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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-27
a REVIEW OF THE DAY.
TWO STATES COUNTED-THE FLGMsY OBJECTIONS TO
RHODE ISLAND.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.

TWO STATES CoUNTED-THE FLIMsY OBJECTIONS TO
RHODE ISLAND.
fBY TELEGRAPH THE IRIBUSE.I
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 2G.-The joint convention of
Congress did not meet to-day until p. M, owing to
the length of the discussion and the time consumed
in the House the Pennsylvania case. The SEN
ate, it will be remembered, voted down the objec-
tiOns to the Pennsylvania clectOr Saturday. On
the rcasscmblng of the two houses to-day the vote
of the Keystone State was at declared for
Hayes and Wheeler.
The next certificate opened was that of Rhode
Island. Objections were made by Mr.. OBrien of
Maryland, and the houses separated for discussion.
This was by far the most iiiInsy case Oh which the
two houses of Congress have yet been required to
act. The State of Rhode Island, having chosen
Centennial Commissioner Of its electors in order
to make sure that no question should arise not only
selected through its Legislature assembled i'll extra
session new eector in his place, but also gave to
a vacancy caused by SIR. Corlisss absence. In this
way the new elector had the authority of the Legs
lature of the State and also of the remainder
of the college. which had right under
the laws of the State, to fill a vacancy.
The Senate having refused to accept the objections
to Rhode Islands vote unanimously, and the House
having done the same by an almost unanimous
vote the Joint session followed Immediately.
Rhode Islands votes were recorded for Hayes and
Wheeler The State of South Carolina next IN
ORDER The dual certificates from South Carolina
were presented and objections TO them filed, and the
houses again separated. Both took a until to-
morrow
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TILDEN STILL INTRIGUING.
MANUFACTURED SENTIMENT IN CHICAGO-TILDEN
NEVER AGAIN THE CANDIDATE OF HIS PARTY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

MANUFACTURED SENTIMENT IN CHICAGO-TILDEN
NEVER AGAIN THE CANDIDATE OF HIS PARTY.
[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb 26.-During the discussion on
the Pennsylvania case in the House to-day, Mr..
Caulfcd sent up to be read some resolutions pur-
porting to have been passed by the Democratic City
Committee of Chicago. These resolutions denounced
the decisions of the Electoral Commission, and re-
queSted the representatives from Chicago TO assist
in all lawful and proper proceedings to prevent
usurpcr from being inauguratcd President. While
there is no doubt that such resolutions passed,
there are many indications that the proceedings
were inspired from Washington. No doubt is any
longer possible that while Mr.. Hewitt is opposed to
flibusterng Mr. Tilden himself is in favor of it, and
the obstructiOnists acting under the advice Of
his personal agents here He has of course, given
up all hope of being inauguratod on the 4th Of
March; but he does entertain the idea that if new
election can be held lie can be successful.
The truth is however, that if the sentiments of
the Democratic party in Congress are any indication
of those held elsewhere in the country, cXGOy Til
den will never again be the candidate of the Demo-
cratic party Even some Of the New-lOrk delega-
ton who always supported him from the time he
was first named in connection with the Presidency,
are now ouspollen in their dIsapproval of the man.
ncr in which his case has been recently managed
here; and those who were opposed TO his nomination
find now in his defeat full justification for the posi-
ton they took last Winter and Spring. There Will
he no new el ction but if there should he Mr. Til
den will not be the Democratic candidate.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
DEBATE IN TIE HOUSE.

