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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
LOSS OF A FRENCH FLOATING BATTERY.
FINANCIAL GLOON IN LONDON.

LONDON, FTIday, MaFch Il, IL ~.
at would be useless" The Pail Mall Gdz-
tic, says silent longer respecting the uneasy
feeling exists in the city, To those who are accus-
toned to feel the pulse or Lombards and vicinity,
the aspect during the past week has been uch
as to remind OF occasions. with which We are far
from nstitutnga comparison. Names Of institutions
OF high standing have been made free with I'm manner
TO alarm who easily lose their heads and rumors,
arising of very little perhaps. have become moro
and more by repetition We do not mean to deny
that there may be grOundsO some uneasness. Trade
generally VIGOROUSLY depressed. The Eastern trade,
iu particular has been III collapse for years Bad bust
ness losses and the lookup of capital was therefore, TO
be expected and prepared for. But we would remind
those who may DO dscomposed by the rumors now too
general to be any longer disregadcd with what facility,
in the present temper OF tie public mind scare can DO
got up. Only two months aRO few people stopping To
talk the door of of the greatest OF the London
Joint stock banks actually caused run upon H. Another
point that should be borne IN mind Is that disasters that
DO happen are scarcely iOreseen. How many per.
sons heard anything 10 the detrmcn 81 the Clty OF
Glasgow Bank before II closed it's doOrsP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
LACK OF VOTES IN THE HOUSE.
THE CONFEDERATEs REALIZE THAT THEY MUST
TURN OUT A FEW REPUBLICAN MEMBERS Be

TURN OUT FEW REPUBLICAN MEMBERS be
FORE THEY GO INFO GENERAL LEGISLATION
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSE.I
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Thc House remained in
session Only twenty minutes to-day. 1t then adj
journed until Tuesday. to allow the Speaker, rs 1t
is understood, time make up the list of commit
tees.
Mr.. Ellis, of Louisiana, introduced resolution
which was referred to the Committee on Rules, TO
increase the Committee on Elections from eleven
to nineteen members In the short discussion that
followed it became apparent that the Democrats
arc anxious to adopt some plan under which it
will be possible to reach decision IN
the contested election cases at early dav. Their
majority in the House is so uncertain that they are
anxious to secure whatever additional members
they can by partisan decisions in these cases and
there is little hope that any Republican whose seat
is contested no matter how slight the preteYt for
contest, will be permitted to remain.
Mr.. Frye made very neat apology to the Demo
cratic side Of the House this morning He said that
in opening the discussion of the Florida case
(Bsbce agt. Hull the other day he had remarked
that the Democratic majority i'll the House was not
altogether actuated by total depravlty. Their
course in that case had convinced him of his error,
and he rendered his apology for the expression.
Referring to the small and uncertain majority
the Democrats now have in the House, Republic
can member said this morning in conversation
If all orr members would refuse to PAIR with the
other side we should have a majority in the House
"A good deal of the time, but good many OF the he-
publican Representatives are so mild and falr thal
thew forever leaning over to help the democrats
in that way" -,
A leading democratic Representative said in con-
yersaton Yesterday that he thought the Democrats
had got Of the Nationals in tins House about all
that they wOu4 lie Gf N% fpe yots to % Any &e
Democrats political questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
VIII AND HUMOR or NEW-ENGLAND.

