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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
CONSTRUCTOR HANscoM's REMOVAL.

1t is definitely ascertained that the removal
of Isaiah Hanscom duty Chief of the Bureau Of
Construction In the Navy Department was for cause.
The immediate reason which induced the Secretary or
the Navy suspend him at this time Is found In report
recently received from the Committee on Naval Affairs
appointed to inquire certain alleged irregularities In
the NavyYard These irregularities consisted In
the Of large amounts Of old brass and other material
during series Of years without advertising. and 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

favored contractors for work. which was not at all
necessary. Some Of 1t sold in exchange tor old
steam-en gines boilers, and machinery, for which the
had There IL good reason TO believe
mind of Secretary Thompson by the testimony taken In
the House Investigation OF last year. IN whchn appeared
that whenever there was any allegation OF 0bbery or
favoritism the Navy Department Mr. ianscon seemed
almost invariably BE- In way indirectly connected
Wi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR.
THE HOSTILE ARMIES APPROACHING.
THE RUSSIANS DISPLAYING GREAT CELEBRITY.

The Russians have succeeded in occupying
C>latz and neighboring places on the Danube.
They have done order to protect
The railroad, which is exposed to Turkish
stack at this portion of the river In Asia Minor,
he Russians are marching steadily in the direction
At Kars and Ardahan. They assert that Poti was
not attacked, and that only one man
vas killed at Chefketel or Fort St.
Nicholas In it's political aspects the
var news is favorable to Russia. Roumania has en-
tered into convention, giving Russia the fullest
facilities for the advance of her troops to the
Danube. In England great activity is manifested at
the naval and military depots. The British fleet has
lsft Malta for Corfu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
MONEY FOR HARBORS AND RIVERS.
OVER A MILLION OF LAST YEARS APPROPRIATION
NOW To BE EXPENDED

NOW TO BE EXPENDED.
WAsHINGToN, April 29.-The River and Har-
Dor Appropriation bill. approved Aug "a, 1876 appro-
priated in the aggregate S5O15OO0. BY an Older Of
President Giant the expenditures were limited
$200OO0O. Subsequent aotnents increased the amount
to 900. leaving uuexpended balance OF 81 124
100 The Secretary Of War las received from the Chief
Of Engineers letter, which has been laid before the
President calling attention to the fact that the for
active operations IN all parts of the country is at
hand, and that is very desirable that preparations
should he made for beginning work. in order that all
available he secured for vigorous prOsecu-
ton during TIE ensuing summer The General says that
the arOr works, the appropriations t1n "ar,
have noty4 ,l.4rgr or gree important In their
bearing upon interests Of navigation and commerce
He that the appropriations for those works
be now made available. In pursuance Of this recon-
incubation il has been determined TO eXpeDd the appro'
priati0n at the points named Following Is statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
rIpE IN CnNSTANTINOPLE.

CoNsrASTIsoPLE, April 20, 1877
An extensive confagration occurred on sat
urdoy I'm the.Phanar quarter of Constantinople Six
hundred houses were destroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
RUSSIA ABLE TO PAY HER WAY.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 30 1877.
The newspaper statements that Russia has
concluded new loan incorrect Russia is prepared
with means to prosecute the war the present
ycar nd pay tie interest her sinking fund debt the
long negotiations preceding the having given ample
fine for preparation in these respects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
GREAT FLOOD IN THE DNIEPER.

ODESSA, Saturday, AprlI y, Io'I'
The river Dneper has overlooked at Kre-
menchurg which is completely flooded. Twenty thou
sand inhabitants are homeless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
SURGEONS DESIRING TO ENLIST

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The Turkish Min
ister mas received great number of applications from
young physicians who wish 90 ~ the scat of war
surgeons ia Turkish army. He has been egI1pel6f
10 reply that he Las nsI her ahthnr'"
r,I.,I
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THE TURCo-MONTENEGRIN WAR.

RAGCsA, April 20, Is77.
Numbers of troops left Trebigne, Sienitza,
and scutarl to-day to attack the Montenegrins.
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ENGLAND AND THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.

