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PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
ANOTHER SUN SENSATION.
Pro mincnt m0cratS Charged
: with CensPiring with Grant
to Connt Hayes Hn.
National Associated Press to the Star

National Associated Press to the Star.
New YORK, Feb. 16.-The Suns Wash
ington special says soon after the last Presi-
dental election, but some time before the
Electoral count had eliminated, previous
ly, indeed, to the opening of Congress in 1876,
Mr.. Lamar, of Mississippi, Mr.. Gibson, of
Louisiana, and Mr.. Tucker, of Virginia
three Southern Democrats of first class i'm
portance, had made up their minds to be-
tray the Democracy and allow Tildcn to be
counted out and Hayes to be counted in.
When on the evening of Decem-
Der Sd, Hewitt returned to an assemblage
of his fellow Democrats, gathered
to hear the result of his interview with
General Grant at the White House, and
when he told them that Grant favored
the view that, under the Constitution,
the President of the Senate had the exclu-
sive power to count the Electoral votes, and
to determine which should be counted and
which rejected, and that it was Grants
purpose to maintain by military force if
necessary, this newly-invented doctrine.
Then Mr.. Lamar Mr.. Gibson and Mr..
Tucker after consultation with each
other, informed Hewitt that they had come
to the determination to admit and support
that very doctrine and to so with Grant in
carrying it through; in other words, they
had already adopted common purpose
with the Republicans, and had resolved to
throw overheard honor and principles to
which they had profcssed to adhere, and to
take their part i'll the completion of the
count
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N lEW ORLEANS.
AndersOn's Effort for Il New Trial
Judge Whitaker ISeplieS-What
Will the Governor DO!-
Excitement.
National Associated Press to the Star

| National Associated Press to the Star.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 16-At noon yester-
day Judge Whitaker ascended the bench,
and the Clerk at once called Thomas c. An
derson, who responded and took seat near
his attorneys. The Clerk then proceeded
| to call the names of the witnesses The
grounds on which a new trial is asked for
are, that James Prince, one of the Jurors is
under the age of twenty-one, and that Jere-
miah Lincoln, another juror, expressed his
opinion in regard to Anderson's guilt before
the jury was impaneled The prisoners
counsel stated that he had additional evi-
dence to adduce by various witnesses.
Mr.. Collins, the short hand reporter, was
| sent for but he was engaged at the Second
District Court in taking testimony. Edgar
Davis was called to the stand and testified
as follows: 81 knew James Prince, who
served as juror in 1856 got acquainted
with his mother; visited her house very
frequently up to 1857; never saw the boy
Prince; in 1867 l. visited Mrs. Prince
and her sou, who then appeared to be about
seven or eight years old. In rs Mrs Prince
told me that her son was between sixteen
and seventeen years old. l was Sergeant
alarms for the Returning Board; | now
keep gambling establishment on the
levee, where monte is played" Mr. Gardette
testified that in 1875 he went down to Mrs.
Princes house in company with Edgar
Davis and in answer to a question from the
latter Mrs. Prince answered that James her
son was oyer sixteen, but not seventeen.
Judge Wbitaker, of the Superior Criminal
Court stafsd, in reply to Secretary Sher-
man. that he had been United States Sub
Treasurer, and that when in that Office he
had been charged with enlbezzlement He
had been indicted by United States Grand
Jury, and was tried in the United States
Court, where he had been acquitted He,
together ,Nilh his bondsnlen, were sued
upon their bonds, and in each and every
case the decision was in their
iavor. Any one might be indicted
or charged with an offense but
if after fair trial they were acquitted, he
considered it a justification of their inno-
cence. AS t his was his case, he considered
himself cNonerated and above suspicion.
The resolutions of Governor Warmoth
offered in the House Thursday, have not
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The Ticket, of Covington, issued its last
paper to-day. To the shame of Coyinglon,
its only daily paper was allowed to go un-
der for want of proper patronage. The tax
payers will have to pay for it in the long
run. The paper was bright, newsy, ener-
getic Sheet and deserved better fate.
An effort was made to keep it on its fecs
by certain prominent citizens, and s., 900
stock, the amount asked for, was readily
subscribed; but the Directors elected to
carry on the business were frightened al
the loss week after week, and unwilling to
make a brave effort to counte,aot it. In
this they acted as prudent conscientious
business. men handling other peoples
money but they surprised everybody. 'rhs
paper will not be revived
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Mysterious F1ight-Assignmcn
National Associated PrxsS to the Stsr

