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and asked for information for which he would
pay money.
Mr.. Shaw excitedy and Indignantly denied
that he had ever resoIted to bribery, and de-
manded proof.
A motion was made that the committee
clear the room, and sit with closed doors to
determine the relevancy of questioning the
witness regarding the intimation OF Judge
Wilson.
Pending that motion Mr.. Shaw cross-exam-
ined the witness, and In reply to q question,
the witness said that he did not know.
Question, by Mr. Shaw: "You don't know
anythngW
1he witness: "I know enough for you don't
you attempt to attack me-
Judge David s. Wilson offered evidence
taken before the Judiciary Committee OF the
House In 1870, stating that the originals could
not be found. The committee decided to admit
the evidence. The evidence In question at
tacks the correctness Of the McGarrahan
survey
Mr.s P. Shaw contenied thatJudge Blacks
action as Attorney General was oppressive
and Illegal.
Simon Stevens was next called as witness
by the memorialist. He detailed Thaddeus
Stevens interest In securing patent for Nc
Garrahan saying that Mr. Lincoln had called
on Mr.. Stevens for his views about the mat
ter, when Mr.. Stevens told Mr.. Lincoln that
.if he was annoyed about it, to sign the
damned thing and get it out of the way"
Witness subsequently, saw Mr. Lincoln for
Mr.. Stevens, when Mr.. Lincoln, pointing TO
the papers, said, "The damned thing is signed"
Subsequently TO this Mr.. McGarrahan
made him an offer to be one of his counsel,
Offering him six per cent interest in his claim.
After that | formed company to buy out
our opponents. The negotiations were not
perfected. Witness thought that the patent
that has been before the comnittee had been
altered by changing the last ten sheets.
The witness here submitted his plan in
writing, for the organization of q new com
pany to buy out both claimants; the stock to
be distributed as follows. A, b, G, D. 4, +
and q, to organize the California Quicksilver
Company under the laws Of the State of New
York, with capital stock of So, 900, 900 first
mortgage per cent gold and 10 per cent
bonds $1OOO0OO Liabilities i6OO0,OO0, dis
tributed as follows: Bonds and stock for the
title Of the New Idria Company, in bonds
$500, ,000 for the title Of MeGarTahan, in stock
S3500OO0 for working capital, stock s50O,OO0;
to Simon Stevens for etfrcting this or any
other arrangement acceptable to McGarra-
han, stock to the amount OF $1,OO0,0Oo.
At this point the committee adjourned until
Monday evening at half-past o'clock.
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Our Mexican Observation-Disclosures Re-
COgnitiOn Of Diaz.

WASHINGTON, April 13-The Department of
State has received no advice from Minister
Forster. at Mexico, that he had recognized
the Diaz government as the lawful govern
ment of the State It is not, however,
doubted that such has been his action.
When he left here he carried with him in
structlons to the effect that, If u certain con-
dition of affairs existed in Mexico-such as
that government being willing and anxious to
suppress the raids into American territory
and evincing q strong determination SO to do,
and to otherwise carry out the obligations
which should exist between two governments
having official and friendly relationship was
then to recognize Diaz.
Minister Forster has evidently received
convincing assurances to this effect, and has
recognized Diaz as per instructions The de-
parttDent expected to be notified at an early
date by Minister Forster Of his action. AS
soon as this notification Is received Don Jose
De Cullur, the Mexican Charge d'Affaires,
will be recognized as the acting Minister from
that country to this, until Senior Selonacona.
who has been nominated and confirmed by
the Mexican Senate as her accredited Minister
to this country, presents his credentials,
when he will be officially recognized.
1t Is understood that 1t is the intention of
this government as soon as official relations
are fully established with Mexico, to nego-
tiate a commercial treaty with that country,
by means of which it Is hoped that much, IL
not all, Of her export and import trade in
stead Of falling In British channels, will
come to the United States
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: New York, April 13.-The Graphic's Wash
iAgton special says: The President stated to-
day, more positively than he has ever stated,
that he intended to do all that was possible
and lawful for him to do to assist the Repub-
lican party in the approaching campaign.
When the congressional committee calls on
him for assistance he says that he will meet
them half way. AS to resembling the order
prohibiting office holders from mingling in
politics. he could not accommodate them, but
would refer to the letter Attorney General
Devens wrote Collector Simmons just before
the campaign in Massachusetts last fall, for
an Interpretation OF the order.
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Ths Democratic G .ncus-rOpics of Dis


