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New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
InY rELEorArH TO THE TRmUsEI
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE GENEVA AWARD.
WAsTINGToN Tnesdav. Dec. 3. 1873

Judge Knott will call up in the House to-
morrow after the morning hour, the bill reported from
the judiciary Committee in June last 20 provide
for the further distribution Of moneys received
under the Geneva Award. The bill provides
that all persons and corporations claiming 10 be
entitled to any portion Of the award shall be authorized
TO sue for in the Court Of Claims time within
wear after the passage of the act and that the Court
snail render Judgment for such claimant, who
actual sufferer by the violation OF the laws Of
neutrality by Great Britain, for such an amount
as in their opinion he sLali be justly
entitled TO recover under the treaty and award accord
ing 20 the prncp pies justice equity and the law Of
TONS without regard to any rule principle OF dstri
button heretofore adopted by Congress. The bill also
provides allowance OF interest at the rate Of
cent per annum the amount Of each claim, and
also for an appeal in any case 10 the gu
preme Court Of the United Staes giving such
appeals precedence Of all other cases. An amendment
to the bill is pending which submitted by Mr.. Frye.
II provides that in shall any claim be admitted
or allowed by the Court Of Claims in behalf OF any nsu
rance company, unless that company snail show mat
and Of any such allowance that 1t shall not be
greater than the excess OF loss.
MR. sMALLS TO BE ARRESTED.
The Supreme Court of the State of South
Carolina having confirmed the verdict OF guilty in
the cases OF Representative Smalg and cxstae Senator
Cardozo an officer expected here from South Carolina
soon TO arrest MIR. Smalls and take him TO the
Penitcntiary. He is bail The question OF the
Jurisdiction Of the Court Mr. Smalls account Of
his b ing member OF Congress, having been decided
once by the Judiciary Committee OF the House, Will not
probably be raised again.
ALL QUIET ON THE RIO GRANDE.
Persons who have looked into Mexican af-
fairs recently report that the situation upon the Rio
Grande border is satisfactory than appears
from the Presidents message They say that OF the
results OF the vigorous policy the Administration VIII
probably be the payment OF the claims OF American
ctzens against Mexico for losses by raids the
border, besides better security IN the future.
MRS. OLIVER'S SUIT FOR $4,000
/ The trial of the suit of Mrs. Oliver against
Simon Cameron for $4,000 damages for breach of
promise of marriage will begin Thursday in the Circuit
Court Of the District OF Columbia The counsel for Mrs
Oliver has fled a motion requiring Mr. Cameron 10 pro-
duce on that day all letters written by the complainant
to the ex-senator during the years 1874 70 and TO
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, ]

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1873.
The subscriptions 20 the per cent loan to-day
amounted to S205.4OO
The Secretary Of the Navy is improving in health, but
he thought It mpTudent to leave his house to-day.
Mr.. Peter Cooper occupied scat the floor Of the
House OF Representatives during part Of the session
to-day, aud the pent OF many attentions from
the mem Oers.
The first OF the Pacific Railroad cases. that Of the
Union Pacific Company against the United Shes. was
argued to-day In the United States Supreme Court IL
involves the sum OF nearly 100000
member Of the Potter Investigating Committee
stated to-day that it the intention TO send sub
committee to HewOrleans TO continue the investiga-
ton there, which was terminated by the yellow fever
epidemic.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day there was very gem
eral conversation upon financial affairs. The opinion
was expressed By the Presdent ana the heads OF the De
partments that everything IN excellent shape for
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
BRITISH ADVICE TO THE DEMOCRATS.

LONDON, IursUH}, Doc. 3 1873.
The Times, i'm an article on the meeting
Of Congress- the Presidents message and Secre-
tlry sherman's report, hopes political prudence, II not
patriotic wisdom will counsel the Democrats 10 coop
crate in the settlement oi the currency question in ac
cordance with the declared wishes of great majority Of
the citizens not, It may be predicted that the
meets OF the Democratic party Will become more and
more gloomy perhaps De rulnousY obscurcd, when the
next contest for the Presidency draws near.
Both sbroad and at homelJhc prospect most encour
agipg IL the National finances could once be-
tabshed ON secure foundation. The dealings with the
debt are satisfactory and could the currency be brought
back 10 hard money basis aud c AIRED Of the cOmphca
nns OF silver coinage there would be TO ques
top the prediction nat tho United states are entering
upOn "A new cta Of PROSPERITY"
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUEE.I