National Associated PresS to the Star.
TRENTON N. j., Feb 16.-There is con-
siderable excitement in this city and yicini-
ty over the sudden and mysterious disap-
pearance of ]. Vance Powers Mayor of
Chambersburg, adjoining this city. He was
a member of the Legislature last year, and
his vote elected John R. Mcpherson, United
States Senator, and defeated Frederick T.
Frelinghuysen. This fact alone gave Powers
an uncommon notoriety, hence the furry
over his disappearance, He was first missed
last Monday, and his wife was not notified
by him OF his intention of leaving.
Ii is said he took with him large sum of
money belonging to Concordia Lodge of
Odd-fellows, and also funds belonging to
other parties. 1t is ascertained that yester-
day Mrs. Powers received letter from her
husbands sister in Philadelphia, stating
that she had just received message from
him desiring her to communicate with his
family here, telling them he was in deep
trouble and would write home in few
days explaining the difficulties with which
he was surrounded. His accounts as head
clerk in the American Saw-Works are said
to be all right.
Col. Jacob r. Freeze, Treasurer of the de-
funt State Savings Bank, made an assign
nent OF his property, composed of houses
in this city and Warren County and in
Pennsylvania, which he values at 5000, 900.
to be sold within one year, the proceeds to
be paid to F.. Mercer Shrcve, Receiver Of
the bank, for the benefit OF dcpositors: and
the residue. if any, to he paid to Freeze II
is said the property altogether is not worth
$50 $50
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Board Of Public yyarkS.

The Board met in regular session, all ta,e
members present and President Bell in tbs
chair.
Forty dollars worth of repairs were or
dered made on Gest street at the bridge, a,a
the grade of Hopple street, near the bridge.
was ordered raised
bill of S271 81 was ordered paid to John
Boyle for broken stone.
The Engineer reported that 2l,535 square
feet was the estimated amount taken from
l.. B. Harrisons property on Columbia :ly-
enue.
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SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY Is, 1878.

reported that battles are important engage
ments between independent armies in their
own theaters of war, in contradistinction to
conflicts in which but small portion of the
opposing forces are actually engaged the
latter being called, according to their own
nature, affairs" ''combats, /" "skir1nishes,"
&c. A battle has for its object the deter
mination of important questions of policy
or strategy. An engagement may be par
tial, and yet if it tend TO these ends
it is also entitled to the dignity of being
named battle, That the number of com
panies which, by tactics and regulations, is
entitled as a battalion habitually to carry
the colors of a regiment, shall be entitled to
have inscribed upon its colors and the army
register the name of the battle, and that
when regiments are consolidated which are
entitled to honors by the rule laid down for
regiments the new organization is entitled
to the combined honoS of the battalions
consolidated
To the North Pole.
At the meeting of the House Naval Com
mittee yesterday Mr.. Willis, of New York,
reported favorabfy the bill relating to an
expedition to the Arctic Sea, which, after
some discussion, was laid over until the
next meeting, when it will be finally dis
posed of.
The Silver bill Passed.
The Silver Bill was passed at 6 o'clock
this morning by vote of As to 81. In gen
eral character the bill is not very different
from that recommended by the Committee
on Finance. 1t provides for the coinage of
the silver dollars of 412k grains ON Gov
ernment account at the rate of not less than
two millions or more than four millions
worth of silver to be purchased
by the Secretary of the Treasury at
its market value. These dollars are to be
legal tender for all dues, public and private,
except in the redemption of gold coin GER
tifcates. The bill also provides for an in
viation to the states of the Latin Union to
join the United States in the establishment
of common rates between the values ofgold
and silver. 1t also provides for the issue of
certificates for silver coin deposited in the
Treasury, but not i'll exchange for silver
bullion.
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Third Edition
THE LATEST
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS FAVOR WAR.
LONDON, Feb 16.-Advices from Tcha-
taldja state that the sentiment in the Rus
sian army, with both officers and men,
favors war with England, But it is
doubtful if Russia will be the first to de-
clare the war
THE ENGLISH MINISTER.
A Constantinople dispatch says Minister
Layard had long audience with the Sui
tan last night to explain Englanfs policy
to His Majesty.
GERMANY's POSITION.
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-A dispatch says: Ger,
many disapproves of Russia's policy, and is
not likely to act as arbiter.
STILL FIGHTING.
Fighting is reported in Thessaly between
Insurgents and Turks.
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d.
PIrrsBrRa Feb 16.-The Pauline Mark.
ham Lulu Troupe engagement at the Lycev
UNI Theater here came to an inglorious end
last night, in u quarrel between Manager
W. Smythe and General Mcmahon. Pau.
lines husband Smythe owed McMahon
for all Of last weeks performances, and re-
fused to pay the gas bill, orchestra and
stage hands, and insisted on a change Of
programme outside of the contract Nc.
Mahon refused, and the Lyccum is closed
for the balance of the week To-day Nc
Mahon' was arrested for slander, and as he
can not find $1,000 bail, has been relnande&
to jail
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vet been called up. The excitement in thu
Returning Board matter in the meanwhile
is increasing everywhere, and grave results
threaten. 1t is rumored that GovcrnM
Nichols will pardon the Board, but, as hs
himself refused to state what he will do, m
one can as yet tell In case, however. be
does, it is said the Democratic party as il al
present stands here will be much disturbed,
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He Had a EMd NnHMc.
National Associated Press to the STAR