TIE OBJECTIONS TO PENNSYLVANIA AND RHODE
ISLAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF TREACHERY
AND FRAUD AGAINST THE COMMISsION-DIyI.
sIoNs IN THE DEMOCRATIC COUNCILS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2G.-The House met at
10 o'clock but 1t was nearly II before business pro-
ceedcd WITH the interval being consumed in call OF the
House and in voting by Yeas and Nays on the question
whether the testimony taken before the Committee on
the Privileges of the House in the Of tho Peunsyya
mia elector Boegs-appointcd instead II Daniel j. Nor
reu, Centennial CommSsioncr-shOuld DC read. The
House decided by of l33 to ll6 that it should DO
read and it accordingly read.
MIR. Kelley (Rep., PENN offered a resolution that tho
vote OF Boggs should be counted and Mr. stengcr Deu
PENN offered substitute that il should not be.
Mr. Kelley said that the objection was based on prnci
niles so often oycrrucd the law that his SIDE OF the
House could submit The question without discussion.
Mr.. scnger took the ground that under the constitution
and under the laws Of Pennsylvania Henry X BoggS was
entitled ID cast his vote as e.ector from tAc site OK
Mr Shittcden rep, n " said FOR more than year
the two great parties had been engaged IN hand 10
hand struggle for supremacy TO re neglect OF Great anu
important public questions. lie Thought iSh time To
stop and inquire into the cost OF such partnership, and
particularly the cost OF continuing 1t for another year.
pegcd themselves to accept the decision Of the Electoral
Commission. Why then TINS delay II THIS question
were submitted TO twelve, twelve hundred or twelve
hundred thousand men OF common sense their verdict
Why them ON the verge OF snch prodigous crisis,
wait another moment He would not defend the Louis
Board Dut ne DtlcNcU nat Electoral
Commission could have made no other decision than IL
had made and he also thought that rs between Louis
lana and Oregon, " houors were easy"
Mr. scales iDem. \. c. criticised the action OF the
President in The selection Of the Visiting Committee 10
New Orleans. - 49,.
Mr. Tucker Dem, VaJ referring TO Mr.. Chittendens
remark that TINS was trivial objection asked II the
time had indeed come when a constitutional objection
Was 10 be called trivial 1t question Of the greatest
importance.
Mi. JOues Dem. kyD spoke OF the approaching close
of Le spcndons farce and declared that the Electoral
Commission had yielded TO the bcests Of party, and
had become the scorn and bywOrd OF all honest men.
rhp majority Of It's members had violated then oaths,
and their law to compel aoquiescenee in their
decision The House would be perfectly justified IN
rrsorting to every legal aud constitutional means "
annul the decision o. this odlOus Commission.
AN APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS.
Mr. Hewitt Dem, " " returned to the charge which
he had made saturday against the good fath Of AIR.
Hoar Rep, Mass for acting aud voting III the Electoral
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LEGAL CONFUSION IN NOVA SCOTIA.

TORONTO, Feb. ga special dispatch from
Halifax says the question of precedence having arisen
between certain Queens counsel an affidavit wts read
in the Supreme Court Saturday setting forth that the
seal attached 10 the commission OF Queens counsel APP
pointed by Le local government was not he great seal
of the province hut the old sea- which had been ordered
10 be returned By the Imperial Government 1869. TIE
premier of the local Government admitted the Govern
mcut had been using the old seal The court expressed
astonishmcnt at such contempt Tor her N lc,iF au
tbpil.l aud expressed OFnOn and sad that All Hc,h
recurring the great seal done since 1862 were i"tilS
void. This SKATE OF attS leaves Nova scotia to-day
without Parliament and WithOdta government with an
grant. Of MARRIAGE lIccu-cscOu~tqu cuty marriage
aui all commits since 1869 totally Nuld me great
,..t excitement prevails consequence The Chief
Justice after inthatug that it would rcqur, imperial
legislation 70 Irrtiy the matter adOnrucd The court Ior
10 days for full inquiry.
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TILE DETAILING POSTMASTER.

REASONS FOR MR.. MARIHCR's FAHUkE-MoNEf
TAKEN FROM THE POsT-OFFICE FUND TO SAT-
IsFY PRIVATE CLAIMS.
CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-The failure and deiaca-
tion OF Postmaster John Macarthur is the subject OF nuch
comment and universal regret. Mr. Macarthur heId
b,h business and social standing in the community, ana
has hitherto been considered of the most honest aud
substantial Of ChicagO's .iuzcns He first became III
vOlyed 10 the amount OF about %4oooo ny the Ia'Ie
of the Cook County National Bank two years ago.
tIouoh the Government assumed half the RESPONSE
buiry which amount 1t supposed, would be
covered by the assets OF the bank MI Me
Arthur has never been able to replace the sum {;
besides this he became involved In the unsuccessful
operations Of his large iron foudcry on the North SIDE
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TIE TRIBUNAL BEGINS WORK.
SOUTH CAROLINA 10 BE FINISHED IN ONE DAY
THE OBJECTIONS PURELY DnATORY.

