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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21
THE MOyTENEGRINs REFUSED

IONUDN, IuV7Iay'
Ali Sab telegraphs from Scutari that 1000
Montcnegrins who attacked the position defending
the road from Antavar to Scutari, have been re-
pulsed with loss Of 800 killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21

OUR COUNTRDfEN ABROAD.-UlOa Gar
cong, here you are! Dayie.nay see VOC play i-les,
sarel Vat vi you 'av sare f-Ohl oois Yes sare
Gufs L. coqne, sare lOh nOuS! Hang IL! Hens eggs
for me, please ii Punch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21
p Q ST S G RiPT.
3:l5 a. m.
--LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
THE MARCH TO ERZERUM.

NILNNA, IUtsuIy, NOV. 70, I@FI.
The Presses special from Tiflis reports that
Immediately the capture OF Ksrs 1900 Russians
under General Mck0n started for Erzerum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21

For all lung complaints and throat troubles,
DR. lYSEs EXrECToRANr Is both palliative aud curative
In Is andard remedy besides for coughs aud colds, and
needs only trial 10 prove s merita
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21

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EVERYTHING IN HOMEOPATHY ut HUM
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STRUCTURE, Impotence, and Diseases OF the
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hour to2 HLNRY A. DAdlEIS. n y. IA LekingLonAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21
OBITUARY..
urDGr GEORGE GRENNELL
He was born in Greenfield, Franklin County

cPRINGFIELD, Mass Nov. 2O.-Judge George
Grenuell OF Greenfield died tonight aged niney-one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21

| had "Liyer Disease Tor 30 years, Neu-
raga in the stoma h. rheumatism Nothing ever helped
u ''i 49, JOHN sHEyLLE, Chicago III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21
Announcements.
THE f. Howard & Co.

L. the best watch made the country and equal 30 aay mad
nm tbs world IL has stood the test OF years, aud a
who use IL All respcctable watch dealers zee
them.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13

that he will ever be able to- Republican STATE Of
ficers also are receiving from Gov. Hampton the
funds with which the public institutions are sus-
tained This description of the state OF affairs III
South Carolina is not Democratic but hepuo-
lcan one; and there be no doubt that IL is cor
rect in every substantial particular Weak as rack
ard is in Louisiana. Chamberlain is much weaker III
South Carolina, and it is impossible 10 disguise
the fact that he can be made no
stronger except by military interference far
more open and Objectionable than any Gen. Grant
was ever responsible for. 1t is under these crcum-
stances that Gov Hampton has written to the Presi-
dent requesting the termination of the present null
tary occupancy of the South Carolina State House
and the withdrawal of the troops quarered there IN
order that civil processes, as the letter says NAV
be effective for the eviction of ID. Ii. Chamberlain
from the executive chamber, and securing the DOCKS
and records which he now holds with an armed iorce
of federal troops.' The application is based upon
the decision of the Supreme Court of the State which
recently adjudged Hampton to be Governor.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March 12.--rhe rinderpest has ap-
pearcd near Grimsby. Lincolnshire and the foJt and
mouth disease Cheshire and sOmersetshire, England,
and tintshiIc Wales.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12.-A San Diego
dispatch 10 Tie Union from Tuscan Arizona, says that
Gen Tolcntico, commanding the Pacific OF Mexico
has appointed Gen Mariscal Provisional Governor Of
Sonora and reported the To President Daz for
continuation This indicates confidence In Ma.rscal
and harmony between him aud Torres who was al-
pointed u place last November. Torres
never exercised his authority, nc aud Mariscl being
friendly.
LONDON, March 12.-The Direct Cable Com
pany has issued circular wherein IL quotes letter it
from the Ango-American Cable Company. dated Now
27 which says: In consequence Of the decision OF
your directors, communicated to yesterday by you
verbally that your company would continue grant re-
bates commissions facilities, &r, TO the packers, press
and public which would practically have the effect VI
reducing TO extent, at you option. the three sing
rate agreed Ia between our TIVE companies and force
since the 9th inst. thuk u delabie tO put writing
what have already told yon by word of mouth, that In
of this decision being persisted IN, the tar ~
this company Will bo reduced tn one Shing per WORT
the lst OF January, 1876 such earlier pc
Rod board may deem deSrDie.' The Dit.ct Com
pany denies that makes undue allow auces aud yscs
the shB reboders not 10 yield TO any feeling Of pnic
which might DC caused by the temporary depression VI
Its sharcs
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHSGToN, Monday. March IL, 1877
The Supreme Court met to-day, and after
hearing a few motions adjourned until to morrow to pay
their RESPECTS to hePresident At O'Clock p H. to-day
all the members Of the Supreme Court OF the oheu
States with the exception OF Justice Field VINO Is apSeh'
m York. paid their respects, as is customary On Tue
incoming of a new Administration, 10 the President.
They were accompanied by ID. w. Middleton. their clerk
and by other officers of the court. Attorney-Gen'
eral Deyens introduced the Justices to the Presi-
dent There were no formal speeches. the visit being
merely one of courtesy Some time was spent IN IN
formal conversations and il particularly nOtlceaDe
bat Justice Clifford and the President were on the mos
"Cres,lr Terms Tie Justices retired. and all expressed
themselves much pleased with the Drlct Du ueSlueuy
friendly interview. WITH the company was also senator senator
and xJustce of the Supreme Court DAVIS OF Illnos
ex-senator Logan also called on the President l"-uay
The United States Senate IA largely represented at tne
White House to-day ana many OF the oehd'ors nave III
terviewed the President.
yicePresiden Wheeler has adopted and announced to
those who ask him about it the following policy with re-
gard TO official appointments He Will recommend no
person To the President Office will he sign any
nrrs or credentials having that end in view hut II on
anv occasion Tue President asks him for his opinion on
any subject connected with pubic ap0lhtlncnts ~ VIII
pc frankly aud heartily given Vcepre5aen, MN Mnen,e the
looks like interference with the duties OF the Cei Tx
ecutive.
Secretary Eyarts has invited Frederick w. Seward OF
New-YorK son of the late Vim. H. Seward, TO be FIRST
Assistant Secretary OF State in place 0i Mr Cadwaaue
who has resigned: Mr. Hunter, the Second Assistant
Secretary who has held the position lie no" occupies 50
long ana GOV. Campbell the third assistant Will uh-
doubtedly remain.
Gen T. A. Merritt Of ST. Lawrence County, New-fork,
one of the best ami most favoably known Republican
pojtcians Of that state, Will probably be appointed
surveyor of the Port of NewYork III the place OF Gen
sharur, whose commission soon expires MS oHlcla
record rs Naval Officer of NewIOrd, when he hcid that
position several years ago, was an exceptionally sood
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.