,pTUUR GILuAN's LECTURE AT CHICKERING HALL.
Arthur Gilman gave, last night at CHECKER
ing Hail. HIS Views the subject of New England Wit
aud Hunor They were neither fresh nor very def
nitely expressed but they were illustrated by many
anecdotes and these were the bulk Of the lecture. NOT
many OF the anecdotes were new-at least to the old
diners who CHANGED to be presen-but here and there
occurred a story which really illustrated the
New England character; and the entire tissue
of the narration pleasant and comic. Mr. Gilman
cited the views Of several OF the old writers on the sub
ieot OF humor-nOtaDly those Of BOingbroke, who, II
may be remarked, said, humorousy, good thing
in his life but who could write exceedingly well about
the good things Of others After this he told stories
and that was the lecture There principle or
fact announced by Mr. Gilman underlying the humOr
of SewEngand and accordingly 1t Is not possible hero
10 state what ideas upon this subject he may happen
entertain. Those who are acquainted with New
England household life arc aware that the comic
outgrowths OF that section come from the peculiar char
acter Of the peope-tha their perfect seriousness and
In narcular the economic views which they entertain
lead 10 the most udcrous incidents which result from
their conduct To this fact Artemas Ward was
toned TO give the most elective expression. Mr..
Smcaker and as a bumorist that were possessed
Of face and he convey droll Specification ia Dry
Infection OF the voice One or the most characteristic
OF the stories that he told bore reference Ia coat that
lander had bought. for exchange OF vegetables
or IN some other way, at Boston-and which proved q
and hereupOn incurred the cuts OF his rural
eghboI and led to his remark that The dried apples
he had given for would caue more FUCKERS than there
were III ls back IL should be said however that there
were very few really NewEngland stories m Mr.. Gil
mans lecture-and furthermore that the effect II pro-
duced was chiefly illustrative OF the fact that people in
general are easily amused. As often rs Mr. Gilman
became even tOeraby comic, hs audience burst INTO q
mild tumut Of pleasant laughter. The complete account
OF his discourse would be the enumeration Of series of
old aud rather title stories. Upon these tho
lecturer offered no comment The charm OF
Mr. Gilmans discourse Is always the man
ner An Od-fashioned, courty elegance gives
grace and force TO mis- remarks, aud certain
sense OF mystery euwraps the personality Of the speaker
lie thinks the New-Eng lander wag2ish individual, as
undoubtedly he is. III his odd. quaint moments. The
had been long sick, and who wished
that she would get well-or something may be cited
ss one OF the most Characteristic types that this lecture
Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
TIE GERMAN EMPIRE.

LONDON, Friday. March 81, lS7


conference of representatives OF the Ger"
man shipping trade recently held at Kotock Del.
egates representing twenty-five Of the principal sea-
ports were present. II was unanimously agreed that
the shipping business was depressed in 1878 than
for q generation The absolute deficiency was esti-
mated at 9l,7O0.OO0. large number Of owners OF
wooden sailing vessels announced their intention 10
allow their ships TO remain in port this spring
Princes and pOtentates arriving from all parts OF
Germany at Berlin TO celebrate the Emperor VILLAINS
birthday The Austrian Ambassador has just returned
from long furlough doubtless with view of present
ing his personally General De Chdnzy,
the newlyappOlnted French Ambassador to Russia VINO
is on his way to ST. Petersburg, Will probably delay his
departure till after the festival. DIVINE 10 the Lmpe'
rors indispOsitioc the ceremonial Will be very simple
1t ia rumored that Count de Saint Waller, the French
Ambassador has rendered his resignation Ia conse'
0uence Of a difference with Prince Bismarck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
APPRAISING PROPERTY
SENATOR MURPuY's CLAIM REDUCED-EXPLANA-
TONS.
lnY rrLrGEArH To TIE TRBUSE.I

InY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBCSE.l
ALBANY, March 21.-C0ntrOlier OcOtt has
lust made public a letter written by himself to Senator
Murphy on March IL IN relation 10 tho latters bS Tor
apprang for the Department Us pieces OF
propcrty belonging to the Manhattan Life Insurance
Coupauy These bills are first examined by the
,uperlntendcnt OF the Insurance Department and
are then audited by the Controller For he service OF
anpraisng the property mentioned senator Murphy
asked 80 500. Controller Olcott awards MIN S'-O, or
AT the rate of $50 day while at work lie controller
then c9usicaly reviews the Bills ana gives II a. his
onnion that they were unfair aud eXOrbItInt' ana
to nav them would be ian act of gross injustice
N the componv interested (which in the end has 10
nav the bills Senator Murphy declares that he was
subjected TO most unjust and ignorant criticism by Con-
troller Ocott The latter he says failed To recognize
the difference between an appraisal OF property OF
large value and OF that OF small value MI ococt
conparcd the property OF the homeopathic
+ fe Insurance with that OF the Manhattan
LIE Insurance Company. The tolmer is worth
nuly several hundred thousand dollars an,s
=. IN small blocks while that Of the latter IL worth
80 OOO and IA large blocks. The labor oil eIamln-
- .r,c block Is of course FAR greater and requires
~ ', re- aeut The same rate Of payment for
examination of both classes OF property IN tue OPINION
of the senator would be absurd lie was employed SIX
reeks u4f,n,y AT the task Some OF the properly was
worth 80 600 900 ana yet the Controller woad compare
the apPraisS or 81 ' o5y 500 60 and pay $50
daily wages for both cIasses VI work. The senator
s.''S n INA, , conpany he himscf declining 10 write
them out aud the rat" OF payment on the property
examined was only One-seyeDth OF per cent; the
usual rate examining property Is sad 10 be Per
mt The Senator further states that the Governors
secretary prOered hs mediation IL the matter ana sid
that Controller OcOtt would not reduce greatly the
amount OF the bills In company with Secretary
Robinson he called NJ the Controllers ONCE
LAST Summer to present the bills, but Mr.. o.
cutL was unfortunately absent. Superintendent
smvth WIS consulted September about the oils. lie
nred,ced that II the bills sent 10 Controller OlcOt
Ion audit that gentleman would cut them down con
siderably and endeavOr TO make newspaper sensation
nbuut I. lem The amount awarded by the Controller
tue senator declares would not pay the money
be paid out for carriage hire while examining
the Insurance companys property. There il no appeal
from Controller Ocotts decision. Able lawyers have
assured tho Senator thai tho courtA aord him no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
WASHINGTON NOTES