eus-iOs.
WASHINGTON April l3-The Democratic
Senators were in council this morning discus
sing the general line of party policy The
great distress prevailing among the working
classes throughout the country, and the
best means of relieving 1t formed the prin-
cipal topics OF discussion. In this connection
the propositions assumed by the National
WOrkingmens party, and the possible affilia-
tiOns OF Democrats with the same were com
mented upon and the opinion was generally
expressed that all means ought to be en-
ployed to keep the Democratic party organ
ization intact.
The probable results OF the impending fall
campaigns were also debated, and here also
the necessity was urged OF such action as
would secure not merely the retention of the
present control of the House III the hands OF
the Democratic party, but moreover, an in
crease OF their present ma jority.
The repeal OF the resumption act also pre-
sented itself for the consideration Of the
caucus. 1t was urged by many that the
Democratic party stood pledged to see that
the measure was carried into execution,
while others contended that resumption WAS
being brought about rapidly as natural
consequence OF the remOnetization OF silver
and that no specific Legislation on this sub
iect was required. The majority of those
present agreed that the restrictive features OF
the resumption act ought to be changed. The
executive committee OF the Democratic SEN
atorial caucus, of which Senator Wallace Is
chairman, was instructed to confer with the
like committee of the House caucus, upon
the subjects referred to during to-days con-
ference
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WASHINGTON, April ia caucus of Demo-
cratic Senators was held to-day and the po-
litical outlook and the policy of the party
agreeing on any definite line Of action differ
ing from that now pursued by the Democratic
leaders in Congress.
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We have it from undoubted authority that
the report upon the streets that the New Orleans
and Carrollton Railroad Company seeks to con-
troll the Crescent City Railroad. is without the
slightest foundation In fact Such control has
peyer been proposed or contemplated,
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CRa
suRsring Hong Kong.

LONDON, April 13.-A dispatch from Hong
Kong states that Canton has been visited
water spouts occurring at the same time,
caused great damage in the city
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TU II X EY.
Hobart Pasha On Leave.

CoNsTANTINoPLE April 13.-Hobart Pasha,
Commander-n-Ch Chief of the Turkish navy,
have obtained leave OF absence to return to
England on private business.
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WEATHER PRORARILETuEs.

WASHINGTON, April IA, a. m-Indications
for Sunday: For the Gull States partly cloudy
weather, with rain areas, warmer southerly
winds. stationary or falling barometer.
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All Quttt-NO News from the East-1n-
dicatt0ns Of n Peaceful settlement.

LONDON, April 13.-Everything Is very
quiet. There Is absolutely nothing new from
the East: Everything. seems nov, to Indicate
a peaceful solution vi the trouble, and it is
said that the war preparations, both in Rus
sia and throughout Great Britain, have been
greatly diminished within the last few days.
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Threatened Religious Riots.

LONDON, April 13-Dispatches from Hlas-
gov report a threatening serious riot in that
city between the Protestants and Catholics.
The Irish Ribboned Men threaten to shoot
the Protestants for burning the Pope's allo-
cution respecting the Scotch episcopate.
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THE HERALD

says Tweed has indeed suffered more than
his equally guilty associates, but without his
boldness and skill the gigantic ring robberies
would not have been committed. The heaviest
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punishment fell on tho criminal who most
richly deserved it, and his death In prison
will operate as an impressive warning.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
AMUSEMENT rs.
CHICKERING HALL.


