friday Jan. 20, 1877
Great excitement continues in the Basque
Provinces concerning conscrpton and especially in
tho mining districts OF SomnorrOstro and Gadames.
Several war steamers have arrived at B6oa and been
paced at the disposal OF the military authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27

statement The committee, after ful consheriuon VI
the matter have come TO the conclusion that It IL mat
ter which does not call for any action on the part OF Con-
0ress but that all communications 10 this GoVernen.
from aliens must come through the regularly accredte
channels This susans tue action Of the President ana
fhe SECRETARY OF State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-27
SENATORIAL CONTESTS.
HILL ELECTED SENATOR.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 26.-Benjamin Ii. Hill
has been elected United states Senator
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13
THE BEST IN THE WEST.

Although there has been but little
advertising or demonstration over the
event, yet the opening of the elegantly
fitted and favorite variety theatre OF
Manager McDaniels was attended with
marked success to the proprietor, and
satisfaction to the public. The man.
ager's wide acquaintance with the
profession and his high standing en-
abled him to gather a company Oh very
short notice, every member of which
stands at the head of the profession in
some striking speciality.
The overcrowded house which greet
ed the great combination on the OPEN
ing night was but an index of what
was to follow, and therefore we have
seen the commodious resort filled to its
utmost capacity every night since the
opening. None, however, need turn
away for want of room, rs "Mac" and
his polite corps of employees will al
ways find Groom for one MORE" even ii
they are compelled to stand outside
themselves.
Mile. Cerito and other old favorites
are in the troupe, and there are many
new faces with them. All are sway
up" in the business, and all strive to
make each succeeding entertainment
more entertaining than the one which
precedes it. Go and see.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

A few years ago "August Flower
was discovered to be a certain cure for
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, n few
thin Dyspeptics made known to their
friends how easily and quickly they
had been cured by its use. The great
merits Of Green's August Flower be-
came heralded through the country by
one sufferer to another, until, without
advertising, its sale has become i'm
mense. Druggists in every town in
the United States are selling it. No
person suffering with Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpita-
ton of the Heart, Indigestion, low
spirits, etc. can take three doses with
out relief. Go to the Druggists, Ad-
doms & Glover. and get a bottle for rs
cents and try it. Sample bottles 1C
cents. s2-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

DEApwooD, Nov. u.

No change has occurred in the con-
dition of the Keets mine troubles. The
workmen are still in possession in de-
fiance of the authorities. Three men
who have no direct interest in the af-
fair were arrested and jailed for making
incendiary speeches and melting riot.
The sheriff has telegraphed to the
Governor of the Territory for soldiers
to assist him in executing the law.
There is a strong guard Of deputy sher-
ifs on the Keets ground, watching
movements. Serious trouble is expect
ed tomorrow, when Sheriff Bullock
will make another effort to dislodge the
miners.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. &. NJ. Brown went east to Omaha
yesterday.
Hon. II. B. Kelly, of Chug-W Water
valley, is in town.
Lieut.. Geo. +. Chase, Third Cavalry,
left yesterday for n brief visit to
Omaha.
Nearly all of the western legislators
have returned from their Sunday rest
at home.
Col. w D. Pease has returned from
Red Cloud and reports n hard trip
each way.
Judge II. N. Mcguire, of the Black
Hills Pioneer, arrived by coach from
Deadwood last night.
The County Commissioners have re-
commended the appointment of Mr..
John II. Bowman, as Justice of the
Peace at Hat Greek.
Conductor d. M. Fisk, n of the
best boys on the Union Pacific, starts
to-day for u visit to his old home in
Indiana. His leave of absence reads
''15 days."
MI. John w. Dykins, sheriff of Sweet
water county, was among the east
bound passengers last Sunday. We
judged from his v actions and
queer expressions that he has gone to
IL ..sn ln
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

4od1u JGass - ESo1n1
ma6hine shop At the psopsr -. b
made rapid progress and soon stood In
the front rank of good workmen. In
1867 he left Ohio and went to Montana,
staying there four months and then
sailed down the Missouri river in rude
sklff to Omaha, where he took a posi-
ton in the U. p. shops. After three
years he was made foreman Of the ma
chinery department on the Missouri
river bridge. He was then promoted
to the foremanship of the shops, and
held the place until 1874, when he was
sent to Evanston and placed in charge
of the railroad shops there, where he
has since remained. He will undoubt-
eddy prove as efficient in remodeling
the laws as he is in remodeling q loco
motive, which is all we can ask. Mr..
M~ertzheinier is g. feet 81 inches in
height; weighs 156 pounds; has blue
eyes, black hair, and wears q NOUS
tache and goatee.
Closing our article with the pedigree
Of the Adonis of the Legislature, the
President Of the Council,
HON. e. L. PEAsE,
We secure a fresh supply Of paper and
sharpen our pencil in order to do the
gentleman full justice. He first saw
the light in New York, in 1876, and
was next heard of in the oil regions OF
Pennsylvania, where he %speculated
with success and profit until 1868, when
he came to Wyoming. The following
year he brought in machinery and sunk
h well in the oil lands near Evanston,
but although other attempts have been
made by him in the same direction he
has failed to ''strike oil' in paying
quantity " yet. He has, however,
"made the rifle" in the numbering bust.
ness, and now r~ejoices in an income
amply sufficient to support a wife, wert
he not so fastidious in making q selec'
ton. This is his fourth term in thu
Legislature of Wyoming, and lis second
as President of the Council, he having
filed that position in 1876. He is
feet 8 inches in height, has bewitchinl
blue eyes, raven locks, wears a lovely
moustache and silken chin whiskers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13
Tho ceIiba,o Club Ball.

Professor Ollerenshaw wishes to an
nounce to the public that he has Sc
cured the services of Professor Gal
loway, one of the best..dancing masters
in the east, who will conduct the ball
of "The Celibates" at Recreation Hall,
tomorrow "Wednesday evening. A
new floor and entirely new ceiling have
been put into the Hall, the walls have
been calcimined and it is now acknowl-
edged to be the best place in the city
for dancing. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

We are indebted to Conductor Sam
Smith for the present of an incisor and
a portion of the lower jaw of a grizzly
bear killed last summer in the Big
Horn Mountains by old Jack Newell
and his partner. The story of their
fight with the bear recently appeared in
THE LEADER under the caption of
1.-THE Boss Bear of the Big Horn"
The weight of the monster was 1,45O
pounds. The relic we have gives one a
good idea of his size and chewing capa-
CITY.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13
WANTED-A good laundress. Apply
Immediately at Dyer's hotel. ol7-tf
A Tropical Spot

found in Wyoming. Two secondhand
No. IA Revolution heating stoves, self
feed, base-burning, illuminated base
and large radiating surface-almost Is
good as new-suitable for saloons, shops
or large parlors. For sale cheap at
Roberts Sc Logan's stove store and tin
store, 800 Ferguson street. o26-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

Go where you a do the best. / am
now selling my entire stock Mt Eastern
prices, consisting in suits, ov%ercoats,
ulsters, underwear, gloves, hats and
caps, trunks and ~yalises, hosiery,
wooden scarfs, blankets, boots, and
shoes, everything kept in a clothing es-
Enlistment; call before you buy at
Polack's, next to post-oflce. n9-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-11-13

Recreation Hall, reftted, is now to
rent for all kinds Of shows, lectures,
concerts, dancing parties, church fes-
rivals, etc. We want everybody to use
it, 80 that we can make it the place for
everybody to go. JERvIs JosLIN.
o21-tf M. A. ARNOLD.