WAsHINGTOS. Tliday. March 81, 1879.
The subscriptions 10 the per cent loan since ycstcr-
DAYS report have amounted 20 $47s50.
The Senate transacted business in executive
session this afternoon except TO refer to appropriate
committees the large numle OF nominations received
today and those previously accumulated on the table.
An order was issued at the War Department to-day
concerning the Hazen Court Martial 10 meet In New
York on the Cd Of April. The original purpos, TO
have the court meet III Washington, but General
Jurs was unable to he absent from NewYOrE as long
tne court would probably be In session The place Of
AIr was designated the da:c from which the sessions
will begin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
RESTORATION or N1J0R RUyKLE.
REPORT On TIE SUBJECT SAYING THAT HE is
NOT A LAWFUL OFFICER or THE ARMY.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHI

WASHINGTON, March PA report which
was presented to the Senate by Mr.. Edmunds In the
closing of the last session, has been printed
stating the conclusions reached by the Judiciary Com
mItee IN regard to the Presidents alleged unlawful
restoration OF Major Bcujam p. Runkle to tho Army.
The conclusions OF the committee are as fOows
The committee are OF the opinion that Benjamin z.
Rnnke regularly tried and sentenced by the court
martial named in tho papers, and that the sentence
OF the court was duly, chectuay, regularly,
and lawfully approved by the President Of the
United states and consequence thereof the said
Rmkle was lawfully dismissed from the Army OF the
United States Inasmuch the law does not authorize
the President to place private citizen in the Army
Am officer without advice and consent of the Senate
and inasmucn as the said Runke was restored 10
the Army by executive order made without
such advice or consent, follows that his restoration
was not warranted by law and that the public moneys
paid him salary arrears OF salary, have been
maid without authority OF law, and that said
Runkie has not become by force Of said order
OF restoration alawiul officer IN the Army, and that he
has no valid legal claim tor pay or compensation as
.sur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
CONGRESS FOR ALL SUMNER.
vo HOPE OF EARLY ADJOURNMENT.

NO HOPE OF EARLY ADJOURNMENT.
THE DEMOCRATS OF THE SENATE REPULsE sCd-
GEsTIoN TO LIMIT THE WORK TO BE poNE-
rHE HOUSE BENT UPON GENERAL LEGISLATION
MINOR NEWS.
proposition by Mr.. Edmunds to contine
the work of this session of Congress 10
necessary appropriation bills was defeated
nv a party vote yesterday. The Democrats
lcctured Mr.. Edmunds for vGnturing to make
The suggestions and were replied to pointedly.
II is believed that the Democrats OF
Tho House will strengthen theirvery small ma
ior1ty in that body by unseatlng Republicans.
Their purpose is to go on and transact general
busness. Senator Bell presented the legal
aspect of his case to Senate committee yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
WHIT Mr.. ATKINS SAYS.
no NEED OF HAVING SESSION OF MORE THAN
THREE OR FOUR wEEXs-THE APPROPRIATION
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE 1R1BuSE.i

TELEGRAPH TO THE IRlBJNE"l
WAsH!NGToN March Representative Atkins,
Of Tennessee who was chairman of the House Com
mttee on Appropriations in the last Congress, said
in conversation this evening that he thinks the APP
preparation bills will be introduced some day next
week. probably by himself, unless a new committee
is appointed. They will be introduced in substan-
italy the form in which they were agreed upon by
the conference committees of the last Congress.
THIS, of course does not include the political legs
atlon proposed in either one of the bills to which
Mr. Atkins did not express any opinion.
lie says that he is in favor OF the course above
Indicated because he desires an early adjournment
and thinks that there need not he any extended
discussion of the appropriation bills. To the sug-
gestion that the Democratic caucus had opened the
way for the introduction and consideration OF new
business at this session, and That the large number
Of new members would be likely to desire consider
able discussion. he replied that he thought the new
members could be controlled. lie believed that no
general legislation beyond that contained i'll the
appropriation bills would be attempted. While he
did not desire to venture any decided opinion as 10
the probable length of the session, he did not
why an understanding could not be reached in
three or four weeks if it ever could
Mr.. Atkins says he thinks there is no probability
that the Speaker viii complete and announce the
appointment of the regular committees under two
weeks There are a large number of new members
ard MANY diverse and conflicting interests TO con-
slider and harmonic
Respecting the probable attitude of the Nationals
i'm tho House on political questions, he thinks that
three or four of them will eventually act with the
Democrats and the remainder with the Republic
cans. lie feels OF twO-Alessrs. Ladd and
Wright. This seems safe assumption, lnasmuch
as the former took part in the Democratic caucus
yesterday, and the latter has always been strong
Democrat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
"a LIAR, 4 SC0UNDREL, AND 4 DoG.0