DEBATE ON THE GERMAN BUDGET.
BERLIN, Monday, March II. 1877.
There was an animated debate in the Reich
stag Saturday, the first reading OF the budget
The Government requires about $l7000,O00 than
last year. Herr HOfnann Minister Of State, said it
necessary 10 make up this amount by increased cOntr
from the Individual st ties. Herr Lasker, leader
of the National Liberals, said Herr Hofmanns speech
wac reproduction of what the Chaneellor's Office
had already promulgated. Herr Richter Progressist)
said scarcely single point OF the whole budget
satisfactory. Both speakers urged the necessity for
tablshng imperial ministries, with parliamentary
sponsiblity.
Prince Bismarck replied He said lie favored increased
taxaon but the scheme for this ripe for
ton and he compelled TO resort Professionally
increase OF the inatrcuatory contributions He opposed
the establishment OF imperial ministries Imperial mn
listers without power would be useless We're he not
President OF the Prdssian Ministry well the In
peral Chanceery, he would Dc powerless. lie reminded
the House OF of the President OF the Imperial
Railway Department who resigned his Office because he
saw all this arrangement upset by the opposition the
Partcuarst States. The strongest opponent OF I'M
peia Minister of Finance would be the Erssian Finance
Minister. 1t for this very that e endcavOed
obtain for the superior imperial officials seat and
voice the PrIIssan Ministry in order gain the
greatest parcuaTst State To the Empire Other states
are less Partcularst than Prussia. The Partcarst
has always been considerable, and seems RS II
it were now about grow stronger II is, perhaps.
point Of transition but ut all events time Is needed "
overcome such obstacles
The debate will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
REVIVAL IN THE COAL BUSINESS.

lFROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBuSE.l
READING. Penn, March 12.-The troubles
that have existed for time In the coal regions
rapidly disappearing. Many operators, who have been
more crippled In business, recovering their
POSITIONS and are beginning production. The
Improvement is general throughout the schuylk region
To-day the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
resumed operations at Its numerous coeries In the vari
ous districts OF the middle coal fields Between 5000
and 900 miners and laborers receive employment In
and outside the coeries by the movement and as there
ia good prospect Of the resumption of other works In
the district 1t is not Improbable that avery large pro-
portion Of the idle wOrkingmen viii get employ
inent soon Tie operators Of the Lehgh region. VINO
nave already started their works, contemplate doing
so at an early date The cOieries OF the Lhigl amt
Wilkesbarre Coal Company aud Delaware and Hudson
Company are now la operation, while coal ship
me- ns are being made steadily To the seaboard depots
The leasing OF the works OF the former corporation to
Mr. Charles Parrish president OF the company Will II IL
s eyentuate protably TO all the interests concerued
The revival The trade has already begun To show s
effects very visib In a departments Of business IN the
reglOuA
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
THE FIRST CABINET MEETING.

fHE MEMBERS UNITED IN CARRYING OUT PlfSlptNi
HAYEss CIVIL SERVICE POLCY-sEcKETARIEs
HyARTs AND sCHURZ APPOINTED 4 COMMITTEE
TO DRAFT RULCs FOR THEIR GUIDANCE.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUsE.l
WAsHINGTON March 12.-The first meeting OF the
new Cabinet took place to-day. he oath OF Office
was administered 10 the members who had not pre-
. vonsly taken it, and after tine President had I'M
Parted to the heads Of the severald apartments such
Information as he had obtained from the retiring
secretares an informal interchange of opinion upon
The Southern situation took place. No details ol
Southern policy were discussed. The most I'M
portant subject considered that of appointments
office. All the members of the Cabinet agreed
that the civil should be organized upon the
basis laid down n President Hayess letter of accept
ahce and in bis inaugural address. To that end a
Committee, consisting Of Messrs. Evarts and Scburz'
Was designated 30 draw up set OF rules TO govern
appointments in the civil service and To report to
aspecisl Cabinet meeting ~ be held next Wednes-
osS afternoon. The customary tuesday meeting
VIII be omitted. The details of the proposed
fes were left mainly TO the discretion OF
The committee 1t is understood that one
He shall provide that the recommendations
OF members of Congress shall not be regarded OF
considered, except when they in accordance WITH
we hest judgment of the President and Ills Cabinet,
What members Of Congress may have to say in re
gard to appointments will be respectfully listened
H. but The authority of these gentlemen tn dictate
appointments will not be recognized. The basis Of
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
THE SOUTHERN PROBLEM.
DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS SUGGESTED.


AN AVOIDANCE OF THE COLOR LINE BY REoRGAN-
HATIoN-yIEws OF GOV. PACKARD-HoPRLEss-
NESS OF GOV. CHAMBERLAIN's POSITION.
President Hayes is said to be anxious to OBJ
literate the color line in Southern politics, and
to be confident that the elements in existing
parties are sufficiently inharmoniOus to render
their reorganization practicable. Gov. Hamp-
ton has virtual possession Of South Carolina.
tions OF the State Government and even Repub-
hcans concede that his cause is hopeless and look
to Hampton to give peace to the State. The
Nichols Legislature has adjourned without
electing United States Senator, and after
adopting resolutions approving the Presidents
Southern policy. Gov Packard, in CONVERSE
tien, also approves that policy, but dwells on
the Importance of his recognition.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
THE ONO SENITORSHfP.
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE-MR. MATTHEW'S
THOUGHT TO BE SURE or ELECTION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.t

THOUGHT To BE SURE or EIEClIDN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i
COLUMBUS Ohio, March 12.-T'he hotels
present an appearance tonight that usually preccdes
state convention delegations from various sections
having arrived to-day in the interests of
their representative candidates for Senator. The
situation has not changed materially since last night
The Hon. stanley Mathewss friends claim that he sill
leads in the race The Hon. Alphonzo Taft exAt0rney
General has received three fOur of Mr. Garelds sup
portcrs and is without doubt next to Mr. Matthews II
was thought last night that Mr.. shellabargcr
would gain materially today but in this his
friends are somewhat disappointed, only two or
three Of GarieldS adherents having gone over To
him Mr. Matthews has saved the bulk of that gentle
man's support. while Mr.. Sheabarger has lost, Mr.
Matthews holds his original number and is gaining His
friends are quite confident tonight that lie Will be nOmi
mated on tie first ballot AZ being the requisite number
some of the friends of Mr. HDwahd leading member
IN the House Of Representatives. are pushing his name
forward and claim 10 have secured 20votes. MI How
land declares Is not candidate for SENATORIAL hOnOrs
and that Gen. Garfield his choice. There is a
Dearance Oh the part OF Northern ONO members TO
have a man from their section, II such q
thing be possible. MI Taft has visited the
Legislature and surveyed the field His personal ap-
pearance and genial manner have won him MANY friends
and he doubtless the strongest opponent Mr. Matthews
will have to contend with Judges West and Lawrence
are both here aud have four five votes each, but Will
gather little more strength than they now have.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
MR.. KELLOGG RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMIT
TEE.

