davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

I
CAUsELEss PANIC IN CHUEoH-Srx
PERSONS KftitED.- last Thursday night,
panic in the church of St. Francis Xavier,
in N. Y. city caused a rush from one of the
galleries and six persons were trampled to
death. After Father Longcake had beef
preaching about ten minutes, woman had
liys:erieal tit in the gallery which created
som" excitement. and some one gave cry OF
fire when rush was made to get out, and
many were hurt and six killed. The people
in the body of the church were quoted an
dismissed in an orderly manner after bene-
diction. The killed were Mary Casey, Ann
and Michael Spencer, Mary Coughlan, Eliza
Masterson and Ann Forbes.
p RoPosED RE-APPoRTIoNMENT.- The
plan for re -apportionment in the two houses
OF the General Assembly as prop osed by tho
house special committee reduces the House
ircm l32 to 100 members, and the Senate
from 43 to 40. 1t gives Augusta county and
otaunton one Senator and too Delegates In
stead OF three as at present. The Dispatch
says:
1.-The House seems bent upon making the
eapportonment at this session, but the Sem
ale has no very strong inclination that way,
The report will be considered in the caucus
on Th ursday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The CABINET following Cabinet
nominations were sent to the Senate by
President Hayes OIL last Wednesday. and
confirmed Oh Saturday:
Secretary Of Stats-William N. Essrts, of
New York.
Secretary of the Treasury Sherman,
of Ohio.
Secretary Of War-Gecrge W. McCrary.
OF Iowa.
Secretary of the Navy-Ricliard ". Temp
son, of Indiana.
p, Postmaster General-David NJ. Key, of
Tennessee.
Massachusetts.
., sss1e3retaryo of the Fn}terI2r-carl schurz,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The case of William P. Kellogg, claim
ant for a seat in the Senate from the State
OF Louisiana, has been discussed by the Com
mlttee Oh Privileges and Elections. The
Republican members will vote for his admis.
sion, holding that any investigation as to
which of the two rival governments in Loui.
siana is the legal one should be deferred I'M
til he has taken his seat. The Democratic
members, on the other hand, will take the
ground that such Investigation should be
made before any person has been sworn in
as Senator from that State. Although a
strong effort will be made to have the case
acted upon, it is believed that both this and
the other contested Senatorship will not be
disposed of before next winter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Gov. Chamberlain has made public tile
letter adj dressed to him by Hon. Stanley
Matthews, which was endorsed by Mr..
Evarts and referred to by Mr.. Blaine in the
Senate on the 9TH inst. Whilst disclaimine
that he speaks with authority from any one,
only representing his own views, the writer
thinks that the condition of affairs in South
Carolina ought to be so changed by Repu5-
lican policy as to remove all controversy
and embarrassment. He, therefore, asks ii
some plan could pot be had by WHICH the
necessity for the use Of Federal arms to sup
port either government would be obvated.
Mr.. Evarts' note attached to this letter sim
ply expresses his willingness to aid In any
solution of the difficulty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The AsHTABULA DISASTER coro
ner's Jury at Ashtabula has completed its in
quest into the death on the Doth of Dee. las
OF sundry passengers by the breaking of the
bridge near the town of Ashtabula.
The jury finds the railroad company re.
ssponsble for the accident-culpably, know
lngly, or carelessly consenting to use fol
years an unsafe bridge and liable for all the
damages there received. Thus, the repre-.
sentatives Of the hundred and fifty victims
OF that great disaster may begin their actions
for damages with good chance Of casting the
company.
The jury, also, find that the company IS
responsible to the State in regard to Ger
tam statute violated by it, and thus it may
De that the State itself will pursue the CO.
operation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The Memphis (Tenn. business men held
Il large meeting on Saturday and adopted res.
olutions, approving the policy set forth
by President Hayes and pledged them:
selves without regard to the present political
associations, to sustain him in every Just and
constitutional measure for the permanent
paciiica,ion of the States. They heartily in
dorse the appointment of Mr.. Key as Post
master General. The committee on resolu-
tions included Gen. A. ]. Vaughan, Col, A.
D. Gwynne and Maj. w. NJ. Guy, ex -confed-
crate officers, and all of the members OF the
committee were democrats. The ST. Paul
(Minn.) Boar of Trade have also passed rss-
outions approving the policy of President
Hayes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