RICHMOND, Va, March 21.-In the Senate
to-day Senator Massey, of Albemarle rose to question
Of privilege, and proceeded to read a paper
severely rejecting Senator c. L. Smith,
OF Nelson \ speech by Smith was alluded
TO as having for unrctnemcut, indelicacy, coarse.
ness misrepresentation defamation ana VlndlctNehes
surperscd anything Massey had ever heard in the Ia lis
the Legislature. Senator Massy was several times
order and Senator smith denounced HIM a. a
liar scOuudre and dog scene ensued, and several
ulora, lions reprimaHd the offending Senators, and
rrauirr them 10 APOLOGIZE made. After debate the
matter was referred 10 the Committee on Privileges and
Elections for a report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
CRIMES AND CASUALTlES-BY TELEGRAPH
So IrRoRs NoW OUT OF go MEN.

SIX JURORS NOW OUT OF 800 MEN
RIcuNoND. Va, March 21.-IwO more jurors
voe obtued today IN Curtis murder trial
Another tales OF 200 ordered for to-day.
THE ROBBERY OF A FACTORY SAFE.
LAWRENCE Mass, March 2l.-Paymaster Charles
wainwright OF the Arlington Mills. found the sale OF the
room open this morning. and $1,000 In bills and
$500 silver which he received yesterday TO pay the en
poy e. mi .su and windows were tOunu lasL
ened and there IS as yet cew u the perpetrators
A SOUTH CAROLINA BANK TAKEN IN.
CoIUMuIA, s. c., March 2l.-James l.. KINGSLEY,
atlas Kinley messed on the Central National Bank Of this
city, yesterday forged check for 5000 drawn by ne First
National Bank Paul against tho metropolitan
Hany OF New York He escaped He Is travelling Win
young lady represented his daughter and said 70 10
yynast aocoru plishod sCo2ndrol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
RUSSO-TURKISH TOPICS.

LONDON, FTIuuY, MHTCH IT, IHIV
It's stated that the AngloTurksh Convention will be
mt in operaton shortly general officer OF high repu-
tatiOn Will be appointed COnsulGeDela for A-la Minor.
Several OF the COnsus will be military officers.
Several ST. Petersburg papers assert that General
Tchetuaieh has been appointed Commanders Chief of
the Bulgarian army.
1t ia agreed that neither the Turkish nor Austrian
oorrisous in Novi-B,zar Will exceed $1,000 men, The
neadquarters will be respectively at NOyi-Bazar and
MlLrOytzh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
A RUSSIAN COLONEL ACCUSED.

Colonel Basilewitch, of the Imperial Rus
sian Guard visiting this city, has been sentenced to
three months imprisonment on the charge Of picking
lady's pocket Tue verdict is generally deemed out
fageousy unjust on the evidence, the lady was rot
produced at the trial Colonel Basewitch who is sup
oscd 70 have been the victim OF conspiracy, has TO
st. Petersburg lay his case before the Gar. having
been liberated appeal, after giving Ills personal Sc
curIfy for $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
TELEGR4PHIC NOTES.
VOTE ON THE v1nq1S1A pEDr MONDAY.