TIE OBJECTIONS PURELY DiLAIORl.
10y TELEGRAPH To TIE rRIBCNE.l
W.su1yGToN. Feb. 26-Thc Commission assem-
bIed Inv the light of candles as soon as the Joint
Convention had broken up. The oath OF office was
administered to Senator Herman, who had been
chosen by the Senate to-day to take the place of
Senator Thurman Only about a score of spectators
came into the COURTROOM. The Secretary began
reading the objections the South Carolina returns.
Judoe Clifford finding that none of his associates
cared to hear them had him desist. Representatives,
JIurd and Cochranr both of the tilibuStering fac
ton appcared as directors to the Hayes return and
REPRESENTATIVE Lawrence and Senator Chrstiancy as
obiactors to the Iden return In reply to questions
~ to who the counsel wonld he, it was announced
tI,ot Judge Matthews and Judge Shellabarger would
represent the Republicans Mr. llurd sad 1t had
mot vet been determined who would conduct tho
Democratic case.
In snitc of the general expectation that the Com
mission would hold night session, an adjournment
WAS agreed on until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
without apparent objections from the Republicans.
II seems that nothing short of dire necessity will
keep the Commission together after dark. The Con-
prcssional branch seem willing TO sit; but the
udges, all of them old men and welded to the easy
going habits OF the bench, do not want to DO any
war;, after shutdown if they can help it. 1t is
dcr,tood among the Commissioners that the pending
case will be disposed of by tomorrow night, and III
order that this may be done the Republican object
ors and counsel will limit their speeches to bare
statement Of the facts upon which they rest.
The Democratic directors do not present case
upon which it will be possible to make much legal
argument, and if the counsel and directors OF that
party occupy the six hours allowed them by the
rules it will be only to kill time. 1t is not alleged
in the objections that the Tilden electors were
chosen but only that the election was illegal and
void. One reason assigned for this clam is that
there was registry of voters, as required by tue
Constitution. If this argument Is good, then wade
Hampton has no claim to the Govorhorship' ana
Gov. Chamberlain holds over Another reason ~
that there were no deputy United States marshals
Of tbo polls hut 10 there were not in Nowiork and
many other States whose votes the Democrats are
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THE PRESIDENCY PRO TEN.
PLAN TO ELECT NEW ONE--THE CANDIDATE not
YET SELECTED.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TnrBUNEl


rBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRTBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Just before the Senate
adjourned this evening Mr.. Sargent made a motion
to proceed to the election of President pro TEN.
Under the rules it was laid over until tomorrow.
This movement is in accordance with the programme
laid out by the Republicans early in the session. 1t
was understood then that, if there was any danger
of the electoral count not beng completed, it would
be important to put some one in the chair whose
term is continuous, and who is therefore not
obliged to be sworn in anew on the
4th of March. Mr.. Ferry does not fulfill this
requirement. Although the general opinion is that
the count will be finished by Saturday, it is thought
wise to run no risk of such an interregnum as would
occur if there should be no President declared
elected at noon next Sunday and no President pro
TEN. of the Senate to assume Executive functions.
Probably the presiding officer if one be chosen
under Mr. Sargents resolution willif not called 10
the White House-resign after March 4, so that
Mr.. Ferry can be reelected.
There is an almost unanimous desire to have Mr..
Ferry retain the place. He has made an unusually
efficient President, dispatchng business with
diligence cearneSs of judgment, and impartiality.
His dignified attitude during the whole Of the
Presidential difficulty has added TO the respect felt
for him by his associates. Nothing like agree
ment has been reached as to who the new officer
shall be. Mr.. Sargent and nearly the whole body
of the pronounced Radicals, prefer Mr. Morton; but
his membership of the Electoral Commission is
urged as an objection against his availability. Mr..
Conkling would have strong party if he were
entirely trusted by the Republicans. Messrs. Hamiin,
Sherman, and Allison are talked of. caucus wild
be held tomorrow to decide the question.
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and took from the General Post-Once Department
10 tide matters until loan could be negotiatedfron
Scotch capitalists. He expected also to be enabled TO
dispose favoraby Of portion OF his fOundcry but in
all his schemes for replacing the money he was uDsue
ccssful. and consequently filed his petition IN bahk
ruptcy late Saturday afternoon The matter was kp
profound secret until yesterday evening. His pcttloh
shows total liabilities about Sl67OOO and assets OF
100000 OF the debts, $4,000 TO the United states
Government and - 800 to the Illinois Soldiers Home I
which he is treasurer. The secured debts are SiouUu
The assets chiefly Of the iron foundey properly
Ii is believed that the Government Will lose nothing,
being amply secured by the bond.
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CRIMES AND cAsUALrIEs-pY TELEGRAPH

