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refuge in Texas. are lockng to his standard. HIS
accessons in one day reached upwards Of forty men,
MP. CONKLINGS PLANS.

POPULAR NOTIONS AS TO WHY THE SENATOR PUT
HIMSELF AT THE HEAD OF TIE MEXICAN IN
yEsuGATIoN.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRTBussl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-SOme of the members OF
the Conklmg special committee appointed 10 inyes-
tigate the condition of affairs on the Rio Grande
attempt to throw mystery around its proceedings
This is already bearing its natural crop OF SENSATION
al rumOrs.
In the first place the raising of the committee
itself has universally been accepted as an adroit
movement on the part of Senator Conkling not only
to an opportunity to watch Secretary EyarTs
Mexican policy with a view Of attacking it if there
any vulnerable points in it, but to place
himself in opposition to take the lead in
the Senate if the border troubles should
assume great Importance, and become the
exciting political question Of the hour These
interpretations of Mr.. Conkling's motives may be
erroneous, but they almost universally accepted,
as Mr.. Conklng must have known they would be
when he moved his resolution. There is no public
man who looks farther down the lane of the future
than the Republican Senator from New-York. or
who understands better in advance what the popu-
lar interpretation we'll the political effect OF
any movement will be.
As the motives which governed Mr.. Conkling in
calling for the creation of the special committee
have been freely discussed, has there been much
conjecture about the manner in which he will pursue
the investigation. OF course (say the gOssips he
will call upon Secretary Eyarts for all the cOrre-
spOndence which has passed between the State De-
paTtment and the Mexican Government, and any of
the officers agents, or the representatives OF the
United States, the other side Of the Rio
Grande. This will force Secretary Evarts
to show his hand, and all there is in it. If he has
been dlckerng with Diaz for the annexation of
some of the northern States Of Mexico in return for
recognition, or If he has been trying to provoke
war; those facts cannot be concealed. In short, Mr..
Conkling will have Just such opportunity as he
most desires TO sit IN judgment on Secretary Eyartss
administration.
Another report, that was even believed by some
usually well-infOrmed people yesterday, was that
Mr.. COnkling would take part of ms committee 10
the City of Mexico some time during the Winter and
pursue his inquiries there. OF this is absurd.
That such rumOrs gain currency in Washington,
however and repeated by people proves the
popular interest If not the subject Of the border
troubles, at least in the effect Of the policy of the
United States upon our own internal policy, and ON
the future of leading men,
The truth unquestionahy is that Mr. Conkling
himself has not determined what kind of inycstIga-
ton he will enter into and the mysterious answers
Of members of his committee to questions about his
purposes are provoked by ignorance on their own
part During the two meetings that have already
been held the committee has done Little more than
~ organize.
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IGEsgRAL PRESS DIsPArCMI

washington, Dec. 18.-ln compliance with
the request OF the Subcommittee OF the House Com
mtee ON Military Affairs, appointed to investigate our
relations with Mexico, the Secretary OF War has sum-
moned Colonel shafter and Lieutenauts Bulls and
Turner of the army, who have recently pursued Mex
au araudcrs Mexican territory 10 appear before
the subcommittee, January T. Until the arrival OF
these officers the subcommittee will transact business
unless an emergency should arise which would necessi
tate their meeting at the call OF the chairman.
The subcommittee OF the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs OF which Representative Schlecher IL chairman,
WHO also the Mexican border question under con-
sderatOn expect 10 procure and examine all the docu-
nentary evidence in relation To Mexican troubles, in
der To be prepared TO report thereon To the fun commit
tee as soon rs possible after the recOnvenng Of Congress
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MILITARY REPORTS.