LONDON, Saturday, April 49, 1877.
The Times publishes an article which favors
movement Tor the resumption OF diplomatic relations
with Ne XicO.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

THE CATHOLIC POWERS AND THE VATICAN.
LONDON, Saturday, April %, 1877.
A Rome dispatch to The Times reports that
some Of tile Catholic Governments have sought nforfa-
ton relative to the basis on which Is desired hegoa
tions should be opened IN favor Of the Holy See surprising
such stem ia found practicable From Cardinal sine
ons reply IT appears that the Vatican desires that tue
Pope shall be insured complete personal and spiritual
freedom without being called upon to say whether nc
will at any time reassert renounce his claim to TEN
poral power The Pope, among other precautions fci-
tive 10 the election Of a successor has Instructed hfd-
nails Simeoni BartOn, and Nina to act as kt oi com
trc OF observation In order to guard against aS tlihs
which might initiate against the liberty OF the next con-
caye or constitute an obstacle to the place OF It's
ROME. April %, 1877.
The Senate has commenced debate on the Clerical
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
THE DANITBIAN CAMPAIGN,

GUSTAV PROCLAMATIONs TO BE ISSUED FORBID
DING REvoITs AND FREE LANCEs-RAPID MARCH
OF THE RUSSIANS To GALATZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-30
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.
NINE PERSONSs KILLED.

BURNING OF THE OH. CABINET NOVELTY COMPANIES
WORKS IN MONTREAL-NINE MEN KILLED AND
TEN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
WASHINGTON.
Still Investigating Chandler.

Still Investigating Chandler.
Washington, Jan. 26.-The commit
tee on powers, privileges ETC., of the
House in counting the electoral vote,
to-day examined Chas. H. Brush, tele-
graph operator at Tallahassee from the
sth to the 10Th of November. He re-
membered hearing kilograms going over
the wires. One from Governor Stearns
to 2. Chandler said in substance: "Bis-
mark should be at or near Tallahassee
Immediately This was sent before
the troops arrived. Chandler telegraph
ed Gov. Stearns that he had seen the
President and Secretary of War and
that troops would be sent. Witness
didn't pretend to give the exact words
of the dispatches, and declined to an
swerth question: Didy speak to any
body of the contents of the telegramsp
Witness had no recollection that either
party sent dispatch saying: "We
must have Florida, South Carolina and
Louisiana by fair means or otherwise. -
The committee adjourned until to-mor-
row.
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FOREIGN.
Russia's Policy.


Paris, Jan. 26.-Following are the
details of the proposed Russian memo
randum: Russia will remind European
powers that, in consequence of the re-
fusal Of Austria, France and England
to participate in the programme, Rus
sia entered upon more direct indi-
vidual intervention, and the Gar an
nounced his intention to act alone-if
necessary, to exact by force from Tur-
key what Russia knew could not be
obtained. Russia joined the conference
because Of respect for the pacific
wishes of Europe, and so as to permit
the Porte to show the full extent of its
ill-will. Russia agreed to reduce her de-
mands to the minimum. Henceforth
Russia thinks herself entitled to reckon
on the continued collective efforts of
Europe, whose accord for common ul-
terror action has not been destroyed by
the conclusion of the conference. The
memorandum concludes by stating that
Russia proposes shortly to submit a
programme, to which she hopes to OBJ
tain the adhesion of the Powers.
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TELEGRAPHIc TICKS.

Ex-Gov. Haines, of New Jersey, died
Friday.
William Kay Neil was hanged Friday
at Albany, Oregon, for the murder of
Seth W. Hayes.
The Missouri Pacific road has en-
tered suit at st, Louis against the At
lantic Pacific in the sum of 81, 900, 600.
Sheriff W. p. Wallace, of Cincinnati,
was arrested to-day on U. S. warrant
charging him with procuring the escape
of q. w. Young, under indictment for
illegal voting.
VIM. H. Hays, Geo. w. Stanton, jr.,
John L. McAulay, Henry s. Vanguard
and r. L. Cutting, jr., have been ap.
pointed committee by Arkansas bond.
holders, to confer with the Governor OF
Arkansas and make an equitable ad-
justment.
The schooner John Bright arrived al
San Francisco, Friday, having on board
Captain Stewart and three boys, of the
British ship Ada Irondale, which burn
ed at sea Oct. 18th. The crew left the
ship in open boats, and endured untolC
suffering for twenty-e:ght days, when
they reached an island in the Pacific
and were taken off by the John Bright
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CHEYENNE WYOMING. SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY a. 1877