WINDSOR. Ont Feb 26.-Frcdcrick Appic, an Old
residct Was shot here to-day by named Humphrey >
an ,mpoyG Of Mr. Apple. The shooting arose out oi adspue
about wages Humphreys vas arrested
CoycoRD, " H. Feb. 2G.-Ihc srcOnd trial of
Joseph Iapapr murer u JOSIE \ lanchad a. RON
began to-day. Al the former iiJl "bo
ny and sentenced 10 DO hanged ne" u"' q"
exceptions Wa granted.
LITTLE Rock. Ark Feb. 2G.-Thrce men two
gr,es and one huapshOe Ind this motnng srn
fenced 10 b. hanged smith on the &1th o. AI ioi
murders conmltitd IN the Indian i"ir1ty one OF INC
negroes while being lass" httruped w 'eep
y IA - - tii 0f'If
widow ~ III rc-r; bat he soon oNcrpOsercd DJ the
deputy nihrsnalB.
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PEACE WITH sERvIA AT HAND.
THE oMAHoNY oBsEQUIEs IN DUBLIN.


The remains Of Col. John O'AlahOny were re-
ceved this evening at the railway terminus by funeral
committee who placed the casket hearse which was
aftcrward escorted through the principal streets by
torchght procession in which 5000 persons took part
DETAILS OF THE FUNERAL HoNORS.
On the railway between Cork and Dublin p'oPle
ockcd to the stations to the passasc Of The train
bearing the remains, and there were large assem-
blages at ChaIlcyiIle ana Limerick Junction
About 800 persons awaited tEe arrival OF
thc train at Knngshridge. The procession
however was deferred until dark. An immense ana dis
orderly crowd blocked the road to the terminus. The
procession with several bands Of music playing dirgcs
began to move about o'clock, and marched along the
quays one account says there were 100000 spectators
The remains were taken to the Mechanics Institute, IN
the teaer OF which they will lie in state until sunday
The mob tried to force their way into the thcater with
the corpse They were so disorderly that half an
hour was occupied conveying the cdsket
Few yards from hcarsc to the entrance and those who
bore II in were obliged 20 lt ii over IN" heads OF the
ucOple In sUtc the efforts Of the committee thousands
forced their way into the Duil nS after The remains dd
been deposited in the thcatcr. shortly aItcf3 O'Clock
crowd began to dpcrSe but the desire To enter le
building sUci tIat it was not Judged safe To open
the doors permit those inside to 90 home until IL p ILL.,
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THE CHICIGO POSTOFFTCE.
MP. McARTHrR,s SUCCESSOR.
NIX. MCANI HINo NTNNTN7"VE'
THE HON FRANK PALMER NOMINATED POSTMASTER
AND CONTIRMED BY THE SENATE.
Try TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBE Nj.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2G.-The Hon. Frank
l,er WAS nominated this morning by the President to
ne Postmaster at Chicago, and was confirmed by the
Senate this evening without opposition This action was
taken by the President without the Recommendation OF
cithcr Of the Senators, and entirely voluntary
act and manifestation Of friendship for MI Palmer
The latter ls now here in connection with his report upon
the fast mail service 1t is understood that ne vi" iea'e
immediately TO assume the duties Of the Chicago Office
Tho General las received few details as TO
Mr. McArthurs defalcation, but nothing more than is
contained in tho press dispatches.
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.

not protesting against. A third objection is that
there is no State government republican in form in
South Carolina, which, if it were true, would war
rant the military interference alleged in the fourth
objection The whole paper appears absurdly I'M
sound and illegal and it will try the patience Of Tho
Commission to hearit.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
TURKEY AND THE GREAT POWERS.
pFRATE IN THE. BRITISH HOUSE OF LoRDS-AN ANTI
RUSSIAN SPEECH MADE BY EARL GREY.
LONDON Monday, Feb 20, 1877.