WAsuINGroS, March 12.-The Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections held meeting to-day
TO take action on the Louisiana All the members
were present except Senator Cameron of Wisconsin, VINO
js still coulued to his house by Illness After debate
Of several hours, Mr.. Mitchell submitted motion
authorizing the Chairman to report to the Senate to-
morrow the following resolution:
cs5lred That William Pitt Kellogg is prina flcie en-
titled to be admitted 10 Il seat senator from the
state of louisiana and that the oath be administered 10
him.
Mr. Mitchells motion agreed to by strict party
vote, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Morton, Mitchell Wadeigh, Mcmillan,
and lioar-5.
Navs-Mcssrs Salisbury, MerrmOn, and Hli-3
Mr. salisbury then moved to take up for consideration
the papers in the case OF j. H. Ests who claims TO have
been duly elected to the United states Senate irOm
Iouisiaua about two years ago. Inls motion was
rejected also by Il strict party vote.
The Chairman Mr.. Morton, VIII tomorrow present 4
written report in connection with the resolution Or scat
ing Kellogg and the Democratic minority OF the commit
tee will also present their dissenting views Opinions
vary as to the amount OF time that VIII be consumed by
the Senate IN debate the questions which VIII lhlS
formally be brought before it, Tne general impression
il tIat tnas the whole subject be postponed until next
December lis discussion will prOlOng the present session
trnd weeks.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION By THE POSTMASTER
GENERAL-NO MAN TO BE REMOVED EXCEP
FOR CAUSE.
IA N

PRACTICAL APPLICATION By The POS MASTER
GENERAI-No MAN TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT
FOR CAUSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBuNHl
WAsHrSGTON, March 2.-POstmaster-General
Kew had talk with South Carolina gentleman to-
day that Republicans may take an indication of
what his methods are to be. This man appeared at
the department with a petition for an appointment
TO be postmaster at Columbia S. G., very nunerously
signed by persons OF prominence various parts of
the State lie was exceedingly aggressive in his
manner and evidently expected that his papers
woud receive immediate attention aud favorable
action. When MIR. Key obtained chance TO talk
he asked the man who held the Office now.- A col
ored man was the reply, "whO OF course, ought to
DO put out at once" Mr. Key asked if he mismanaged
the office The man said he had not heard about that
On being questioned more closely. he was oblged to
admit that he had heard nocOmplaints on the score
of efncency Then" said Mr.. Key, " there are
only two ways in which he can be displaced without
oppostion from me. One is by the army OF the
United States and the other is by the order OF the
President of the United States" Mr. Key followed
this with statement that there would he no ele-
ment of civil service reform In such change as
WAS urged and there was no intention on his
part TO neglect putting the principles OF CIVIL ser
vice reform into practical operation.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
WASHINGTON.
. HARMONIOUS GOVERNMENT.

.uy CABINET MINISTER'S SWORN IN AND ENTER
Upon THEIR DUrIEs-CIvIL SERVICE REFORM
,S yARSEsT-REsIGNATIoN OF SENATOR SIMON
CAMERON.
The members of the Cabinet were sworn in
vosterday. and held their first Cabinet meeting.
The Southern policy and civil service reform
.rere discussed, and in regard to the latter the
PRESIDENT and his advisers were in perfect har-
Mony. Secretary Schurz and Postmaster-Gen-
oral Kew, in their remarks to the subord-
,notes in their departments, implied that they
did not purpose to make sweeping changes
Senator Simon Cameron voluntarily retires
from his seat in the Senate, giving as a
reason his advanced age and WEAKNESS with
public fe His real reason is understood to be
= desire to have his son, the ex-Secretary of
War. succeed him.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
PROMINENT GERMANS CONVICTED.