terday, but after some discussion his
time was extended to one hour, and
o'clock was fixed as the time for calling
the previous question.
Lamar, Hill, Watterson, Bland, Da-
Wis of North Carolina, and others spoke
in favor of the bill. Baker, of Indi-
ana, Hurlbut, Singleton, of Mississippi,
Vance, Of Ohio, Townsend, of New
York, and others spoke against the bill,
claiming that it was unconstitutional
and unwarranted.
Payne, chairman of the committee
which reported the bill, closed the de-
bate in brief but earnest speech. In
the course of his remarks, he said that
although the danger of civil war had
been flippantly sneered at, there had
been danger of such war, with which
no war in ancient or modern republics
could have compared.
Debate was closed, and the speaker
announced the question. Most intense
interest and excitement prevailed, and
as Republican after Republican voted
''No," that vote seemed to cause sur
prise to many who had supposed that
fully half of them would support the
bill. The speaker announced that he
found occasion to exercise his constitu.
tional privilege, and would vote as q
representative from the State of Penn
sylvania. He directed the clerk to cal
his name, and his response of ''aye'
was greeted with applause. Finally
the count was completed and the result
announced as: yeas, 191; nays, SO, the
speaker voting in the Affirmative. The
bill passed without amendment.
There were fourteen members alb
sent-seven Democrats and seven Re
publicans.
There was but slight manifestation
on its announcement, and then tht
spectators left the galleries, and one O.
the most important and exciting ses
sions ever held by the House ended.
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THE MEXICAN MUDDLE.
As Stated by Yglesias.


San Francisco, Jan. 26.--The Mexican
ex-President Yglesias states that when
Lerdo carried the Presidential election
in July last, in defiance of the Mexican
constitution, limiting the encumbent to
one term, he as chief justice, in the ab-
sence of legally elected President, was
entitled, under the constitution, to sue
ceed to the presidency. He put him
self in communication with Gen. Diaz,
who agreed to assist him to his rights.
After the congress on the 26th of Oct.
last declared Lerdo elected, Yglesias,
finding his position dangerous, fled in
disguise: with four friends, to GUIANA
juato, which had declared in his favor,
On November 18th, Diaz, with seven
or eight hundred volunteers, defeated
three thousand regular troops, at Te-
coac, ending Lerod's rule. The victo-
ry converted Diaz from a partisan to
aspirant. The army followed him in a
body, leaving Yglesias without support.
On December 21st, Diaz had Yglesias
brought before him for conference, and
declared his intention of following up
his revolutionary course and reaping
benefit of his victories. Yglesias and par
tythen struck for the Pacific coast, reach
ing Manzanillo Jan. 18th. He says he
is determined to make every endeavor
to secure his constitutional rights.
Only two Mexican war vessels are in
the Pacific. When he last heard from
them they were both pledged to bis
cause. If still true, they will arrive
here within two weeks, and he will re.
turn with them at once. If they fail
to come he will, within 20 days leave
for either Guyamas or Acapulco, proba'
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
MASSACHUSETTS.

Terrific Explosion.
Boston, Jan. 26.-An explosion this
evening in the kerosene oil works of r.
6 F. Jenney, South Boston, caused the
destruction Of the main buildings. One
man is missing. A tank containing 900
barrels Of oil was consumed. Loss es-
timated at $4,000. Another explosion
occurred soon after, by which Ed p.
Haskell and P. ]. Kelly, firemen, were
dangerously injured, ]. F. Currier bad
ly injured, and several others slightly.
Thousands of people thronged the vi
cinity of the fire. A number were on
the ice, near Boston wharf, when it
gave way, and Nellie Crowdry and a
boy, name unknown, were drowned.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
LOUISIANA.
Violation of the s.a,u Quo Order.

