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New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

M,cur.s Me-. Feb. 2S.-The Machias River is free
from ice; a vessel arriy ed aud departed to-day.
RCurOKp VT, Feb. 2S.-SlIss Josie Atwell died
beng the NTH victim Of the poisoned well Others
In q critical condition
porrsyILF. Penn Feb. 2S.-An explosion Of gas
,his morning in Preston Mines at Granville instantly
Killed William NJ Williams tue ihsiuo poss' anu seriously in'
jurel John MahonS. miner-
RI. uMoNp Va, Feb. 2S.-G. w. Adridge. Of
last night in that city, from injuries
ccd - Tho the Richmond and Fredsreks
burx Railroad, near Nuoru
HARTFORD, Conn.,. Feb. 2s.-A. J. Baldwin Of
Beru bitten i've weeks by dog aud died lost ngh
u great agony The doctors pronounce IL OF h.drU
phola seven persons were bitten by the same dog
BosroN, Feb. 23-ln view of the disturbances
which occurred the performances Of Count
New York and New Haven the Board Of Aldermen oi tns
CITY refuses grant exhibition license To the Couh' and
his company.
GARRIsoN's, n. Y, Feb 2S.-Private T9b.n. who who
shot private Aiberr OF the Engineer Corps at West Point
LEFT this morning In charge g. spSs pps o tss SSes
Marshal for NewYork Three other uonocs VI 'o sS'ps
accompanied the prisoner
JoussrowN. N, Y, Feb 2s.--In the case OF Oscar
HnaSe on trtil Tor tie murder Of child Of Ames Mont
rcmery County the jury returned ayfdst q N
In thiid degree, ana hodso was senIencSu W osn
prison Tor the term of TWO yeaSA
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
CONSIDERABLE COMMoTIoT CAUSED.
ma fnllnro Of pcrcIyal & Co. has caused a &
THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE IN CUBA.

HAVANA, Feb. 23.-The inSurgent chiefs hav-
ing submitted the offered by the spanish Gov
eIm,nt OF which fact there not longer any doubt,
the restoration OF peace this Island may be regarded
as au accomplished fact The 2jth OF the present
month has been dos sgnaied the date on which the In
surgcnts shall lay down their arms and on the 2Sth
peace will be officially proclaimed by the Government
For months past persons blinded by passion have
been prepared for this result The continuous sur
render Of Insurgents to the spanish forces the capture
OF one after another OF their most prominent men and
their cnent treatment by the Spanish Government all
tended 10 show that an entire change IN the situation
WA. sure To AXE place. Generals J0Vrlar and Martinez
Cupos have thus redeemed their pledge 10 pacly tie
island before the end Of the Winter campaign, ana they
are entitled 10 high cOmmcndatOn iOr their success
under extraordinary difficulties especially as regards
the financial situation. IL ~ believed that the execution
OF the terms Of the peace Will involve no serious incOn-
van
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01

Cuba for that purpose. Such an agent was
found in Judge Leonard, the ReDnblican member
from Louisiana in the House OF Representative,
gentleman discreet and courteous aud fanliar WIN
the Spanish language. 1t was thought adVSaD'e 10
pursue this direct course, instead OF making he so
ject the basis of diplomatic correspondence. Juuge
Leonard few days ago obtained an indefinite leave
Of absence from the House. and left New-l 0rk
for Havana on the steamship Columbus on WedDes-
day last, carrying with him a letter from President
Hayes to the Captain-General. and also one from
the same officer to whom judge Leonard will make
known the object of his mission. II s not doubted
that the Captain-General will afford him every
facility for the accomplishment of his mission De-
sides extending his own investigations in the same
direction.
Another object of the mission is to ascertain the
true condition of the insurgents the official ac-
counts and those from nsurrectlOnary sources being
contradictory. While one side represents the decline
of the insurrecton, the other asserts the contrary
Agents have been here in behalf of the insurgent
Cubans with view TO tho recognition Oh
their independence by the United States. The Cap
ard the necessary facilities for visiting the insrrrec-
tionaTy district. Spain uniformly shows dlspo-
sti0n to preserve and strengthen the friendly reia
tions between Spain and the United States, which
have never been more aDiicable than they are now;
Should ii be found that the negroes are kidnapped
in Florida, any other Southern State, ana con-
veyed to Cuba and sold into slavery. immediate
will be adopted to prevent all such outrages
in future
The objects of Judge Leonard's mission are not
publicly known. care having been taken to conceal
them; but the above statement Is confirmed III
quarters which leave no room for doubt.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
NEW-YORK, FRIDAY, MARCH l, 1873.

