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New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
pERSONAL GOSSIP.

SENATOR CAMERON OFF FOH NEw-YOEK-SECRETARi
EvARTs GOING TO PHiLADELPHIA-MR. SHEER
MAN, GENERAL SHERIDAN, NAVY PROMOTIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Cameron. chair
man of the National Republican Committee. after
consulting with ether members Of the Executive
Committee selected the following gentlemen TO fill
the vacancies that exist III the Executive Com
mittee: Mr. Plat, of New-lork, Mr.. Cooper. of
Ohio, Mr. New. of Indiana and Mr.. Heath, OF
Michigan. Senator Cameron left the city this
morning for New-York and the call for the cOnven-
tion will not he issued Tor several days.
Secretary Evarts will leave the city tomorrow
for Philadelphia. He will attend the dinner 10 be
given General Grant by Mr.. Drexel Tomorrow
evening An invitation has been received by the
Secretary TO speak at the New England dinner III
New-Yorl but at present he thinks ii will he inn
possible TO comply. Secretary sherman has decided
to attend tho dinner.
1t is very probable that General Sheridan will
accompany General Grant his contemplated
visit to Mexico aud Cuba. General Shcrdam's
health is not very good at present. and il thought
by his friends that the tfip would bc beneficial u
him The matter has been specially urged by Cen
erals Grant and Sherman
lie senate Com!littee on Naval Affairs has agreed
to recommend the confirmation of large Number
of NAVY promotions. Action upon tha contested
nomination of Dr. Wales Tor Surgeon General will
bo deferred until after the holidays.
PdgSl
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19

Colorado. as have not by acts of hostility against
the United States otherwise forfeited their rights
under existing treaties for the REIMBURSEMENT of
their lands in that State. The resolution had been
amended somewhat by the House Committee OH ln-
dian Affairs so rs TO relieve it of some of its
harsher features and the chairman of the commit
tee undertook to force it to a vote after an hours
debate This attempt aroused the opponents of the
measure and they defeated it,
The debate to-day took peculiar turn, and one
of the arguments in favor of the resolution was
novel to the Halls of Congress. When Mr. Belford,
of Colorado turned upon the Representatives. of
Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and the other Western
States, and III the most impressive manner declared
that every of those States had been " stolen
from the Indians and when he said that II ill-be-
fitted those representatives 10 preach morality and
plead for the observance of treaties with the ln-
dans the scene was almost dramatic. Mr. Beliord
strobe 10 the Democratic side of the Chamber,
and deed the representatives of a State which had
driven the Chcrokees from It's borders 10 protest
against the spoliation of the Uies. The Colorado
member Is not avery pleasing or impressive speaker
usually; but to-day he in dead earnest. and
held the fall attention of his auditors.
MI Springer, of Illinois, took very radical ground
in support of the resolution. He said he would not
regard Indian treaties binding in any where
they would interfere with the progress of clvilza-
tion The text os Nj. sprngei's remarks was. " the
Utes must co.
Mr. Haskell, of Kansas. also advocated the reso-
luton; and it came out in a colloquy between him
ana Mr.. COngcr that miners have already invaded
the Ute Reservation, thereby violating the treaty
with the Ctes.
Mr. C0nger and General Keifer both opposed the
resolution, and Mr.. Hooker, of Mississippi made an
eloquent speech in behalf OF the Indians. whicn
elected general applause.
Mr. Frye suggested that "thc Uie Indians" " be
stricken out of the resolution, aud that the plum
derng Democratic tribe Of Maine" he inserted
The proposition was not accepted.
From the tone of the debate to-day il is clear that
the resolution will not pass the House without
much difficulty, If ii does at all. Ii was rather
fortunate Tor ;he friends of the measure to-day
that they cOuld find 30 better argument for fOl cling
the Indians to new "nego.a ation than that other
States have in times past benefited by Indian
sp0hatOns and that Colorado should now be per-
mtted TO do the same. The other arguments
amounted only to this. that within a wear or two
the Ute reservation has been found TO contain vau-
able mineral deposits which the miners want and
determined to have, in spite of either the Indian
occupants or of the United States Government.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
INCIDENTS OF TIE DAY.

