Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-02
NEW YORK.
Oakley Hall.

New YORK, March 81. There is no question
but that Oakley Hall engaged passage on the
freight steamer Victoria, from Boston. The clerk
of Warren x Co., Boston, states he engaged pas
sage on the 18th, paid his fare of $50 and gave
his name as w. +. Sutclitfe of Quebec. The clerk
recognized Hall by picture in Harper's Weekly
as the passenger who gave the above name. Hall
stayed in Boston and vicinity till the 18th, when
the steamer sailed. London dispatches to-day
confirm the above.
LATER.
A representative of the Associated Press who
was acquainted with Oakley Halls appearance,
met him at Liverpool on steamer Victoria, from
30 ston, and asked him if he was not the man.
Hall persisted in denying his identity and has
gone to London.
RumOr.
1t is reported on good authority that bargains
have been already made with three southern SEN
ators and thirteen republican representatives to
act hereafter with the democrats on all politi-
cal questions. They resent the abandonment by
Hayes, and declare that personal safety demands
that they make immediate terms with the demo-
Gratis. The immediate object is to give control of
both houses Of congress to the democrats. Hayes
friends say this will only promote dssenson
among the whites of the SOUTH and hasten the
irutage of the Presidents policy.
South Carolina.
Washington specials are as follows
The Times says-Chamberain declined the Swiss
mission. lie will be governor or private citizen.
Worlds Extreme republicans are opposed to
Hampton and vent their feelings by public out
bursts of indignation. 1t is regarded as certain
that the President will solicit from Hampton some
general promise in writing that he will make ne
distinction on the color line. Hampton doubtless
will accede.
Schuz proposed certa in guarantees to IIamr-
ton last night. lie declined to sign them.
The Sun says Sherman, McCraiy and Devcns
are certain ~ the first and probably the last who
oppose any withdrawal of troops without some
formal compromise, short Of unconditional sur
render to Hampton.
Chamber lain has submitted three propositions
for organizing the new legislature. All give the
republicans majority on joint ballot, and each
gives the democrats majority in the other
chamber.
This gives the republicans the odd member of
the supreme court, place which can only be
filled by the legislature, and ii will fall to this
court. which is tied now, to decide who is Gov
ernor. Tonight Chamberlain summed up these
propositions in the final plan Of adjustment, sub
mitted at o'clock.
LATER.
Evarts and Schurz saw Hampton with nearly
the same proposition, and he refused to accede to
any plan or compromise. lie remains master Of
the situation. The enthusiasm towards Hamp
ton is regarded as fictitious and arranged IN sd-
vance.
Railroad War.
There are conflicting rumors as to a railroad
war, and one report says an agreement was made
between the trunk lines yesterday, which on the
other hand is denied.
Suspension.
The Harrisburg State bank has gone into liqui-
daton. Assets $500, 600; liabilities 100000.
Denial.
In regard 10 the rumor conta ned in q Wash
ington despatch that Samuel j. I ilden had begun
quo warranto proceedings against II. u. Hayes it
is authortiyely denied.
Civil Service.
Evarts will select men familiar with commerce
as consuls to commercial districts, and men &C.
quainted with manufactures to manufacturing dis
tricts. They will make elaborate reports
Fire.
PoUGHREEPsIE, March 81. A house at Rhine
Clitf was burned this morning, and Mrs. Burns
and four children were burned to death. Two
children were badly injured by jumping from the
window. lnce ndiary.