The opening concert at Chckcring Hall last evening
was not very auspc,ous 1t served, however. to IN
troauce two new lady singers to Now York, Miss
Clara +. Colby, described the bills as ''coioratur
soprano, and Miss Flora l.. Frost, "dramatic" so.
prano Both of these young ladies from st. Paul,
Minn., II we are rightly Informed, and have been
spending three years abroad In the study OF music
Ii would be hardly fair TO judge either
OF them BY last evenings performances. In
the FIRST place, tho hall was gloomy look.
ing ana contained but snail audience. and, In the
second tho accompanies was 80 bad that they would
have been uch batter of withous his services, for
hc was hiudrancs rather tnan an assistance. The
ladies' became desperate they sang aud nnaiy cue
loose from altogether and left him to amble along
after them. The accompsnst who had been rehcaSs-
inx with them for some time past left them In ths
lurch ihs last moment. we are informed, and they
had to do as beSt thoy could. II 10 wonder thai
thoy werc Embarrassed. Miss Colby has . mud1sd
middle register but her high notes are quite clear
Miss Frost's iorce not without richness, and she
seemed 10 have more confidence than iss Colby.
Each lady won an encore The d6butantos were
sisted by signor Marcalo baritone, who sang badly
out OF tune Ferdinand CARR, who played the violin
with consderabie sx and no iiste tasto Mr.. George
Morgan who presided tho organ with all hrs old.
time grace, and Ssnor y. Belize, who played the
nuts we'll Ae gave pccoo solo iu answer 10 aa sH'
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
lpr TELEGRAPH TO THE nEnALp.l
NEW YORK LABOR UNION.

The new Labor Union OF New York, composed OF the
Science Hall last evening to make the necessary or
ranscmenis Tor conducting tho coming campaign in
behalf Of "tbs true workingm OF New York" Mr.
W. A. A. Carsey presided aud Hugh b. brown acted
secretary. Tho latter read a new set Of bylaws,
one clause Of which provides that every
member Of tho Exteuiivc Commitics aud
counsel shall pledge himself to secrecy,
ana another provides Tor the enrolment OF 25, coo
cents per week iuto the treasury. The platform calls
Tor the reduction Of government expenses and the
army, protection OF labor against monopolies, cssb-
hshment OF government savings banks, government
ownership vi railroads, mail steamships and tslc-
graphs establishment OF labor bureaus and courts OF
arbitration, anu improvement Of tho national currency
laws
Mr.. Waters reported That the Executive Commitss
hsd arranged tor series OF mass meetings beginning
this evening at Union ,qusre. to DO followed By an
Other at the loot OF Grand street ana s another
Continentsl Hail, IN rhrty fourth street
Mr. Brown offered resolution piedging tho union
to carefully all tho NOMINATIONS du
the campaign, urging the election OF members from
the industrial classes only TOR municipal and State
officers aud opposing all barroon politicians losfers
and thieves election day. The resoIuiion was
adopted.
A rs,olution was hcrs offered calling Tor the sp.
pointmegt OF n committee to wait upon Mayor Ely
ana Tue Board OF Aldermen 10 demand the repavc.
mcnt Of streets. the repairing OF docks
ing OF the new squcduct Tor which sl2. .oo0 900 mad
been appropriated. The resolution was aopted ana
tue committee appointed consists OF Mcssrs Waters
Garbuu and GsrliD. They sro TO demAnd work al
once tor the thousands OF unemployed. who viii not
put up With PROMISES bu, Insist upon being employed
before election day.
The roll signed by several persons, after which
the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
DELEGATES 10 SYRACUSE.

