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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

Mr.. Field ito the charnan)IIs t not OF con-
tempt and misdemcanor under this laws Of the District OF
Columbia for witness TO refuse TO answer questions
propounded by committeef
The Chairman-It n.
The Witness-YOu cannot deter me.
The Chairman-You will be accommodated.
Witness-l am willing to be accommodated
MI field-Thc witness conturnacous IN the hisnest
degree.
Mr. Field then exhibited witness q statement show
ing the number OF rejected in the several parishes
attested by Charles g. Abe the Secretary Of he Return
ing Board. Objection made to the paper. The
question being taken the reception OF the paper the
objection was overruled by strict party vote This
statement showed that the board rejected 1888 Kellogg
and 10.2s0 McEne-y electoral votes. Another paper
exhibited to the witness also attesed by Mr. Abe
showing that the supervisors OF registration returned
1917 Kellogg and sO,5I5 McEnery electoral votes
also the certificate Of the Returning Board certifying to
the election OF the Kellogg electors and that they re-
ceived rs l35 votes McEnery electors
ceived 20. SOS votes.
The witness said that the from Vernon Parish
clrred into the tabulated statement is different from
the original return it not done with his knowledge
or appreciation.
Mr. Field Intercepted the witness about the papers
the former had exhibited but witness declined 10
swer
Q. Because you are under duress you unwilling to
vines am never unwilling to tell the truth.
q. Then why do you mol answerf
Winess-When the contemptis removed will answer.
O Yon were asked mat NOW yrbetber Won threw ont
votes for which were founded on evidence
factory 10 yourself; VIII you answer A. That embraces
a VII, VIM ,nsw.r9 u LII ron u dc,i,o D..
q Are y9G not willing to testify whether your board
threw out 10000 and odd votes honestly or dishonesty
a. I am willing when relieved from contempt of the
O. Are you willing to do so nowf A. cannot answer
the question until relieved OF such contempt.
VOTES EXCLUDED FOR INTIMIDATION.
@ Are you willing 10 answer the question whether
IN throwing out 10000 and odd votes your board acted
honestly or dishOnestlyt A We acted In conformity
with law.
q In throwine out yotesf A we threw them out iOr
H1 ~ @ @ anu nn.,ue az ,nt pos
think Grant Parish was excluded.
q Any except thatt A l THINK not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
WALLACK'S THEATER.

"All For Her" was acted at Wallacks
last night for 10th time The lofty ideal indicated
in this play does not seem to have redeemed III TIE
uudic estimation its sOnber character and sad IN
auence 1t will long be remembered however, In
association with Mr. Walacks strong, brilliant, and
delicate embodiment of bitter irony heroism and pathos
in the character Of Hugh 7eror Record is made OF the
fact that the place Of Miss Ada Dyas, the heroine OF
All For Her" recently been supplied by Miss Rose
Lise-the temporary retirement OF Miss Dyas having
been caused by the death OF her father Mr.. Wallack
announces series of old comedy bills TO begin this
evening. with Married Life" aud A Morning Call"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
PUBLIC OPINION.

1t is Wells, and not Littlefed, who is on
trial aud the country will not be apt to DO led on tho
track by the anahenas flung by the Hayes managers nj
the head of their recent friend aud ally Lonissiils
Codrier-JOurna tDemD
DOgmatism, insolence, and browbeatlng seem
To be the special Of all the advocates OF Gov Ten
Mr. Dudley Field OF New-York was the cher nuIy untu
Jeremiah s. Black OF Pennsylvania wis introduced
philadelphia Press (Rep)
All that stands ia tie way of specie pay
fpeus are distractions IN the way OF laws winch have
come down from y previous date, and which are no
applicable the present condition OF our eoun
try political or commercia-lClcaso Tribune Rep.)
The betting is five to one that the C0mmis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

