The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-06

Gus tnI5 morning ana arranged tne au-
ditional Iatives they are to
have ON the Senate Committees.
Testimony of GEN. Ord.
National Associated Press to the Star
Washington, Dec. 6.-Gen. Ord tes-
tilted before the House Military Com
IN ttee regarding the Mexican border
troubles. His testimony WAS in effect
the same as that given by other militia
ry men, and he reiterated mis- opinion
heretofore given by letter that an addi-
tional regiment each Of infantry and
cavalry are required for the better pro:
lection OF the people in that section of
the country. His examination is con-
tinued to-day.
The Case of EUstis.
No written report was presented by a
IN jority of the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections in submitting
the case Of Eustis to the Senate, but
simply the result of their conclusions.
An official report, stating the iacts upon
which these conc usions were based, Is
in course OF preparation and will be pre-
sented at the session of the Senate this
afternoon. Senator Ingalls, is engaged
upon the minority report. which Will De
presented at the same time.
Bodies from the Huron.
A telegram from Lieutenant C0mman-
der Green states that be has 80 far
buried eight officers and sixty-three men,
and Is waiting Instructions from the
Commandant at Norfolk In regard to the
disposition Of the body of officer Willett.
The bodies Of Commander Ryan and
Lieutenants Simons, Palmer, Sanders
Culbreth, Loomis and Danner have been
removed by their friends. MIR. Willetts
body is the only oftiee's body that re-
mains.
Democratic House Caucus.
A caucus OF D Democratio members was
held yesterday after the adjournment
oil the House, tor the avowed purpose
Of obtaining, II possible, a quasi cficial
endorsement of the Washington Post,
the new Democratic daily, which ap-
pears for the first time to-day.
Mr.. Stillson Hutehins, the publisher
Of the Post, was present and was intro
ducsd TO the caucus. He stated the fact
OF the proposed publication, and So
lioited for the enterprise the counten-
ance and support Of the Democratic
members. He said that no material aid
would be asked until the paper should
have besn sufficiently developed to show
ment. A resolution was offered and
adopted authorizing the Chair to ap-
point committee of five, who are TO
take the subject under consideration
and suggest what action may be proper
for members to take In the premises.
The Chairman was also instructed to
appoint committee OF five members
who shall arrange for pairing with any
of the members who may be suddenly
called away from the city without hay-
ing an opportunity to attend wi k.he mat
ter.
Indian Troubles.
The condition of Indian affairs in
Dakota causes considerable apprehen-
sion in official circles here. Measures
have been taken TO start all the aEaila-
BILE troops in pursuit Of the Indians, In
the hope OF capturing them before they
can get in u position tQ receive substan-
tial aid.
Are they Cuban Sympathizers!
No orders have been issued from here
releasing the EstelIe, now detained at
Newport on suspicion of being con-
nected with the Cuban insurrection,
Whether she is still detained on sus-
picion or on account Of the formation Of
her boilers not being according to the
RI equirements Of the law, as is now given
out as the reason, is not known.
The Colorado Contest.
The House Committee on Elections
was to have voted yesterday on the Col
orado election case. Two Democratic
members being not ready yet to vote the
matter was deferred until to-day. There
viii be three reports, one in favor of
Patterson, Democrat, and one in favor OF
Beiford, Republican, and third fav0ring
a new election. IL is thought the major.
ity report will declare Patterson en-
titled to be seated.
Nominations.
The members OF The Cabinet have sew
orally visited the President and pre-
sented lists OF nomin atiUns to be sent
the Senate to-day. 1t is understood that
many OF the nominations that failed Of
at the extra session are
ihcluded in the list. 1t. Is not known
whether tue New York nominal tions will
be returned or not, thou b it is gener-
ally believed that they will be. The
friends OF Ex-Governor Packard claim
that his name Will certainly be sent In
Tor Collector OF The Port Of New Orleans
either this week or early next. Mem
bers who hnve ooMyefsed with the Pres
dent say tha: he gives no indication oil
lls purposes In regard to new nomina-
lions or those that failed OF confirmation
ut the extra session. The list of hom-
nations now being prepared by the kx-
ecuilYe clerks is lengthy one, and it