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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

TESTIMONY ACCUMULATED BY The SENATE COM
MITTEE-HOw THE DEMOCRATS CARRIED III"
srATE-INTIMIDAIoN, HINDERING REPUBLICANS
FROM VOTING, AND BALIOT-Box sTUFFING.
(FRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRiBuSE'i
WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE long. intermt-
tent Investigation Of the Mississippi election conducted
by the Senate Committee Privileges and Elections
which has been going all Winter has accnnuiaeda
mass of testimony that shows how the Democrats man.
aged to overcome Republican majority Of 10000 and
carry State by majority for their candidates almost
az heavy These methods may be classed under thrce
heads as follows:
First-Inmidaton This was confined 10 few counties
where the negro vote the heaviest The state hao
been so thoroughly bulldozed In 1875 that 1t was not
necessary to apply the antidote for Republcansm Ia
general way. II was thought best by the Dem
ocratc leaders, would appear to select hai dozen
the black counties and prevent the RepuDcahs from
holding meetings In them or doing anything 10 revive
their shattered organization. There was however,
species Of effective intimidation practced throuRho'
the State by the military organizations, composed OK
clusively OF Democrats which were formed ~ every
county Rifle clubs, cavalry squadrons and artillery
COMPANIES were as az II q war had actuahy
broken The understood perecuy THAT 'hi'
show armed force intended as menace to 'he'
Second-Hnderng Republicans from registering ana
voting This done in variety OF ingenious ways.
One was to demand that the colored voters should
ship range and section land they lived upOn ana 10
refuse them registration their failure to make correct
replies On election day the whites were allowed TO V2'e
first and then the voting of the blacks was hndered on
all sorts Of preexts, to leave large number wait
ing in line when the polls closed In some localities
after the white votes In the inspectors 10
discover irrcgularity In the po-DO0hs anu CLOSING
the polls went to county seat TO have IL rectlieu
and did rot return until nearly sunset.
Tbird-RoIio-hox stut,iny II the testimony is TO be
believed, there never such wholesale and out
rageous frauds the ballot perpetratcd IN New-fOih
Cy In the worst days OF Tammany rule rs were prac
ticed all over Mississippi The Democrats controlled the
election machinery at every poll and they opened the
boxes and destroyed the Republican tickets anu
replaced them with Democratic tickets wi1noul tno
slightest conjunction This done in 50 many places
that the conclusion Is almost Irresistible that system
was conrIyed by the State Committee ana ihstuctiohs
given the local Democratic managers
The Democrats have made scarcely any attempt 10 re-
flute the abundant evidence Of these Fraudulent practices
give before the committee. They have bad few wit
nesses who have that far as they knew the reg
straton and election their localities were conducted
with fairness. The Republican allegations are direct and
specific and the Democrats put nothing against them
but u few general denal5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
MR; KNOTTS INVESTIGATIONS.

THE RECORD OF wATTss DISQUALIFICATION.
sTEARNs TEsTIFIEs-wHAT CLERK OF THE
RETURNING BOARD SAW AND DRANK.
WASHINGTON, Feb. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Tyner testified yesterday before Proctor Knots commit
tee in regard to the meligibity OF Watts the oregon
ecctor He produced, from the flies Of the Depart
ment all papers bearing upon the resignation OF Watts
which show that the latter resigned his position or POST
master by telegraph Nov. 49, and that telegraphie
acceptance sent by the Postnaster-Genera on Nov
IL Wattss written resignation to Special Agent Under
wood not received at the department until Dec ~
The OF the department show that Henry W. Hill
was appointed as wattss Nov %; that HIS
bond was forwarded to him Dec IL, and was returned
approved JAN 3, 1877, on which day his commission
was sent TO him. 1t also shown that the special agent
took charge OF the pOstoice at Lafayette on Nov H.
receptcd for all Government property and removed the
Office to another building.
The COMMITTEES next examined J. NJ. McGrew. Sixth
Auditor who stated that pay allowed Watts, as
postmaster, to and including Nov. IA.
Gov. Stearns OF Florida WAS recalled. He was asked
why he as Governor OF State tcegraphed 10 the Pres
dent party message. asking that prominent RepuDi-
cans be sent down Florida he said that it was be-
cause he knew President had sent prominent men to
other states. He asked if he did not know that
Pierce one of electors whom he appointed to State
Office was convicted felon and admitted that Pierce
had convicted of offering bride to member OF
the Legislature
In the afternoon the committee questioned John +.
Mulhern eerl; OF the Returning Board. He testified
that he had exGOv. Wells aud Iteeld convesing
privately and in low tone during the canvass OF the
vote and that once after conversation OF this sort he
saw Ltteed take his desk paper and take it to
stauding desk and getting eraser make some ensures
On Dec L. Lttleied told the witness that he lad liked
the parish OF Vernon but he did not say which way or in
what manner he had fixed IT, Muherin also testified that
clerks had made adavts in the office OF the Returning
Board signing to them any names they happened 10
think Of The witness said he made changes in one re-
turn himself what he did TO equaize the votes for
electors giving the who received the lowest vote the
same as the one vino received the highest The witness
said however he committed forgery on any paper re-
ang to the election The following cooquy then took
place:
O. Have you not been drinking to-dayi A. Early this
O Ar, YOU not intoxicated now. A. No, Sir.
O. Where did you drink A. Down at the National
Hotel - -, ,--.
O. Did take drink later than thatf A. AT about
O'Clock aid. - OF.
d WHAT dia you drink at 2 o'clock A. glass OF
O. What did you drink this morning! A. glass OF
ale a glass OF cider teddy and cocktail; and also
took a couple of cigars. Loud laughtefI
The committee at $50 O'Clock p III. adjourned until 9
o'clock Monday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
GRIMES AND cAsuALrlLs-BY TELEGRAPH.