BLAcKLLNon 9th inst Joseph son Of j. J. and the Late
9en BaGkn ~ te bn S9ar ~ s fss O'Clock At tho
residence No. Sls UDioD-st Brooklyn The relatives and
rgnis on the ioosns day. "
RoORUM-on Sunday evening, 4th inst catharine Lows
services at her late residence 206 Adephs Brook
are respectfully invited.
CHAN FRA Cat Long Branch Feb 1877 Joseph b. Chan.
Fqno5a on rhgrs1y TsS q p M 0% The res e q
Relatives AMI iriends invited to attend
DAKIN-At Fncaste Va Jan. 30, of nfammatory rheuma
iisin. Jacob Dakn. aged 80 yearS.
y. Y. Herald please copy.
DEANon sunday Feb. l. catharinc rect Of Enoch Doan.
Relatives friends invited TO attend the funera
from her late residence White pians On "enessy f,
trains EnSn Leave a Grna [s1 1PP 6 9 ena $50
FLANDREAUon sunday. Feb A. after long Illness Iames
Funeral services at p m Wednesday Ma. West Duo
hundred and wenty ninhst near tifthiye Friends OF
Rochester and Detroit papers please copy.
FREEMAN-At WOODBRIDGE N j., Feb. 4. 1871. Ellis q.
Funeral from his late res, pee woeibrIge MI FEB At
st. eniss Rt 70 odoes w. wa PennsivSna sTSsd
Teturns p. Relatives and friends invited It
the late Cornelius and sarah Aacdo6noueh.
AoJice OF funeral hereafter
MoRsE-on Monday, Feb Hubert Gilman infant Ot
Friends are invited funeral services Of residence No.
Al fae1.iye brooyR on Nsaesasy foo " at oeiook
PLA Tr-suddeny, sunday. Feb Z, Miss Matilda Pla,
age 50 years oy daughter OF the late George and Maria
Piatt. Of this city.
Relatives family invited without further
IotIce the funeral from her Late residence sos
Twentiethst on Wednesday 1th insi az O'Clock
PLATT-On Tuesday, Feb. s. Richard IL. Patt In te 6th
OF HE age
The relatives friends family invited 70 attend
funeral nom his late Residence 400 Second ave. Thurs
day, at / o'clock.
sACKETT-At Lithgow. Dutehess Co. FEB 8. II; Hoffman
saasett. only ARENAS r. and Laura H. Sacketf.
Funeral Thursday, FeD. Ii Frends invited 70
attend without further notice
TOY-At Palmyra y. j. the ID inst Mrs Elizabeth Toy
IN
The funeral from Palmyra "Wednesday. tho
tn inst, At IL a. m.
WHITE-On third day morning, 9th rst Mary B, wife OF
William e. White m the 5lsi yeat OF her age
and friends invited % attend her funeral
23b East broadway, n.tI lay
Afternoon CThursay, Sth instl AT OolOcs The remains
viii ressOury ~ j. TOR inteIpeDt the tol
lowing dag.
WINTER-At Flushing L. l., Feb 4, ArDinus Raphen only
OF Professor T.. Winter.
the family respectfully invited attend
funeral Wednesday at IL O'CLOCK from his ats resi-
dcnce in AmIty at
wOODwORrIIAt orange. n. j. Feb. G. II. Russell
, OF IL bert " and ADOe p. W2otvorth
Residence
East Park ST.. Thursday Fob. : at29pm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

sion will ind IN favor Of Hayes. Mr. Tilden should have
his agents manipulate the pools without delay There n
telling what influence tho ODDS In mis- favor would
have upon the Supreme Court Judges New ionaon
Telegram tkepD
Whatever the future may have in store for
the country there In consolation In rejecting fhae
the Of the present House Of Represeutativ VIII
expire the 4th Of March. When that time comes
large proportion OF the Democratic reforinsrs who hvo
helped to make the XIIyth Congress about the
contemplate 10 history Will pass INTO oblivion
-lIndianapOlis journal lkepl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
TIRING OF THE SCANDAL.
ruv prRr1c CHASING TO BE INTERESTED N rT-US-
FAVORABLE OPINIONS OF THE RETURNING
BOARD.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.I

BOARD
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-Even those who hane
about the Capitol in the hope of being entertained
by some exciting scene in of the houses OF Col-
gress OF by sensational disclosures IN an n'es
tgating committee are getting tired OF the LOUIS
lana scandal They turn away from it with disgust.
David Dudley Fields further squabble with ex-1oV'
Wells of the Returning Board to-day was not
profitable encounter. Sharp temper was exhDlteu
on both sides hardly BETTING the dignity OF mem
Der of Congress or calculated to give a better I'm
preston of the character of Wells. One or TWO
expressions which fell from the lips OF the latter III
his excitement might be Interpreted as threats
of personal violence against his prosecutor
he recovered his liberty But even tins has become
An old story. The Louisiana Returning Board has
had its day in Washington, and 1t seems haruiy
possible that any disclosure revive interest IN IL.
The people have settled down 10 the conviction tnat
the Returning Board comprises bad lot ana
nothing which may be proved against 1t VIII cause
SurpIiso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
PARK THEATER.

