Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-12-14
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WASHINGTON. Dec. IL.
In the House. the regular order OF
business Vas the consideration OF the
Colorado Contested election case, which
wss resumed
In the Senate, Cameron Of Wiscon-
Sin, presented the petition Of David T.
Corbin of South Carolina. asking that
his claim to a aeat from hat State may
BE- inquired into aud decided upon its
merits. He moved the petition lie
upon the table for the present, and
gave notice that he would call u up
hereafter, and move its reference To
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons. So ordered.
Da wes introduced q bill to author
ize and equip an expedition ~ the
Arctic seas. Referred.
voorhees, submitted the following
resolution, and gave notice that he
would call it up on Tuesday, January
18th, for the purpose of submitting
some remarks thereon: Resolved,
That It Is Of the highest importance
that the financial credit Of the Gov
eminent be maintained, and in order
to do 20 the Government Itself, in all
its departments, should in good faith
keep NIL its contracts and obligations
entered into with its own citisens.
At the expiration Of the morning
hour, consideration was resumed Of
the resolution of Matthews to pay the
bonds in silver, and Bayard spoke In
opposition.
In the Senate, railroad bills intro
dnced by Senators Johnston and Dor
sey were referred to Matthews, Saun-
ders, Dorsey, Lamar aud Barnum.
senator Mitchell's bill in relation TO
the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany. and his Oregon Central Railway
hill. were referred to Mitchell, Teller,
Dawes, Ransom and BArnum.
The Senate Postal Committee voted
to report favorably again upon the
nomination of Wickersham, to be
Postmaster at Mobile.
The House Committee on Foreign
Affairs to day examined General Ord;
the chief points in his testimony be-
ing, that the cessation or diminution
NJ Mexican raids on the lower Rio
Grande. was attributable to the pres
once Of . large American force, end
the revocation Of existing orders would
elste dangerous elements In Mexico
and u more raids, and be an OBJ
stacle In the negotiations Of . treaty.
4 Delegates 81 Isdaass.
CHICAGO, Dec. Is.
A delegation of Cheyenne Indian 3
are in town, awaiting the return of
General Sheridan from Washington.
They come from Bismarck, and in
clude Two Moons. Little Chief, Crazy
Mule, Old Wolf. Black Wolf and High
Backbones. They 20 to q theatrical
performance TO night.
Thrown out eG Employ
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Dec. 10.
The dye-house of the York Manu-
featuring Company, and the boiler
room, were damaged SIS 900 By fire last
night. Hundreds OF the operatives are
unex pectedly thrown out Of employ
ment.
A Bequest.
BOSTON,, Dec. Is.
The late Gardiner Chilson, who left
the Home Missionary Society 325 900,
gives also an additional 90. 900 on the
death Ut his sou.
The Royal Hotel Burwed.
NEWCASTLE, Ont, Dec. Is.
The Royal Hotel and the block con
tanning the principal business part oil
the town, were burned last night
Loss, $40. 600.
An Extensive Fire.
TOLEDO, o.. Dec. 10.
A fire in the extensive works Of the
Mhourn Wagon Company, this morn
ing, burned about u fourth Of the
establishment. Loss, $4,000. Insured
for $4,000.
Call For > Public Meeting.
CHICAGO, Dec. Is.
Tho Tribune this morning publishes
. call, signed by over 1000 citizens Of
Chicago, for q mass meeting, to b
held this evening. to discuss the earn.
est necessity for the demonstration OF
the silver dollar.
4 Destructive Fire.
HELENA. Ark, Dec. Is.
A fire broke out In Wooter's queens.
ware store last night. The entire
block was burned. LOSS, about 49,.
600. Insured for 3l5. 0O0.
A. Extensive Ra11ore.
NEW York, Dec. Is.
James Leahy, importer Of white
| goods, has failed. His liabilities are
placed at $3.50, 600. ons-half of which II
due abroad. The outstanding assets
are reported weak.