Pm IApELPIiIA, Dee. 1S.-This afternoon
General Grant sens about half hour ut the National
Department headquarters OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic, smoking and chatting with leading officers
Of tie order and shaking hands with such comrades
as were presented. Tile commander of Post No. l,
on behalf OF that Post, Of which General Grant is 4
member, presented the latter with n handsome Grand
Army of the Republic badge.
The campfire ut tho Academy or Music tonight was
impressive exhibition OF military ceremonies inter
Epcrscd with addresses and music About hst al hour
before the ccrem0 at the Academy of Music
General Grant received by II delegation
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic,
the Continental Hotel and driven 10 the Academy.
the route being brilliantly Illuminated with pyrotech-
MICS and calcium ghts the OF which lent additional
spendor to the prouse decorations which cmbelshed
after the General reached the Academy the exercises
were begun. In one OF the pr0scenium boxes
sat General Grants family and several personal
friends The Mayor heads OF Departments and proml-
nent military officers occupied the other boxes General
Grant stage the right or General Hartranfi.
who presided. After address OF welcome by Cover
nor Hoyt followed by enthusiastic cheering General
Grant replied briefly, Concluding he said
There IL one thing want To impress upon you as
proud Of fight for aud 10 die for. No other country
on tho face OF the earth compare with ours espec
ally In the extent OF undeveloped resources Again
thank for the cordial reception have received
at your hands. Enthusiastic cheering
double Quartettc composed OF Grand Army mem
bers then sang the "shp Of state,"a composition ar
nsed for the occasion, after which Colonel Wander
slice Assistant OF the General Depart
ment OF the State, delivered an address.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
BUSINESS INTERESTS.

FAIL RIVER, Mass, Dec 1S.-At q special
meeting OF the stockholders OF the Davcl Mills held to-
day. il was voted to reduce the capital stock TO IL per
share IL was voted 10 raise the capital stock TO
800 900 This win about wipe out the indebtedness
OF the mill, give property worth more than the
new capital. The present capta-S27O OO0-has always
bcen small
SAVANNAH. Dee 1s.-At the stockholders meeting to-
day. President Wadey OF the Georgia Central Railroad
announced that the company bad been prepared 10 ac
cord every privilege desired by the Northwest in trans
porfatlon OF gifts lie could not divine the motive
of those who are striving TO open up lines which
would inurously affect Savannah ana the Central
Georgia Railroad. The company however, he said,
determined to use all their advantages 10 protect their
interests
OTTAWA. Ont. Dec 1s.-It is understood that the
workmen recently discharged from the Government
construction shops will be reinstated aud that the whole
staff will either be employed three days week or Tour
aud half hours day.
ATLASrA. Ga. Dee. Is.-The Southern Steamship and
Railroad Association has adjourned, To meet IN tins
poned TO that time. The headquarters or the AssOcia
ton Will he moved from Macon 70 Atlanta by April next
CHICAGO. Dec. ls.-Fower Bros. discharged 1000
hands their packing house at the Stock Yards here to-
day, because they insisted that n0nun0n men shond
not work with them The other packing houses are run
ming very few hands. and tie Whole number Oi wOrken
idle /, estimated al from 1000 t0 5000
OTTAWA Ont, Dee. ls.-lhe poultry trade 81 the OF
twelve carloads passed the Canada Ccntrnl Rail
road for Boston and New-Y0rk, AMI five cars were
shipped from Perth for the same destinations.
RICHMOND, Va Dee. 1s.A bill was introduced IN tho
Serac to-day by Mr. FulkcrSOn To incorporate the Rch
mond and Southwestern Railway COmpauy. The road
Is TO extend from some point ON tue southeastern bound
AIRY line Of Kentucky TO Richmond. and thence Ia tide
incorporstoTs propose expe $50 900 Virginia
IN the OF the road aud the development Of
the mnera and other resources OF the southern portion
OF the This enterprise l. alleged 10 be uuder the
auspices of Boston capitalists exclusively.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
LONDON, Friday. Dec. 10. 1870.
The SLamdard,s Bombay correspondent SAYS: "Detai
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

MEXICO, Dec. 15.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has asked Congress 10 grant the privilege to
issue $40, 100000 Of Treasury notes TO make up the
ack = revenue, hut the matter was laid over
The Sierra Mojada district has developed some rich
mines, but they no better than many In Chihuahua
and Ztcatcas.
A bill TO repeal the law establishing the Sierra Mo-
jada Territory under discussion IN the Senate Con-
gress Will adjourn the 18th inst. II Is believed that
Congress will do nothing 10 forward railway comnluni-
caan with United States The tone or Re respect
able press Is decidedly favorable To closer intercourse
with the United States. but parties without innu-
standing endeavoring 10 make capitai Tor
themselves Of showing great patriotism by Their anti
American spirit.
General Marquee Leon had pronounced IN Lower Calf
fOrnia aud beseged IA Paz but defeated 10y Gem
erat Carlo. number OF lrr-nra are Imprisoned III
Mazatlan, accused of cOuspirng against the state.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
CRIMES IND CASUALTiES-BY TELEG R4PH
KILLED BY FALLING COAL.