At Washington city Saturday night the
police raided the celebrated ''Club House,
and arrested a number of persons engaged
in gambling. Among the number was an
ex-Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury and
prominent Judge of South Carolina, an ex-
United States Senator and several ex-mem-
bers OF Congress who were taken to the Ste
ton house., Sunday morning the parties ar
rested were discharged upon leaving collat-
cral security, the proprietors being held in
one thousand dollars, and the players in
twenty dollars each to appear as witnesses.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Gov: II. NJ. Matthews was inaugurated at
Wheeling, on Monday, the 9th instant. He
delivered brief address, in which he referred
to the disappointment caused by the action
OF the Electoral Commission, but said it was
enough now to realize that both parties are
under the highest obligation to carry out the
decision, whether acceptable or distasteful
In the utmost good faith. Gov. Mathews
has appointed Sobieski Brady to the position
Of Secretary of State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
New Hampshire Election.
NOW 1IdHPsHHt EItCIIUH.
REPUBLICAN yICTORY-PROBABLE GAIN

REPUBLICAN VICTORY-PROBABLE GAIN
OF TWO CONGRESSMAN.
The result OF the election in New Hamp.
shire on Tuesday was decided Republican
victory. The weather was inclement, and
the vote was not as heavy as was expected
The Republicans elect the Governor by g..
500 majority, and four out of five coucillors
They certainly elect two Congressman and
probably three. The contest in the First dis
tiict between Marston and Jones is close
with the chances in favor of Marston, Ire.
publican.)
In the 44th Congress the delegation stood
Democrats ., Republicans 1. The indica
tons now are chat the delegation will be
solid Republican in the next House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15


THE OFFICE HOLDERS AND THEIR TERMS
There has been great deal Of pressure
brought to bear to induce President Hayes
to make Wholesale removals, especially Of
postmasters in the larger cities. Particu-
larly has there Eeen lively war waged to
have the postmaster at Cincinnati removed.
Influential delegations, comprising men hav-
ing the ear and confidence of the President,
have been heard. If the conclusion reached
in the Cincinnati case is to be accepted as
foreshadowing the general policy of the ad-
ministration, the innumerable army of post
masters can take cheer, as the decision in
that case was that he should not be removed
until his term of office expired, which, from
the date of his commission, has yet one year
to run. Intimate friends of the President
say that he will carry out to the letter his
theory of civi-service reform, as enumerated
in his inaugural and letter of acceptance
Washington telegram-BaN. Americ an.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The contest for Senator from Ohio is
gradually narrowing. General Garfield has
sent Telegram to Columbus withdrawing
his name as q candidate, so that Hon. STAN
ley Matthews chances for election are me-
tcrially strengthened,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The rumor tfas the Nichols Legislature
will elect eX-Lieutenant Governor Penn tn
the Senate to succeed Senator West will, if
true, add to the complications attending the
contested admission OF VIM. p. Kellogg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
The death of Judge Moses has created new

The death OF Judge Moses has created new
and greater complications in the politoa1 af-
fairs of South Carolina. Both Hampton and
Chamberlain are expected to appoint his
successor, and eacl. appolntee will find one
OF the present justices willing to sit with him.
This will result in dual Supreme Cortland
in one sense it will he a good thing for all
lltigants, for il a plaintiff cannot get Justice
in one court he can carry his case to another
and Try Ii Oyer aoain
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