said that Mr. Cox was constituent of his, and nae
used language that was unparamentary and out OF
order. Al this time the Democrats were shouting !,
order" Order" " 20 on with the roll-cai I'D
vain attempts TO drown General McCooks voice.
General Banks said that General McCook certainly
had right 10 call attention to the words
of Mr.. Cox. but he must wait until me me
roll-cali was completed The Speaker caused the
rule to be read which requires that attention pe
called to dsordeIly remarks before the interyent3n
Of other business, if at all but said that asthe roll
call had begun when Mr.. Cox spoke he had no rigI.
to speak, and he (the Speaker would rule that ls
words shonld not go into The COngressondt record;
This ruling was satisfactory to General NcCook ana
the business went on. ..
Almost every member answered 10 his name as IL
was called. and the vote was unusually large. hltef
the call had been completed, and just before Tue
result was announced, several Representatives. VINO
had been hastily sent for, appeared at me o:r =.
with their overcoats and their hats In
their hands, and asked permission to vote.
Among them were Judge Kelley, of Pcnnsyi
vania, and General Philip Cook, OF Georgia, each
of whom rose from a SICK bed 10 have hs name
recorded I'm favor Of the hill. When the result of
the votc-106 in the affirmative to 13 IN the
negative-was announced, there was loud clappin8
Of hands by the 900 silver men, but very little ap;
planse in the galleries. The House then proceeded
with its business though nothing unusual hau
happened.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
WASHINGTON NOTES.


The House Committee on Pacific Railroads
to-day unanimously authorized Representative House to
report the Texas and Pacific Railroad Bill at the next
call OF the committee for reports, subject however, 10
any action that may be taken in the meantime by the
committee. In the way OF changing or perfectins the
provisions OF the bill The committee also re-
serves the right for minority report TO be made
at the same time Tho practical effect OF tho
order thus made insure the subject being brought
before the HOusc at the rt possible Oppor unity though
in the meanwhile the committee VIII continue us con-
edcration and formal vote the question Of adopt
ing the sub-comnittees favorable report VIII not be
taken until at least Ope other meeting snail be held
The fun committee adjourned until tomorrow. There
Is doubt that majority OF its members Will fatlly
TIE action OF the subcommittee,
Senator Gordon, OF GeOrga, has written 10 the varfou
cities and Boards Of Trade which moving to send
him 10 Europe rs commissioner from the South, that
the probable length Of the present session OF Congress
vii prevent him from going abroad
Immediately after the adjournment OF the House this
afternoon, the Democratic members held caucus and
discussed the question OF appointing expert for each
of the seven Investigating committees without coming
t. \ conclusion. An adjourned meeting VIII be held to-
morrow afternoon. when the suiJ ct VIII De resumed
and consideration given to General BanninS's Army
pay bill.
The senate Committee on Post OGces and Post Roads
today adopted resolution laying down as rule for
their guidance IN considering claims for the relief Of
po,tmaste, tn moneys arising from the sale OF post
bc made Tor any whatever unless due notice shall
have been gwen 10 the Post Office Department.
Representative Wilson has been authorized by the
House Committee Foreign Affairs TO report adversely
on the petition " Augustus Watson and William
sJ,iey Tor au appropriation Of $4,000 20 be expended
M maxim. pGcUluHry survey ny army ana cl;I
Mgr valley, with view OF opening market 1or tho
manufactures of Central africa
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
THE SILVER BILL A LAW
vproro BIrT PASSED OVER THE VETO.

