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The New York herald., 1877-12-10
MINING LITIGATION.
TITLE 10 VALUABLE MINIS INyoLyED-BAsIs
OF THE ACTION

TITLE 10 VALUABLE MINLs INvoLvED-BAsIs
OF THE ACTION.
SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 0, 1871
Eloven cases brought in the United States Dis
trct Court hcre, on Saturday, against Liberty Hol
den, formerly OF Cleveland, ONO, and four corpora
tion defendants, by stockh oders residing Cleveland
and Toledo, Ohio and Detroit and Kalamazoo, Mich,
involving the title and produce Of group Of valuable
mines IN Bingham, U. T., known the Ola Tccg raph
mines. 1t m stated that Holden has realized from
the working OF these mines during the last eighteen
months over 81, ,0OO, 900
BASIS oY THE ACTIONS
Tho actions brought TO rcscind the pretended pur-
chases OF the stock OF Eastern stockholders by Hodcn
whic acting rs general manager Of the com panles
based ON alleged suppression of knowledge OF the fact
that the mines were largely productive aud the further
TACT Of his Misrepresentation OF large sums oil money
IL IS claimed that the nominal vi money paid TO
the stockholders on alleged purchases oi tbeir stock
belonged TO them as dvidcuds
These cases attract general attentOn. Judge
Schaeer last evening granted temporary injunction,
and tho nearing for the appointment 0i receiver Is
set down Tor December ~.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
GENERAL WASHINGTON DEsPATc HE'S.

WAsHSGro2, Nov 9, 1877.
THE SAMOAN AMBASSADORS MIssIoN--ANxI-
ETY. OF ENGLAND 10 OBTAIN POSSESSION
OF THE IsLAND-nEsULT OF THE ANNLxA-
TIoN OF FIJI.
The Samoan Ambassador and Mr.. Colmcsnii, his
counsel, have had several interviews with the Secrc
tary OF State regard TO the negotiation Of treaty
Of friendship aud commerce. Mr.. Colmesnl says that
In treaty should be ncgotiat the result would
be tho same IN the Of FIJI few years ago.
namely, English annexation. Samoa has asked Eng
land tor protectoratc, but has been refused. Sir
Arthur Gordon told those who made the application
that he did not understand the word s'protectoratc
and advised them to so home, think over the matter
and conclude 10 give England the control Of Samoa
He would then negotiate with them.
Mr.. Coimesnii says tho result OF the annexation OF
F,r has been disastrous to the natives aud to tho
planters. When the Fiji people were indcpend dent
they solicited tho United States the SamoaIs now
do for u treaty Of somo kind whereby they could be
protected from foreign aggression. The United states
listened but did not respond After repeated iaurcs
the King Of Fiji Cacambo) concluded to give the islands
TO England and Tor this no granted lie pension
ofsl5 00O but Of his people any compen
saton whatever. Ever since the annexation English
soldiers have boon continually employed IN subIugat
white man except when he was cooked rebellcd
against tho new government. The government has a
labor inspector, VINO hiros out prisoners taken
in war 10 planters at from f3 TO "a
sterling year, while others arc required
to labor on tho roads and public works Besides,
large numbers OF natives from neighboring islands,
the Solomon group principally, arc brought over to
FIJI and hired out by the government or under gov.
ernment supervision Tor two fve years. at f3 or
"a yexr-American money, SIS 500 The
tractors clothe and iced them In Indifferent way.
Mr.. C0mosnil says the English want TO acquire
Samoa In the same manner they dia Fiji ana have
offered very liberal terms to the Samoans with that
view; but they will never consent 50 long they
hope tor protection by tho United States They
intelligent and much superior class Of natives
than the Fjans, and they understand tho principle
OF sefgovernment too well to tamely surrender
themselves 10 British rule.
NEW AERIAL sIGNALs-THE INVENTION or
LIEUTENANT CosToN.
Letters patent for aerial signals have Just been
granted Mrs. Martha j. Coston, OF this city. These
II. Coston, OF the Marine Corps and are an improve.
ment on the present mode of using tho wol-known
cos.on night signals, which wero invented
by hor father. Tho original Cos.on signals
consist Of combination OF colored Grcs,
displayed from fixed location, and
serving TO telegraph orders with unmistakable
tainty The invention OF Lieutenant Coston
tho original Coston signals with aerial signals ignted
by the action OF tho hammer piercing pin OF a gun
or other frearm, and burned or shown In tho air.
They be seen from great distance, and when
sent OF 40 not reveal the locality from which they
are transmitted.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OirIcg OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsnISGroN, Dec. l0-l A. M.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OsrcE THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsmIyGroN. Dec. l0--lA NJ.
Indications.
For New Euglond and tho Middle States falling bar
ometer after q temporary rise in the formsr South
west to southeast winds warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather ure probable
For tho South Atlantic and East Gulf states, sta.
tionary to falling barometer. variable winds, warmor
and generally clear weather.
For tho West Gull States, stationary falling ba
rometcr. northeast to southwest winds, warmer,
purity cloudy or cloudy weather and rain areas.
For Tennessee, the OHIO Valley and lake region,
falling followed by rising barometer, southcrly TO
westerly winds, warmer and generally clear weather
except the last district partly cloudy weather and
possibly occasional light rams or snow.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys. rising followed by falling barometer cold
westerly winds, backing TO warmer southwest or
southeast, and clear or partly cIou iy weather.
For tho canal regions OF Ohio, Indiana and Penn.
sylvania, the temperature will generally continue
above freezing on Monday night
Tho display Of cautonary signals will be
at tho lake stations, excepting Milwaukee and Grand
Haven, on and alter the 18TH INST
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
THE ESTELLE.