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.l
OTTAWA, Dec. 3.-The GOveInor-Gcneral, accom-
panied by his staff, arrived at the Senate Chamber
this afternoon at o'clock. The Dragon
Guards formed an escort from RIdeau' Hall.
A great crowd gathered and eheered
heartily as Lord Lorne passed. The Princess
Louise was not present. Addresses were presented
by the following societies st. Andrews, St. George
St. Jean Baptiste and ST. PatTics Societies, of this
city, the Scottish and Caledonian Societies of Ham
ilton, the Corporation of Hamilton, the Board OF
Trade, of Toronto and the Corporation of Mohawk
Indians.
The Indians address was read in the Mohawk
language by Dr. Oronhyatekha the past president OF
the Council of Chiefs. Chiefs OOmpson. Green and
GulbertOn also presented an address on behalf OF
the Indians residing on the Thayendenaga re-
serve. They gave likewise the Goyernor-General
a cap sent him by the great-granddaughter OF the
late renowned Chief Thayendenaga. The city pre-
sents festive appearance but no other demonstra-
tions were made to-day. Tomorrow is q general
Thanksgiving day in Canada.
The representatives of the American, Canadian,
and English press were handsomely entertained
this evening by c. II. Macintosh, the Editor oil
The Otaca Citizen. Mr. McDougall, Member Of
Parliament for Toronto presided. The Fire Depart
ment gave an exhibition for the entertainment OF
the guests and the Rideau Club opened its doors to
them afterward. Good feeling was manifested on
oil
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
Mr.. GLADSTONE2S COURSE CENSURED.
LONDON Tuesday Dec. 3, 1873.

In it's leading editorial, The Times severely
censures Mr. Gladsone speech for the tendency OF its
influence the fortunes Of the country no less than on
those Of the Liberal party. 1t says:
Atnroacbiug shadows OF general election are
aiready dsoernable Its result viii probably depend
upon the relative claims Of the two parties 10 public con-
,ence I'm respect the administration or foreign and
Indian ufinrs. far the Liberal party is repre-
seutcd Nh Gladstone and his followers IFS criticism
has dcgcneracd into yituperdtiun. Not little OF the
Nustr's strength attributable to the reyusOn
ucrd by the persistent rctrratou OF these wholesale
accusations, We trust LORD Granville aud Lord Hart
ington will decisycly separate themselves from the
sort of criticism by wuch tue Liberal interests aud
Feduenily those Of the country, have OF late been
lT4eyiUusIy damaged.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE AUsTRo-HUNGARLAN DIFFERENCES.


The Times'S dispatch from Pesth gives an ac-
count OF Count Andrassys position the Delegations
The Tiess correspondent states that the sitting OF the
Budget Committee sunday passed of smoothly
instead OF stormiy, aud, IA was anticipated,
the estimates of the Foreign ofcc among which
was the Secret Service money, passed The notion
prevails very generally that granting the Secret Ser
vice money Is equivalent TO vote OF cont-
drnce. AT Mondays sitting OF the committee
tbo Occupation Estimates for 1879 came up and
motion TO fix q round sum, without entering into de-
tails was then mado and ultimately carried tue amount
nx,d bsIup 1000 900 hOrns. Tue sum asked for the
wear is 30 900 Orns 10 cover expenses until May
when the Russian evacuation OF bulgaria Is 10 take
meeting Of the Delegations IL Is believed tat tne Iu
Delegations Will pass vote OF confidence III the Mill
IsTry
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
ELECTIONS IN Several CITIES.

A REPUBLICAN REVOLUTION IN NEw-HAVEN.
NEw-HAvEN, Conn.,, Dec. 3-The most ex-
citing political contest known here for years resulted
to-day in a complete Republican triumph. Hobart b.
BIgcow Qep) was elected Mayor by a large majority
over shelton (Dem) aud Gallagher (Greenbaekl. inc
remainder Of the Republican ticket for city and town
officers also elected The result is remarkable poti-
cal revolution In the state and National elections the
city was Democratic by l,500 majority
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
TUE NEW RUssO-TURKIsH TREATY.
THE ANGLO-AFGHAN WAR.
JgLALABAD EVACUATED BY THE AFGHANs
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1877

JELALABAD EVACUATED BY TIE AFGHANs.
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1873.
The YicerOy telegraphs that authentic intel
gence has been received that Jeaabad mas been eyac
uated, and Afghan troops are nearer than Cabul.
lJelalabad is within seventy-5ight miles OF Cabul.l
LAHORE, Tuesday Dee 3, 1873.
II reported at the headquarters here that battle
was IN progress all day yesterday between General
Robertss command and the Aghans IN the Pelwar Pass
The Afghan Governor OF Candahar Is removing his
family to Farah The Ameer shere Ali has levied two
lacs Of rupees on Caudlhar
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE cOuuERCIAL CONTENTION