CAPTAIN BLkIR'S REPORT TO GENERAL POPE OF THE
SITUATION OS sUEDAY-MOVEMEST OF TROOPS.
WAsHINGToN Dec. 1S.-The following has been
received here:
"CHCAGO H., Dee. II, 1877.
"The following telegramifrom General Pope is trans
mtted for the Information OF the General Of the Army
~. H. SHERIDAN, Lieutenant General"
Captatn Blair tclcgraphs from III Paso on the 10th,
that the mob have been M III Paso, Mexico, TO get
small gun there but Judge Padio refused to let them
have it, Mr. Maieen has just from the other side
All his old friends turned the cold shoulder on him to-
day and one OF them told him lie had bet
ter come into town, which he viii do tomorrow.
Men belonging to the mob came up to fseta
Yesterday and took all the ammunition they could find
II good blow is to be struck, the sooner the better
Colonel Hatch reports that Captain Blair has been tee
pr1uhed the movement OF troops now taking place ana
6e has been directed take charge OF two heldpecrs
and ammunition at ri PanO Texas and put them IN the
custom House under guard OF his detachment Colonel
Hatch thinks the troops VIII arrive III Time 10 prevent
any serious trouble. JoHN fofE,
' Commanding BrgadIerG General
General Pope also telegaphs under date Of yester-
day:
sTen companies OF the OH Cavalry and one company
O, infantry are on route to III Advance companies
are expected TO arrive there to-day or tomorrow The
whole force probably numbers n little over 300 men-
enough for all purposes"
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BROKEN BANKS.

THE CHICAGO CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-It is now about certain
that W. f. Endcott, president Of the defuuct Central
National Bank has left the city not to return. having
transferred the bank his shares OF stock and taken
instead Receiver Glover reports that his invest-
cations have disclosed much questionable action the
part OF the management, and II is doubtful whether
than very small dividend will he declared The assets
about S433 600 OF which 100000 OF face value,
$4,000 worthless $4,000 in cash, and the doubt
fui. OF the stockholders responsible men,
but the standing OF large number is unknown, they
live in Eastern cities.
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TARIFF REVISION

TWO sUB-COHNIrIEBs To STAY ~ wAsuINC1oN
AND INVESTIGATE THE SUBJECT
iBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRlBCNgl
NAsuiSGToN. Dec. 1S.--Two subcommittee %
the Committee on Ways and Means will hold ses-
sons some time during the recess TO inquire INTO the
subject OF a revision Of the Revenue laws One Of
them' with Fernando Wood at its head will consider
lie question Of revising the tariff The other with
Mr. Tucker as It's chairman will investigate the sub
tofnterna revenue. Considerable interest is man
hesed Ia regard 20 the proposed imposition Of duties
on tea and coffee. AS either Of these inyest cations
has YET been begun the members Of the sub-commit-
Wes themselves have very ague ideas as 10 what
sllher VIII recommend The tea and coffee tax was
9lstussed by the Committee on WAYS and Means
curing The last Congress after Secretary BristOw
had recommended restoration Of the tax but the
UNi proposing 10 impose duties on them Was de-
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CURRENT TOPICS AT The CAPT. AL.
ARGUING FOR 100000 OF COTTON TAXES.


Argument was also heard to-day upon the
question OF efundng the Internal Revenue tax Of per
cent paid by certain claimants cotton. The claim
ants contend that they have twice paid the tax Of per
cent imposed upon all cotton in 1868, first, in paying
the regular Of cents pound and afterward that
samples taken OF 1t from 100000 bales and a
second tax collected the bales made up from those
samples. They also claim that they paid twice
cotton upon which Grs tax had been collected, by
reason OF being forced to pay tax on quantity OF That
amount Of the tax claimed Is about 100000 The
under consideration has been pending III the Internal
Revenue Office for several years, hut the evidence has
been sufficient u allow final decision The Collec-
tor at Mobile. Ala, where the persons claiming the
refund reside has furnished the department with con.id
cradle testimony In the case
SUITS 70 RECOVER LUMBER AND ROsIN.
Commissioner Williamson, of the Land Of
fee is informed that writ Of replcvn has been issued
from TIE United States Court in Florida to
100000 feet Of sawed lumber and 900 pine logs,
from public lands Governor George f. Drew, Lewis
Buck James Parker, and Lafayette Dickens the de
Iendans suite have also been instituted for possession
Of several hundred barrels Of rOsin and turpentne and
have been issued for the arrest OF various
sons including Aessrs. Parker and Dickens, above
'i''O ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.
Arguments were made to-day before Assist
antSccreay Of the Treasury French in favor OF the free
admission OF bronze statue OF st. George and tho
Dragon, intended as an ornament to st. Georges Hail.
Philadelphia Two questions present themselves 10 the
meaning OF the law which nothing shall be consd
cred statute which is not the work Of sculptor, and
second whether the society is OF character such 10
be entitled receive free OF tax The duty assessed upon
II is 80 per OF the value Of the statue which Will
between 400 and IL 500. The question will DO de-
cided IN d day or two
AN INSPECTION AT NETWORK
Chief of Special Agents Of the Post Office
Department Parker, and Mr. j. H. Maer, Chief Clerk to
the First Assistant General have, by drec
tion Of Judge Key gone 10 New-York 10 make cIsm
nation regard the clerical force OF tho Post Office OF
that city, and report IL can be reduced without inter
ferng with the necessary business Of the ofoe. On
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LEAVING WASHINGTON.
VACATION EXCURSIONS EAST AND WEST.
IRy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

