, 1878-01-05
TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.
EAwTERM STATES.

EzWTERN STATES.
Nsw York, Dec. 31.-The Times
Chicago special from Omaha has this
Thomas Nixon. supposed to be one of
the Union Pacific express robbers. was
arrested here late last night by two of
Pinkerton's detectives and lodged in
Jail. The prisoners right name is Hem
ry Underwood.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 3d. The colored
school teachers of this State have been
in convention here the past two days
and have done good deal of work af-
fecting the educational welfare of the
colored children of the State. A reso ;
lutlon was adopted heartily endorsing
and earnestly commencing the measure
brought forward by Senators Morrill,
and Hoar. now pending before congress.
providing for o national public school
fund to be apportioned to the States
and Territories upon the basis of their
illiteracy. aud calling upon the press to
aid and encourage its passage.
NEWARK, Dec. 49, The workingmen' s
congress in open session to>day ex-
PEELED two members, Carl S. Avery and
McGrady. for joining the Republican
party. and censured President Strasser.
of the international cigar makers un-
ion. for suppressing dispatch sympa-
thizing Pith the New York cigar max.
ers' strikr. The name of the organiza-
ton was changed to the Socialistic La
Dor Party. The platform adopted de-
clares workingmen's party necess Try
because other parties offer no relief; re-
commends formation of trade unions
and labor organizations throughout the
country; f4vors repeating all laws
against labor organizations, conspiracy
and strikers. A resolution was adopted
against importing coolis laborers.
NEW YoRK. Dec. 81 Considerable
excitement was caused this morning by
the announcement of the failure of Jno.
Bonner & Co., one of the oldest houses
on Wall street. Intelligence of the
failure has had a depressing effect on
the stock market. involving the suspen-
sion of the bankers and brokers' asso-
citation. the institution availed of by
small operators for clearing stocks.
Bonner cannot be tound. 1t is thought
Bonner & Co. 3 liabilities exceed $780,
geo.
ALBANY, N. T., Dec. 31.-The Re-
dublican assembly caucus to>nightuom-
mated James W. Hustled speaker by ac-
clamation. The Democratic caucus
unanimously nominated Hon. Erastus
Brooks speaker.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. t. Reports
from tho western portion OF Virginia.
including the valley between Staunton
and the Potomac and taans-Alleghany
region. state that snow has fallen suffi>
cient to delay the arrival of trains.
WAsHrasroN. Dec. I.-Tc.night the
executive mansion is o quiet scene of
happy enjoyment on the occasion of
.be silver wedding of President and
Mrs. Hayes. The guests present did
not number quite q hundred. The blue
red ard green parlors we're rrofusely
decorated with choice flowers from the
conservatory Of the executive mansion
The east room and main corridors were
refulgent with light and odorous with
evergreens sud exotics. The wedding
party was called to dinner, which took
place in the state dining room. at 10
o'clock. Ths- entertainment waa en-
hvened with music by portion Of the
Marine band. The party partook all
together of tho character Of u quiet so>
eial entertainment, and was attended
BY none of the scenes that characterize
efficial receptions OF the executive aan-
sion.
Both sides admit that the count of
tae silver vote in the senate has been
exceedingly close. Opponents of the
bill claim &c votes, exactly enough to
sustain vetcs With Sharon away the
full vote is IS. If there srs 25 senators
to sustain a veto this would make tie
a2d the vice-Dresident coEld vote the
same as if the senate was equally di-
vided.
Advices received from Ohio says the
senatorial contest is narrowed down be-
tween Morgan and Pendle.on. proba.
bly, the latter will be elected. There is
much excitement there.
New York, Dec. ga Washington
dispatch says one important phase of
the silver question has hitherto escaped
notice. the abolition of tia trade dollar.
The reason for this is that thoroughly
soft money men do nst want silver
coined for export, but for home con-
sumption, and in case the mints con-
tinue to coin, trade dollars the operas
ton will interfere with the rapidity
with which they can coin the new sil-
yer dollar.
THE EASTERN WAR.