EFFORTs OF TIE ALLEGED OWNERS TO PRO-
CURE HER RELEAsE-CAUsEs OF THE DE-
TENTIoN-ACTIoN OF THE SPANISH AU-
THoEITIEs.
lyY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON. Dec. Q, 1917.
Tho steamer "Baby' Estelic supposed TO DO TOR the
insurgent Cubans mission hostile 70 Span, con-
tnues occupy The attention OF tho govornm
thorites here During last woek Sir. Kobbc, q New
York merchant Tor whom the alleged to have
been built called at the Treasury Department In com.
pany with Senator Burnside and represented that the
statements about tho illegal objects OF the Estee were
entirely unfoun dcd
Tnx AUTHORITY FOR nER rETgsrtoS
request was made that the question OF her deten-
tion might be referred TO the Solicitor tor decision
whether there Was any authority 0i law Tor the nc
ton oi the Treasury Department Those interested la
the Esciie contcud that there Is nothing In the
statutes which warrants the discrim nation OF the
Supervising Inspector General OF Steamboats, agaiDst
her.
II appears that the regulations or his Office agreed
upon ut the meeting Of the Board OF Supervising In.
spccors, provide that no vessel oil the size OF the
Estee, 100 tons, shall be allowed boiler OF
greater capacity than twenty-five horse power, while
the patent steam coil apparatus which she has much
exceeds that Tho point taken bv the owners Of the
Estele Is thought not to bc without Justification as IL
is urged that unless reinforced BY statute provision
the Board OF Supervising Inspectors have no author
ity to make such regulation. Tho steam boiler OF
the Esiclle ~ saG to be more than eighty horse
power. Mr.. Koboe was instructed 10 present the case
In writing be referred 10 he Solicitor OF tho Treas
ury Department which Will be done,
CAUSE DETENTION.
Tho real cause Of the Esielle's detention is that
owing 10 the discrimination against her IN tho rules
o! tho department., the Supervising Inspector OF
Steamboats, at Bristol has absolutely declined 10 In
spcct her boilers. Nr Herreshon, The builder OF the
vessel Is here and Will urge the depar tmrnt TO
release her. in her present status be unubis to
obtain anal payments rom Mr. kobbc ior whom she
built. Meantime the spanish authorities who IL
is sad, have evidence that the Estcc Is intended ior
unlawful purposes, VIII resist BY earnest representa-
tons 10 the State Department, any release Of the
little steamer.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
ONE MORE LOVERS MURDER.

