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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
IT The END or THE TARIFF BILL.
THE COMMITTEE GOING OVER IT ONCE MORE YET
TO HAMMER OUT TIE CROOKS.

THE COMMITTEE GOING OVER 1T ONCE MOBE iEi
TO HAMMER OUT TIE CROOKS.
IGEsERAL PRESS DISPATCH
WASHINGTON March 17.-At the sessions of the
Ways and Means Committee, Friday night and Sat
urday, the following changes were made in the
Tariff Bill as heretofore published in these dis
patches:
Gass-Fluted. rolled rough plate glass not incud-
ing crown, cylinder common wind0w-glass not ex,
ceedng ten By fifteen inches square 20 cents per nv
twenty four inches square threequarters OF cent per
square foot that ana not ot an
that Z cent per square foot and all huted rolled or
rough Plate glass Weighing over G4 pU1f 4Ss s
the same rates herein imposed ,.
LquOrsThe duty al Still vines, imported In casks
containing more than 90 per cent OF acohol, and
valued at not exceeding 40 cents per gallon, was IN
40 cents per gallon and not over 81 per gallon Increased
from 90 TO 70 cents per gallon valued ut over VI per
bottles and not otherwise provided for shall be subject
10 duty OF 100 per cent al va0reIn Pr0Video tnat
any imported containing more than "a per cent
OF alcohol shall be forfeited TO the United States Pro-
vded also that there shall be an allowance OF per
c ce aa an and HOt distilled all spirits IN bott to be
deducted FROM the invoice quantity in lieu OF breakage
lected and paid brandy spirits and other spiritnous
beverages than that fixed by for the description Of
any greater strength than the strength OF hst proof
and al limitations Of brandy or spirits, or OF wines IN
highest Of duty provided FOR the genuine articles re-
spectvely intended TO be represented and In no case
less than 81 per gallon. -,
Quinine-salts or other than sulphate Of. and all
preparations OF Peruvian and Ike barks 20 per cent
al valoren sulphate of. 10 per cent ad vnloren.
Drugs-Aii drugs and chemicals and preparations 80
per cent al yalOrem.
seeds-AnIse anisestar CHA, canary, sesamuD cara
Way cardamO and caranda seed sugar cane and seeds
OF forest trees. 70 per cent, al yal0reni
TamaIiuds-Preserved, 20 per cent, al valorem.
Matches OF all kinds IS per cent, ad yaorem.
Tannin and fannie acid 81 per pound
Works OF art-Palntings, stauary, sculpture, 1oui-
als and all other works OF art not otherwise provided
and OF whatever material composed 1Oper cent IA
VdlOTcm
Portland and Roman cement 20 per cent, I'D valorem
The committee having gone through the entire
bill, will, on Monday, begin to review it. 1t will
probably be ready for reporting TO the House by the
latter part OF next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
TIE FIRE RECORD.
HOTEL BURNED AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS Tenn, March 17.-At 500 O'Clock
this evening the Peabody Hotel discovered TO be on
fire in the upper story ~ the rear OF the building The
fire hal gained considerable hcaiway before IL dis
covered and fears were entertained that tho whole
building would be consumed The alarm was
given bv stcainbouts lying nj the leyee. The
building where the fire originated formerly three
stories III h. but three stories. Mausard roof and
tower were ADDED 10 and couacCt. with the Peabody
when that d, tel was opened. The flames reached
the tower and owing To lis great height and the slate
covering the rriutu unable 10 control them until
the tower fell. Tho loss il estimated at be-
tween - 1000 and 10000. insured in the following
colpp,ncs Liverpool aud London aud Globe Cont
mental OF SCw-NHrk PhPniN q; Brooklyn. and Ma
tonai Of Hartford. johnson Vance. clother, IN the
hotel sustained a small loss III removing their goods
At $40 H. M the Axe all QUO, ana hueats were NOV
ING hack into the hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
A MAIL CONTRACT sWINDLE.
EVIDENCES OF A COMBINATION WHICH RESORTS II