"Our Boarding House" has drawn good
houses since the 29th nit. and its continuance on
this stage for an indefinite time ia anticipated CON
densation of the grave part of the drama has been
effected and this has improved It, Tine farce scene be-
tween Mr. Crane rs col Eie5ator and hr. Robson as
GliypOd-which is Slasher and Crasher' over again
goes exceedingly well Mr. Crane has shown eXifhoi-
duaty skill in comic cxaggeration ard the spirit OF his
mrth is agreeable and winning Br. Robson, MI Carroll
Mr. Morris Mrs Baker. Miss Roberta Norwood ahd Mr..
W E. Sheridan act in This piece with competent and I'M
nrassiye ability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
LOUISIANA ELECTION.
THE CHARGES AGAINST WELLS.

THE CHARGES AGAINST WELLS.
TINY ARK DENIED BOTH THE SENATE AND HOUSE
COMMITTEES sCASDALoUs SCENES IN COM
MrTKE
Ex-Gov Wells was cross-examined by David Dud-
ley Field yesterday in the presence OF PROCTOR
Knott's Committee. He denied that he had ordered
the alteration of returns forgery OF afndavlts'
but strenuously declined to answer questions reia
tive to the election in general unless relieved OF con
tempt, and his conversation with Mr. fleia us
pleased the committee. Charles s. Abel ana judge
Davis clerks of the Returning Board denied oeiore
tbe senate Committee any knowledge of the Vernon
returns being tempered with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

"Around the World" has proved very at
tracye at Nibios Garden and will BE- continued for the
uresent The extensive and excellent variety entertain
nent provided by Mr.. Tony Pastor may Dc e1oyeu
NIGHTLY AZ his th alter Abundant sport Is provided az the
nnpT nDuse " the San Francisco MmstfcI- MI Heller
has arranged new and exceedingly delightful pro
,n,na M illusions at mis- Wonder Tlcdter where punch
and Judy" stin prevail public attraction Concerts
cnnnue 10 enhance the charm OF the piscat0ial display
Am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE gooO 600 OFFER,

KrySyR DECLARES THAT WELLS ASKED FOR 1T.
The Washington Onion publishes the follow
ing this morning: x o,,v.xs Bah
The following correspondence took place to-day
"WAsHINGros, ID. G., Feb 5, 1877.
a. DUNCAN r. KEssER, Neie-Oftedns Wells TESTIFIED TO
day that you offered 100000 to change The vote Tor
Tildcn ., 49, - ~
"NRw-OGLRASs, Feb 5.
az A pu,KR Wgsh,pg tog Had Wells stated the
trut he .houd nage said lwellA skcd FOL 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
Sperlai Notices.

Rinir's Pilir-The English Remedy FOR and
Rheumatism. Box - pills. 81 % by mail IL. rLANrEN &
SON gents 224 William New York. sold by druggists
LyAmerique. the Cigarette n delicious smoke u
Peqne Vanity Far, unlike AL others. by M KIN
BA IL a 60. A HEN & Co.. sole Agents as Lib-rtysa
BAhTLEris The Ciy boulevard aud stree, Lamp perot
Broadway, New YORK The latest and beat Lamps for all
rsrs "studrnt Library Lamps ~ upward. Rs-
noctug I'll Heating stoves all styles. Gas Burners
"A neE kind, with self Regulator. Examine thenL
Patents, Trademarks. de-.
secured IN The United States and foreign countries ~
Arthur v. BRiESEN'S PATENT AGENCY.
20s Broadway kew.Ycrk-
Best refcyencas Send i0r bovk u instruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

rune on every post brings letters Of coincidence and
fame awaits him. These privileges and comforts
which the early martyrs did not enjoy The attitude OF
this foolish s not the whole very
impressive But his resistance TO the Judgment OF me
court involve great CONSEQUENCES The RItuhllsts
already echOlng the demands OF the Nonconornlsts
for be shment OF the Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