VETOED But PASSED OVER THE 'Elo.
NEITHER HOUSE OF CONGRESS STOPS TO DEDAih
TIE BuL-THE MAJoRIrEs OvERWHEL"iNG'
The President sent the Silver Bill back 10
the House of Representatives, yesterday "i'i
his reasons for refusing to sign 1t. lie iaVo'eu
the use of silver as money, but not OF silver
dollar inferior to the gold dollar in value lie
said the chief defects of the bill were the
breach of faith to public creditors and the
failure to exempt preGxisting private debts
from its operation. The House passed
the bill over the veto without debate
by 196 to 10. The bill was then sent
TO the Senate. There was little delay In
acting upon it, but it was then passed without
debate by 46 to 10. Comments among Con-
gressmen as to the message are presented IN
THE TRrBUNE's dispatches below In conversa-
tions with managers of prominent flnanclai
institutions in New-YOrk they condemned the
action of Congress.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
ENGLAND AGAIN IN SUSPENSE.
THE MINISTRY UNWILLING TO GIVE INFORMATION
WAR THREATENED.

UNWILliN ~ GIVE lNrOEMAliON-
WAR THREATENED.
LONDON, Thursday. Feb. 2s, 1873.
The Press Association says considerable uneas
prevails relative to the negotiations now pro-
ceeding between the European Powers and Russia.
The Opposition leaders in Parliament have deter.
mined not to embarrass the Government while the
present critical position lasts They have been
informed that it is desirable, IN the interests
of peace, to avoid definite Ministerial statement.
The Press Association also says Russia is anxious
to erect fort the Bosphorus, and it is rumored
that England, Austria and Italy have informed
Prince Gortschakof that they would regard persis-
tence In this determination as casus belli.
In the House Of Commons, tonight, Sir Stafford
Northcote, replying to question, stated that the
Government was still uniformed of the final terms
Of peace. but If they injuriously affected British
interests. the Government would take the proper
to vndicate and protect those interests This
declaration received with loud cheers.
The Eswck Ordnance Works, at Newcastle-On.
Tyne. were recently ordered to manufacture 100
tOrpedOes for the Government with all possible
speed. The order has now been increased 10 500.
Ii is confidently stated that $4,000 troops arc
ready TO start from Bombay at short notice.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
AN ENGLISH APPEAL TO AUSTRIA.
A FINAL DECISION UNCOMFORTABLE EXPLICIT.
NESS DESIRED.


LONDON. Thursday. FEB. 2s, 1873.
In its leading editorial article to-day The Tines
after pointing out the weakness in the empire of the
Hapsburgs in the antagonism between the Magyars
and Slavs, and the leanings of the Count toward
the latter and of Count Andrassy toward the for
mer, which antagonism is hardly kept within the
loose bonds of tine dual compromise by the inelli-
gence patience and contempt for race jealoUses of
the German Provinces Of the empire. concludes as
follows :" It is time for Austria to emerge from
this vacillatiOn. There is much to be said IN favor
of the Magyar policy; there is much to be said
for the Slav policy. but there is neither
dignity nor safety the overruling
uncertainty of Vienna. Let the Austrian Govern
ment speak final word and England as well as
Russia will know what to expect. 1t says that its
interests are the same as those OF this country but
before we can act III concert with Austria We must
have precise statement OF her views and her inten
tons The present yacillatiOn is more dangerous to
peace than the clear and resolute expression Of Mill
tary purpose
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
NO DISCUSSION IN THE SENATE.
PENDING BUSINESS SIT AsIDE-THE BILL INHE
DIATElY PASSED BY a VOTE OF 46 TO ~.
10 VI