FORGED ATFIDAVITS AND SHAM BIDS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l
WILMINGTON, March 1.-THE Post Office De-
partment finds it necessary TO keep the closest
watch on mail contractors and bidders for con-
tracts TO prevent them from swindling The Govern
ment Some very irregular and apparently criminal
PROCEEDINGS have recently been discovered by the
department, which lead TO the belief in the exis
tence of an extensive combination Of sham bidders
70 obtain valuable contracts.
The assertions are that false Oaths have been
made and papers have been fled i'll the department
which are forgeries. The only evidence thus far
discovered 10 sustain this opinion is substantially
follows: One John II. Peek was a bidder for a
valuable mail route in the Southwest. His papers in
the case verified by a notary public here in Wash
ipcton, who certified that Mr. Peck appeared before
him and swOre to them. We're fled in the depart
mept Now it appears that Mr.. Peck was not IN
Washington a; the time he is supposed to have sworn
10 this bid and that he las been seriously sick in
New-Mexico with consumption, and IS too weak
oven to write letters. When the attention Of the
notary was called TO this fact he asserted that some
one must have appeared who persOnated Mr. Peck.
The POstlnaster-General said this evening that
the story given in outline above Is substantially
correct that he believes he has discovered very
formidable and fraudulent combination 10 control
the mail lettings but that for reasons OF pnbc pol
icy il Is not BEST 1t present, TO disclose all that is
known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18

sions voted against favorable action the McGarahah
claim. 49,.
James P. Wilson next appeared before the committee
to make a similar sworn statement He proceeded 10
testify the alleged list Of stockholders and anything
purportng toconnect him with the Panoche Grande COM
pany audaciOus oreeres far they mention ns
namef from whatever source they may come or WHO
may produce them. He said that he had never
received any compensation in money STOCK OF otnef
thing Of value he had promise or hope OF reward
and the charge every possible phase or contingency
absolutely and audaciOusy false.
Judge Black-"Why, you don't suppose that we make
any such charged"
Mr.. Wison-"Yes I DO; for you have published oooH
containing the alleged list. accompanied Win uhihs
taxable innuendOes against me-"
Judge Black and Judge d. g. Wilson thereupon re-
marked that they had the book until after
was published. and had not presented 1t as evidence
Judge Black added addressing Jas. f. Wilson,: 1--WE
confess judgment In your favor."
Mr.. C. 7. Shau at this point, referred 10 statement
which he said was made by Judge D. G. Wilson At the
last moetng the effect that all the action favorape 10
McGarrahan had been procured by corruption, ana tis
statement he said, direct assault upon the chai
acter of Jas f. Wilson and other gentlemen named ID
the alleged list OF stockholders
Judge D. G wilson emphatcay denied that be hao
made any such sweeping statement and heated worus
were exchanged between the two attorneys which COM
pelled the chairman to call them TO order. suDse
Quenty Judge Black said that ne admlt'eo INA. tuo
list referred reliable, but In in fact false
list" Il contains the names OF some persons Nno
certainly not stockholders, aud omitted others WHO
he believed stockholders.
This admission was called forth by proposition SUP
mltted by Mr. Ingerso TO place the paper IN evidence,
with view TO proving fasity duty. he said, both
living and the dead lie also demanded that the
original journal should De produced. ana that the
committee should be Informed OF the sources whence the
stock ist came.
The committee agreed that the desired opportunity
should be afforded.
The examination OF Mr.. McGarrahan wns then re-
suued The testimony contained nothing OF interest IL
was merely "A recital OF the facts OF bis purchase from
Gomez of the land which is also claimed by the New
Idra Company. and Of the proceedings III court ana
McGarrahan's action 10 secure his giant.
MIR shaw, at length sought 10 show that Judge
Black, while acting o. AtorneytieDcra had ful knowi-
edge that appeal had been duly taken when he maze
motion in the Supreme Court TO revoke the mandne
Supreme Court IN favor OF McGBrrahan, bssing
his motion the ground that there had been no appeal
Mr.. Iur,rsOll called jude Wilson's attention 10 tio
fact he had misquotcd OF Mcarrahans letters,
when Judge Wilson replied that II 80, Il was VI Coufse,
unentiOal, ana that lie would examine into the mat
ter.
Than obs until IA SATURDAY..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
OBITUARY..
COMMODORE IoIIN IL GRAHAM.

NEwnrRGn, y. H., March 17.-CommOdore
John Hedges Graham. United states Navy, died sud
denly of apopexy HE residence here Friday even
iu at the age Of eghty-four He served In the war OF
1872 In November OF that year when nineteen years
of are ne was n mid-hpman under Commodore Cham
GOV ON Lake Ontario, and was one of twelve officers
who took part midnight expedition against the Brit
s stronrto,d opposite Black Rock Nine Of the officers
were either killed or severely wounded Young Graham
received "A wound In the ankle, which subsequently, made
necessary the omput ation the limb lie had command
~ Mn. magazine Of Commodore McDonough's flagship
i'm The memorable conflict Lake Champlan After tho
war he WAS principally engaged In ebnie uuty ana heiI
the rank OF Commodore for Twelve years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
Vol. XXXVII.. NO. So
WASHINGTON.
A REPUBLICAN SAVING OF $4,000.

