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sherbes, smacks of events contemporary with
his pirth) was IN the service probably the long
est OF any, entering as MILDLY in 1872, when
only seven years of age, perhaps by favor of
MS father, whe was governor of Maryland. He
was IN light with Greek pirates fifty years ago.
and was with Burnside at Roanoke He mar
rled a daughter of Writ, and one of the asdes
or his life was an attempt to colonize Florida
with German emigrants Smith was Kentucky
born, and was at the barrier forts in China in
1896, and on the Congress when she was sunk
by the Merrimac in Hampton Roads. He was
McClellan's coadjutor in the melancholy PENN
sula OF Yorktown-who forgets it? wilkes
was, IN some respects, the most celeorat'
and was a nephew of John Wilkes, the
English radical of the last century. he had
name before the war OF the rebellion
broke ont, his antarctic explorations in 1839-42
and his contributions to literature having given
him worldwide fame. His taking of Mason
and Slidell from the British mail.steamer Trent
in 1861 was splendid feat, which won the
applause of the country, and, necessarily, the
formal dlsavowal of the government 1t broke
the force OF Mason and SlidelrS mission, how
ever, Tor England could not participate in an
intrigue against us in view of our honorable
conduct in that case.
The most egregious fame to which seamen
reach is narrow compared with that enjoyed
under similar achievements on the land. Their
lives, when not ON this element, are usually
lives of privacy and retirement, and an admiral
hundred miles from the coast is as rare as a
three-decker in the same locality. They seem
to graduate from the ocean directly into that
other life,
When the fiery fight is heard no more
And the storm has ceased to blow.
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Democratic Caucus.
Fields Quo WarrantO and New
Election Bills to be Reported.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-After the House had
taken recess until Monday, Democratic
caucus was announced for tonight at 7.30
O clock. At that hour about rs members were
present. Some of those who favored dilatory
proceedings in the electoral count were absent,
as they were dissatified with the action Of the
majority of the party today in voting to con-
tinue the count, while those who were in favor
of continuing the count did not care to meet
with those of opposite views.
The object of the caucus, however, had no
reference to the proceedings of the House re-
garding the count, but with regard to the law
of 1892, which provides that in case of the re-
moval, death. resignation or inability OF both
the President and Vice President of the United
States, the President of the Senate, or if there
is none, then the Speaker of the House for the
time being, shall act as President until the disa-
bility is removed or President elected.
1t was commended in caucus that should there
bs no declaration before the 4th of March OF the
turns, there will be no such vacancy as contem-
pleted by law, and therefore provision should
be made for such emergency.
Mr.. Field stated that he had prepared bill
to meet the contingency, whchshe explained.
After some discussion the caucus adopted
resolution instructing the committee on the
powers of the House to report on Monday. or at
the earliest practical moment. Mr.. Fields bill
providing that in case there be no election of
President and Vice President under the count
or the electoral vote, the PRESIDENT OF tne Ben
ate shall assume the functions of President, and
a new election is to be fixed by the commit.
tee
The resolution further instructs the com nit
tee to report Mr.. Fields bill providing for quo
warranto proceedings before the United States
Supreme Court with reference to a final settle
ment of the Presidential question, the electoral
bill containing defnate provisions regarding
this subject.
There was also some general discussion rela-
tive to the disproval of points of order that may
arise during the further count of the electoral
vote, but no resolutions on that point were
adopted and the caucus at 9.15 p. m. adjourned.
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GOV. HAYES.
A Reception at Fremont.
And a Brief Speech by the Next
President.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25--A special from Column
bus. Ohio, says Gov. Hayes went to his home
at Fremont today accompanied by his family,
and will remain until some time next week.
Preparations are being made by the citizens
here, regardless of party, to give him farewell
reception prior to his departure for Washing
ton. 1t is expected his resignation as Governor
will be presented to the legislature soon after
his return from Fremont. Lieut.. Gov. Young
will be Immediately installed as his successor.