RUSSIAN SPEECH MADE BY EARL GREY.
LONDON. Monday, Feb. 2G, 1871
In the House of Lords tonight Lord
Sratheden moved address to the Queen praying that
Her Majesty would adopt measures TO prevent hOsics
I'm the East adherence to the treaties OF 1896 ana
promote the welfare of subject to Turkey LOru
Strathcdcn urged that the Government should, by the
acceptance of his notion declare they would adhere TO
the treaties so far Parliament would permit them
BY their thus taking up more decided attitude thah
hitherto little doubt would remain that the peace Oh
Europe ana Asia would be secured
Earl Grey made a strong anti-Russan speech. He
deprecated interference between the Turks and their sub
jects.
The Earl OF Derby replied His main point was In reIu
tation of Lord Stratheden's argument that Engands
treaty obligations were unchanged, whatever might DC
the result OF the Conference He said that this argument
carried to its logical conclusion involved the consequence
that if the Powers once bound themselves by treaty to
protect a State they must still continue bound even II
the State willfully acted against their advice.
Lord strathedcn's motion rejected without dlV
PEACE WITH sERVIA AT HAND.
Reuters dispatch from COnstantlnope says the ser
yian delegates had conference with Safyet Pasa to-day
on certain details which are not settled They VIII
have another conference tomorrow. The protocol for
the conclusion of peace the basis Of the status IN quo
amt, JelfuB will probably be signed then or on Wednes-
day and Prince Milan viii telegraph his agreement
LONDON. Tuesday Feb. 81, 1877
The Posts special dispatch from ConStantnope stateS
that the military police force which Col valentine
Baker has been authorized TO organize VIII huihuer
go 900 and foreign officers will he employed.
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,, COUNTRY DECLARING ITSELF ABOUT TIE MAI
IL" TrR-AN ELECTION CERTAIN NOW.
,,orcbants in st. Louis and Pittsburgh have
.nbl;clv all condemned delays at Washington
p !" .omnleting the election of President.
Resolutions bearing ON this subject OF the
presidency were offered in the Illinois, Massa-
'tnsetts and New-Jersey Legislatures. Wade
u.n,nton has declared against delays. The
n"a,hbcans at Washington have now
M mower to complete the election
" .ho,r own hands and if the House wastes
IN. - President Ferry will record the votes of
che States and declare the result.
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Gen. Porfrio Daz, who has been elected
President Of Mexico, is Of Indian extraction. He was
for maliy wears in The Mexican army, and remained
faithful to the Republican at the time of the French
invasion lie played prominent part IN ;hc military
movements which led To the overthrow Of Macmillan
and the return OF President Juarcz to power Last year
he was accorded the leadership Of the revolutionary
movement organized at Tnxtcpcc. Having conferred
with svmpathzrrs at New Orleans and in Northern Mex
leo he made his way the State Of OdsaCa where hc
found warm adhcrcns and acquired sufficient forces to
ront President I.rdo's army at Iuamantla Alter the
ngh of the President last November Gen. Daz entered
the capital assumed the duties OF Dictator and ordered
the election which has Just been held. His power was
sill disputed by Mr. IIesas, CGieJustice and Vice
President er o6fcO Who claimed the Presidency the
ground that Il vacancy existed which entitled him TO cX
crcse the executive power until election could
be held After iruilcss negotiations with Mr. lglc,'aS
left thc CAPITAL last month, and Il. short
time dispersed his rivals forces and established his own
authority "a firm basis at tuaidlaarI and JdilScO.
the CITY Of MCSicO Gen. DiLZ received
tntrD pending the counting OF the electoral vulcS One
Ia appoint Don Jose Malta Secretary
OF the Treasury. Mr. Malta was Mexican Minister al
Washington 1868 and aftclwdrd served ~ the cam
pajgu inst IaNlmlan. The persona! character 81
Gen Diaz good. He Is temperate indifferent 10 wealth.
and stpU~Sy Ss,d 10 great degree. lie seems unAI-
fcctai by popular enthusiasm hu warmly appreciates
the fidelity of his adl.grnts. President Dmz 1nNiousy
desires formal recognition from the American Govern
mc II understood tLat the first .nstamcHt -}J00OOJ
order that this country aud ms own might continue Oh
fripu
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TIE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.
GEN. DIAZ ELECIED PRESIDENT AND IGSAClo VAL
LATTE CHIEF-JUsTICE.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. IS, via Havana, Feb.
2G-Gen. Diaz Las been elected President, and Ignaclo
ValIaItc Cnicf-Justcc. Tho trip of Gen. Diaz 10 the
Northern states has been deferred his presence being
necessary capital. lie intends issuing manifesto
ealing on Liberals Of al shade TO support him.
man who requested interview with the Archbishop
Of the CITY Of Mexico. while conycrsng with him drew
dagger ana attempted to assaSsinaa him. Tie Arch
hi,hop defended himself and escaped unhurt. The
wants arrested and handed the criminal over 10 the
police.
The Minister Of the Treasury has established school
in his Office for the purpose OF teaching the employees
buUkbGcping
AcnsP csidcnt Mcndez will probably receive the ap
poiutneut Of Governor of Pucbla.
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voL..XXXvI. NO FOG
THE PRESIDENCY.
70 ILLUSTRATION OF A CHOICE.

.,. COUNTRY DECLARING ITSELF ABOUT THE MAT
ih' rrpAN ELECTION CERTAIN NOW.