AN EsTIMADLE YOUNG LADY KILLED By A
FORMER sUIToR.
lDy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HiLADELPHIA, Dec. o, 1871
The First ward Of this city was the OF q
tragedy this evening that led 10 the instantaneous
death of an estimable young German girl by the name
OF Pauline Strckcrs.
DETAILS THE TRAGEDY.
From all the evidence that can be collected II ap-
pears that man named Myers had been visiting the
lady Tor some time past, but falling into bad habits
had been requested TO discontinue his visits. Not
wthsiandihg tne request he, with companion
called ~ me house In the earlier part oil the evening
0oih belng IN state OF intoSicatio1, ind Myers
asked tho young lady TO take a walk with him, which
sne declined, stating that she going to church.
WINE preparing to leave the house with this intention
MYERS drew revolver which II is said, Russell his
companion, cndeavored to take from hin ana the
struggle the young woman shot through tho
heart ana died instantly Both parties have been
rested
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1877
THE BUSINESS OF THE sENATE-rHE EUsTIs
CAsE-PRosPECTs OF THE SILVER BILL.
The report tho credentials OF Mr.. Eustis Is
privilege motion and may occupy the attention Of the
Senate tomorrow. Following It la the resolution
offered by Senator Matthew'S, declaratory OF tho
meaning Of the act OF 1859 TO strengthen the public
credit, and Mr. Matthews has already givon notice Of
his intention Of calling n up at tho earliest moment.
Senator Ingals' bill TO elevate Indians to citi-
xenship is tho nrst special order. and after
that the Silver bill reported from the Finance
Comuittec, which is the House bill without It's utc.
Senator Allison who has charge OF tho measure, does
not anticipate vote on IL until after two or three
weeks exhaustive discusson and this likely to
begin earnest until after the holiday recess, that
the time for voting the amendments and bill may
bo as late ns February l. number of Senators, who
are anxious to 60 on tho record, will urge the con-
inuance Of the discussion until after the recess,
that they may prepare their speeches with greater
sare during that time u Is admitted by both tho nd.
vocatos and opponents Of the measure that Is tho
most momentous subject which has been presented
10 the attention Of the Senate for many years
gHE CHANGES AGAINST THE CLERK AND DOOR
KEEPER OF THE HOUSE.
Afer the call OF Satos tomorrow the House there
will be an effort made TO arraign the Doorkceper for
volnton oI law .ne intention iS 10 OBTAIN nm carly
adjustment, but falling In this any resolutions Affect
ing the status Of tho Doorkeeper the Clerk OF the
House, who is likewise under censurc among tho
democratic members from New England, will be re-
errcd the Commitee Rules their report as In
tho Of Mr. Fitzhugh Tho opinion expressed that
Mr. Polks position Is ono OF great embarrassment to
the democratic members In appointing largo nun.
bcr OF employees without authority OF law he has aia
himself open, not only to prompt removal, bot 10
criminal punishment ho has incurred the ,ll-wi or
the New York delegation for his disregard of their
claims to recognition. Tho charges against Mr.
Adams will probably DO pressed to investgation and
Is expected that the republican members OF the
House will unto with a number OF democrats In DC.
claring tho Office vacant
THE STEAMBOAT BILL.
In expectation o the House Committee Com.
merce being called nt early day the chairman as
been instructed 10 report the Steamboat BILL which Is
the same the passed the last session OF Con-
arcss
THE POSTMASTER AT TOLEDO, oHIo-gFsToRA-
TON UNDER THE TENURE OF OFFICE ACT.
Tho Senate having failed to confirm Alexander Reed
ms Postmaster at Toledo Ohio, the Postmaster General
Yesterday telegraphcd TO the former incumbent Cap.
tain Downing, TO resume tho Office, uuder tho
gsaure Of olcc act ho was reinstated. Mr.. bowling
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
BISHOP OF RICHMOND.