CINCINNATI Feb. 25.-The Gazett's Fremont
special says: Gov. Hayes arrived here unex-
pectedly last evening and an impromptu recep-
ton was given him. He was introduced by
Gen. auckland, who said:
''My friends have the pleasure of introduc-
ing our President elect as we believe
Governor Hayes said:-Friends and neigh
Eors,-The manner in which l am introduced
makes it rather easy for me to speak without
much embarrassment, but we had better stick
to the old title until were are sure of something
new. In these times of uncertainty we are Of
ten disappointed. The good news of today IS
often dispaled by the evil news of tomorrow
During the few months since the 18th of No
vember have schooled myself so as not to be
very much down or very much up, but to try
and keep as near the even line as possible
The kindly meeting this evening do not take
SO much as honoring me as a congratulation
upon the manner in which the strange and
peculiar question is now being settled. No
other country in the world could have endured
such struggle without suffering lasting call
umpy
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MHNO TELEGRANA.

Geo. W. Julian is going to argue the Dam
ocratic side of the South Carolina case
Pierce & Tyler's block in Athol, Mass, was
burned Saturday.
Secretary Morrill, will be able TO resume his
duties IN few days.
Pinchback thinks the Nichols government
can take care Of itself if left alone.
The returns so far indicate the election of
Diaz as President of Mexico by an overwhem
ing majority.
There are still some fears of the filibustering
element in the House. but the MAJ orty hope 10
finish the count by Thursday.
The army bill as reported in the House will
probably meet considerable opposition in that
body aud be rejected in the Senate.
Cashier Jourdan has been discharged, for the
reason that the books he was required to pro-
duce were not in his custody.
Gen. Andrew w. Dennison. postmaster of
Baltimore died Of apoplexy Friday night. He
won his rank in the Union service.
The funeral Of the dead Fenian John O'Ma-
honey took place at Cork yesterday with i'm
posing ceremonies The demonstration fell
short of expectation, however.
Montgomery Blairs paper Publishes this
morning double loaded editorial fsyoripe 90.
position to further proceedings under the cleo
toral act and calling for new election.
Gen. Macarthur, postmaster of Chicago, is a
defaulter to the amount OF $4,000. He has re-
signed and gone into voluntary bankruptcy.
His bondsmen are also bankrupt
namber of men employed by the Steel
Company of Canada struck last week and Sat-
urday night attacked the men who had taken
their places and shot one dead.
1t is generally understood that the count will
be completed by the President of the Senate
next Saturday, in the presence of the Senate
alone, if the House decline to assist at the cere-
nony.
The Raleigh, N. c., News Gov. Vance's
organ) speaking of the decision 10 the Oregon
case, says the south viii not suffer under Gov.
Hayes and adds that there is eyery assurance
that he will be both liberal and just to that sec
tiOn
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10 days; Mary Penne Eaton, CabaTien II days;
Joseph Clark, Stahl, Pascagoula Mary G Mariner
Ttcomb Sagua 20 days; Ellen Maria. Hexie, Cedar
Keys; schs L 5 Newman, Newman, MatanZas Is DIS
via Cape May, (where she ashore); Annie Bliss.
Simmons, New Orleans; Irvine, Berry Pensacola q
days; G w Andrews, Grover. Savannah Daylight,
Reed, Portland; Lizzie McNchOls, Calais; Wesley
Abbott, Millken, Providence.
Cid 23d, barQue VIM W Thomas Boyd, Calcutta;
schs Katie Mitchell, Ray, Wilmington Nc; Carrie w,
Fearaby, Portland
Passed through He'll Gate sd, schs Python, Rogers
from Hoboken for Newport; Alexander, Fakingham
do for Danvers; Mexican, Haskell, Amboy for Som
erset; HarmoDa Ryder. do for Boston; Joe Carlton,
Thurston, AmbOy for Rockport.