NEw-ORLEANs, Dec. 3.-The Commercial
Convention assembled al the Varieties Theatre to-day,
and was called order by General Cyrus Bussey chair
man OF the Executive Committee. After prayer by the
Rev. Dr. Palmer, Governor Nichols delivered an
address OF welcome. General Bussey, as chairman
Of the Committee OF Arrangements. addressed the
convention on the navigation OF the Mississippi.
Edward d. Holden, of Milwaukee, temporary chair
man also spoke. Attorrcce the convention was per-
manently Organized 10y the election OF General Fzhugh
Lee of Virginia as president; II. G.. Hester, OF NewOr-
leans as secretary, and yice-prcsident from each
State represented.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE SALT SPRINGS ATSYRACUSE.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 3-1here was hear
ing to-day by Governor Robinson Ia the matter OF the
charges against A. G. Powell, superintendent OF the
OnondaGa Salt Springs Ii Is alleged that the superin
tendent condemned as unfit for use, machinery belong
ing 10 the state. and purchased new machinery from
shops in which his and himself interested also
with favOring certain salt manufacturers by supplying
thcm with better brine than Is supplied ~ others.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
TIE NEW-ORLEANs MINT.

OBJECTIONS ON THs FART OF LOUISIANA TO The
PRESIDENTS NLw NOMINEE FOR THE SUPER
INTENDENCY.
IEY TELECEApH TO TIE TRlBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Ibe Louisiana hepuDl-
cans do not like the nomination of ex-senator
Henry Foote to be superintendent OF the New
Orleans Mint in the place of Ex-Governor Hahn,
who was appointed to that position last
Sprinp and has since been fulfilling its
duties Mr. FOOte was somewhat noted
as a Senator from Mississippi before the war; and
he has been i'm public life for more than half a
century. He is advanced in age, feeble IN health,
and hardly proper person to place IN charge OF an
institution like the New-OTIeans Mint. Ii is not
improbable that Senator Kellogg may prevent his
confirmation.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
IN MASSACHUSETTS,.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 81. j. Powers,
president OF the Hampden Park Association (Bolter),
run by the Citizens movement, elected Mayor
over Wight Rop)
HoLYoKE, Mass, Dee. 3.-Mayor Whiting
tlep) was reelected over Crafts Dem) today
BosToN, Dec. Sat Newton, Mayor FOwle,
Republican, was reelected to-day. At Lawrence James
II. Simpson, Republican. was reelected.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
CUBAN NOTES.

HAVANA, Dec. 3.-As tho municipal elec-
tons approach the political excitement increases The
Tberas are hold and demOnstratiye. No disorders are
probable as the Government taking every precaution
Active pursuit OF marauders IN the interior has begun
and summary punishment Ia ordered Influential ex'
chiefs OF the insurrecton support Captaneneral Cam,
nos and advocate peace. Many owners are voluntarily
bberafnT ther slaves On the majority OF plantations
tine grindnR OF cane Ia proceeding satisfactorily A
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE LATEST F4ILURE IN BOSTON
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

BosToN, Dec. 3.-The failure Of Spaldlng &
Wales one Of the most respectable dry goods firms in
Boston, whose history dates back fourteen years, has
caused sensation social well as business circles.
About year and a half ago o. H. Hay reFed from tue
nrr The amount OF the indebtedness of the firm Will
not vary much from 100000 Their creditors being
about two hundred in number, are mostly among the
Commission houses in wOoens and coakngs in Boston
and York Three of the largest importers in BOs-
ton are said To be tie principal creditors meeting
has been called for Saturday next
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
STRIFE IN THE ITALIAN LEGISLATURE


There il great excitement over the develop
ments autcipatrd at to-day's sitting Of the Chamber
when determined attack on the Ministry will be made
II Premier Carroll Is aole be present as promised no
political principle il involved The move TO ouSt Ie
GOyernment is "a mere scramble Tor once. III is not
known whether the Calumet Will retire or appeal 10 the
peop!e IN case OF their defeat Iheir defeat IL neV
table II the factions or opposition can uhe on
common point of attack.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
ley TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIBuxE.I