A REPUBLICAN SAVING Of @S|o,"VV'
TIE SOUTHERN MAIL GRAB OF THAT AMOUNT PM
vRNTED-JEREMIAH BLACKS COOL ASSURANCE
GOVERNMENTAL NEWS.
The joint resolution to pay certain South
ern mail contractors the sum of $4,000
failed to pass the House. on Saturday, the en-
acting clause being stricken out The result
10 dine To the action of Mr. Sherman and the
Republican members of the House. AT a hearing
of the McGarrahan case, Judge Black said that
the alleged list of stockholders which had been
made public by his clients the week before
was probably a false one. Several denials OF
its truth were made to the committee under
oath. The tariff bill has now been entirely re-
viewed by Mr.. Woods committee, but it is to
be reviewed at length again. Forged athda-
Wits have been found at the Post Office Depart
ment. A bill will be reported to give the
Northern Pacific eight years more time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
CANADIAN Ex-BANK DIRECTORS SUED.

MONTREAL, March 16.-In the case of Colonel
Rhodes against the ex-directors Of the Metropolitan
Bank. NJ II. TAFT, counsel for the plaintiff stated that
the defendants, the Hon Henry stsrnes, Henry Judah,
Henry Hogan and Maurice Cuvillier. directors
from June, 1871, TO June 1875. aud that action Is
directed against them to $4,000 dam
ages which his client has suffered through
the Acknowledgement and irregularities OF tho
defendants In connection with the bank that the
ports presented by the directors in ls72 1873 and 1874
false IN several respects and that provision
made for bad and doubtful debts although the reports
stated that this had been dOue also that large
taken by the defendants from tho bank for the
pose OF specializing In stocks Mr. Sarnes's advances,
In 1874, having amounted TO s32s.5sl. The largest
amount borrowed by the directors any time
663.572 The total loss suffered by the bank account
OF the above advances IL stated 10 be $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
IoNpoN. March II. 1879.
BRITISH MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

IONUON, NIuTVH INf''
There is less excitement at the Government
Works nj Woolwch than there TWO weeks ago, but
s there ia no abatement OF energy aud dminution
OF work Nearly all the hands work until 8, .
or 10 o'clock at night, instead OF O'CLOCK the
usual closing hour In consequence OF want OF
officers for the Army, the cadets VINO entered
the ROYAL Military College Mt Sandhurst last sum
plcr aud whose period OF probation would expire IN Jny
In ordinary circumstances, Will be passed OUT heAt
month Those who entered the beginning OF the year.
ami would complete their course In Deceinbe VIII DC
pissed out aud commissioned in July lafge huMpcl
or commissions IN the limo Will also DE h'Nao'e lor
militia 81 batorns during the present year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
AN ANGLo-AUsrRIAN ALLIANCE.
NEGOTIATIONS II PROGRESS.

vienna. March y, 1879.
II is said that serious negotiations are proceeding
between Sir Henry Elliot and Count Andrassy for
an alliance between England and Austria. II the
negotiations succeed Count Andrassy's position vii
be strengthened. If they fail Ministerial crisis VIII
en,ue and Count Andrsssy may possibly resign.
The opponents of the credit are IN far ldr2cr pro-
portion in the Budget Commute, of the Austrian
Delegation than IN the delegation itself. Therefore
the majority IN the delegation IN favor OF the credit
viii be Internationally greater than il was IN the
committee The vote there was IL 10 ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
RUSSIA ENCROACHING.
THE BospHoRUs ALMOST IN HER HANDS

TURKISH oUTRAGEs IN EPIRUs-THE GREEK ARMY
LIKELY TO REIENTER THEssALY
The Russians continue to distribute their
troops in the suburbs of ConstantinOpe. They
have occupied an important position near
the BOsphOrus. and may at any moment
close that strait against war vessels
Grave outrages have been committed in Epirus
by the Turkish rregulars. Sixteen villages
have been burned or pillaged. 1t is deemed
probable that the Greek army will resnter
Thessaly If the insurgents are overwhelmed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
THE PROCEEDINGS IN COMMITTEE