PROVIDENCE-Ar 23d, sch Florida, CIocker,
Philadelphia.
Baroue Lisbon not below.
WARREN, RI-Ar 22d, sch Calista, Wilton, Bal
timore. 80
VINEYARD-HAVEN-Ar 22d, schs Lucy Ham
monG Robinson, Machas tor New York; Nautilus,
Peck Belfast for do; Sabao, Palmer, Machias tor
New Haven; Fannie 81 Edith, Bartlett. Belfast for
Baltimore; Canary, Brown. Parker's Head for An
napol S. Md; Allstcn, Fitzgerald Rockport for Fort
ress Monroe.
Sid, schs Annie Lee, and VIM Pickering
BOSTON-Ar 3d. barque Fred w Carton, Carbon,
Batavia Oct Is; Carrie Humphrey, GIozier. Liver
pool Alexander Campbell Bunker, Cienfuegos;
brig Harry Smith, Weeks, Palermo; schs William
Hayes, Tanning, Ciehfuegos; Julia Haskell, Nick
erson, Philadelphia.
Ar 9th, sch Alligator. Aylwatd, Hoboken.
cid 24tb, schs Geo Young, Marshall, Mobile; X L
Clark, Hutchinson. Wilmington NC.
SALEAf-Ar 23d, sch Ii g Hird, Rhodes from New
NorK
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FOREIGN PORTS.

Ar at Dunedin - inst barque Courser, Killman
Boston.
Ar at Manila 18th inst, ship Ladoga Pierce. from
Sid I'm Liverpool 23d, barque Homeward Bound,
Merrlman, Sandy Hook; sch IL c Winship, Doane,
MatanZas.
AR at = 22d inst, barque Josie Mildred, CHM,
Batavia via Falmouth.
At Aux Cages I'd inst, sch E DeHart, Farnham,
New York.
Ar at Pont-a.-PIre 22d inst. sch Harry White,
Hopkins. New York.
Ar at Cientuegos 18th inst, brig Emily 7 Sheldon,
Hayes, New York.
At Havana nth inst barques H d Slower, Pierce;
Henry Knight Ames; Jas Brett. Gibson; Norena.
Nichols: Mary Hale, Higgins; BlaisdeH. Saw
yer; K Weldon Colson; W H Gem. Collins. and
Curtis; Bibber; Cascatelle, Sparks; Clara Adams,
McFadden; Daphne Copeland; Gipsey Queen. Nor
gan; Il Houston. Griffin; Leonora. Blood; Matte B
russell, Atherton Ramirez Bernard Wauban,
Wiley; schs Addie Jordan, Leavitt; Ellen Tobin,
Burnett Emerson Rokes, Marston; w Emery
Falker; Louisa A Orr, Orr; M G Haskell, Haskell;
Ralph Carlton, Fitzgerald; Santa Rosa, Gaul s S
Harding, Smith; Walter Pummer, Plummer, and
others.
AT Matanzas 10th inst, barques M Haven, u
rick; Rachel, Norton; r Allen, Tarr briggs Rem
shaw, Sylvester; Eva johnson, Yeaton Hattie M
Balm Thestrup; Antelope, Ray; ID S Soule, Soule;
ley; Hattie Dow; schs Gertie Morrow, Downing;
VIII WiIdam wilson Packard; e Richardson Watts
| Dinsmore, May; James A Brown, Collins; Addie +
Cole. Cameron; and others.
Ar at Sagua 14th inst, brig G Colson, Packard,
New Yerk; sch Clara Fletcher, Sargent, Havana, TO
| Sid 14th briggs Packard, Amesbury, Baltimore
| Hattie Bishop. Bishop, New Orleans.
In port 10th inst, Darque Masonic, Rice, for New
York. Florence PETERS, Mountfort, for North of Hat
teras; brigs Josie, Pettigrew; Raven, Nash; Kauna,
| Nash; Tally Ho, Dow; r B Cove, Hodgman; sch
| Ada Barker. Dobbin; and others.
| "A, AT at Halifax 22d, sch VIM Marshall, Marshall,
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FOR EIGN.