| NdCIOIIaI NSWCIHlt'I ItS5 VO tlIe STAI
LOUISVILLE KY, Feb. 16.-Near Shelby.
vile, Ky, yesterday morning, masked inen
set fire to the cabin of some negroes, com
pelliDg the inmates to come out and caH
aloud their names. The last man to rns
spond was Reuben Dennis, and as he nH
tered his name they literally riddled his
body with buckshot. Dennis bore bad
name. The feeling is strong against th6
bloody renewal of Ku-kluxism
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Leave of Absence.

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The President has
directed that the employees of the Govern
ment who are members of the Association
of Veterans of 1916 shall be allowed leave
of absence to attend the Annual Convention
of the Association to be held at Baltimore
on the 22d inst.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-16
WASHINGTON.
The Silver Bill Passes the Senate al
6 O'clock this Morning
by A VOTE OF 4s TO 81
Special to the Star.

Special to the Star.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The Senate held
an all-night session last night and the
Struggle was not concluded till about G
O'Clock this morning, when the Bland Silver
Bill with the Senate Committees amend
ment, and also further amended on motion
of Senator Booth was passed by a vote Of
4S to 21. The words struck out of the orig
inal bill were as follows:
"Any owner of silver bullion may de.
post the same at any United States coinage
mint or assay office, to be coined into such
dollars, for his benefit, upon the same terms
and conditions as gold bullion is deposited
for coinage under existing laws"
The following was inserted:
"And the Secretary of the Treasury is au
thorized and directed, out of any money in
the Treasurvnot otherwise appropriated, to
purchase, from time to time silver bullion
at the market price thereof, not less than
$2,0W,00O per month, nor more than
81, 900 900 per month, and cause the same to
be coined into such dollars. And any gain
or seigniorage arising from this coinage shall
be accounted for and paid into the Treas
ury, as provided under existing laws re-
lating to the subsidiary coinage; provided,
that the amount of money at any one time
invested in such silver bullion, exclusive OF
such resulting coin, shall not exceed
IS, 100000"
The amendment offered by Mr.. Booth,
and the only other one adopted, was as fol
lows:
"That any holder of coin authorized by
this act may deposit the same with the
Treasurer, or any Assistant Treasurer of the
United States in sums not less than $40,
and issue therefor certificates of not less
than $40 each corresponding with the de-
nominations of United States notes. The
coin deposited for or representing certifi-
Gates shall be retained in the Treasury for
the payment of the same on demand. Said
certificates shall be receivable for customs,
taxes and all public dues, and when SO re-
ceived may be reisSued.'
The following is the vote in full. Yeas
Allison, Armstrong, Bailey, Beck, Booth,
Bruce Cameron, of Pa, Cameron, of Wis,
Chaffee, Cockreel, Coke, Conover, Da-
Wis, of ILL.,, Davis, of w. Va, Dennis,
Dorsey, Eustis, Ferris, Garland, Gordon,
Grover, Herford, Howe, ingalls,, Johnston
Jones, of Florida; Jones, of Nevada;
Kellogg, Kirkwood, McCreery, McDon-
aid, Mcmillan, Matthews, Maxey
Merriman, Morgan, Oglesby, Paddock,
Plumb, Salisbury, Saunders Spencer, Tel
ler, Thurman, Voorhees,, Wallace, Windorn
and Withers-4S.
Nays Anthony, Barnum, Bayard,
Blaine Burnside, Christiancy, Conkling,
Dawes, Edmunds, Hamlin, Hoar, Herman,
Lamar, Mcpherson, Mitchell, Morrill,, Ran
dolph, Rollins, sargent,s Wadleigh, Wyatt
-21.
The following named Senators were paired:
Butler, Dem, South Carolina; Harris,
Dem, Tennessee; Hill, Dem, Georgia; and
Patterson, Rep, South Carolina.
Messrs. Eaton, DEM, Connecticut; Shar-
on, Rep, Nevada, and Ransom, DEM,
North Carolina, absent without pairs.
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Defaulter.