Violation of the Statu Quo Order
New Orleans, Jan. 26.--Representa-
tions have been made to the President
that, in Natchitoches parish, D. Pierson,
commissioned by Nichols as district
judge, took possession, on the 25th of
January, Of the court and suspended all
Republican officials of that parish; also,
that Ouachita parish officers, holding
Nichols commissions, took possession
of the offices Jan. 18th. The Secretary
of War telegraphs to Gen. Augur that
the President has heard both sides and
thinks the Ouachita case not a violation
Of the statu quo, but the Natchitoches
case is, and he orders Gen. Augur to
restore the statu quo as it existed there
Jan. 10th.
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bly, the latter, believing that Gen. Alb
berez will hold that city true to him.
If he cannot obtain a foothold in any of
the Pacific States, he will then go to
New Orleans and thence get into the
northeastern States, which favor his
cause. He says that Lerdo, after the
battle of Tecoac, found his cause lost
and, with party of fifteen including
Escobedo, reached Signantanijo, in
Guerrero. Escobedo was not shot, but
with Lerdo and the rest Of the party,
embarked on German merchant vessel
bound for Panama.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

What He Says of the Compromise Bill.
Columbus, Jan. 26.-In referring to
the passage Of the bill for counting the
electoral vote, Gov. Hayes said to a
friend, several days ago, who makes it
public this morning:-''I want it dis
tinctly understood that do not desire
to influence the action of congress one
way or the other in the matter of the
electoral bill, or any other matter relat-
ing to the presidential election. The
whole thing is in the hands of congress,
and shall be content with its action. !"
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A Colorado ,ss. or on The Black Hills.

The Longmont (Colo.) Press says:
Mr.. Gilbert Tower who settled in this
country in 1859, has returned from the
Black Hills country, and according to
his description it must be good min
ing and pastoral region. The quartz
ore is rich with free gold in the vicinity
Of Deadwood and Custer. At Galena,
on the Bear Butte river, silver abounds.
Three quartz mills were there, and one
of them was running and paying well.
Several arastras were in operation dur
ing the season, giving good results.
Very few leads were taken until late
in the season. Hard wood, such as
oak, elm and birch, abound in places.
The character and business of the
country reminds him Of the early set
tlement of Colorado; and it is his
opinion that it will be a permanent
mining country. 1t is a first-rate stock
country, and everything can be raised
that is raised here, with the exception
perhaps, of corn. Oats that he sowed
did well. In regard to the Indians,
Mr.. Tower says that all the depreda-
tions have been committed by the In
dians from the Agency, and that the
massacre of the Metz family was traced
to them. He also thinks the killing of
Fritz, Of Sunshine, was done by the
scouts belonging to the army. He says
that if the government officers had per-
mitted volunteers to go after them, the
Indians would have been cleaned out
by the middle of last summer.
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PENN SYLvANIA,
" You Bet Your Life. !"

Harrisburg, Jan. 26.-A resolution
was to-day adopted by the house Of
representatives of Pennsylvania, that
the vote cast for authorized electors
for President and Vice-President of
the United States indicates the election
of Rutherford B. Hayes and William
A. Wheeler to those offices, respectively,
and they of right ought to be inaugu-
rated at the national capital on the
ensuing 4th of March, by the constitu-
tional authorities.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS.
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE.
Washington, Jan. 26.-It was agreed
that the bill reported by the judiciary
committee last session, to create sink
ing fund for the settlement of indebt-
edness due from the Pacific railroad
companies should be taken up at the
expiration of the session to-day, thus
becoming unfinished business at the
next meeting.
AT the expiration of the morning
hour, Jones, of Florida, called up the
memorial of the Democratic presiden-
tial electors of that state, asking that
their vote be counted as the true return
and addressed the Senate, arguing that
peace and prosperity existed in Flor
ida.
Allison reported bill to ratify an
agreement made by Bishop Whipple
and others with certain bands of the
Sioux nation, and also with Arapahoe
and Cheyenne Indians. Placed on the
calendar. The bill provides for ratify-
ing the agreement made with the Sioux
Indians last October for the cession of
the Black Hills country, without any
material amendment except one which
omits the provision for their removal to
the Indian Territory.
ingalls, introduced bill to attach to
the Territory of Wyoming certain
portion of the Black Hills country for
judicial purposes. Referred to the
committee on territories.
Allison introduced bill to extend
the jurisdiction of district and circuit
courts of the United States for the pun
ishment of crimes, over Indian reserva-
tions within the limits of organized ter
ritories. Referred to the committee on
territories.
Howe presented petition from the
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce,
favoring an appropriation of $500
to establish temporary exploring col
ony near the 80 north latitude. Re-
ferred.
Window presented petition from
the Minnesota legislature, authorizing
the appropriation of the proceeds of
the sales of public lands in the states
and territories afflicted by grasshop-
pers, to the United States, in payment
of bounty for the destruction of grass
hoppers and their eggs. Referred.
After the morning hour, Jones, of
Florida, spoke on the petition of the
Florida Democratic electors, arguing
that those electors were legally chosen,
but were defrauded by a returning
board which had no judicial powers.
Thurman called upa bill amendatory
of the Pacific railway act and providing
a sinking fund for the liquidation of
the Indebtedness to the government,
and it will be unfinished business to-
morrow. After executive session the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washington, Jan. 26.-The House
was called to order at 10 O'Clock, when
but few members were present. Dis
cussion of the electoral bill was at once
resumed and Hooker, Hartridge and
FELTON, spoke in favor of the bill against
the claim that the vice president of the
Senate had the right to count the cleo
toral votes. ~s
Mills opposed the bill, but said there
were some good things in it. 1t silenced
the pretence that the President of the
Senate had the power to count the
votes. At the expiration of Mills time,
the point Of order was raised, that he
could not speak more than ten minutes,
according to the agreement made yes
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Satisfactorily Settled.