PATHS Tr4 ublesome Husband.

New YORK, Feb. 24.-The Herald gives the
following version of the trouble between Patti
and her husband in St. Petersburg. A severe
but her husband did not strike her as report.
ed. Patti left the opera house at once and
drove directly to the imperial palace She was
accorded an audience with the emperor, from
whom she obtained an order upon the chief of
police to send the Marquis de Caux out of the
country. He took the first train to Berlin and
telegraphed back, offering an amicable separa-
ton. He then went TO Paris, and on his arrival
was served with a summons to appear Tuesday
next before the tribunal of the Seine to show
cause why his wife should not be granted lie.
gal separation from him. The summons was
issued at the direct request of Nine. Patti, adj
dressed to one of the most prominent members
of the Cabinet, by telegraph. Sine is expected
to arrive before Tuesday. She will offer the
Marquis 100000 francs to get rid of him, and it
is thought he will accept the terms and sign the
paper at once.
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WASHINGTON.

IneIigible EIectOr.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Hon Daniel j. Nor
rill of Pennsylvania testified before the COM
mittee on the powers of the House, to-day,
that he was appointed U. S. Centennial Com
missioner by the President under the act of
March Sd, 1871, and still holds that office,
which is one of honor and trust but not of
profit He said he did not attend the meeting
of the electoral college because he had been in
formed of his ineligibility, and Henry A.
Boggs was appointed by the college to fill the
vacancy.
Sudden Illness Of Senator HamIin.
While sitting in the cloak room of the Senate
smoking to-day, Senator Hamlin was taken
with what appeared to be fainting fit and had
it not been for Senator Mcmillan, who sat by
him, would have fallen into the fire. He soon
recovered, but his friends thought it best that
he be taken home. After arriving there he
soon recovered and this evening is in his usual
good heSlth.
About IL o'clock rumor gained circulation
that an attempt would be made, when the Sen
ate PASSED in procession through the rotu nda
on its way to the House, to seize the two ma
hogany boxes containing the electoral returns
carried by Captain Bassett, assistant doorkeep'
er of the Senate, 10 order to prevent any furth-
er count. But little credence was attached to
the report, but Capt Blackford, chief of the
capitol Eolice, placed an additional number of
poilcemen In the rotunda during the passage
both ways of the Senatorial procession. No
attempt was made, however, and probably none
was intended
To-day Judge Cartier, on the petition of
Charles L. Steever and others by Mr.. Fullerton,
directed rule to issue on the Secretary of the
Navy, returnable Saturday next, to show cause
why mandamus should not be issued to COM
pei him to pay them certain prize money. They
state that under Lieut.. VIM. B. Gushing on the
9th of October 1864, they captured the rebel
ram Albemarle; that under decree of the
court Aug. q, 1865 and Feb. IL, 1873 the petit
TONERS were entitled to share in the prize mon
ey tS273,135) their share being $34 1856, aud
state that the amount was not fairly proper
toned, and $23,925 has been paid; that this
wrong was brought to the notice of the Secre-
tary soon after this discovery, May 5, 1870.
Congregational Temperance Society.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The 44th anniyer-
sary OF the Congressional Temperance Society
was held this evening at the Metropolitan M.
Il. church. Senator Ferry made the opening
remarks and Rev. DR.. Chickering read a state
ment of the condition of the Society. Ad-
dresses were delivered by j. n. Stearns and
Rev. DIR. Patten of New Haven, Conn, the lat
ter now in his 10Th year. There was large
attendance.
Court of Claims.
The Court of Claims will assemble TONER
row with full bench, Judge Peck having re-
turned from Chicago after an absence OF four
years on account of ill health. During Judge
Pecks absence many cases before the Court of
claims have failed of deci sion owing to
equal division OF the rem AIM ng four judges
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ton in the electoral college and it ought never
TO be done when it could be avoided. The state
of Oregon was entitled to the same rights as
California, New York, Ohio, or any other state
and all principles of equity We're on her side IL
was for Congress to say if they should prevail.