National Associated Press to the Star.
JERSEY C1TY, Feb 16.-The fact that DR..
c. L. Hart, General Ticket Agent of the
Jersey City Ferry Company, is a defaulter,
became generally known to-day. The de-
ficiency is variously estimated between
81 900 and &c. 600.
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Mexican War Veterans.


BALTIMORE Feb 16.-Arangements for
the meeting Of the National Association oi
Veterans of the Mexican War in this city
on the 22d inst. have been completed. and
the programme was announced at thc
meeting of the Mary land Association liers
last night
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The following marriage lioenses have beca
issued since our last report:
J. Costello and Maggie Reynolds.
ID. V. Holmes and Maggie AcAllistcr-
A. Finley and Lizzie Campbell.
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DON'T WANT CONSTANTINOPLE
The Cars Authoritative State
ment.

National Associated Press to the Star.
LONDON, Feb. 16.--It is authoritatively
stated that in consequence of the represen-
tations nssde by Austria, backed by Ger
many, the Car of Russia has abandoned
the idea of occupying Constantinople
BLESSED IS THE PEACEMAKER.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-A dispatch from Berlin
says it is rumored that Germany will act as
a mediator between England and Russia, if
necessary.
PREPARING FOR PRIvATEERING.
1t is stated that a number of Russian pri-
vateers have been prepared and commits
stoned in American ports.
NOT YET OCCUPIED.
A dispatch from Constantinople saws that
the city has not yet been occupied by the
Russian force.
RUSSIAN REINFoRcEMENTs.
A Bucharest dispatch says that strong
Russian reinforcements are marching
through Bulgaria.
ONLY sKIRslIsHEs.
LONDON, Feb. l6--A dispatch from Bel
grade saws: There have been several skirm-
ishes between the Seryia and Albanians
near Pristina
ENGLISH WAR SHIP ASHORE.
LONDON, Feb 16--A dispatch from Con-
stantinople says the English war ship
Raleigh is ashore OH Rabbit Island, in the
Straits of Dardanelles, but is uninjured.
WITHIN THE LINES OF DEFENSE.
It is officially announced that Russians
have occupied the Samede Redoubt within
the lines of defense of Constantinople.
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS.
The Grand Duke Nicholas will probably
enter Constantinople as the guest of the
Sultan.
Cuba.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
HAVANA, Feb. 16.-It is stated on autho-
ity that propositions of surrender have
been made by the Central Junta of Insur-
rection to General Martinez Campos, who is
now in conference with Central Junta, and
anticipates an early restoration of peace
and order throughout the island.
THE OTHER SIDE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The represent
atives here of the Cuban patriot cause de-
clare the reported prospect Of peace in Cuba
have no foundation.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
PIXIES OPERA-HOUSE.

Nhree Nights and Wednesday Matinee commenc
ing MONDAY, February 18th, 1878,
BUFFALO BILL
And his Combination, in the New Drama writer
by Maj. A. S. Burt, U. S. A., entitled
MAY CODY, OR LOST AND Won,
Introducing the Mexican Trick Beuro, JACK CAss
During the play BUFFALO BILL will exhibit
some marvellous shooting with~the Rife which has
distinguished him as the Greatest Marksnlan in
the World.
Dantes, Mormon War, Mountain Meadows Mas
Bacre, etc.
Matinee prices to all parts of the house. 25c
PRICES AS USUAL.
Reserved seats to be had at Dobmeyer & New
halls Music Store Saturday, February 10th.
fe1G4t JOSH. E. OGDEN Business Agent
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Twenty-Five Families Burned Out.
National Associated Press to the Star.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16--Ffteen brick tens-
ment houses, corner Thirty y-eighth stress
and Vincennes avenue, were burned at Q
o'clock this morning, and twenty-five fana-
lilies rendered homeless. Loss $15, 1000.
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More Forgery Cases.