THE POSITION CONFERRED ON MGR sILAs
CHATARD, OF BALTIMoRE-FALsE REPORT
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF REV.
JOHN J. KEANE.
ny TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WASHINGTON, Doc. 8, 1871.
telegram was printed here to-day from Richmond
setting forth that letter had been received In that
city from Rome stating that Rev. John j. Keane,
assistant pastor Of St Patricks parish, Washington,
had been appointed Bishop Of Richmond sue
cessor Of Bishop Gibbons, elevated TO the
American pr,macy II true that the name
OF Rev. Mr.. Keane had been iavorably recommended
TO the Holy Father, but the appointment has bccn
conferred upon Mgr. Si:as Chatard, OF Baltimore,
formerly President OF the American College at Rome
but who was obliged TO give up this office on account
OF his health.
II is also known that Father Keane has aspra-
tons whatever for Episcopal dgnities, and, ns It -
customary to consult the feelings OF tie parties
mated, his friends assured that he will be permit
ted to remain In Washngton Tor some time to come
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
FIRES.

THE LOUISVILLE FIRE-How THE SPREAD OF
THE FLAMES WAS PEEvENTED-A SECOND
CONFEDERATION HORRIBLE CONDUCT OF. A
NEGRO.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 9. 1877.
The losses and insurance last nights lire cannot
be ascertained until Monday. The damage all but
Cochrane Fulton Is light; their loss Will be heavy
The prevention OF the spread Of the fire very
remarkable. and was accomplished by cutting through
heavy wall with axes and SO flooding tho building
to stop even whisEcy from burning The origin Of
the nre cannot be accounted tor.
A
A second hre destroyed several cottages and brew
cry stables. IL started by Henry Croomes negro
VINO threw coal oil lamp at his mistress, Mary Chinn
She was In bed with their child little girl the lamp
set hre to her night Clothes the bedding Croomes
saved the child and himself, but the was
burned to death. Croomes cursed his dying mistress
IN horrible TERMS
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
OBITUARY Y.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM n. MARTIN.

Captain william H. Martin died on Saturday, Sth
inst, nj his residence, No. $50 Chrystic street. lie
was born In this CITY, and entered the Sixth United
States infantry 1882 serving in company Of that
regiment with the present Major General W. :. Han
cock, who was then second Lieutenant. He continued
with that company for fifteen years and during The
Florida and Mexican wars, and was repeatedly men,
TONED in orders tor conspicuous bravery tho bat
tic field Ho served IN tho Union army during the
rebel on and received wound in each OF four dler-
ont engagements. He Will be buried from the ch ape
OF St Augustine, Houston street. near the B0wery,
on Tuesday aud tho remains VIII bc escorted by
Mexican Veteran Association and Riker post g. A. X.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
TEMPERANCE IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIxokK. Dec. 10. 1877

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 1871
An active movement 10 the cause OF temperance
has been In progress In this city for several weeks
past meetings being held during tho week and the
Sabbath. Three meetings wero held this afternoon
and evening, nll ol which were numerousy attended
II ID stated that from twelve to fourteen thousand
persons have signed tho pledge OF total abstinence
since tho inauguration OF tho present movement
which Is conducted under the joint auspices Of the
several temperance bodies OF the city and State
Prominent among the leaders are William Daniel
representing tho state Temperance Alliance: Colonel
Hoy. Of the Reformed Mems Club, and Andrew J..
Bowen well known Journalist, OF tho Topographic cal
Temperance Legion.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
AN OFFICER ASSAULTED.