KHrNE \. H.. Feb. 1.-THE Rev. T.. J. Carpenter
of Swanzey his scgh yesterday Afternoon
and died - from the injuries he received
CINCINNATI Feb. lI.--Ephraim Holland has been
held 900 bail TO answera charge OF being
implicated fraudulent voting In the October election.
PITTSBURGH, Penn. Feb. 11.-During quarrel
Afternoon, between Charles aud George seicrt
bothrrS In Etnaborough this city George drow
ylye, and shot breast inncling wound which
resulted in ms short ume The fraricide the eur
rendered himself TO the authorities.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1l.-About 1920 o'clock on Friday
night the boiler Of TIE Ditiy establishment exploded
dshiug the two story VI the baidins 10 which
MAS s,uated running folder And iu,n1ng four eyndef
pr,sses The loss not Sety heavy. I've
ulres folders scalded aud bruiscd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.

,,pssrxf NECESSITY FOR BETTER ACCOMhoDAlloNS
ppoposrp rxrENsIoN OF THE CAPITOL BUILD
yyG-pIrFggENT SITES SUGGESTED FOR a NEW
BUILDING.
fvnoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE r"'boNh'I
W,suISGToN, Feb. 11.-Ihere IS now "a
,orl couyction IN both houses that something ought
t bc done nj once toward providing enlarged accomho
.,o.s far the library OF Congress The present quar-
. ., ,hc Hbrury are wholly inadequate. Flfty-i'e
n.,,sopJ volum.s are without shclfrooln, aud the
FINAL ada,tons 70 this immense mass OF books amount
On hetweeu IL 1000 aud $4,000 volumes ii ihe rival
,,ns for new building do not defeat each Other u IL
h,hI that nn appropriation VIII be made TINS session
,,or t,r separnte cdilce for an extension 10 TIE
Cantol The Library Committee has Introduced Dill
n,nvidinr for extending the eastern 'front.' OF
the central portion Of the oaptoi 3'o iee''
aud for utilizing ali the room thus obtained for
ola, library This 4, senator Ednunds's fayote PROJECT
No thinks tina, the Capito thus he made syDniericai
and perfect and that the architectural nfeiory OF the
ol central edince can be wholly remedled Ihis Tar,
however no architect been found 10 devise design
for carrying this plan whch4ioes NOT sp"u Tue o"hS
If the building Senator morrill, Chairman OF the Com
u,ittse on Public Buildings insists that new library
should be erected ana that 1t should stand upon tue
ground Immediately east Of the East taihtoi
park He has put in bill for condemnng
and purchasing the land, now covered WIFE dwell
ing houses and beginning handsome @hr ,onuio-
diuus edihce. Other senators ia'u o"ui' ~,
saare "a the location arguing thai The library Is To 10
o,it of the CAPITOL IL ought Ia he placed on central SLIT
convenient 20 the reading pubic In the city The Gov
eIumont oW las tue square, aud there Is vacant space
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
GEN. GRANTS VIEW.
ONLY FAIR TO COUNT A STATE THE WAY HE
PEOPLE INTENDED.
IGRSERAL PRESS DIsPATCH1