Columbia, Jan. 26.-The Supreme
court to-day rendered decision in the
quo warranto proceedings against the
Hayes electors, dismissing the case on
the ground that the proceedings were
Illegally presented on the part of the
State, instead of the United States.
This technical flaw disposes of the cleo
toral case of that State.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
W. w. CORLETT.
Territorial omcers.

Territo1.ia1 OMcers.
Gouernor-Jno N Thayer.
iSecretary-G w French.
Chief Justice of Sup. Court W Fisher.
Asso. Justices-J B Blair, E A Thomas.
United States Collector-E P Snow.
Surveyor General-E G David.
Register U. S. Land Otice-G R Thomas
Receiver of Public Moneys-I c Whipple.
Territorial Ireasurer-A R Converse.
Territorial Auditor-Or Orlando North.
Territorial Librarian-John Slaughter.
Supt. of Instruction-John Slaughter.
U. s. Con,nissioner-J w Bruner.
Clerk of 1st Judicial Dist W Bruner.
Marshal-W F Sweesy.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
What Davis Will Do.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Justice Davis,
it is authoritatively announced, has
not determined whether he will re-
sign until after the 4th of March.
Leading Democrats are anxious that
he shall not, so as to prevent President
Grant from appointing a successor.
Politics will, however, not figure in his
action on the matter.
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Chief of Police Richards, Detectives
McDevitt, Miller and McElefresh were
suspended by order of the new board of
police commissioners. T. F. Gatchell,
president of the board, becomes ex-
officio mayor and chief of police.
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Ne,o York Money and Stock Market.
New York, Jan. 26.-Silver bars,
1929; greenbacks, 1875; gold and silver
coin, / premium. Gold closed at 1869.
Money dull at 4. Governments dull,
but steady. Stocks active and strong.
Union Pacific stock. 63; U. P. bonds,
1881; Central Pacific bonds, 109s.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
The Louisiana Returning Board.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Cassanave
and Kenner, two colored members of
the Louisiana returning board, have
arrived and will be examined to-mor-
row. ..
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-01-27
COUNTY AND CITY OFFICERS.
LARAMIE COUNTY.

LARAMIE COUNTY.
A H Swan, Chairman,
Commissioners E Nagle,
John Sparks.
Sheriff. jeff Carr.
co,s,a,,.s Rufus H Kipp,
oo'''' "''eS' Thos F Talbot.
Justices Of the Peace 7 1nS Il slasgateF' Fisga4.
Clerk and Recorder-Louis Loeb.
Ireas,rer-C F Miller
Probate Judge F Miller.
Prosecuting Attorney-Wm II Miller.
School uperlntendent-Rey. ]. Y. Cow
hick.
Coroner-Geo P Goldacker.
AsseSsor-W G. provinces.
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Davis From West Virginia.

Wheeling, Jan. 26.-H. G. Davis was
elected senator for long term by vote of
60 to 81 and F. Hereford for short term
by vote of 70 to II.
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Kansas Continues to Count.

Kansas Continues to Count.
Topeka, Jan. 26.-The fifth ballot re-
suited: Osborn 36, Plumb 33, Simons
26, Sears %, Harvey %, scattering "a
The next ballot was nearly identical.