lBi TELEGRAPH TO THE iiipuN-I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Nearly all the senators
and Representatives have already left Washington,
and by the end of the week few in official life VIII
remain here whom important business does not de-
tain The President and a portion OF his Cabl-
net will go to New-York on Thursday even
ing. party consisting of Senators Blaine, cam
eron, Dorsey and Chaffee, Ex-Secretary Robson,
Representative Hale and one or two others will
leave here Tomorrow IN Senator CamerOns special
car by way Of st. Louis, for the Hot Springs of Ar
kansas. where they will spend the holidays. Post
master-General Key and Third-Assstant Postmaster
General Hazen 90 to New-4Ork tonight to inspect
the process of manufacturing postal cards under the
new contract. An inspection of the manufacture OF
postage stamps will also be made.
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THE LERDO MOVEMENT.

DENIAL by GENERAL ESCOBEDO OF AN ATTEMPT 10
ORGANIZE An EXPEDITION AGAINST DIAZ-No
DESIRE FOR CONFLICT BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND MEXICO. $50
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUssl
NEw-ORIEANs. Dec 1s.-General Escobedo, of re-
cent Mexican border fame reached New-Orleans last
evening from Brownsville, Texas, which place he
left December g. He says his visit to Louisiana
Is simply in pursuit of private business ana 'hSt
after remaining here about fortnight he VIII leave
for Galveston In q brief conversation he utterly
disclaimed the charge that his recent Vlsit 10
the RIO Grande was for the purpose OF
organizing an expedition against Diaz lie
denies that Lerdo and his adherents Sc
cretly encourage conflict between the United
States and the DIaz Government lie does not ap-
prebend any danger Of war between the two Gov
ernments. and says it would be deplored by none
more than by the Lerdo party lie Gays that as De-
tween the beligerents Lerdo lwould certainly be
Mexican. Touching the late troubles in ii Psso
County. of which he was first informed by the
New Orleans newspapers of the l7th, EscoDede sara
the difficulty was not between Americans and Mexi-
cans but between Americans only. The occurrence
OF the outbreak did not change his opinion that
neace would be maintained between tho two ma
tons. >zris-
LKRDos FORCES INCREASING.
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 1S.-A San Antonio dis
match IN The Nars. SAYS: Colonel Amador, of the
Ierdo forces. with 200 men, has been disaTming
Dazs guards at Mier, and releasing them upon their
promise not to take up arms again against Lerdo's
cause. MeXieans favoriDg Lerdo, who had taken
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and mako n similar examination Of the office there.
These oxnminefion will be made I'm all the large cl'tl
the Union in accordance with the Act OF MaIe 70 - he
clerical force in all the post offices in such CUES Gu"
properly be reduced. r,
GENERAL HOWARD NOT NOW TO BE TRIED.
Three cases were called in the Crlmliiai
Court OF the District yesterday against deher". W.
Howard These cases grew out OF his adinlhs'r"'o"
tho anairs ~ the Freedmens Bureau. but were naen
nifelv nosponed because the Government docs ~.
sire 10 relieve lin nom his present important m'ai5
dute s TO come here for trial.
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FIVE MEN DROWNED.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 1S.-The oyster puney.
eamue Washington. capszed In the mouth OF the
Rappahannock River Thursday night last aud the
crew, consisting OF Captain Cephas Busses and four
men, were drowned. The pungy returning from
Baltimore 70 Curtss Creek when the disaster overlook
her She sunk with the topmast only sticking out OF
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THE MERIpES. CONN. ELECTION.