PENDINt BlSlNfsS sfl ASlDi--ihE pib' '''-N'-
DIATElY PASSED BY VOTE OF 46 TO ~.
iBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUsEJ
N,snINGToN Feb. 2S.-It took about half an
hour for the clerks of the House to make the proper
record of the passage Of the Silver Bill to-day and
get the bill to the Senate When it reached that
BODY the consideration OF the Timber Bill con-
nued for half an hour longer before the President
of the Senate had an opportunity 10 bring the doc
umcnts to its attention. Finally Mr.. Conkling sug-
gcsted that il would suit the convenience OF many
Senators TO know il the bill was TO be acted upon
this afternoon, and he asked Mr.. Allison what his
purpose i'll regard to 1t Mr. Allison said he was
ready 10 proceed at once il the Senate was. ttie
time was wasted in desultory talk about the best
way TO get rid of the pending business and at last
Mr. Hamln solved the riddle by moving to lay it on
the table. Tho vote on this motion disclosed tho
fact that large majority of the Senate was as
anxious as the House of Representatives.
not to delay on the veto message. he dlvis-
ion WAS not along the Inc which divided the
friends and opponents of the Silver Bill. Having
got the Timber Bill ont of the way. II was an easy
thing to gct at the veto mcs>asr at once. MI Ec-
mundS, who was about the only Senator who seemed
to recognize the fact that it would only bo respect
ful to Lave the message printed before IL was 30
summary disposed Of. tried 10 postpone vote by
u
The reading of the veto message was listened to
with undivided attention II the Senate ~ IN the
House. except by some Representatives Who had
heard !; in their own branch and came over to Wit
ness the iual act. Thcy engaged III conversation
When the reading of the message was completed
the Clerk proceeded TO read the bill also. Some one
asked that tins be dispensed with hut Nr. Sargent
objected. saying that hc hal been member of Tho
oi hey Hon .c whou hill on tins subject had been
passed wuhou. reading. aud be- did not want that to
bc repeated
The voting began almost before any one knew IT,
and proceeded almost without incident. When
Senator ll.il, name was called, hn ntiuatci q de-
size 10 explain hls vote. blt that WAS ont "f ORDER
and he answered Ca" giving The silver : de a
gain Of vote. The vote stood f6 III the aihrma-
vr to 10 in the negative, and the announcement ol
the result by senator FcrIy who wa- presiding was
received U.thout any demonstration either on the
floor or IL the galleries.
Both Of the Senator'S from Rhode Island. Burnside
and Anthony. were sick and absent. Ihc bI,t vas
paired wi.h MT. Cameron OF Nl-cousl1n, AID Ar
Booth. both of whom wer" present Mr. Anthony
VA. haired with Mc--rs. Oglcsby and Ransom Mr.
Edmuuds who present, WAS paired with M"ssr'
Armstrong and Cameron, Of Pennsylvania, both "i
whom we're AZ thcir hCmrs. The people ln the glI-
lrIlcs then dispersed, the members OF the House Who
vcr, on the door went ont and the Senate ,ook up
thc Timber Bl!l aud remained ~ session until a. was
uI,scd.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
THE RUsSO-TURKISH SITUATION.
RUSSIAN AND TURKISH TROOPS FRATERNiZiNG-
RUssO-TURKIsH ALLIANCE PROBABLE.