PEOPLE INTENDED
IoRSERAL PRESS DTsPATCHl
WASHINGTON Feb. 1.-THE President tonight.
in the course OF conversation. said it appeared to
him at first that the Democrats OF the House, by
abruptly taking recess yesterday, intended to OBJ
struct the counting OF the electoral vote He has
been Informed. however, that many prom
inent Democrats had disavOwed any intention
TO engage in mere diatOry proceedings; that
Tomorrow they would take action in the
Florida case. and that their delay was merely for
the purpose of carefully examining all the papers as
they appeared this morning in print. The President
saws he is glad to hear this nothing he gained
by resisting the regular order of business. In
speaking Of the intention of Democrats TO make
an objection to counting the vote OF Illinois Oh ac-
count Of the alleged megibiity of Elector Chafee,
he said he does not how the vote of the State can
be rejected on that account and if the objection is
made to Mr.. Chaliee only the Democrats eau derive
no benefit from it, He thinks it is only fair that if
q State has voted for either Hayes or Tilden the
full vote of such State shall be counted ac-
cording to its political complexion. Although he
hopes that Hayes and Wheeler will be declared
elected he feels somewhat uncertain as to the re-
sult because he cannot forcsee what will he done i'll
tile case of Louisiana. 1t will be rccOllcced that
four years ago after his canvass for reelection the
two Houses resolved not TO count the electoral vote
of that State. Shoud Louisiana's vote possibly be
excluded now, Hayes and Wheeler will in that case
he defeated and Tilden and Hendricks not elected
the latter not having received majority of the votes
Of all electors appointed, and therefore the election
Of a President will be thrown into the House of
Representatives. leaving the Senate to elect Vice
President. BE this it may, the President is
satisfied there will be no disturbance of the peace
a. io u parties have committed the determination of
disputed points to the tribunal constituted for that
puTpOSe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
WASHINGTON.
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.

CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.
CANADA CoMPLAISING-POIITICAL INVESTIGATIONS
TIP DISMISSED NAVAL CADET-sITE OF THE
NEW LIBRARY.
Canada is displeased because the United
States does not appoint fishery commissioner
to assess damages under the Washington
treaty; there are no damages however to as
sess. Postmaster General Tyner testified as to
Wattss eligibility on Saturday. Gov. Stearns tes-
tilted as to the Florida election. Mr.. Mulherin,
clerk of the Returning Board, swore that he
saw Littlcfield making erasures in Louisiana
election returns. Senator Sargent has reported
against restoring the naval cadet dismissed for
hazing. Discussion as to the new library
building turns on whether an extension shall
be built to the Capitol, or a new building
put up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE ILLINOIS ELECTOR.
ARRIvAL-A SINGULAR CASE
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSRl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-George ID. Chaffee, the
Illinois elector who is alleged to have been iegible
arrived here to-day, He will probably be examined
by Mr. Knott committee tomorrow morning. The
papers received from Illinois show that lie APP
pointed United States Commissioner March II,
1868 and that he has never resigned TO this date
A certificate signed by Judge Treat, the Circuit
Judge, shows these facts. The Republicans assert
that Mr.. Chaiiee has not acted as United States
Commissioner for a long time; but the Democrats
reply that it makes no difference whether he has
acted or not rs he continues to hold the office until
he tenders his resignation and it is accepted. An
objection will be made to counting his vote when
the returns from Illinois opened Tomorrow, and
the matter will be discussed for two hours in sepa-
rate sessions of the two houses. II is not learned
tonight whether or not any adjournment will take
place before final vote IL had Oh this question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12

upon for structure large enough 10 provide TOT ne
growth OF the library for centuries 70 come ms ocI
ton favored by Mr. SpOford, the libraran bt ne WI,
be more than satisfied with provision congress inay
make that will proper for his beloved DOCKS
Last session there general disposition 10 seec. IA
public reservation at the foot Of Capitol H occupied
In part by the Botanic Garden az the site; Du he re-
cent excavations for the Naval Monument Close py d
shown That the ground is SO thoroughly spOhgy anu
water soaked that il affords secure foundation ~ a
building instead Of an extension OF the 0aO
finally decided on there to be- general agreement
that the Gothic style should be adopted, as apeasms
relief the mOnoony Of classic Greek architecture pre-
valling in the existing public buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE ORIENTAL CONFLICT.