COMBINES CORRESPONDENTS AhlOI\U
sENTATIvEs.
ny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WAsHINGToN Dec. 3.-The New-YOTk Custom
House nominations were sent to the Senate this
afternoon, and subsequently, in executive session.
we're referred to the Committee on Commerce. OF
which Mr.. Conllling Is chairman. Until the arrival
of the New-York Senator in Washington no meet
ing of the committee will be held, and no action
can be taken upon these appointments.
The probable solution Of the controversy between
Senator Conkling and the Administration over the
New-York appointments continues to be one of the
most interesting topics Of discussion among the
Representatives from the Empire State. Nearly
every one who year ago signed the petition to the
President to make no change in the principal New
York offices is now of opinion that the
only wise and patriotic course to be
pursued is TO allow the new appOmtees to be
confirmed without opposition. The most common
argument is that nothing is to be gaineo, either in
personal or party sense, by the defeat of General
Merritt and his associates On the other hand, such
On event would tend to divide the Republican party
in New-York and while there is no danger that it
would cause Mr. COnkling's defeat at Albany
it might mar his triumph there by devel-
oping an opposition that now seems to have
disappeared These divisions in the party, these
Representatives say, ought to be avoided by all hon
orable means for although the friends of the Adj
ministration who would stand by it in contest
with the senior Senator from New-York may not be
very numerous their opposition may be serious
when it comes to carrying the State next year. OF in
1880
One New York Representative said to-day that it
is the duty Of all Republicans to remember the re-
mark attributed to Mr.. Greeley-that the ReDub-
lIcan party could beat the Democrats any time; but
Hao fl,an naf aTo1 al
the Republican party at the same time.
Ii should be said that while there seems to be IN
impression abroad in Washington that Nlr. COnk-
ling intends to fight the New-YOrk appointments,
no one is here who is authorized to speak for him,
and ii is possible that the people here with whom
he most associates are entirely mistaken III regard
70 his
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
MORE BULGARIAN OUTRAGEs.
TWENTY VILLAGES BURNED BY TURKISH IRREGU-
LARs-BULGARIAN MAssACRED.

LARS-BULGARIAN MAssACRED.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Tuesday. Dec 3, 1873.
The Bashi-Bazouks and Circassians have defeated
the Bulgarian insurgents in the Aielnik District Of
Macedonia and burned twenty more villages. Only
thousand inhabitants escaped
The British Consul at Sophia confirms the reports
that the Turkish militia massacred $50 Bulga-
mans of Cheresnitza, and that the Circassans
burned twelve Bulgarian villages III the District of
Bressna.
Insurgent Bulgarian bands are forming all
through Macedonia, and RhOdOpe refugees are
ing AID robbing Unfortunately. Turkish troops
have been sent to the scene.
The basis for the settlement of the NoyI-Bazar
question probably Is joint Austrian and Turkish
occupation,
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE FUNERAL or LYMAN TREM4IM

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 3.-The funeral of the
late LYMAN Tremain took place to-day at 81. Peters
Church The attendance large and the ceremonies
imuressve Previous to the funeral there meeting
OF the bar at which several addresses were made A
resolution was adopted rendering TO the bereayed family
heartfelt sympathy and confidence.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
REPUBITCANs WIN IN HUDSON.

HUDSON, n. Y, Dee. 3.-The charter cleo
tion held in this city to-day resulted in success for the
Republican ticket Joshua T. Waterman was chosen
Mayor by a majority OF Az. The Common Council for
1879 will be Republican,
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
THE CASE OF THE HELvETIA.

LWERPOOL, Iuesdny, Dtc 3, 1915
The Board of Trade Court OF Inquiry has
found that the steamer eyetia was In fault regarding
the collision with the coastguard cutter Fanny because
,bo Iool,ut ,os insuoiclent II also found that the
steamers boats were In sufficient state OF readi-
ness FOR lowering The Court declares tht captain
Thomson OF the Itclyeua Doubtless is good ana
able ocer but mark its sense OF NE negect on
tins unfortunate occasion by suspcndng us ceFuhcaIe
as unftfl
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
a WELL-KN0WN VIRGINLAN DR0WNED.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 3.-A dispatch from
staunton. Virginia. says William Lewis brother OF ex-
United States Senator Lewis, drowned yesterday
while crossing the Shenandoah River at Port Republic
in buggy His colorcd driver and pair of horses
also drowned. Ex-senator Lewis himself crossing
the river III a ski1 at the time Of the accident.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04

sides of the Senate with degree of attention which
was hardly to be expected on a subject so well
worn, ard one not now attracting any considerable
share of public attention.
A great number of vacation" nominations. IN
cluding those for the New-York Custom House,
were sent in by the President, and Immediately on
the conclusion of the speech of Senator Matthews
the Senate went into executive session, Wllcn
taken up and referred to the appropriate commit
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
STRIFE IN TURKEY.
MACEDONIAN VILLAGES BURNED.