RUsSO-TCRKIsH ALLIANCE PROBABLE.
LONDoS Thursday, Feb. %, 1879
"The Russian and Turkish lines at San
stefano" Pcra telegram says, are separated by the
little river Kara su. Russian ard Turkish sentres
stand at either end of bridge 100 feet long. The of
GERS ana men OF the armies raernize in the most
remarkable manner Raouf Pasha Minister Of War; has
thanked the Duke Nicholas for the excellence OF
his arrangements. Crowds OF visitors and petty traders
from Constantinople IN the Russian camp
daily"
The Pera correspondent OF The Daily Telegraph, says
"1he pretended struggle the peace conditions Is
mere cloak RussO-Turksh Alliance. The rulers OF
Turkey have thrown themselves into the arms Of the
Russians Russia viii make great pretence Of eagerly
defending the conditions before the Powers, but VIII
finally yield lough 10 satisfy them and then arrange
programme for Russian protectorae over Turkey in
Europe and ASIA according to the terms OF their secret
agreement"
The Vienna correspondent OF The Times says: " Tho
extension Of the princpay of Bulgaria TO the Egean
Sea would be OF the utmost consequence 10 Europe for
it would practically tho securing OF naval station
Russia, just the grant Of port to Montenegro
would mean Russian naval station in the Adriatic."
The Daily TeeTGphs Vienna correspondent, speaking
of the statement in his dispatch that Russia has
nounced the idea Of extension OF Bulgaria 10 SALON.
ica and seems also inclined renounce the incorpo-
ration OF Kavala and 10 limit the period OF
military occupation OF Bulgaria perhap, 20 ak
uiiltlls, SAYS kurslhu toucHihS tno
limits and length OF occupation Of Bulgaria are quite
sul,c,et with the present tendency OF the GoyernInent
sers s{fre confidence, and ind much more hopeful
.rssion prevailing Austria is content for the mo.
n with these concessions. and looks 10 the CONFER
ence for the rest You may rest assured that nothing
but mild opposition to RuSsia's demands is conten-
plated In Vienna just now"
special telegram to The Standard from Vienna says
negotiations proceeding between Russia and serya,
The object OF which ia 10 allow Russia to occupy Bel
grade If conflict with Austria shOLdbecOine inevitable.
TIE OTTOMAN FLEET STILL IN DOUBT.
Reuters Constantinople dispatch. dated to-day,
saws: "The greater part Of tue Russian condi-
tions have been accepted by the Porte IL is
expec,ed that the treaty Will be signed
next Tuesday. The delay was caused by the
Turks obiectng TO the inclusion Of Slonica and Dedea'
catch in Bulgaria Tue rumor pointing 10 the possibility
of rupture the negotiations appears TO be unlounded,
although the question relative To the TurAsh neet ID
s,ill unsettled"
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
WASHINGTON.
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL TOPICS

GENERAL SHERMAN CRITICISEs GENERAL BANN1SGs
AEMY BILL vIGoR0UsLY-JUDGE LEoNARDs
CONFIDENTIAL MISSION.
General Sherman says General Banning's
Army Bill is calculated to disorganlze
the service. He thinks the bill comes
with ill-grace from General Banning. Judge
Leonard, of Louisiana, has been sent by
the President to Cuba, to. investigate the
report that Southern negroes have been
kidnapped and sold in Cuba. The Senate
passed bill for the trial of certain timber
cases in Mississippi, which had been opposed
by the Judiciary Committee. Secretary Schurz
and Attorney General Devens.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
THE INHARMOyIoUS OHIO DEMOCRACY.
OPPOSITION To THE GOVERNORS SOMINArIoNs FOB
PENITESTIABY DIRECTORS
my TELEGRAPH IHE TRIBUNE.l

PENITENTIABY DIRECTORS.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
COLUMBUS, Feb. 2S.-There arc signs of
mutiny in the Democratic camp II the great Captain
.Uncie Dick" maintains firm stand. the situatiox
PROMISES to become intensely Interesting Yesterday
Governor Bishop sent TO the Senate his nominations fog
the new penitentary directory, which embraced tho
names OF four Democrats and one Republican. Tho
Hon. 8. S. Warner, OF Lorain County, formerly State
Treasurer and gentleman who had considerable
backing as Republican candidate for Governor iast
Fall The fact that the Republican nominated
ia man well known in Ohio politics. while
the Democrats nominated are unknown outside
their own immediate towns is looked upon unavorably
by the machine element They were willing Republic
n shonII serve the tail end OF the board, but, ne
one ~ hem naively admitted, the tail would wag tho
dog IN this case. The Democrats IN the senate helu
cacus this afternoon for the purpose OF lnterShahgnS
views the Sesult being decision that tue 0oveiDT
should be ~ Muestcd 10 put Republican OF less weiGhe
in nomuation. This he declines to do IS evident the
new board has been selected with view TO oue
any wish that the Governor may suggest ID reference
10 The appontment of warden and other officers con-
nected with the penitentsry. Appearances indicate
that the senate viii refuse To confirm the board w 10
.anAa
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
JUDGE LEoNARD's MISSION TO CUBA.
TO BR INVESTIGATED.
pIsplrCH.l