Olccr Book, OF the Newark police force. yesterday
attempted 10 suppress u serious disturbance In the
Seventh ward by arrest.ng ono of tho r,ngleadera
John Wren, OF No 3l3 New street. interfered aud
abod lhe prisoner to escape rho officer then seized
Wren and u desperate naht cnsued, which resahed in
Wren telling the officer TO the ground ana brutally
kicking MIN about the face and head. Other officers
came TO Bbcks assistance ana succeeded In arrestng
Wren. Lust evening Book was reported to be in y
very dangerous conuition IRON his injuries. Wren 10
held TO await the result
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
SAMUEL BOWLES' CONDITION.

SpaiSGrIRLD, Mass, Dec. o, 1877
MT. Bow!cs has boon moro comfortable during the
past two days than for any equal period since his
tack OF illness, although no Is lito less easy this
evening. Ho Is much omaciated, having lost twenty
pounds during tho past week. He continues TO take
nourishmeut ut short intervals with some relish.
though the nssmilatvc powers OF the digestive tract
sufficient 10 arrest the progress Of weak ness
He dozes much but when conscious seems In happy
a IN
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE TORPEDO BOAT ALARM AT NORFOLK.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THg HERALD.
NORFOLK, Va, Dec 9, 1877.
Admiral Porter's torpedo ship Alarm arrived ut Cos
port Navy Yard from New York this afternoon iu
good condition and working very satisfactorily. She
will coal tomorrow and cave for Washington on
Tuesday. Her consumption OF coal during the trip
very heavy. The queer looking craft attracted
great many visitors TO the yard
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
FARM BUILDING AND STOCK DEsTRoYED-woRK
OF AN INCENDIARY


OF AN INCENDIaRY
'f BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
TRENTON, N. j., Dec. Q, 1877.
An incendiary fire last night destroyed outpuild-
Ing continuing quantity OF hay, corn, oats clover
Seed vc calves, three hogs and two cows tho farm
OF Mrs. Mary Burgess situated mile from tho Dell
aware River and nearly opposite this city. II broke
out al hafpast eight o'clock, an In half hour the
work of destruction pctc The dwelling house
was saved owing 10 tho wind blowing the sparks away
from It, Three lire companies from TINS city on
tho scone but, their hose being too short reach
water which was hall mile distant, they could not
ronoer any sorvica
HEROIC WOMAN.
Miss Lucrcta NJ. Cornell, at the risk OF her life,
being surrounded by the flames. succeeded saving
horses one mule, tour calves and carriage, all her
own property. Tho flames were nrst discovered by
her, but no men being around tho premises and they
being isolated from other iarmhouscs, sho alone was
unable to stay the destructive element.
THE LOSS AND INSURANCE.
Tho loss is estimated ut IS, 600 Tho buildings are
insured In the Farmers ana Mechanics Company. OF
buckingham rne stock ana gram mot insured.
Miss Cornell loses heavily. Tho flames ilumipa al cd
the surrounding country.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY.

SPRrsGPiKLD, Mass, Dec. Q, 1877
Tho Methodist Free dman's Aid Society began its
tenth annual meeting In this city ton night Actresses
were made by Chancellor L. o. Haven. Of Syracuse
and Rev. DR.. Rush, OF Delaware. Tho meeting will
clio IN nj IN
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ROBBERY OF A SUMMER RESIDENCE.
BALTIMoEE. Nd, Doc. 0

Tho summer residence Of y. l.. Bareda, OF Now
York. at Drum Point, on the Chesapeake Say, Calvert
county, Nd robbed Thursday night Of articles
valued at about 81 0V0 Several oystermcn were ar
rested last night and to-day charged with The robbery
aud nearly all the property has been recovered
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p. p. PENDLETON.

p. ?. Pendlctop, prominent and active commis-
sion merchant, aud ono Of tho influential citizens
OF Baltimore, died suddenly yesterday morning OF
heart discasc SIR Pendlcton was President OF the
Virginia Valley Railroad at tho time OF his death and
President OF the second branch OF the last Bati
moro City Council.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED.