MARAUDERs PROFITING ny DIsoRDER-oTToMAN
TROOPS SENT TO RESTORE ORDER.
Macedonia, southwestern province of Tur-
key, continues to be the scene of grave disor-
ders. The Christians and MahOmetans are
fighting desperately, and maTauders are profit
ing by the disorders to plunder people indis-
criminately. The Turks have destroyed twenty
villages and murdered great many people.
Turkish troops have been sent to the scene
of strife to restore order.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
HE NOYI.BAzAR QUESTION

LONDON, TueSday, Dec. ., 1878.
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from
ConstantinOpe, says Austria aud the Porte have ar
Hanged that the Austrian troops shall not occupy
Noyi-Bazar this Winter, but may do so when neces-
sty arises The Turkish troops at present there
are TO remain. The Sultan's sovereignty and the
Turkish administration will be recognized.
TIE PORTE AND RUSSIA
The Russians have notified the foreign COnsuls that
they about TO evacuae Kustendjc. The Porte has
announced It's readiness discuss defntye treaty Of
peace with Russia attitude appears 10 be cOnci
atOry.
THE NEW RUsSO-TURKIsH TREATY.
LONDON Wednesday. Dee 4, 1873.
The Times's Pesth correspondent reports that
Count SchOuvaloff has communicated here and in
London the draft of defnltivc convention which
Russia desires from the Porte relative to the
unabridged portions of the Treaty of San StefanO.
The British Government are dissatisfied with one
point of the convention but its objection concerns
the form more than the substance.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
BELGIAN BANKERS SENTENCED.

NJ. Tkindt, manager, and NJ. Fortamps,
president of the Banque de Begque who defrauded the
bank OF 100000 have been convicted and sentenced,
the former TO fifteen years solitary connnenent' ana
the latter to one years mprisOnmeht WIN Sl-VO e'
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
MoRKINGMEN CARRY Los ANGELES.

SAN Francisco, Dec. Sat Los Angeles
city election yesterday the workingmen elected their
entire ticket with the exception OF the Councimen.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
TnE FRENCH TARIFF.

VERSAILLES Tuesday, Dec 8, 1873.
The Chamber of Deputies to-day concluded
the discussion the Budget and adopted proposai re-
ducing the duty on oil.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
A DEMOCRATIC MAYOR IN .POUGHKEEPsIE.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Dec. 3.-Wlliam
Harloe (DemJ was elected mayor to-day over Jno. r.
Cooper ep)by 1O7 majority The Republicans eectfour
out Of six aldermen. making clear working majority
IN the Common Council.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
GRIMES AND CISUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH
RoBBEp BY A NEw.YoRK TRAMP
A MAN CRUSHED BY MACHINERY.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. IA tramp named Carlton.
hang NewNOk lett this city last night with 800 be-
longing the Young Mems Christian Association, and the
secretafy's OyercOat
A MAN CRUSHED BY MACHINERY.
WATERFOWL, n. Y, Dec. 3-James Conners, en-
giner Burnhams shingemi at Cane Vincent NJ Y, was
caught In the machinery OF the m this afternoon and te
bis man gled-it Is feared fatally
A STRANGE DEATH IN A TANK
81. LOUIS, Dec. 3.-Whilc two men were smear
ing inside Of large iron tank Bcchcrs
sugar Refinery this morning the tar mysterious
ooK ire Before the could be they burned
10 DEATH
A BRUTE WHO BEGAN A JOB WRONG.
PINE PLAINS, Mich., Dee. 3.-.Juseph StOddard,
man Of ugly disposition. has killed his wife child aud
then himself lie found sitting upright with a
rifle between his legs his hand tightly graspng tho Of
the gun.
NEGRO CARRIED OFF IN THE NIGHT.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. "A negro who has been
irving "a commit violence upon In Franklin La has
been taEen ana ynched His body be found
night police Is 10 DO established in Franklin to
prevent lawlessness.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-04
A NEW MAYOR FOR NEW-BFDFORD.

NEw-BEDFoRD, Mass, Dec. 3.-Captaln VIII
liam r. sOue has been elected Mayor OF this city by
/ ,7ss votes TO ,737 for George y. Richmond.