A VOTE on THE vIRGISIA DEBT MONDAY.
RICHMoND, Va, March 2l.-The House to-day
decled 10 TAKE Monday at IN on the passage of
Tie senate b DIVIDING for the settlement Of tie state deol
A BOsTONIAS CALLED TO CHICAGO.
RosTON March 2l.-Ihc Rev. Dr. LOrlmer, Of the
1rarort remuie Church has received call from The First
Hap.t Church CcaGO lie will visit Chicago next week
THE WALKING MANIA AFFECTS SARATOGA.
s.RATGGA. \. Y, March 21.-James Riley, the
oeebrsed oarsnan closed forty eight hours
th Marcus Readls al o'clock this evening The score
Was-Inley III, and Beade l29 miies Rley Ma badly
Used w.
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might it. propriey OF agreeing to IL de-
pended upon its merits and not upon thu particular sen
ator that had the honor to offer 1t. cannot say that
glad TO know that the rule has been
recently changed and the minority In this body may
he dismissed from all responsibility. the rghtto vote
upon express opinion upon anything that the re-
spOnclbe majority have determined TO do am sorry
hear that am afraid that the people II there be
any who still interested in this Congress, VIII De
sorry also, but II will be corrected by and by.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
GPEENBACK NOMINATIONS.

CINCINNATI, March 21.-The State Green
hackers Convention at Frankfort. Ky, yesterday.
comprised about hundred delegates. Tue following
ticket nominated:
For Gorcy1lOT-James stewart
FOR LicutcHGnt GOtcTROr-Dr. b. b. Lewis.
For A ttOrHey " GeaerdI-Isaac Trabuc.
For AuditOr-IIenry Potter.
For Tredsurer-JOhn WOlcOtt.
For Peq,s,eF-JOhn McMurtry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
MR. EEL ARGUES HIS OWN CASE.
THE srNATOR-ELECT FROM NEw-uAMrsHIRE BEFORE
THE COMMITTEE 10 WHICH HIS CREDENTIALS
WERE REFERRED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The Senate Committee
on Privileges and Elections held q meeting to-day
for the consideration Of the NewHampshlre
case. The question is as to the power of
the Governor of NewHampshire to appoint
q Senator to fill a vacancy. Senator Bell appeared
before the committee to-day, accompanied by
Senator Rollins and made full statement OF the
case. He was questioned at some length by ScDa-
tors Morgan, Bailey and Vance. Tie case was
closed upon the statement made by Senator Bell
which covered all the law points involved and set
forth the relation Of the old and new Legislatures
of the State to the question. calling attention at
the same time to the fact that the difficulties now
surrounding the matter existed because Congress
had refused to take needed action in the premises
The questions put by the Democratic Senators
named indicated an inclination on their part to re-
mort against allowing Senator Bell TO retain his
scat though no definite opinion announced by
them. The committee Will report il q few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
Iry TELEGRAPH TO TIE rEInUyE.I

ABLE, BUT WHO HAS Low IDEA or THE NEGRO
HIMSELF.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBCSEl
WAsuINGTON, March 21.-The following extract
from a letter recently received by Senator Window
is interesting, because it shows how his plan for
distributing the colored people appears to south
ern man of moderate ideas The letter is dated at
Memphis Tenn, and is signed by Minor Meri-
weather. 1t says, referring to Mr. WINDOWS
speech:
You say a great many harsh, cruel things Of the
Southern people and make rather repeata great many
charges against us which have no foundation I'm truth,
Int no doubt you believe them and cannot help It, All
ti4se | pas, by and CCsire slmplY 10 say thGt
yours is the fret and only measure OF lracucA
statesmanshp In dealing with TINS question he NEGRO
0ueston) introduced by the Republican party since me
var Your proposition Is eminently staesuannke,
wise practical ana desirable for The interest OF all con
earned aud hope Il will De adopted.
/ was born aud raised among African slaves, ana
owned some OF them and IN 1892 maDiItted number
gaye them comfortable QUILT and years supply, ana
sent them TO Liberia In 1861 entered the Confederate
Army. and did what could to establish The
Confederacy, not the interest OF slavery
bur for tho right OF local se1TeVernDent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
ALBANY.
EXCISE BILLS RECEIVING ATTENTION.

EXCISE BILLS RECEIVING ATTENTION.
NOTIFICATIONS IN THE LIQUOR LAW DEEMED PROB
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN THE SENATE.
The Assembly yesterday by vote of AZ to ~
discharged the Committee on Internal Affairs from
the consideration of five excise bills. over which
1T was inclined to linger. 1t is probable
that tho law of 1857 will he modified.
The special committee appointed for the purpose
has presented two bills to the Senate reducing the
salaries of Assemblymen, Senators and State OFF,
Gals. Senator Murphy explains the circumstances
connected Wi h his claim for the appraisemeat of
certain property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-03-22
THE CASE OF THE AORWICH POISONER.

NORWICH, Conn, March PLAT the Su-
peror Court to-day the case OF Bishop. the chief wit
ness IN the Cobb murder trial, who accused OF the
murder OF his wife was postponed until the May term
Of the court which In this city uder the new
INV exclusively for the trial OF criminal cases.