THE BASES OF PEACE BETWEEN TURKEY AND srRvrA
sETTLfD-A sERvIAN MINISTER TO GO TO con-
sTANTINOPLE-A RUSSIAN WARNING.
BELGRADE, Saturday, Feb 10. 1877.
Minister Rstics and the Turkish delegate,
Pertef Efendi, In three conferences have entirely
agreed the formal points OF the Turkish bases OF
peace salutng the Turkish flag the conservation OF
fOrtresses, and the prevention Of armed bands
crossing the frontier Pertef EncDdi has asked the
Porte for instructions on other points When the pro
minares are settled. NJ Ristcs will proceed to Con
stantniope to negotiate defntivcly terms OF peace.
BRUSSELS. Saturday Feb. 10, 1877.
lie Nord, the Russian organ IN this city, says II En-
rope its right OF action under the treaty OF
1856, Russia viii be justified in again assuming the at
tude held before that treaty, which viii thus be-
a dead letter."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
MAILS TO CHINA AND JAPAN
AN End OF SUBSIDIES.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 10.-The Oriental and
Occidental Steamship Company decided to-day TO carry
the United States mails for the postages on their
steamers between san Francisco and Yokohama and
Hong Kong Capt. Geo. ii. Bradbury. President OF the
Company was instructed TO address All official eommun
cation 10 the PostmasteTG enera 10 that effect THIS
action will the Government tle SoVoooo SUBSIDY
Maid FOR this service and renders the longer
continuance of any expenditure from the public treas
airy for this purpOse unnecesshry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE BIsCAYANs COMING TO TERMS.

Reuters telegram from Madrid says it is re-
ported good authority that the Basque populations
have proposed and the Government has accepted plan
for settlement which will the present difficulties
with the Basque Provinces by compromise. Instead
Of furnishing soldiers by conscrpoD each province 10
to maintain battalion OF volunteers, which Is 10 DC
placed under the orders OF the Government in case OF
war and economical and administrative autonomy IL 70
served to the Basque Provinces. The Basque Jnnts are
willing TO accept this agreement aud the Governments
will submit IL ~ the COrtes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
TIE PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Tile sENATE IN SESSION.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE recess having
expired at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, the Senate Ie-
suined its session AT that hour.
Few Senators being present. on motion OF Mr.. Bout
well Rcp Mass) call OF the Senate ordered, aud
Mt lOlj O'Clock % Senator'S had answered TO their
names
Then Senate then at 1890 o'clock. took until
~ o'clock Upon reass embliDg ut nearly all the
Senators were present. and among the persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.

BROWNSVILLE, Feb. 1O.-Gen Miguel Blaneo,
whom President Daz appointed military commander OF
the frontier has arrived at Matamoros and entered on
his duess The siege Of the city has been raised ana
other officials appointed by Diaz exercising authority
Adyices Vera Cruz the Stn state that Gen Dd1
was expected return to the capital shortly 1no
nuict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
IE EGYPTIANS DEFEATED.

LONDON, M0huayt FED II, IoTT'
A special dispatch to The Standard from Alex
andria announces that the Egyptian troops have again
been defeated near MassOwah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
,oux y LEE ORDERED TO BE EXECUTED.

SALT LAKE CITY, FED. II.-Int tXCtptIUnS
taken TO the rungsoi the Court IN the trial OF John d.
Lee the alleged Mountain Meadow murderer and to his
sentence have overrued by the supreme Court OF
the Territory and the second District Court WAS ordered
10 fix mother day for Lees execution IL Is probable
Cnnrf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
THE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT.
A DELAY IN COUNTING FLORIDA.

DEMOCRATIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sEPARATEsAND
THE HOUSE TAKFs RECESS UNTIL MONDAY.
The Electoral Commission reported to the
Joint convention of Congress on Saturday,
that Florida should be counted for Hayes and
Wheeler protest was presented by the
Democrats. The two houses separated, and
the lower house, without engaging in the two
hours debate allowed by law, took recess
until Monday. An intention on the part OF
Democrats to filibuster is feared, but the
Democrats deny it. There will be two hours
debate to-day, and the count will proceed. A
hard fight will be made over Louisiana by the
Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-12
GI,NpOWDER EXPLOSION IN INDIA.

LONDON, Monday Feb. IL, 1877.
dispatch to The Times from Calcutta re-
ports that gunpowder explosion has occurred at Al
hemabed by which so persons were killed and loo
wounded.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-03-08
Something about Oysters.