POlTSvIILr, Penn. Dee. 1S.-M chacl jenkins
Killed to day al the Kohinoor Coery and Adam hruh
st the Philadelphia Coal Company Mine. 10y falling GOAL
THE "EIkIL WHICH EVER THREATENS TIL r MINER.
IIITSIoX Penn. Dec. 1S.-Iac0b Boyer WAS i'll
sfautiy and Race injured.
IN al ton coal ~ the Dcawaro and HUDSON Company
No. 1 Mine yesterday
MALLoN CONVICTED.
ALBANY. Dec. 1S.-lhOmas Malion was today
convicted in fourh degree amt seneheed
10 Prison Tor ior killing Lis wife iast Al
gust with shotgun.
KILLED on THE TRACK
MrEIDFN, Conn.,. Dee. 1S.-Dayton Hawley. bro
nard WAS by the Boson press train wnlo crossing
the track at waii:ngiord this evening
TWO WOMEN KILLED.
AlIENTowN, Penn. Dec. 1S.-alrs. John Kramer
Afternoon by passenger train the LeAgh Valley railroad
at Iseddingion while crossing the track
WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH;
HARRISBURG, Penn, Dec. 1S.-At Carlisle to-
Katherine Ze and sentenced her be banged she had
been convicted the murder Of Mrs Mary Kiehi
THE SUICIDE OF A scHoOLTEAcHER
WHITEHALL n. Y. Dec. 1s.-teOrge Irish. twenty
two wears CID at North Jay ~ u. found
MI. ming he having hanged himself by arSpe thrown
had made several SIMILAR previous attempts
LOAD OF COAL SINKS IN DEEP WATER
NEw-HAvEv Conn, Dec. 1S.-Ihe schooner Ex-
es ess oi tnton Conn., SINK yesterday morning
ncr having sprung leak The vessel Was owned By
chafirs II. Jones' Of cold Spring. L. T.
AN ELEVEN YEARS, CHASE AFTER THIEF:
lives arrested Wall empoye Of the southern kx
press Company Neworeans. where IN 1855. he stole
Esoa NcwYOIk Francisco and Chicago snce his theft
DISAPPOINTED INVENTOR
PRoyIDENCE, X. l.. Dec. 1o.-Jsmes Milledge
Flegg aged siItyfour years formerly dry goods dealer
ena loom which was 70 have been built Manchester
n H. but failure of the psgoIiatons depressed him.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
STUBBORN FIGHTING IN PERU.

Details of the last Chilian victory state that
an allied force OF Peruvians and Boliyians, ll,OOO
strong, marching norihward from Noria To effect q
Junction with reinforcement of 5000 men uuder tho
command OF President Of Bolivia, attacked on the
21st OF November Chan advanced corps of 5000
who occupied an intrenohod position at Dolores.
near Aqua santa. The Chan heavy cannon commit
ted great amopg the ranks of the enemy whose
cavalry charged three times upon the guns ana at
tempted carry them on but their chorts ON each oc-
casiOn were unsuccessful.
In the evening e of the Gillian force came up
and decided the day The allied forces were driven
back and their taken, lD which thirteen cam
non were found Many wounded officers including tho
Bolivian General NillPRas. taken p1soncrs anu
another OF the allied Generals was Killed Inc losses OF
The Chlan forces were heavy.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
TELEGRAPHTC NOTES.
AID FOR THE IRISH poop.

AID FOR TIE IRISH POOR
MONTREAL, Dec. 1S-rhe Irish National societies
holding ball after Christmas og the purpose o
raising funds relieve the Irish IN their distress
EXTREME COLD IN CANADA.
OTTAWA. Dec. lS.-lutensev cold weather pre-
Valley TO dsv the Thermometer irvm
l5 20 80 below In this city the thermometer
lS0 below.
BENEvoLENCE IN QUEBEC.
QUFBrC. Dec. ls.-Somc clergymen of the city
formed themselves into committee meet Monday
the Young Mems Christian Association Rooms ana
range systematic plan Tor the assistance OF paupcIs
DEDICATION CEREMONIES
CINCINNATI, Dec. lS.-lhe nitieth anniversary Of
founding cf the Lane Theological seminary celebrated
today by tue dedication aidtoa buidlngs
which s2VU00. The installation Of the Rev Eels
the Chair o Sacred Rhetoric aud Pastoral Tneoogy
took place.
\ BOGUS ALBUM DEALER ARRESTED
NEw-HAvEN. Conn.,, Dec. Is. Special agents Of
have srrcstct George W. Bocese OF West
Haven. alleged rsudul OF the mails He iasnnfa
albums and visiting cards which he sea
cheap adyertisrs la sensational under aliases
cluding Ray Brothss" and the Franklin Printing Con
pany."
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE CANAL.
GENERAL GRANT DENIES THAT nE HAS ACCEPTED
Tile POST.