"ofcon mas decided to take the chairman.
ship OF the Committee on Foreign Relations
p'ce cameron, resigned. This leaves vacant
ahe Craftsmanship OF the Committee on Flee.
lions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The latest scheme for solving the South
Carolina and Lo.i siana middle is to hold
new elections under the supervision of a
patent returning board, to be composed of
three persons, to be named by the contest
ing Governor of each State and the Attor-
ney General Of the Army, the new boards to
take the place OF .he old returning boards,
and that prior to the election speakers from
both parties be invited to stump the two
States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

| From a statement we see in the Richmon d
State. the metropolis has a number OF Dem
ocratic 'sreformers," who are anxious to
make their political motives useful by serv-
ing in official positions under Republican
administration. The highest ambition of the
average ''reformer' is to reform somebody
out Of something and himself into that some-
thing. They think that no government or
enterprise can progress without their valua-
bic aid and suggestion. The State says that
the city is being literally canvassed by
these refermers foF signatures recommending
them for Federal Offices. Why don't the
Enquirer gives these gentlemen little of its
pepper for daring to seek Office from Presi-
dent Hayes? We are afraid our Democratic
friends down there are getting demorailzed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Rev. j. McKendree Kelley, pastor OF the
Fourth street NJ. E. Church, Wheeling, has
been transferred back to the Baltimore Com
ference.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
Tie Vote on the Cabinet Appointments

The vote in the Senate. Friday, on con.
tirning the members of the Cabinet was as
follows
David NJ. Key as Postmaster General
yeas "a, nays 2, the negative votes being cast
by Democrats.
The vote on Mr.. Schurz's nomination was
A for confirmation and against it.
The vote On Mr.. Evarts' nomination was
about the same, quite number of Senators
on both sides having abstained from voting.
and the few negative votes in each instance
being cast by Democrats. Senator Cameron.
OF Pennsyl vania voted for Evarts, Schurz,
and Key. He remarked that his vote for
Mr.. Evarts was under what he regal ded as
the instructions of his committee ION For
eign Relations), which had instructed him
to report it favorably. Mr.. Conkling re-
Trained from voting on this nomination.
be Secretary of War, Richard w. Thompson
to be Secretary of the Navy, and Charles
Devens to be Attorney General, were con-
tirmed without a roll-call or even division
OF the Senate in either case.
The news of the confirmation Of the mem
bers OF the Cabinet was received at the
White House and at the Executive Depart
ments almost as soon as the action of the
Senate was taken, and elected very satisfac-
tory expressions. The President simply
said thai he was very glad of the prompt
action.
The Washington Star says: The Demo-
cratic Senators, as q rule, voted to confirm
every nomination. In private conversation,
prominent member of the Senate said, so
far as he knew there was no intention on
the part of the Democrats co throw impede
ments in the way of President Hayes. The
latter, he said, showed a disposition to be
fair and conservative, and the Democrats
felt inclined to ''give him fair show" He
further said that the published statement
that twenty-six Democratic Senators had
voted against Sherman's confirmation as
Secretary of the Treasury was wholly incor-
rect, and that many Democrats did not vote
at ALL Only twelve Democratic votes were
cast AGAINST his confirmation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Senator Simon Caperop iiass resigned his
position, and his son, Don Caperpn. ex Sec
rotary Of War, will be his successor, the Re
publican caucus of the Pennsylvania I.egis-
lature having nominated him to fill the va
cancy. The same body also passed resolu-
lions endorsing Hayes policy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Among the callers upon the Presi-
dent was Gen. Butler, who gave the Presi->
dent the assurance OF his support, and sad
he had no axes to grind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

Should the new Secretary of State serve
out his full term New York will have had
that portfolio for twenty years. Mr.. Sew
ard served eight years under Lincoln, and
Mr. Fish eight years under Grant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

The members of the cabinet have accept
ed their respective places in perfect accord
with the policy announced in the inaugural
address. The President and cabinet are in
daily receipt of letters and kilograms from
prominent persons of both political parties
in approval of the conciliatory and national
course indicated as the rule Of the govern
mept.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
Appended to the foregoing letter
following lines by Mr.. Evarts