Another rumor stated that the CONNER
cial Exchange Bank had suffered heavily
through the defalcation OF one of its clerks
The amount taken was $4,000. The de-
faulter is q clerk of one of the depositors, q
young man about twenty-five years of age
He has disappeared after successfully forg-
ing five checks. Forgeres were also diScov-
cred on the First National and on the Chase
National Banks, but the aggregate amount
Of the two latter will not exceed 5000.
The Alleged Lunacy Case.
In the matter of Susan Dickie the al
legged lunatic, Judge Brady has rendered
quite lengthy opinion, in which he atfirms
| the decree of the Sherif's Jury, that the
lady is neither insane nor an imbecile The
| objections TO the Commissioners reports
are overrulcd, and it is accepted and con-
tirmed. The Judge points out many defects
in the lunacy laws, and states that he is in
formed that law has been introduced in
the Legislature to remedy them.
NADIA me ResaelHs Trouble.
The cause of James (ionaud Withdrawing
as bondsman for Madame Restcll is as fol-
lows: He was introduced to Madame Res
tells counsel by John A. Thompson, for
merly employed in the District Attorneys
office as a messenger, and it was under
stood that he was to be fully Unidentified to
the amount, $3.50, for his trouble. The $3.50
was handed to Thompson to be given to
Gonaud. Instead so doing Thompson con-
verted the cash to his own use, and hence
Gonaud's surrender of the Madame At a
late hour in the day Madame Restell Sc
cured a bondsman in the person of John
Lauritz, OF 113th street, who is qualified 10
the amount of $4,000. She was then dis
charged from custody.
The Hermit of the Cave.
New York, Feb. 16.--James Johnston,
known as the Hermit of the Rock and jim
my of the Rock, who lived for many years
in cave on cliff in the western part of
White Plains, is dead. He owned eighteen
acres of land around the cave For his bed
he dragged into the cave an old wagon and
filled it with straw
He owned horse and pig, and several
goats, dogs. cats and chickens They all
slept in the cave When Johnston went to
the village the dog and pig trotted be-
side him. About two years ago his
brother, who resides In New Jersey,
offered him home, but he clung to his
cave When taken sick, short time ago,
he allowed Mr.. Mead, a baker, in White
Plains, to aid him. While sitting ON chair
in Mead's house ON Thursday he died He
was about eighty yeAs Of aye.
A Child Returns After Two Years,
There was an interesting scene last
evening on the fourth floor Of the building
at Sixth avenue and Twenty-ninth street
The cause was the return home of a little
child of Joseph S. Rown, that had been
lost to the family for two years, and had
never been seen by the father.
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Print FISll Burned.

National Associated Press to the Star.
srAUNroN, MASS Feb 16.-A fire last niglS
destroyed the brick print mill of the Deae
Cotton and Machine Company. The prop.
erty is valued at $50, 900; it was insured.
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NEW YORK CITY.
Am Unfounded Rumor.

National Associated Press the STAR
New YORK, Feb 16-There was consider
able excitement yesterday in Wall street
owing to the report which was industrious
ly circulated that the British steamships in
this port had been recalled for war service
Upon investigation this report proved to be
unfounded
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DEPA
COLUMBUS,
WHEREAS,
The Northern Assurance CompanY


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Business the
less
BY andha
filed this certified it's Settlement detailed
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JOHN FL LAW, Agent, Sou h east Corner Third
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The Boston CollectOrship.

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The fight over the
Boston Collectorship is beginning to grow
warm, and Mr.. Simmons chances are
somewhat diminished. Attorney General
DLeyens, Senator Dawes and Representative
Claffin are pushing the opposition, while
the hackers of Mr.. Simmons are apparently
very lukewarm. Mr. Simmons has an envia.
Bile record as an officer, and this is his prin-
cipal reliance. 1t is said at the Treasury
Department that he is the best Collector
Boston has had in many years.
Commanders of the Paris Guards.
Leutenants Russell and Zelland, of the
Marine Corps, have been ordered to COM
mand the Marine Guard at the Paris Expo
sition. Both these officers were selected by
Commissioner General Mccormick. Lieu
tenant M. C. Goodrell has been ordered to
command the marines on board the Sara
toga.
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What Is a Battle!

The Board of Officers consisting of Major
General W. d. Hancock, U. S, A.; Colonel
D. s. Stanley, Twcnty-second Infantry, and
Col W. D. Whipplc, Aiddc-camp, have