THE di.xran variations IN this tenth.
divisions
prsrng Theegllar white oscillations Of
the mercury during those hoursI
TRIBUNE OFFICE, Feb. I'll m.-There was a slight
rise yesterday in srpres-ure during the partial coud
ness. followed by decline in the clear and cooler
weather OF the evening. Yesterday was throughout
cooler than its predecessor, and at midnight freezing
point was reached The moisture Of the air s not
sive -
For tins city and vicinity. partly cloudy and slightly
warmer weather ID To be expected to-day and part of TO-
morrow, after which 2 clearer sky is probable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

Mrs. MARY j. Holiness charming story, Tim
FORREST HOUSE: Or EvEgARDs RKPENTASCZ" being
read by millions Of delighted aimirer 10 really The best
this universally popular novet and be
only THE NEw.YoEK wREKLY Tor which paper MIRA
Holmes 10 exclusively engaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

20 count the vote Of Louisiana actually cast IN inc
balo,-boxes replied did not have the money. II
deemed necessary can come 70 Washington
I'D. r. KENsER."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

Shakespeare says:
Z" Tho purest reasure mortal times shord
IL spotcss reputation that away,
Men but g1lded loan painted clay"
The reputation Of b. r. Rabbit honest and skilfm
manufacturer IS without and IL IL others spot
body well character his lie has been
devoted. is New Toilet soap a toilet article ~ superior
all Others and known II will bansn all other soaps
from the toilet sanctun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
NEW BROADWAY THEATER.

A change of bill is to be noted here. The
PRIDE OF the Market" produced on Monday night.
Miss Louise Leighton presenting Moton MI MaretzeR
has permitted the of Bahia" music III this piece
sopc,aele named sun and Ice" is III preparation at
tins theater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
Fifty Per Cent saved
BY using HIGGINss GERsAS LA NDRT SOAR
MARRIED.

GILSON-MORGAN-At the Church Of the TRANSPORTATION,
on Thursday 1877. the Rev. George H. HOughtOn,
D. D. Edison p. esq Rutland Vermont, ana Miss
Harriet T.. Morgan of Now-YOrk. No cards
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Eat Trinity Church. S. Augustine.
Jan 3d. 1871 the Right Rev J. z Young. Bishop ~
Florida Lieut. Henry w Hubbell lr lst Regment o. Ar
tiley o. s. A. 10 sara daughter Col John l. Sprague,
L. 5.A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
LATEST SHIP NEWS.

PARKERs HAIR BAISAM tx the best preparation
made for kesorIng Cray Hair 20 ~ ORIGINAL color
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

"What did you get n she asked "a he re-
turned from two days deer hunt. Got back" was
his cool reply. whitehall Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPOR7.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

For the Middle and East Atlantic coasts,
stationary or falling barometer, soutn ana west WINS
and warmer, partly cloudy weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
WELLS CROSS-EXAMlNED.

AN USPROFITABLE DAY N THE CoMMifrEE-RooM-
WELLS REFUSES TO ANSWER UNLESS RELIEVED
OF CONTEMPT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
DIED.

Al Notices Of Marriages must be tndoraed With full
Raas ana address
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-21
The rsorder Troubles.

Aish4 VAL OG 1hO0io AZ isA I hoo'
CHICAGO, December 20.-Official dis
patches from EI Paso received this morning
at General Sheridan's headquarters state
that nothing important has occurred there
during the last twenty-four hours. The
United States troops began to arrive there
from New Mexico yesterday, and it is ex-
rected that by to-day or tomorrow suffi-
cient force will be there to render further
disturbance Of the peace unlikely.
ADDITIONAL FACTS CONCERNING THE LATE
BATTLE.
WASHINGTON, December 20.-Representn-
tive Mills, of Texas, has received letter
dated Austin, December Goth, which says:
My lieutenant at Ell Paso infroms me
that one hundred and fifty OF the mob
which fought him at San Elizarlo were
killed, and three OF bis men and three citi-
zens, and to whom he was forced to sur
render were Mexican citizens from Mexico.
He is reliable. i give You this by direction
of the Governor.
fSigned] JOHN B. JONES,
Major Commanding State forces Of Texas.
In addition to the above Representative
Mills has information shat previous to the
fight Major Jones found at San Elizario a
regular Mexican officer drilling those who
fought the State troops.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-21
ELEGANT PRESENTS at low prices.