MERIDEN, Conn, Dec. 1S.-At the municipa
election this city to-day H. Wales SHES the Repubh
can candidate reelected Mayor by an overwhelming
majority The other Republican candidates Tor CIR,
offices we're also elected The Council 10 co,n posed OF ~
Republicans and q Democrats.
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A WAR POLICY FoREsHADOwED.
THE PROPOSED PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
CoNsTANrNoPLE, Tnesday. Dc. 81. ~.

=
Erroneous interpretations having been given &c
the circular of the Porte inviting mediatons Il Is
officially explained that Turkey does not approach
the powers as vauquished state since sic still han
two lines of defence which the Government believe,
she would be able TO hold. The Porte, by its crcu
lar desires to intimate its willingness 10 consider
the proposals made by the Constantinople Conier
ence. As the war began owing to Turkeys rciuss
to adhere to those proposals. the Porte thinks il
might be terminated now on that basis.
LONDON. Tuesday, Dec. Is, 1877.
Reuters Bucharest dispatch states that Prime,
Gortschakof has instructed the Russian representa-
tyes abroad observe the greatest possible
relative TO the conditions Of peace which Russii
might he disposed 10 advance.
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THE IOWA TOWN TAX LAW.
dispatch

CTNCINNATI, Dec 1S.-A special dispatch
from Davenport, Ia, says the Supreme Court has
decided in the appealed from this county that the
Legislative act allowing cities aud towns To vote tax
I'M aid Of railroads OF other public corporations IL con-
stIlntional."
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CALIFORNIA; NEW SENATOR.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1S.-At noon to-day TIN
Senate elected j. T. Farley United SENATOR by
strictly party vote. The House Of Representatives vote
for United Senator to-day, and j. T. Farley va
elected by a strictly party yotA
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FAILURE OF AN ILLINOIS SAVINGS BANK.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 1S.-1he Springfield
Savings Bank closed this morning. It's liabilities are
1000, chiefly to small depOsOrs Most Of the direc
tors are wealthy. and is stated all liabilities will
he settled in full The bank has been doing business
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THE NEW AMSTERDAM SAVINGS BANK DISSOLVED
ALBANY, Dec. 1S.-ln the case of the People
agt The New-Amstcrdam Savings Bank OF New-York
Justice Osborn to-day, application Of the Attorney
General, granted a final order disso wing the bank.
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feated through the opposition of Fernando Wood,
now chairman Of the committee.
THE FOREIGN POSTS.
THE CONsUIATE-GENERAL AT PARIs-A CANDIDATE
FOR THE BELGIAN MISSION.
IBY rKLEGEArr TO rHR rRIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPr rHR TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-It il reported among Sem
ators who still remain in the city that ex-senator
Hitchcock, of Nebraska, has been selected as the
Consul-Gencral at Paris In the place of General
Torbet. Mr.. Hitchcock is graduate Of Williams
College. Massachusetts,. lawyer by profession and
has been connected with public affairs IN Nebraska
since its organization as a Territory.
The papers of Private Dalzel, of Ohio, on file at
the State Department, recommending his appoint
ment TO the Belgian Mission, make a strong showing
in his favor Among them is an autograph letter
from the late Senator Morton, besides earnest
recommendations from Generals Noyes, Garfield ana
Banks Senator Matthews Representative Worries
and great number Of other influential hepuDh-
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WASHINGTON.
GOVERNMENTAL THEMES.

r--,,R,rroNs FOR TIE PARIS INHIBITION -CAusN'
fiL''"', ,,,.rox DISASTER CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
~ Wc,,ormick is fastening the work OF or
"i. for the Paris exhibition. The plans
- che Agricultural Bureau are explained IN
v below. Three ships will be sup
u,;cd 70 carry the exhibits TO Paris. Inc
Il".;s;on in the case of the Huron is that
~ sc,manship WAS the cause of the wreck
- hin being stencil and sound Ex-senator
Hitchcock is mentioned for the Consulate-Ueh-
oral At Paris. Rumor is busy IN regard TO ME-
Co,lliugs Mexican investigation, Mr.. Blame
and other Senators 30 to Arkansas Tor the
vacation.
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WAITING FOR RRINFoRCEMENTs.