The POSTMASTER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PILES TO GOVERN Mr.. KEY IN HIS ADMIN
IsTRATIoN OF THE DEPARTMENT.-The
Washington special dispatch to the New
York Times, under date of the 11th, says:
Postmaster General Key has indicated II
line Of policy for the administration of the
Post Office Department which cannot fail to
increase the efficiency of the postal service,
give satisfaction to the people, and Qisarm
the criticism of those Republicans who have
taken issue with the President for appointing
an Independent Southern Democrat TO his
Cabinet. In the frsu place, changes will not
be made in the personnel of the postal SER
vice except for good and sufficient cause,
and when appointments are made, the moral
worth and capacity Of applicants will be
rigidly inquired into. 1t is understood thai
Postmaster General Key has intimated to
Mr.. Tyner that he would like to have him re-
main as First Assistant Postmaster General,
and take charge OF appointments, particu-
larly those for the Northern States Post
master General Key fully appreciates his po-
stion in accepting office under Republican
Administration, and desires to manifest his
hearty cooperation with the President in
carrying out the policy laid down in the i'll
augural address. In furtherance of this he
desires to have Mr.. Tyner, or some man like
him, who has the confidence Of the Republi-
can leaders, as his chief assistant, SO that
leading Republicans may freely make known
their views touching the best policy to be
pursued to Increase the efficiency Of the pos
tai service, and at the same time promote
the general policy of the President, as fore
Swallowed i'll his inaugural address. In so
far as it is practicable and consistent with
the interests of the service, the patronage of
the department will be distributed among
Republicans; but something more than mere
partisan services will be required to secure
appointments. Mr.. Tyner declines to re-
main in the department as q subordinate,
but will assist the new Postmaster General
whenever his advice and experience will
serve in carrying out his plans. Mr.. Key
sistant Postmaster General a representative
Republican, in order that the Republicans of
the country may feel assured that he intends
to act in perfect accord with that party, and
to assist the President in administering the
Government i'll the interest OF all the people.
Mr.. Key says he was invited to seat in the
Cabinet to represent the South, and his pur-
pose is to give personal attention to that sec
tion. lie will weed out all the inefficient
officials who may be found in that section,
and where it is advisable to do so will ap-
point men, without regard to politics, who
have the requisite ability to faithfully per-
form their duties, and the capacity aud dis
position to aid the Administration in bring
ing about that reconciliation betW cen both
sections of the country so ardently desired |
by all good citizens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

COLUMBIA, S. c., March 10.-lhe follow
ing letters are made public to-day by Gov.
Chamberlain, at the request OF Hon. Stanley
Matthews, and are the letters alluded to by
Mr.. Blaine iE the Senate OH the eth inst.
WASHINGTON CRY, March 6, lS77.-Hon.
d. Ii. Chamberlain, Columbia, s. C.--My
Dear Sir have not the honor OF personal
acquaintance with you, but have learned to
respect you from my knowledge Of your re-
putaton. [ take the liberty OF addressing
you now with great distrust of the propriety
OF doing so, prefacing it by saying chat
speak without authority froia my one, and
represent only my own views. The situa-
ton of public affairs in South Carolina is too
| complicated to be discussed as length in a
| note, and yet impresses me as one that ought
to be changed by the policy of republican
statesmen in such Il way as not only to re-
| move all the controversies that disturb that
State, but to remove all embarrassnents
arising from it to the party in ether parts of
the country. 1t has occurred to me to sug-
gest whether by your own concurrence ard
cooperation an accommodation could not be
arrived at which would obviate the necessity
for the use of federal arms to support either
government, and leave that to stand which.
was best able to stand of itself. Such Il
course would relieve the administration from
the necessity, so far as executive action is
concerned, of making any decision between
the conflicting governments, and would place
you in il position OF making the sacrifice of
what you deemed your abstract rights for the
sake of the peace of the community, which
would entitle you to the gratitude nos only
of your own party, but the respect and es-
teen of the entire country. trust you will
pardon the liberty have taken, as my mo-
Give is to promote not only the public but
your personal good. With great respect,
STANLEY MATTHEW'S.
Appended to the foregoing letter are the
following lines by Mr.. Evarts:
DEAR GOVERNOR: have read this letter
and conversed with Col. Haskell and Senator
Gordon on this subject so interesting to us
all. should be very glad to aid in a solu-
ton of the difficulties of the situation, and
especially to hear from you speedily. With
my compliments to Mrs. Chamberlain, yours,
very truly, VIM. N. EVARTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-09-11
Wall Street TIE s,ax

FEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE Posts financial
article says: Gold opened at IO5X, and all
the sales since have been at that price. Ga
gold loans the rates have beenl xa2. for car
rytng. Foreign exchange is strong. Money
is 4 and on call. Government bonds are |
lower for '6.s, 'GSs, 10 40s aud new SIS, ana
otherwise unchanged. The stock market
opened = lower than IL closed yesterday for
Illinois Central and saS for the remainder
OF The list, except for New York Central.
Michigan Central and ST. Paul, which were
each higher, and Northwest, which
was unchanged. Soon after the opening
prices began TO decline, and by II O'Clock had
fallen 80 for Illinois Central, and .als for
the remainder of the list. The latter, Della
ware and Hudson Canal, Western Union de-
cllned 1, Lake Shore and Michigan Cen
trai 81 Paul and Delaware, Lackawanna
snd western, each. During the next hour
there was q recovery OF 81 IN Illinois Cen
tral. and Aa4 In the remainder OF the list.
the latter st Paul. Since noon prices have
again declined = cent, the latter Delaware
and Hudson Canal; Delaware, Lackawanna
AID Western declined 4 and Western Union,
Lake Shore and Michigan Central, u each
Express shares have been dull; Wells, Fargo
& Co. sold al 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-09-11
Telegrams to The Star.
GAMBETTA'S SENTENCE.
Fine and Imprisonment.
CONDITION OF SENATOR MORTON
SMUGGLING IN san FRANCISCO.
EARTHQUAKE In NEW JERSEY.
SAN FRANCISCO CUSTOM-HOUSR
The Treasury Committee Inyestixst.

SAN FRANCISCO. sept i0.-At meeting
OF The Treasury commission To examine INTO
custom house affairs, This evening. T "
Eoyes, an ex-special Treasury agent. teSti-
ned concerning the opium-smuggliug case IN
1875, In which government employees were
apparently concerned, and packages from
VII ca the opium was removed were depolt-
cd IN a warehouse, the key OF which was
Kept by an employe OF the custom house
Noyes also unearthed case of fraudulent
damage 10 large amount allowed on an in
voice OF glass. Shortly after reporting these
cases he and an employe who assisted him
IN WORKING them up Were dismissed. ChaS
~. MoTrlll. captain OF the night watch, teStf-
fed that the force under him was M iarye
eLoueh 10 watch vessels entering the port
Smuggling was mostly done by Cinnamon
VINO are experts AZ the business. He said
mere was formerly ring ia the city en-
gagged IN smuggling. but he thought not Al
present Lieut. J.. ID. Smith. OF the revelua
service, stalled that this port was well suited
Ia carry on smuggling. as vessels were moi
boarded ia the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-09-11
The National Ride Association.

CkkEDMoOR, l.. Sept. 1.-THE second
day shooting OF the annual fall meeting of
the National Rifle association occurred to-
day. The attendance was large aud the
weather fine, with a light wind blowing from
The southeast Sixteen teams of Il each from
The National Guard, state of New York,
competed ia the first stage of the New York
state match at 200 yards range, five rounds
each. The Seventh regiment leads the score
with 20. The first competition of the first
and second divisions of The National Guarl
distance 200 yards, was completed at u
O'Clock, the Seventh regiment leading in the
first division and the Brooklyn 2}6 in The
Lccond. In the short range team match teams
of five, distance 200 add $40 yards will be
shot tO-mOrTOW instead of Saturday