TIE POST.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 1S.-General Grant was
asked personally this afternoon whether he had. as
was announced in some of the morning journals.
accepted the presidency of the Nicaragua Canal
scheme, rendered him by Admiral Ammen yester-
day.
81 hardly know enough about the scheme 70 say
much about it," remarked General Grant. But"
uF.cl his qnestioner a newspaper man, " YOU can
say whether or ro, You have accepted the prcsi-
dcncy oi the company""' Yes" replied the General,
" can satisfy you o. that point. certainly have
not accepted the presidency of it,"
Remarks made by Admiral Ammen 90 personal
friends are construed into belief on his part that
Geueral Grant will accept the presidency of the
canal company
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
FRENCH MINISTERIAL CHANGES.


Special dispatches from Paris predict an
early announcement OF French Ministry-perhaps
on Saturday next-with VI. dc Freycinet Minister OF
Public Works and Premier, and NJ Waddngton as Min
lister of Foreign Affairs Will be three
cances IN the Cabinet besides that OF the Ministry OF
Justice caused by the resignation OF NJ lie Royer. Tho
Chamber OF Deputies has again adopted amendments to
the Budget reducing the Episcopal salaries despite the
fact at the Senate had already rejected such amend
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
OBITUARY..
COLONEL LArHl

COLONEL LATHAM CORNELL STRONG.
Colonel Latham Cornell Strong, who died at
Tarry town Thursday afternoon, was born in Troy,
Y. June II, l. -, and was son of Henry Wright
Strong IA lawyer and State Senator. Colonel Strong
was graduated from Union College IN 1858, Winning
two rsI-cass prgs-an honor before secured by
u graduate Of Union. After further course OF study
ncideDerg Germany, he bectne associate editor OF
The T,oy Hhig which position he retained for brief
period aud devoted himself 10 other literary PuI
SUITS. He wrutc several volumes Of poetry.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANTS CASE.
LONDON. Thursday, Dec. IL, 1879

The writ of error in the case of Arthur
Orton-the " Tichborne claimant ITO bring up the
question whether ChiefJustice CoeEburn should not
have made the two sentences OF seven years penal
servitude concurrent instead OF successive VIII pro1Dy
not be argued until February The Attorney General
granted fiat for the writ or error the ground that
the points stated the application are fair subjects VI
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
4 COTTON sToREHOUSE BURyED.

A few minutes before o'clock this morn
ing fire broke out the second floor OF the vestory
brick building No. sione-st.. occupied by William
Smith rs cotton 6t0rehOusr, ana rap
idly extended throughout the adjoining floors. The
frcmcn had fifteen minutes wOrk with the Iron shutters
before they could get the flames. The fire raging
still at the going press, and the loss II Is sup
nosed Will he large.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
THE SEH STATE OFFICIlLS.

ALBANY, Dec. 1S.-Controler-elect Wads-
worth Secretary OF sateeect Carr took the oath Of
Office to-day. Colonel John s. McEwan has been ap-
pointed Assistant Autant General aud Brevet Brga.
dcr-General Theodore L. ROdenburg United States
ol State Militia
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
CAPTAIN PIN on CANAL ROUTES.

LONDON, IhursHay, Doc IS Is13.
The well-knOwn Captain PIN, late OF the
ROYAL Navy now Member OF Parliament, who tried to
establish railway Transit from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
across Ncara qua last night read paper before the
Society Of Arts on interoceanc canal routes lie said
the Panama is nadyisIbe. lie fay0rs the Mica
aayrar rnu
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
THE AFGHAN CONFLICT.