WASHINGTON, Dec 8, 1877
Last night about nine O'Clock as Mr.. r. A. Seely Tho
Chief Clerk OF the Patent Ollce, was passing along
Massachusetts, avonuc, near Second street, East only
a short distance from tho Capitol, ne approached
from behind by a hignwayman, who Knocked him
down and robbed him OF gold watch, his pocket
book and other valuables. Mr. Scciy, though badly
hurt about the head, Is not seriously injured.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
SCHOOL TREASURER ARRESTED.

ALLENTOWN. p, Dec. 0. 1877.
e. N. Runk, formerly treasurer OF the Allentown
School Board was lodged In jail last night charge
of Incorporating the public money. Ho had pro-
vously gwen bail appear for trial. ana failing to
appear at the proper tino tho authorities com.
PEELED to enter his house aud forciDly arrest him.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
REVIVAL WORK AT NEWPORT.
WORK OF MEssEs. xEEDHAM AND CATO

WORK OF MEssEs. NEEDHAM AND CATO.
sBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT X. l., Dec. 9, 1877.
Messrs Needham and Cato, rcvlvallsts, commenced
their second weeks work to-day. The meetings
during the past wcek have boen quite successful,
although the attendance not as large expected
owing 10 various causes, the principal one being the
exercise OF red tapo on the part OF those having
charge OF the DOORS Following the example Of cody
and sankey persons are allowed Ia alter the CON-
ncpccment oil the meeting, and this decision has
croated u widespread feeling OF dissatisfaction.
No conversions have been announced, but the grcst
harvest 10 said TO be at hand The Opera House was
packed this afternoon and evening
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

ST. Louis, No., Dec 9, 1877.
dispatches from Grand Tower, ILL.,, some seventy
miles down the river say that Charles Muirich shot
and killed his wifc tho house Of Squire Burns in
Fountain Bluff township, Randolph county, yesterday,
and then blow his own brains out Family dlfcultics
was tho cause.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10

Charles Rukor, OF No. Is Roosevelt street. and
stephen o'Brlen, OF No 70 Mulberry street, had q
quarrel yesterday in Chatham street and drew knives
upon each other. In the scufe Ruker received q
slight wound In tho side nnd 0Brien quito severe
IN the same place Both we're removed TO The
Cha bors Street uoanitAi
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
DIR. ALBEIT 7. BLEpsoE.

Dr. Albert 7. Bledsoc, editor OF the Southern Rerie,c
distinguished minister and former professor OF the
University OF Virginia. died at Alexandria Va Sat-
urday night, OF paralysis He was In the sky ninth
year oil his age
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
CHURCHs OPENING.

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. Q, 1877.
new Reformed Episcopal church was opened here
to-day. Bishop Fallowes preached in the morning
and Bishop Cheney IN the evening.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
FIRE IN LEONARD STREET.

nrc on the hitn floor Of No. Leonard street, oc-
eupied BY Rechsteiu Brothers US pork packing es-
tabiishmcnt, yesterday damaged 81, 900 worth OF
and Injured the building TO the OF ST. 000
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show tho changes In tho
temperature Tor the past twenty hours In com.
parison with tho corresponding date OF last year, as
Indicated BY the thermometer NJ Hudnuts pharmacy,
HERALD BujldIng:--
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
GEORGE w. ALDgIpGE.

George W. AIdridgc, a prominent citizen and .
thirtythrd degree Mason died suddenly at Rochester
on Saturday. His funeral win take place Tuesday
aitcrnoop.
The New York herald., 1877-12-10
STABLE AND STORES BURNED.

LEWISTON, Nc, Dec 9, 1877.
fire last night originating In u stable IN the
OF the Henderson Building, Lisbon street, extended
W the latter, which consumed. together with
stores adjoining Total loss 81, 900 10 $4,000 In
anHad
The New York herald., 1877-12-10

tsegraphed last evening that he again Postmaster
Of Toledo and In quiet possession OF the Office This
tho 1rst restoration under the Tenure OF Office act
although Mr. Reed has been renominacd for tho oice.