ELEGANT PRESENTS at low prices.
CLOAKS, CLOAKs, CLOAKs.
Ladies' handsome and stylish CLOAKS at the very
lowest prices.
FURs, FURS, FURS.
Ladies' sets at $3.50 and upwards;
Childrcn's sets ut Coo. and upwards; ..
Children's FUR CAPS only 35c.;
Misses sEAL-SKIN SKATING CAPS. i!
GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES.
Ladies' Three-Button Undressed KIDS at 7oc.;
Ladies' Two-Button KIDS from Sue. up:
Gcntlemen's DOG-SKIN KID, BUCK, and
THREAD GLOVES; ...
Children's GLOVES at all prices.
COLLARS AND CUFFS, COLLARS AND CUFFS,
plain and embroidered, in fancy boxes.
HANDKERCHIEFS,H ANDKERCHIEFS.
Plain, Fancy, Embroidered, and Initial LINEN
HANDKERCHIEFS at all prices; -,
Plain and Fancy SILK HANDKERCH1EFSa at 25c.
Np' sCARFs, sCARFs, sCARFs. .
Plain and Fancy SILK and LACE SCARFS of all
kinds; . ~ 49,.
New styles CHENILLE SCARFS;
New styles In SILK BOWS. E-.-, - ..s
-'.l HOSIERY, HOSIERY, HOSIERY.
Children's PLAIN and FANCY HOSIERY In great
variety; ers .. = ......-.-.rs.s ...5 ..
large lot of Chidren's FANCY HOSIERY from
auction, selling at sacrifice. ,.,,,.. 49,.
New and beautiful styles In NECK-RUFFLINGS.
CAsHMERES. CASHMHRES, CASHMEREs.
Great bargains in BLACK CAsHMEREs;
BLACK CASHMERE, warranted all wool, ar Soc,
the cheapest ever offered;
BLACK CASHMERE at 81. 20 worth fully 81.
Lots of other goods suitable for holiday presents at
JULIUS MEYERS.
Orders by mail promptly attended to. g
de 13-dts
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

THURSDAY, December 20, 1877.
sALEs-2, 600 Virginia deferred skies at 5S.
American Goid.-102 bid.
State Securitfe8.-Virginia c0nsoIs, 57h bid, 564
asked. Vlreinia consols, new: 40 bid; Virginia
fundabla, 80 bid; Virginia deferred, Ok btdi Viz
sGa csS rs bd
Richmond city 6s, 102,5 bid; Petersburg CITY s,s,
1854 asked; Petersburg city e,s, special; 1osH
city us o2 bid; Fredericksburg city 6's, 105 ask
ed; Manchester s's' ta1-receiva0le, 90 bid 90
Railroad Bonds-vireinta Central Railroad first
Ralroad ,hird norisase e. and J., rs bid; Viz.
). and j., soy bid; Virginia and Tennessee Rail-
road third mortgage 6's, j. and J-. 81 bid; Vir-
ginie and Tennessee Railroad funded 8s, j. and j.,
s8 bid Southside Railroad nrst mortgage preferred
S's. j. and1J., OF bid; Bouthside Railroad second
MORTGAGE preferred 6's. J. and j., 73 bid 10y asked
sa S
first mortgage S's, j. and D., 100 bid; Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad SECOND mor1gage rs, a.
Richmond. FredeIcss5nrg and n Potomac Railroad
andrla Railroad third m mortgage SIS NJ and n 80
bid: Orange and Alexandra Railroad fourth mort
g M and s. 20 0d go nd
70lf bid, 73 asked: Piedmont Railroad FIRST mort
gage s's, A. and o., 80 bid;
Railroad, 100 par. 20 bid, "a asked; Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad common. 100
par, 90 bid; Richmond, FREDERICKSBURG and Poto-
mac Railroad six per cent. guaranteed, 100 par,
n bid: Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad seven per cent. guaranteed, 100 par, SO
bid; Richmond and Danvie Railroad 100 par. 3
bid, 81 asked.
-Banf Nock&.-Ftrst National, 90 par: II X bid;
National Bank of Virginia, 100 par, rs bid. 81
asked: Planters National, 100 par. 115 bid;
state Bank Of Virginia, 100 par rs bid, so asked;
Union Bank OF Richmond, 90 par. 40 bid; Mer-
chants and Planters Savings, 25 par. lSH bid.
Insurance EomDan ieS.-Vrginia Fire and Ma
rine, rs par, 391 bid, 42A asked; Virginia State. 25
par, 2SA bid; Virginia Home. 100 par. JOB bid;
Merchants and Mechanics, 100 par, 93h bid, 97H
asked.
Msceltaneous.-old Dominion Steamship Com.
pany. 100 par, 70 bid.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-21
Cuba