One OF those .oil-har3ened, true
hearted Chaps often read o. IN romance
made his appearsnce on The campus
martiuz yesterday and his sympathies
were A. once aroused by the sight Of
three or four men standing around with
their buck saxs and waiting for work,
'Tll lie hanged ii il isn't tough" be
replied. when they told him that they
hadn't had any work for q month.
How would you like some oysters
They srnaeked their lips by way OF
reply. and he gathered up the crowd OF
eight, marched them 70 u restaurant
and ordered oyster s.cws for each one
Of them.
1T Just does my soul good to see
them eat" he said TO the owner OF the
place as the oight got TO work
"Yes. It's beautiful sight, was the
reply.
ut makes ne feel good in here" con-
tinued the stranger, laying his hand on
his heart.
"a good deed brings its Own reward, y
was the soft answer Of the restauran-
teur. as he calculated the profits.
II can't rest here--I must do further
good" said the big-hearted stranger
and be rushed out aud brought in three
negroes, chimney-sweep, two boys
and an old woman, and ordered more
oysters
The fifteen people went for oyster
soup in . manner To amaze. and their
guardian nudged the restaura'eur in the
ribs. and said:
'';See the gentle lambs. Oh, that
could feed the poor Of America -
''You are very good man. end
heaven will reward you,' replied the
proprietor, as he filed the dishes again
The stranger said he wanted TO bring
IN just FIVE more, so as to say he bac
fed an even score. and rushed out aftel
them, while the restarateur sent after
more oysters and crackers. The stran
ger didn't return He was last seer
climbing into farmers sleigh on State
street and guiding his team to the West
The fifteen i'll the restaurant licked
their plates clean and departed in joy,
full procession. and the last c"S nae
passed out before the n.'n VINO -ur
nishsd the sour - Ebt through wait
ing for the,x- 81 the big-hearted
--ss were oashs and slang phrases
I'd watchwo rds aud expressions. deliv
cred in tn purest OF English; but what
mattered it to the fifteen soup-devour.
ers, who drew up in line opposite and
'.Liesoleed. That them oysters just
touched the spot"
The Morning herald., 1877-10-22
DOMESTIC.

ST. JOHN. N. B., Oct. 0.-One of the
most terrible disasters which has ever be-
fallen suburban town occurred this mor-
ming at q quarter to three O'Clock, In the
town of Portland, a suburb of this city.
Upward of five hundred and fifty families,
numbering 1890 persons, were literally
thrown homeless and penneless upon the
charity of the benevolent. Two hundred
and ff'y wooden houses and small shops
and sheds we're burned. The district was
almost entirely covered with wooden build-
ipgs, having, lp fact, but one brick struc-
tu,e in 1t. The loss amounts to upward of
$500, 1000, and the insurance companies held
risks to the value of $50, 900 only.
At Ave O'Clock the nr. had reached its
height. The blocks from Main street to
High street, inclusive, were completely OBJ
liberated, and only gaunt chimneys remains
ed. From High street to the very waters
edge the flames spread on unresisted. Cam
den street was burning. The large houses
ct the foot of Portland street, also houses
from Temperance Hall, in Simonds street,
The Morning herald., 1877-10-22
THE FORTY HOURS DEVOTION.

AND OTHER AFFAIRS AT ST. JAMES.
The Forty Hours Devotion will be cele-
brated in st. James Church, Riddles Road
and Lowering avenue, commencing on Sum-
day morning next and continuing until the
following Tuesday night. Confessions will
be heard on Saturday afternoon and even
ing and at stated intervals on the days
above named. Rev. Father Meyers, of the
Church of the Sacred Heart, preached there
at the late mass yesterday, and the orgauist
having returned, the choir resumed its
duties.
The Pho Mono Literary Society will give
their entertainments for the benefit Of
the church on Tuesday and Thursday even-
ings, Nov. 20 and %, when the following
selections will be given: "Truth versus
Lies" "Fsmi]y JARS" and "The Cobbler
snd the Lord. or Contentment is Far Better
than Riches" three screaming farces. The
comedy entitled "Caught in His Own Trap;
or, Personation," and the operetta, " A Fit
Of the Blues" besides songs and recitations
The programme will be changed each even
ing, and every care will be taken to make
the present entertainments the best that
have been yrt given by the P. N. L. s.
Tickets are now ready for sale and cost but
Is cents.
The Morning herald., 1877-10-22
POLICE CASES.

Business at the Polio Court continues
brisk. The following cases were tried
since our last issue. John Rochester charg-
ed with the larceny of goods, was held in
$500 bail for his appearance at Court. A.
johnson, for disorderly conduct, was re-
quired to pay costs. John stidham, charg.
ed with vagrency, was committed to New
Castle Jail for 60 days. George Kelly,
charged with assault and battery, on Annie
Bowers, was held in $500 for his appearance
at Court. There were also several drundks
with the usual fines and costs.