A general press dispatch gives the following
account OF procecdngsin committee The following gen
temen appeared before the Senate Committee on Sat
urday. as counsel for Mr.. McGarrahan: jeremiah ID
Wilson, c. Shaw T. G. IngefsOll and eX Senator Logan
The Ncw-Idra Company was represented by Jeremiah
d. Black Judge David O. Wilson, OF Iowa, Biz BnrdeiI
exCommssioner and Mr. Curtis, exChief Clerk OF TIC
General Laud Office, and WIN. Medley ThOmpson
Thomas T. Stewart. Representative during the XLth
Congress appeared before the committee and desired 10
testify under oath, that, until the publication OF the
recent newspaper report he never knew there was such
concern as the Newdria Company that has he never
seen any Of ts stock scrip anything representing
H. that he was offered or promised any aud that
hanover directly or indirectly coDngeDty otherwise,
received any stock or money from or on behalf OF the
McGarrahan claim or anybody interested in it, lie also
atood that when report in favor of McGarraban
resen,ed 10 the House Of Representatives from the
Judiciary Committee he interposed objection to Its
consideration which, under the rules, prevented action
upon IT, When the matter subsequently, came up he
took no part OH either side Of the controversy.
MI Shaw then asked that the paper purportng 10 DC
list OF outside private stockholders be hed by the COM
mtee as an exhibit for future rcierenoe remarkins
that IL was not IN Franks handwriting, ana lBnl ha'e
been manufactured by anybody
The request granted and Jeremiah Wilson then
called the other side produce tho book on when
the paper assumed 10 be based he SAID that De
would prove by this book that the New-Idrs Company
had committed fraud in the matter.
Judge D. G. Wilson replied that the book s not In the
possession OF the New-Idria Company.
W. s. Lincoln member OF the XLtb Congress, from
NewYork was then his request. and tea
aed that he was never IN the interests Of
the McGarrahan claim; that he heard Of Pan
ocho Grande stock until he the publication in the
newspapers OF the alleged list Of outside stockholders
and that while member Of Congress he had on GIL oeca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
committee then adjourned until next Saturday.
TREASURY OPERATIONS.
ONLY PER CENTS TO BIZ SOLD SOW UNLESS Az
PER CENTS BRING MORE THAN rAR-snvER
PURCHASES
res nIspATCHl

PURCHASES.
iGKSTRAL PRrss pIsPArCHl
WAeHINGTON March lin regard 10 The state
ment published that the Treasury Department would
place 500 100000 Of liz per cent bonds upon the
market. the Secretary Of the Treasury states
that in response to application he has asked
that t.rms for placing these bonds be submitted
for hs consideration. The offers received have
not been satisfactory, and the Secretary states that
only / per cent bonds Will now De sold unless the
4l2 per cents can be- disposed Of at their relative
value with per cents, the latter beng placed at
par, and he will. at any time, receive lids Tor the
10 Der cent bonds on that basis.
Upon the recommendation Of the committee. con-
sisting Of Treasurer 9lGllan, Assistant Secretary
French and Dr. Lindcrman, the Secretary Of the
Treasury has, during the past week, purchased
a large amount Of silver buOn-crough 70 run the
minis for about five weeks. The price pad Is hot so
great as expected by bullion holders.
The models for printing the back and face OF the
silver certificates of the denomination OF TlO and
$50 have been completed by the Bureau Of Engriv-
ing and Printing. and the plates are now IN che
cIgraycr's hands Tho bureau VIII be able -
turn ont certificates of these dcnominati, ..-
by Wedno day next II orders should he roee iVe' -
chat effect. The other denominations PROVIDED Tor
i'm the Silver Bill-SJ0, 500, $500 and ~ .OOO-
arc being prepared and viii hc ready by the time
orders TO begin printing certificates these dtnOmi-
tiOus are received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
cuICAGO ENFORCED ECONOMY.

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Mayor has recon-
sdered his order dscharging 100 remen and Jay
Ing aside several engines. Only 80 hremen being the
number now employed and not actually necessary ABOUT
The encucs will be discharged All the engines Will he
retained and not 50 policemen Will be discharged,
bt reduction In other departments VIII continue 30
ha, Nh. EXPENDITURES will come within the resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
RUSSIA AND TIE CONGRESS.

IISIIIt MlTCH 7 Z, IN1''
Prince Bismarck has notified the Austrian Gov
erumeut that Russia. IN consequence of his inter
ycntion has consented to submit al the peace con-
ditions. without exception, to the Congress for
discussion. should the Congress make = demand to
that effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
TIE ANDERSON CASE.

INTEREST IL wAsHIYGToN oS THE CHANCES OF a
klw TRIAL.
tnr TTLEGRAPH To THE TRiBrNE
WASHINGTON, March l7.-Much anxiety is felt IN
Washington about the action Of the Louisiana SUI
preme Court ca the question ot granting General
Anderson n new trial II i feared that the Court
may postpone its decision OF this question for two
,rps and that the special session of the Legislature
will cxpire before any opinion in the case l. de-
HyercL Ii il generally understood here that Gov
ernnr ichOs will not act upon the Application LOT
General AudcrSon's pardon until the decision OF the
Supreme Court has been rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
Tile HELLENIC REVOLT.