BERLIN, Monday, March II, 1877.
Herr LOe, formerly Secretary of the German
Embassy ut Paris, Count Hermann Afnin. and Dr.
Gehsen, editor OF the Reehsgtocke tnewspaper, have
been tired and convicted in the Municipal Court Of Berlin
of violation OF the press laws in publishing certain arti-
ces the RcichsgtOcte. HclnahI who Is of Count
Henry Won Arulm, sentenced 10 imprisonment FOR
three months, L0e for year, and Gehlsen for
N.ara
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

FORTRESS MONROE Va, March 1.-THE u. ;;
steamships Alliance for Lisbon and swatara for Aspinwa
called from this part today.
WARRINGTON March Ia Commander George Brown is de
tsched duty the at Boston and IL placed on
waiting Orders BY Of the President the board 10
retr, disabled officers convened In this city by oeca
orders Issued on the inst 10 dissolved John h.
Bandolph will return ~ Camden, ". j.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
N,vA, CONSTRUCTORS INDICATED.

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Last Fall there
were charges made impugning the traDsctons OF Naval
Constructors Edward Hart and Robert w. Ssoeie III con
neetion with the moving Of the United stA1s SsvyYard
from pb,aaelpbis To League Island. The Secretary Of
,be Navy appointed the following naval officers as
poard 10 investigate the charges: O. H. Ooepes. Oon@o
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
EXTREME COLD IN EUROPE.

ST. PETERSBURG, Monday, March l2 1877.
The past Winter was the severest for many
yeas The thermometer here SUNDAY night nearly
2O' below
PEsTn, Monday, March ID 1877.
IL has been showing here for 4S hours The railways
are blocked and traffic in this clty IL a stand-st. the
snow Is rom Ave feet deep in the and In
some places feet,
New-York tribune., 1877-03-13
CONDITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

CONDITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
,,,, u,up1oy PRACTICALLY IN POSSESSION OF TIE
STATE - CHAMBERLAIN HOLDING THE STATE
HOUSE ONLY BY THE ASSISTANCE OF TRoops-
HIS POSITION REGARDED AS HOPELESS EVEN
BY REPUBLICANS.
(PY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrNR.I
W,smNGToN, March 12.-The condition OF affairs
in South Carolina has received much less oihciai
attention in Washington daring the past Winter
than has been given to the progress OF events III
louisiana. Cows Nichols and Packard have had
their agents here for several months watching every
nol;tical move. and keeping the Administration rs
u,eu as Congress thoroughly informed as to every
tbo that has transpred in their State; but fiamp-
to and chamberlain have remained comparatively
oniot Since the Inauguration several very prom-
mont South Carolina politicians, both Republicans
o,I iicmocrats have been i'll Washington, and
have nrged the President to do something
that shall bring about speedy solution
of their troubles. Republicans who lett Coiunipla
within the last few days report Gov Chahiperiaihs
po.tion as hopeless He simply has possession oi
the State House. which is held Tor MN Dy ohi'ed
States troops but exercises none OF the 1uctohs OF
tI,e Executive No United states soldiers are seen
anywhere in Columbia except III ana dapout the State
House. Sentinels are posted at the approaches 10
the building and squads OF ten or dozen are sti-
,ioned in the corridors inside. Fifteen hOdlefs gem
orally OCCUPY the anteroOm to the Executive Once.
None is allowed pass into any OF the otces oi the
bulding without permission OF one OF Gov. Cham
bcrIalu's officials. All ordinary sources OF pub
lie revenue are closed to Gov. Chamberlain
Inv nunctions of the courts, the most
Of which recognize Hampton. The Republican ad-
ministration is therefore entirely without funds,
having had on hand but about 5000 when the
controversy began. The Republicans who have re-
Gently come from the state say tnat Chamberlain
could not sustain even the hollow form OF being
Governor for an hour without the troops; and even
il he was recognized and sustained by the National
Administration his authority could nowhere be en-
forced without the aid of soldiers. Even then IT
vonld be attended with great difficulties; and it is
doubtful if the President, even were he so dis-
posed. could send troops enough into south
Carolina TO enable Chamberlain to make his
authority respected all over the State. The
white Republicans even have long ago gwen up all
hopes of having Chamberlain sustained. and with
very few exceptions are recognizing Hampton.
They say that Gov. Hampton can enforce order and
give protection to life and property, while Chamber
lam can neither do it now, nor is there any hope