y, DTV
General Bright reports that the Hill tribes.
attacked General Cough on the 10th inst General
Bright is sending forward relniorcements. General
Baker tecgraphed from Cabul under date OF the 18th
10 other news.
LONDON. Friday Dec 10. 1879
The Standards Bombay correspondent says: "Details
the ghtng Cabr show that the people OF tue city
and the villagers We'd with each other IN numbering
ard mutilating straggers ard wounded OF tho
British Army. some being actually murdered within
200 yards Of the wall OF snerpur"
The Dosly Netrss Lahore dispatch says: The ftrft
and Military Gazette asserts that General Goughs
brigade has taken refuge In the fort Mt yugduuk Sew
eral thou and GhllZais are threatening IL aud are
throwing up Gc'cnces on the hills. General Cough has
only days provisions"
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
CnIEF-JUsrICE rERKLNs.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 1S.-Samuel f..
Perkins OF the Supreme Court OF Indiana
died at midnight yesterday ut hi, residence IN this
city, Mr. Perkins was one Of the oldest and most
eminent jurIsts In the West He twice elected 10
hr hruCn.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
GEORGE SAVAGE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Mr. George Saw
ago. the wel-known temperance advocate. died at his
residence here about midnight Wednesday in the sev.
cnty-ninth year OF his age.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
A COLORED SEMINARY DEDICATED.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 18.-The Atlanta Bap
tist lColorodl Seminary dedicated to-day with ap
propriate services.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
SEEKING HIGHER WAGES.

LONDON, TDufsdav, DEC. IS, IsIJ
In consequence of the revival in the cotton
trade a meeting OF Lancashire, Cheshire and Derby
shire veayers was held at Blackburn Yesterday and
oluons passed 10 apply for an immediate rise OF
Tue colliers. numbering 300. at the Cling Puts
Mines at Quaregnon, BE gium have strnck
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
HONORING GENERAL GRANT.
ANOTHER FESTIVE DAY.

GENERAL GRANT DENIES THAT HE HAS ACCEPTED
TIE PRESIDENCY OF A CANAL CoMPANf-A
HEARTY GRYETING FROM VETERANS.
General Grant stated positively yesterday,
in Philadelphia, that he has not accepted the
presidency of the proposed Nicaragua Canal
Company. Admiral Ammen still hopes that he
may do so. General Grant received visits
from several prominent citizens yesterday, and
in the evening witnessed the campfire of the
Grand Army of the Republic at the Academy
of Music. lie was received there with much
applause.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19

for erection OF church But there IL no church
society of that Sparta and need for any pub
lie church edifices. the question still remains as 10
what disposition viii be made Of the money should DO
paid TO the trustees.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
TEMPERANCE GAINS IN GEORGIA.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 16.-Drew, the temper
ance worker closed here tonight Over 1000 persons
have signed the pledge. lie goes TO Savannah, Ga.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
s. ). WAED

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 1S.-S. s. Ward.
president OF the Hartford Gas Company. aud director
III several large corpOIa here died at noon to-day
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
4 SING GUL4R REQUEST.

TRENTON, Dec. 1s.-The Court of Errors has
sustained the validity Of David Coreys bequest Of sl0
900 10 the trustees Of the Sparta Unversast Church
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
AFFAIRS IN FOREIGN LANDS.
THE AFGHANs FIGHTING FIERCELY.

THE AFGHANS FIGHTING FIERCELf.
GENERAL COUGH COMPELLED TO RETREAT-HEAyY
LOSSES INFLICTED OK TIE PFRUvIASs.
The Afghan struggle proceeds with great bitter
ness. General Coughs forces have been at
tackled, and according to Lahore telegram be
has taken refuge in fort with only
six days provisions. Details Of the fighting in
Peru show that the Peruvians suffered heavy Losses
IN o battle on November 81. Ministerial changes
are expected in few days in France. English
weavers are agitatng for higher wages.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
OPPOSING THE SILE OLA CANAL.


maker to-day submitted 70 the Commissioners OF the
Land Oficc long adverse opinion the application for
the purchase OF tine Genesee Valley Canal.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-19
CONGRESS WAKING UP.
LIVELY DAY IN BOTH HOUSES.

fRF CONDITION OF THE BLACK MAN OCCUPIES THE
SENATE FOR THREE BouRs-rnE Rrp MAN
ARoUSrs THE uuUsR-MI. sCuURZ on THE
INDIAN QUrsroN-MINOR NEWS.
The United States Senate discussed the SUBJ
Iect of the Negro Exodus yesterday for three
hours. Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Window Mr.. COnkhng,
Mr.. Ransom and others took part, the debate
being quite warm at times. The Voorhees,
resolution was finally adopted. In the
House, the Ute problem was debated
with heat for an hour. Secretary Sher
man has sent TO Congress a report upon
duties on tea and coffee, but without making
any recommendation. Mr.. Weaver made a
personal explanation IN the House yesterday,
in the course of which he attacked THE
TRIBUNE. Secretary Schurz has made a reply
to the recent article of IL. H. in The TRIBUNE.
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