Chicago Dee 1S.-Captain Blair. commanding
the United States troops at FL Paso, Texas tele
graphs, under date Of December II, that nothing
new had occurred at San Elizario. Up to that time
only one man, named Ellis, belonging to the Texas
Rangers, had been killed. The advance United
States troops en- route to San Elzario from points in
New Mexico were hourly expected.
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THE ORIENTAL CONFLICT.
GREAT BRITAIN ALARMED.
SIXTY THOUSAND MORE RUSSIAN SOLDIERS TO BE
MOBfIIZED.

bINTY THOUSAND MORE RUSSIAN hOLDILK9 TO DE-
Modified.
The Porte has modified its tone in regard 10 peace,
and explains that its recent circular simply meant
that it desired to treat the basis of
the proposals made by the Conference. Eng
land is in disfavor at Constantnople, being
held responsible for the hostility of seryia.
The British Parliament is TO assemble January
II. which is about three weeks earlier than
the usual time at which it meets. Tho
Government intends 10 ask il to vote money for
military and naval ornaments. General Horya-
tovich, the Seryan Commander, is marching east
ward from Adlie, which he captured recently. Rus
STA has ordered 10000 fresh troops to be organized.
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TRIUMPH OF THE MEXICAN MOB.

SURRENDER OF THE TEXAS STATE TRoOPs-HowARD,
ATKINSON, AND n'BRIDE SHOT.
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 1S.-A Nars special from
Austin says: "A dispatch has been received by the
Governor from the Sheriff of FL Paso County stat
ing that the State troops surrendered to the Mexican
mob at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Their ammu-
milton was exhausted and they were unable TO hold
out longer After the surrender, Howard, Atkinson,
and Mcbride shot to death by the MeHcsns."
The Neus's Fort Clark special dispatch, dated
yesterday, says tho command under Colonel Young
and Lieutenant Bulls arrived here this Monday
evening. They report having experienced very bad
weather on their return trip, their blankets and
clothing being dTenched since the Sth inst No
details Of their operations have vet been made
known. The Governor has received the following
dispatch from the Sheriff of FL PasO County, dated
December II:
Your telegram received unable TO raise in this
county over ten the fresh help is expected in
forty-eight hours | fear il will be too late the
rangers are getting short of ammunition, and the
mob Is undermining the buildings
lF.
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MORE RUSSIANS ORDERED TO THE FIELD

LONDON. Wednesday, Dee. 10, 1877.
The Timess Bucharest correspondent reports thai
orders have been given in Russia for the mmediat,
mobilization of 200 fresh troops. New battalion,
are constantly crossing the Danube.
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THE MEXICAN BORDER.
MASSACRE AT ELIZARIo.

SURRENDER OF HE STATE TRoOPs-HowARD, At
KENsIS AND MBRIDE SHOT WHILE PRISONERS
THE LERDo MOVEMENT.
The State troops beseged at Elizario surrendered
to the Mexican mob Monday afternoon, and How
ard, Atkensin, and Mcbride were Immediately
shot by their captors. Governor Hubbard in
announcing the facts to the War De-
partment. says there reports that
Mexcans have crossed the Rio Grande to aid their
fellow-countrymen. The Federal troops under
Colonel Young and Lieutenant Bulls reached Fort
Clark, Texas, Monday evening. General Escobedo
who is at New-Orleans, denies that he
designs an expedition against Diaz from
American SOIL and says that LerdO has no desire for
a conflict between Mexico and the United States
but the troops under Colonel Amador have disarmed
Daz's guards at Mier, and Mexican refugees in
Texas arc focking to Lerdo's standard Colonel
Shafter and Lieutenants Buls and Turner Will tes-
tify before the House Committee on Military Affairs
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AZ ELABORATE SHOW OF AGRICULTURAL RICHES
-wooI-IHREE SHIPS TO CARRY AMERICAN
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POPULAR NOTIONS AS TO WHY THE SENATOR PUT
HIMSELF AT THE HEAD OF TIE MEXICAN IN
YKsIIGATIoN.
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GORDON vs.. CONKLING.

LETTER FROM w. f. CHANDLER.
THE SENATOR FROM GEORGIA REOPESs The DIS
PUrE AND SAYS THE SENATOR FROM NETWORK
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