Assembly conventions were held last night by the
Tammany Hall democrats In the Fret Fourth, Nine.
tesnth and Twenynrs. districts, whom delegates and
al,ernates elected to the syracuse Convention
meeting on the 25th inst. There was no trouble In
any OF these districts and tho elections unan-
nous. tho following were the tickets choesn:-
Fira Assembiy Disriet-Delegatcs Patrick O.
Duny, James II. MadIsan aud Edward BurKs; alter
batcs, John Moore, Thomas Foley aud John Mason.
Fourth Assembly yDisfrtcL-Deiegates, Thomas shiels,
John Gavin aad J. II. McCar.y; aternates. Charles
Waters, Denis Considipe and William j. Wclcb.
Ninet,enM Assembly Dstrtct-DsIegates, rhomas
CaIiagban, Thomas q. Ecclesino aud I. Van voorhs
aiternates, 4. +. Mcsiinn, Dana L. Beck and T..
Burke.
T,centy-frst Assembly Observation-Disclosures John Nc
Quade, Charles Peace ana Edwara =. Sbeshy; alter.
mates, Thomas j. Crombie, Henry y. MeGowaa and
Andrew J. White.
BISauAMroS, N. Y. Sept Is, 1878
The Dsmocratic Convention to-day chose b. "
Loonis Alexander Mcdowell aud n. B. smith as
delegates 10 the state Convention.
GgxsvA, N. Y, Sept Is, 1873
The First district OF Ontario county has cleced the
following delegates to tho Democratic State Con
tiou:-W. W. Wright, George Collins and J. l.. Rus.
solL
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ean State coavepIon a. snralog.. xera chosen a. ID.

oan State Convention at Saratoga, chosen at tM
republican primaries held In Brooklyn last Dign,:-
First Hard.-No primary. flf
Second Wdrd-NIllialn Burton and Edward Irving
Third Ward.-Charies J. Lowery, NJ. G. Ogden sn
&. l.. Burnett.
Fourth Ward -Burdett stryker Alfred DorIon ant
Charles H. Wun~.
Einh Ward-Duncan McLoran, william A. N rphI
and VI Mlchael Fiizserald
Sixfh Uard-Augustus Ford j. Il. Taylor ana II.
SerenM ward Samuel C. Tonpkins, Joseph wurx-
Ter and William ii. Morrison
Eighth IYard-James y. woodhead, James coeroft
and Samuel Hancock.
Ninth Ward.-BenJamin Estes, J. Ii. Hull aud J. Il.
Stout
Tenth Ward.-John T. Stic9ney, Seymour BIeiu
E1eremM Ward-E b. Fowler, Samuel A. AviIa ast
Aluert ~
Toeltth Ward d-James johnson, Thomas L. sandi
AMI Micnuel McGure
1hirteeah Wdrd.-W. IL Curtis - wcbber and
David iorned.
Iourteenth Ward. William Mansam, Thomas Young
anu Wiliiam Decker.
FIFTEENTH Ward.-Edward Tinkham. Lemuel Nodias
and Andr.w Allison.
SizseenM Ward-Davd Acker. Victor Eyer and
William Zeiting.
Sercnfeeuh JYard.-I- Nultnq, f. ~ Clark and
Rodney Lane
E,ohteenfh Ward.--John schlobohm, Charles Chap
nd john DAWSON
Nin,teemh WaTd.-Jacob Bennett John Thomas
and Jonn Freitsf.
!. NJ. Bond.
T,ceaty first Ward. Horace Carrie, 4. A. Filter
and uel Bennett.
7pocnfy-second Ward Il. Rogers, A. d.
Richardson and ID. T. Bennett
1,ccnfy-ihird Wdrd--W. H. Kinkel G. c. Hnlock
e. h. Cross.
Tpenfy. fourth Yard Jackson Wallace, William II.
Moon and " iiliam II. Lyon
Itoenty;dfM Wdrd.-George Crane, william Eek
sfe Al
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
GENERAL CHARLES d. sprcxn.