If this Oregon matter was removed from the
case which now Swallowed the country there
would be no difference of opinion about it.
Mr.. Whyte of Maryland discussed the duties
of the commission and claimed that the conf
dence 10 the commission had been misplaced.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Mitchell OF Ore
gon in favor and by Messrs, Herman, Eaton.
Withers and Jones of Florida in opposition 10
the decision of the commission.
A resolution that Odell and Cartwright were
the only electors duly chosen in Oregon was re-
iected-40 to A.
A resolution that the vote of Oregon was for
Hayes and Wheeler was then carried-44 to "a
The secretary was instructed to inform the
House of the vote and that the Senate was
ready to meet the House to continue the count.
After meeting with the House and returning
the Senate adopted resolution that Bogg' S
vote as elector in place of Morrill, in the electo-
raj college of Pennsylvania should be counted.
Recess till Monday.
After the Senate had returned Mr.. Clymer
day. Lost-yeas 112. nayss15S.
Mr.. Lane moved a recess till $50.
The Speaker ruled the motion out of order as
dilatory motion, and the ruling was received
by applause on the Republican side and IN tne
galleries
In the debate Mr.. Hewitt of New York al
raigned Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts for his b al
faith in deciding in the commission contrary TO
his expressed views in the House and IN the
committee by which the electoral bill was
framed.
Mr.. Hoar defended himself and described
Mr.. Hewitt Quoting Daniel Webster on one
occasion) as man "rickety, shaky, crazy anu
out of joint"
A resolution declaring that Watts, one OF the
Oregon electors, was pot entitled to east Vote
was passed by a vote of Isl to 107
The Senate was informed of this action.
The Senate met again with the House at
o'clock. The tellers announced the vote OF
Oregon as three for Hayes and Wheeler.
The certificate of Pennsylvania giving q
votes to Hayes and Wheeler was read, wher
objection was offered on the ground that d. j.
Morrill,, one of the electors, was centennial
commissioner The Senate then returned t
its own chamber.
The House took recess till Monday.
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MARINE NEWS.
ShipWr ecks and Loss of Life.

New YORK, Feb 25.-The schooner Joseph
Hedden, Capt. Mackey. of Stepney, Maine,
There is no such town in Maine] from Bonaire
for Philadelphia, via London, with crew of
seven seamen, experienced the height of the
gale yesterday morning, and to make Plum Gut
Island, ran into the inlet, where she soon
struck a rock on the shoal. A high sea was
running, which broke continually over her for
wasd and midships as she lay with her head to
the sea, with the poop deck completely dry. A
signal of distress was heard by the crew of the
schooner Walter Freeman of Bridgefeld, Ct,
Capt Harry Somers, bound for Port Jefferson
with cargo of oil and crew of nine with the
mate. The Freeman had also been overtaken
by the storm, and the crew were strenuously
working to save their own vessel. Nearing the
spot where the i'll fated vessel had struck it was
seen that the Hedden was sinking, and the
crew in their desperation hung to the bulwarks.
By means of a small line fastened to tin box
or large oil can, which was thrown overheard
from the Freeman and drifted to the Hedden,
communication was obtained with that vessel
and hauling line was thrown out, to which
hawser was attached-one end to the masthead
and the other to the anchor placed on the
Freeman. The boatswain chair was then rough
ly constructed and an attempt at rescue was
made, but owing to the violence of the storm
and tossing of the fast sinking vessel, the mate
and three of the crew were washed overheard
and carried out to sea- All attempts to save
the Hedden were futile, and she sunk with Der
cargo. The captain and the two seamen res
cued were unconscious and powerful stimulants
were resorted to in resuscitating them.