FIGHT BETWEEN INSURGENTS AND sPANIARDs.
New YORK, December 2O.-A Havana
letter OF December 5th says: A body Of
25O insurgents were encountered by o
Spanish column in the neighborhood Of
Santo. A spirited engagement followed,
lasting two hours. The insurgents were
dispersed, leaving SO dead and 121 prison.
ers. Among the latter were two aidS-dc-
camp Of Maxine Gomez and fourteen Of
ficers. The spanish had y killed and 10
wounded. Important correspondence was
found on the aids-de-camp. Twenty-three
men and seven women surrendered on the
9th instant near Puerto Principe. The
prominent insurgent Arseno Batriba has
surrendered to the Spanish authorities.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-21
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.
THE PROPOSED NEW FOREIGN POLICY FOR THE
ENTHUSIASTICALLY PARLIAMENT HAS BEEN



THE PROPOSED NEW FOREIGN POLICY FOR THE
CONVENED FOR.
LONDON, December 2o.-The Manchester
Guardian this morning prints dispatch
from its London correspondent, which
saws "Eyery attempt to strike out new
foreign policy for the Government revives
Clissentions in the Cabinet. The retirement
of Lord Derby, Foreign Minister, is by no
means improbable. Among the number OF
rumored projects necessitating the sum-
moning of Parliament are increased arma-
ments, war vote, and the purchase OF the
Turkish flee" - ,~-.---. ,-
Several financial articles in this morn
ing's London journals note a marked firm
ness in Egyptian bonds yesterday amid the
general depression, and ascribe 1t to polltl-
cal reasons. ...-
:, The Times, in leading article, throws
out. strong indications of the writer's be-
lief that Parliament will be asked to vote
money for the purchase OF further inter-
est OF some kind in Egypt. ......... ..... :.
[Note.-There are two purchases posi-
ble-namely: The Khediye's remaining in
tercst in the Suez canal, and the Porte's
suzerainty over Egypt @
NO CHANGE IN THE SITUATION. Il q =
LONDON, December 20.-The Times urges
there is no change in the situation Of the
| belligerents since Lord Derby's recent
speech to the deputation representing the
Society for the Protection Of British Inter.
| ests and other political societies which
presented a memorial for active interference
in favor OF Turkey, and says: Cali argu.
ments against interference then remain
good now. The supremacy Of Great Bri.
tain is not endangered. At the same time
there are interests not threatened by the
progress of war, except 80 far as the mutua
cohesion Of the whole Ottoman Empire
is threatened; which might be more strong
w protected than they are by acts moi
in any degree savoring Of the character o.
war. We are not going to allow our inter
ests to be bound up with the maintenance
of the Ottoman empire in its integrity or in
dependence. 1t will be found when Parlia
ment meets that the communications the
Ministers will have to make in both house!
are not inspired by that terror which nov
disturbs the mental vision and distracts the
Judgment OF so many"
The Daily Neaos in leading article says
"We think Parliament is summoned to ap
prove war preparations" :,
A Paris dispatch to the Pal-DtGH Gdsett
saws the Marquis OF Harcourt, French am
bassador to London, will be removed. IN
MARQUIS Of Bonneville goes as Ambassado
to Constantinople.
FATAL RESULTS OF A FIRE.
| LONDON, December 20.-The gable
Milve's Hotel, at Edinburgh, weakened o.
| fire, fell today. Ten persons are missing
and three bodies have been recovered.