General Charles d. spicer, long connected with the
National Guard, Was found dcad Yesterday in HE
room ut the sixth Avenue Hotel, oorner OF Foriys
fourth street. About four O'Clock A. N. waiter heard
a noise overhead, but unable ascertaiu whsnes
II came. At noon the same waiter returned 70 the
hotel and lot seeing General Spicer about
went to his room and iound tho body
lying on the floor. Although the Coronera
otco was informed OF General Spiccrs death yesssr.
day afternoon one appeared up TO . late hour "a
take charge OF hts remains. General Spicer
born this city, the year 1904 and resided hors
Throughout his whole lilo lie took great intsresS
In the formation VI the National Guard of this state
and was among the nrst division commanders OF thas
organization. lie never held auy othcr public posi-.
ton, but was engaged IN mercantile pursuits.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
Mus. BRAVO.

A cable despatch from London reports that hrs
Bravo. who became so notorious In connection VITA
the famous BALKAN murder mystery, some years ago,
Is dead. Mrs. Bravo was lrst married TO Captais
Ricardo, who died at Cologne IN 1871 she married
Mr. Charles Bravo, barristcr, who dicd mys.
teriously Ia London IN June, 1915 Suspicion Deine
aroused IN investigation was Instituted, which
tinucd Tor twcnty-two days, creating tho most IN
tense interest throughout England. After hearing
n the evidence that could be produced the jury
tired, and after two hours dclbcration returned q
verdict that Mr Bravo did not commit suicide
anu did not die Dy misadvcnture, but tbat he
was wiliully murdered, ana that there was no sui.
ncront evidence to nx the guilt upon any person. The
popular belief IN the guilt OF Mrs. bravo was very
strong and the stances oil her first husbands
death also idercd very mysterious. She
married ior the third timo At CanDes France. about
year and q hall ago.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
GREENBACKEnS IN wLSTCHESTER.

The grcenback labor party held oonvention as
White Plans yesterday :or The purpose OF nominating
Candidates for county officers. Ten towns OF tho
twenty two IN tho county werc represented. Tho
following candidates were nominated County Treas
urer John Berry, OF Mount Vernon; Coroners f.
NJ Campbell, ol rarrytown: Timothy 5. Crennan OF
New Rochelle, ana 4. d. Bassett, OF Peckskillj Su-
perintendcnt OF the Poor, Augustus Gross oil Mount
vernon School Commit ssoners-First distrtci, BoeE-
man Van GaasDeck, OF Mount vernon; second dis
trict. Jacob W. Seves, OF New kocbclie; Third dm.
trict, Francis 4. Clark OF Verp'anck's Point Justices
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
THE MISSOURI SENATORsHP.
sECnETARY Schultz NOT CANDIDATE-DE-
NAL or CURRENT RuMoRs.

sECnETARY Schultz NOT CANDIDATE-DE-
NAL or CURRENT RuMoRs.
wAsHrSGroS, Sept Is, 1878.
The Star, OF this city, publishes an interview with
Secretary Schurz to tho runors OF hts hoping 10
be elected TO the Senate from Missouri, aod his
having ciosstsd with Missouri politicians dis
cuss the situation, and 10 Shs removal OF Filley
being part Of the and says he denied the
story us absurd. He said 10 aspire 70 the Senate
from Miss our, with sixty or seventy thousand
uemocraiic anu greenbuck msjorny 10 overcome.
would be just absu rd 10 make preparations to
TO tho He was not 0oiish entertain an
such expectations. Tho "Missouri politicians and
wropuliers referred to as having been ciosced
tho Secretary consisted simply OF ex-senator Hen
derson, who had business In tho city, and gave tho
Secretary Tho pleasure Of short moraipg call he
always does when here.
Wore there any chances OF republican success In
the senatorial election the Secretary thought Mr.
hender son himself would be thought Of as promi-
mont candidate, as he had . perfect right TO bs.
Tho Senatorial election was nos even aliudcd to In
tho remotest way in the conversation had between
tho Secretary and Mr. Henderson.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC MOTIFS.