The freeman in her turn became also disa-
bled, and was taken by the force of the storm
to the extreme end of the island, where she be-
came total wreck. She had hardly struck the
shore, however, when the disaster was observ-
ed by the crew of life saving station No. Ii,
when boats sped to the assistance of the vic
tins of the wreck. Before they arrived three
of the crew of the Freeman were washed over
board, and though strenuous efforts were made
to rescue them, they were drowned and their
bodies were washed out to sea. The remainder
of the crew, including the captain and two res
cued seame1 of the HeddeD, were safely con-
veyed to the shore. Both vessels and cargoes
are complete wrecks.
The schooner Benjamin Willie, from Baby
lon for Philadelphia, capsized in Jones' Inlet.
and three of the crew, including the captain,
were drowned Great damage is done at all
ports on Long Island.
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LOUISIANA.
Packard Warned not TO Attempt 10 Collect
faxes.

Packard Warned not to Attempt 10 Collect
Taxes.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4.--The Nichols Leg
islature today passed resolution that the peo-
pie of the state will pay taxes to no other than
the Nichols government, and any attempt By
others to collect the taxes will lead to blood
shed if not actual war.
Packard Says Nichols can Collect NO
Taxes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-The Republican
Governor Packard of Louisiana telegraphs U.
S. Marshal Pitkin, who is now here, as follows:
Nichols despatch to Burke relative to tax
collections in Louisiana, merits no confidence.
Nichols tax collectors can neither collect
taxes or get official recognition as such collect
ors. Assessments rolls for the collectible taxes
this wear are all in the hands of the holding
over tax collectors appointed by Kellogg and
all these officials recognize the government of
which Packard is the legally constituted head
The Nichols men cannot obtain possession of a
single tax roll in the state. The Nichols or
gan, the New Orleans Democrat, of the Odd
inst complains that the Packard warrants are
rapidly advancing in rates.
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Gloucester Fish Market.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. "a.
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending February a.
Fifteen fishing arrivals have been reported, from
Grand Banks, IL from La Haye and Georges Banks
aggregatng 125,OOO Tbs Halibut and 300 900 TBS Cod
fish; cargoe frozen herring from Grand Menan.
Ihere has been fair market during the week, but
the trade has not met the expectation of shippers
New cargoes have come along slowly, only five arri-
walls, and them with light fares. Most of the fleet
are due but the prospects Tor the first catch looks
slim; prices are well maintained with light stock
on ham. we quote Georges at 374 q so y qtl. :;
y qtl; Pollock at 50 per qtl; Haddock at 3I2k a
325 qtl; Cqsk at 80 y qtl Round Herring at %
fng I Esstpo a. IS o Pekea CSd Her. e.
Napes and fins at so; Togunes and Sounds at 9 90
~ Dbl; Hal1but heads at so; no Habut fins quot
ed. Smoked Halibut out of market; small quantity
curing which will be ready in few days; Prepared
and Boneless Goldfish at 81 to 7sc % H. to quality
Last sales Bank Halibut at 81 q 44c % fb for White
aud Grey; Georges and 5. Shore fsh-we quote
Fresh Cod at SC " ID, Haddock &c % fb Pollock and
~ fb. Nv
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HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
An Insane Mother Kills her Two
Children.

ISLAND POND, VT, Feb. "a Hiram Young
of Barnstop, T. O., having trouble with his
wife left her, taking his boy, four years old. to
his wife's nncles who keeps the Caledonia
Island Pond, where he has been at work for
week past. On the 23d, Mrs Young with her
little girl. two years old, and her mother, came
to Island Pond, stad until to-day at her aunts,
Mrs. G. 81. Ladd. when all three went to New
ark to see Young. Everything seemed pleas
ant. The two children went into the shed to
play. In q short time Mrs. Young went out
into the shed, took an axe which was used for
chopping wood, split both children's heads
open and chopped them in a fearful manner.
They lived about twenty minutes. Insanity is
der arrest