THE INSURGENTS TO BEATTACKED BY AIARGE FORCE.
ATuESs, March l., 1873.
Twelve thousand Turks have landed Mt Nolo.
and II 10 expected will attack Mount felon IL is an-
ticipatcd that n Tue TURKS Oycrwhcm the insurgents,
II will be difficult restrain the Greek army Om re-
entering TLossaly. ,,.,,o-o
dispatch from Corfu says the news from Eptm is
meagre but sufficient confirm the report OF the com
pete suppression Of the insuIrecton III the dslct OF
Cmmara The entire expcditiODary force was Killed,
captured, or dispersed IN the mountains Turkish
irrcclars continue their rapno, murder and deNasa-
ton Sixteen villages have been burned or pilased the
Inhabitants OF which nei or perished
dispatch from ST. Petersburg says " II Is declared IN
wclnformed quarters here that Greece cannot becOme
party 10 the Congress ike the grea. Poweis although
nothnQ prsyeus Greece delcgatin the care OF hef
interests W representatives AT the Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
a A WILLARD.

Chicago, March 10. \. Willard. manag
ing editor OF The chicago Post died at the Palmer ogse
tba morning. from hemOrrhage Of the bowels. lie had
heen sck since last tuesday Mr. WIZARDS connection
with the Chicago p-es- OF seven years do atom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
THE TREATY RATIFIED.

st. PETEKsETNu MHTCH II, IofS'
The notifications of the treaty of peace were ex-
changed to-day. The conditions will be published
as soon as they are communicated to the Powers.
Reouf Pasha will depart for homo Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
THE BONAPARTIsTs PROSPECTS.

PATH, HdfCD Z, I0IN.
NJ. Paul de Cassagnac, writing 10 the Pays
the occasion OF the Prince ImperiaPs birthday,
presses belief in speedy restoration OF the Empire He
declares the Imperaliss ready and will be ygilant
and resoute when the occasion presents Itself. Tho
Prince neither intrgues observes purely contem
plave attitude. but admits like his father tho doctrine
yidential intervention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBuxE.l

a
GOVERNMENT AND NOT The osAGEs SHALL FOOT
The BILL
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE T4IBUNE]
washington March 1.-THE following IL q
svnopsis of the report submitted by Mr.. Martin i.
Townsend of the House Committee on Indian Al
fairs representing the views of the minority III the
matter of the counsel fees in the Usage land suit:
On the Sd of March, 1868, Congress made grant
Of part of the lands in question 10 the State OF Kan
eas for railroad purposes On the 2Gth day OF July,
1866 Congress made further grant Of lands to the
State of Kansas for the same purposes. Ii will not
be disputed but that these lands were all at the two
dates last aforesaid, wholly in the posses
sion of the Usage Indians and that the
title of the Indians to them had never
been extinguished. The United States IN word,
had granted what it did not own and had no justih-
cation for pretending to own. The State of Kansas
granted these lands TO the Leavenworth, Lawrence
and Galveston Railroad Company. After this the
limited States concluded a treaty with the Usage
Indians. which was proclaimed January q, 1867,
by which treaty the Usage Indians granted all these
lands IN the United States and in consideration
thereof. the United States agreed TO place TO the
credit Of the Osages the sum Of $500 000 to be dis
posed Of as IN the treaty provided, and
further agreed to survey all the lands, and,
utter paying the expenses OF such survey,
10 deduct the amount Of such expense
and said $500 900 from the net proceeds of the sale
az 81 % per acre. and place the remainder of the
proceeds of said lands Sin the Treasury of the
United States to the credit Of the civilization fund.-
10 be used under the direction OF the Secretary OF
HE Interior, for the education and civilization of
DE Indian tribes residing within the limits Of the
United states.n These lands we're opened for sale,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
ARRIVAL OF THE MERCEDITA.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-THE Messrs. Col
lima contractors for the construction OF the Madeira
and Mamore Railroad, received dispatch yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18

OIL REFINERY BURNED-LOsS OVER $4,000.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 17.-Chcss, Curley
( CO., oil refinery the largest OF the kind ia the South,
WAS partially burned this morning. The loss Is esti-
mated AT So 600 100000, AID Is fully covered by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-18
RUSSIANS oRDEEED HOMEwARD.

ST FEIhE-BI 70, Nhtch IL Io1H'
Steps are.now being taken for the progress
sive return Of the Russian army from Turkey. Inc
Guard will start first, and malt some time al Nell