The Grand Opera House was literally packed last
night and many wers turned away "Friiz" has
made a ht the west side.
A large and fashionable audience greeted Mss
Abbott last evening At tho Brooklyn Park Theatre u
being her nrst appearance n ''rhe Bohemian Girl"
Tho opera smoothly sung and the prima donna
was warmly received.
"Romeo aud Juliet will be produced at the Finn
Avenue Theatre this evening with tho following
brilliant cast juliet Mary Anderson; Lady Capu-
lot, Ircno Alderman; The Nurse, Louise Eidridge;
Romeo, Ed. J. Buckley; Morcutio, Frank Mordaunti
Bonvoiio, hirt conway; Tybalt, James Peakes;
Friar Lawrence, Frank Pierce; Peter, owen Faw.
cett In consequence OF its very great SUGGEST
"Evadns" will be repeated At tho Saturday matnSa
Mary Anderson's engagement vii terminate VIII
next week Modieska appears september 90
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

newark, N. j., Sept is, 1878.
The Democratic Congressional Convention IN the
sixth district nominated Andrew Albright, Of New.
ark, to-day.
MILWAUKEE, Sept Is, 1878
p. v. Dcuster was nomirsied by the democrats TO.
day IN the First Congressional district
ATLANTA, Ga, Sept rs, 1878
Tho Fourth Congressional District Convention bal.
Ioted all day, with no result.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. Is, 1878.
The democrats OF the Sixth Con gressonal district
have nominated George Peter, OF Montgomery county.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
SISTER NJ. CLARE.

Sister NJ. Clare (Miss Maggie Husseyh or the ME
souary sstcrs OF the Third order Of ST. Francs died
at the parent house OF the order In Peekskil ~ ",
on THURSDAY, 18th inst. She was born In Donsrsls,
county Cork. ireland, thirty years ago; fos
eleven years member OF the Order, and professed
by Cardinsl McCloskey eight years since. She
Tor time Ia the convent attached TO 81 Francs'
Cburch West Thrty arst street this city, whore she
taught IN the school she was next sent 10 Gutten-
bcrr. N. j.. and finally TO PsskskilL On Saturday
morning last her funeral TOOK place. requiem mass
being celebrated by Father w. =. Fiannelly. with
Fathers Baxter OF Havsrstraw, N ". and Muller, Of
New Jersey, as deacon and subdosoon respectively.
Father Flsuneiiy delivered very feeling ADDRESS on
tho occasion, and pa,d Gtuag tribute TO the de-
ceased. At tho termination OF me ceremonies In the
convent chapel PROCESSION was formed. which
moved Tor the lttc cemetery on the grounds, tne
priests esdug, the sisters following aud friends In
the Priests ana sisters carried lighted candies
ana Inc coffin vas borne by The members Of the eom-
munity. such being she rule Of this Order.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
DELEGATES TO SARATOGA.
[Br TELEGRAPH 10 THE HraALp.1

KfsGsroS, N. Y, Sept Is, 1873
General George II. sharpe, Carol Whitaker and
A. T. Clearwater wcro to-day elected delegates to tho
Republican state Convention from the First Assem-.
big district OF Ulster
PouoHKEEpsrE, n. Y, Sept. 49, 1878
The republicans OF the First Assembly district oil
Dutcbess county to-day elected the following delc-
gates to the state Convention John b. Dutcher.
John II. Ketcbain, j. n. Lewis and william IA. Masc
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
CHARLES n. JEShUP.

died at his residence 10 that city OF consumption yes
tcrday He was police justice Tor a year until Lass
January, when ho resigned on account OF threatened
ption and went South. Rsturaing, no won't 70
Sussex county, but did not improve ana finally sue
cumbed the malady. lie was only twenty eight
years Of ago and was lawyer Of much promise. He
leaves a wifo and children.
The New York herald., 1878-09-19
NEWARK DEMOCRATS.

The Newark City Democratic Convention was held
at the Academy OF Music OF that city last evening.
James F. Connolly, tho present Incumbent, was re-
nomin ated for Tax Commissioner: James X. Smith.
track master OF the PcDnsyivania Raroad Tor Water
Board Commissioner; William Johnson for Trustee
OF tho Reform school. and Townsend Dusenbsrry ANA
John pell ior Surveyors Of Highways