New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-13
THE NEVS THIS MORNING.

FOHFIGN-Forty lives were lost by Collierv eS-
plosion near Bolton, England 60 The British
House of Commons has declined to ccnsure MI
Layard. go 1t is supposed that Prince llassan
was concerned in conspiracy against the sultan
60 Russia declines to submit the whole treaty TO
the Congress; her troops are near the Bosphorus.
DoMEsIIC.-TEE TmBUNr's dispatches from
Washington present table prepared for Senator
Beck, giving interesting facts as to the rcycnuc
at the different Custom Houses. - An in
vcstigation Of the complaints of AUTHORIZATIONS
at coast and interior Custom Houses has heen or
dcred by Mr. Sherman - NJ Dclfosse has given
bis views to a TRIBUNE correspondent on the Hall
fax award - One of the remaining two suits
against General Howard has resulted Iii a ver-
dict in the Generals favor; the other was
dismissed an appeal will be taken. - Repre-
sentatives of the marble interest are in Wash
ington to discuss the Wood tariff bill. -
Senator Morrisscy has had q relapse and
his condition is critical - The amendment
TO the State Resumption Act was passed
by the New-York Assembly. - Three build
ings of the American Powder Company
at South Acton, were demolished by an explosion
two men were killed. - A meeting Of the iiroc-
tors of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company.
was held the interests of the New-Iork and the
Baltimore stockholders are harmonized. - The
annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany was held and adjourned to March %. -
Governor Prescott, Republican, was reelected in
New-Hampshirc by majority of from LOO 10
1000 Republican Legislature and Council were
also elected.
CONGRE>s-in the Senate, yesterday the bill IN
regard to the Pandora passed unanimously, and
that for the relief of DR.. Hammond with only ono
negative vote; MIR. Plumb opposed, and Mr.. Conk-
ling advocated the latter; Mr.. Thurman explained
the Sinking Fund bill. and David Davis cited au-
thorities TO show that it is competent for Congress
TO pass the bill. - In the House. Mr.. Hale at
tackled the Democratic policy of economy. and
showed that it is hypocritcal policy. because n
great raid the Treasury is intended at the South;
Mr. Cox criticised Mr.. Hewitfs speech of Tuesday,
and attacked the Presidents title and appoint
ments. - The Senate. in executive session, con-
frmed large number of nolninatlons the appoint
ment of Mr.. Potts. Democrat, as postmaster at
Petersburg Va, was opposed by Republicans, but
WIS confirmed by majority of g.
CITY AND SUBURBAN..-Judge Van Brunt annulled
the Lopez-MorisOn marriage, yesterday and com
mitted Lopez for perjury. - Testimony was given
about Commodore Vanderbilts opinions con-
corning his two sons. - DR.. St0rrs lee
tured on Russia's history and future - A
seizure of valuable imported goods was made. -
Richard Shaw, dissolute young man, attempted
suicide in q vicious resort. - The Tam
many Aldermen voted for the Washington
Square armOry scheme. - meeting
of Trinity tenants complained of the rents. -
Gold, 1905 1905 1908. Gold value of the legal
tender dollar at the close, 99lO cents. Stocks active
and higher, closing buoyant.
THp WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations in
dicae rainy followed by partially cloudy weather,
without great change of temperature. Thermometer
yesterday 80, $40, 37o