TO BE INVESTIGATED.
[GExBRAL rREss DIsrArcHl
WAsIISGToN, Feb. 2s.--Several weeks ago the
President received letter from reliable source,
stating that the writer was in the oi facts
capable Of direct proof, to the effect that coiored
men, citizens Of Florida. had been kidnapped and
TRANSPORTED across the Gulf Of Mexico INTO Cuba.
and there sold into slavery The writer SAYS
that members Of the families of SOME OF The
enslaved citizens had received intelligence from
Cuba from their relatives stating that they were
held in bondage there and the matter was commune
Gated to the President for such action in the premises
might te deemed best calculated to vndicate the
American dignity. IN view OF procedure so grossly
In violation Of tho civilization of the times The
contents of the letter occasioned much surprise to
the President, az II was the first time that he had
learned anything upon the subject. With view
of ascertainiug the truth Of the statement he con-
cluded to dispatch confidential agent to
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
Nrw.JrRsrY PRISON INVESTIGATION.

TRENTON, Feb. 28.-The examination by the
Joint committee OF the two Houses into the al.
Iced crue!tes to cOuvicts in tho New-Jersey
states Prison resumed this evening. A
large number OF witnesses were examined on
b,haIf OF General Mott. Several physicians testified
that he alcohol test for feignng sickness was effect
i've and not cruel The of the sretcLer and gag was
defended. The committee then adjourned 10 meet at
O'clock Monday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
PENNSYLVANIA SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

ALLtNTowN Penn, Feb. 2S.-A special
meeting OF the Grand Division Of the sons OF Temper
suce OF this State held in Temperance Hall this
morning This evening" Jordan Division OF Sons OF
Tcmperance Of this city, celebrated rs twcntynnth an
niycrsary in salem Evangelical Clurch Addresses
were delivered suitable for the ocea ion Dy prominent
gentlemen from this city and abroad. large number
nt nonnla were present.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
TIE CONFERENCE ABANDONED.
LONDON Thursday Feb. 2S 1879.

The Vienna correspondent of The Manchester
Guardian telegraphs that the position appears TO DO
extremely critical. Notwithstanding the tanquilizng
utterances Ministerial papers The Conference Is
regarded IN government circles adjourned SINE die"
The Berlin correspondent Of The London Standard says
tile Conference project has, according to the opinion "
politicians here, entirely failed.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY SUSTAINED.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 2S.-The House Of
Delegates to-day sustained the Governors veto OF the
Harbour tax bill The vote stood for passing the Dill
Notwithstanding the veto, IL against II, i2-not two
thirds IN the affirmative.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
HEAVY FAILURE IN LONDON.
I,Su.G Tl1trsdov Eeh %

LONDON, Thursday, FcD. ~, 1879
Willis Perciyal Il Co.. bankers, of Lom-
har!st have failed Their liabilities are estimated at
RG5OOOO The failure Is attributed TO heavy losses by
bad dcDts."
CONSIDERABLE COMNOTIOS CAUSED
iBY CABLE TO THr TRIBUSE.l
LONDON. Thursday, Fen. IS, 1873.
TIE failure Of Porciya & Co. has caused great
ton ~ the firm the Oldest in the city, having
been established 80 years ago.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
arFESBURGH TO BE HANGED.

JoHNsrowN, N. T., Feb. 2S.-The trlai OK
Samuel seenburgh for the murder Of JACOB raiker
was closed to-day. The jury after two heurs dehVers
tion rendered verdict of murder W the NIT oes'ce'
The pr,soner was then sentenced W Judge ndon 70 y
hanged On the 18th Of April next peswsen the houss
10 4, ". aud = p ".
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
TURKEY SUBMITTING.
ENGLAND STILL DIsTRUsTFUL.

AUSTRIA CALLED UPON TO ADOPT A DEFINITE COURSE
THE CONFERENCE ABANDONED.
II is announced from Constantinople that
the greater part of the peace conditions have
been accepted by the Porte, and that the
treaty will be signed on Tuesday next. In
England the Government says that it will
take the proper course to vindicate and pro-
tect British interests, if they are endangered
by the Russo Turkish settlement. The Con-
ference project is said to have been aban.
dOned.