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New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
POLITICAL.
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY ELECTIONS.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY ELECTIONS.
Elections were held yesterday in each OF
the twenty-five towns OF Westchester County for the
choice Of town officers. As far rs heard from they
passed off without disturbance
In East Chester spirited contest for the
peryisorship between David Quackcnbush. Democrat.
ana james Young Republican, and at last accounts
it appeared matter of doubt which had been elected.
In Greenburgh, Abram c. Wilson, Democrat II doubt
less elected Supervisor by handsome majority.
In Harrison, the contest between Edward VIII
let's Democrat, who represented the town. Tor about
twenty years. and George 4. Benng, present Repub-
eau incumbent result believed last evening to
be in favor of Mr.. Wiile,s
In Lewisb0rO, John C. Holmes. the present Republic
can incumbent. was reported to be reelected
In Mtmaroneck the contest for the superyisOrshp
between Matthias Banta Democrat, the present incum
bent James Meyers, Republican The rteicction OK
the former appeared TO be generally conceded.
In Nt. Pleasant, Moses W. Taylor Democrat, tho
present incumbent reelected without opposition.
In Newcastle, Francis ~ Carpenter, Republican,, and
present Incumbent IS reported 10 Oe leeected "thous
In New. Rochelle there we're three candidates the
eid George B Alderman, Democrat the present ncum-
bent, H. d. Phelps. Republican, and D. W. stcYcs, Gfcen-
hacker. It Nas thOu2nt that Mr. stcycs might nave
taken votes enough away from Mr. Alderman % deieat
his election, wEicn, however could not be determined
In Norih Castle. James Hopkins Republican. who
has represented the town Tor many years IN the Board
OF Sup,rYisOrs, said 10 be reelected.
In Ossumg, JOnn HOig. Democrat, the present in-
cumbrnt - undoubtedly reelected.
In Rye samuel ". johnson, Democrat, a0d present
Incumbent, supported Dy the hcpuDucdns, ana
therefore reelected.
scarsGae is reported as being again represented by
Francis secor, Democrat, without oppoS.l lion.
Supervisors by the present incumbent, who had no OPP
position In the Held against nm.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
GLOVER'S RUBBISH.
TIE THOUSANDS OF PAGES OF MATERIAL COL
LECTED BY THE INDEFATIGABLE GLOVER NOT
TO BIZ PRINTED.

IECTED BY TIE INDEFAIIGABLE GLOVER NOT
TO BIZ PRINTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNEl
WAsHINGToN, March %. - EX-Representative
GlovcI's scheme to have printed the several thou
sand pages of rubbish Che calls it testimony col
lected by himself and his experts during the last
Congress, was more far-reaching than was at first
supposed.
Il NAV be remembered that in the XLIvth Com
gress Mr. Glover presided over a committee orig
ipallv appointed to investigate the real estate
pool" but whose jurisdiction was aftcTward inde-
nitely extended. Rcams of paper were covered
with the falsehoods of disappointed ollce-seekers
and of employGs who had been discharged for cause
from several departments; but when the close of
the Congress came, Mr.. Glover had awkwardly
caught 80 many Democrats that he was not allowed
to oprjnt the stuff. Now in framing his resolution al
the close of the last Congress, he made 1t include not
only the testimony taken by the Committee OH Ex-
tendturcs of the Treasury Department, bat such
as they should order. II now turns out that they
Lad ordered q lot Of the testimony taken IN the
XLIVth Congress- and which that Congress itself
refused to have printed.
The Speaker and Clerk of the House, it is under
stood will not reverse their decisions that Mr.
Coucer's motion to reconsider the vote by which
Mr. Glovers testimony was ordered to be printed
defeated that order. THIS has been the universal
ruling 1t is true that Mr. BaTklay, in his digest Of
the rules and usages Of the House, ,ctes the opinions
of two Speakers of the House, that in "A III
which the term Of Office of a member expired before
the motion to reconsider was acted upon, that mo-
ton fell and the original vote stood The opinions
thus referred TO were not gwen under Circum-
stances that enttlc them TO be considered precc
dents. They were not delivered during session of
Congress, and no record OF them appears on the
Journals of the House. The gentlemen who gave
them were not at the time Speakers Of the House,
their terms of Office having expired.
Mr. GloVer'r four years WORK will have to take
its place IN the musty les OF the House. there to be
buried forever from sight; and the Government
Will be saved from paying great and unnecessary
printing bill.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
TIE PROPOSED FRENCH CONVENTION.


The Senate to-day voted "urgency" for tho
proposal that the Chambers meet IN Congress 10 revise
the Constitution relative their place of meeting.
committee the proposal will be appointed on Thurs
day The vote Of urgency " does not prejudge the
question Of assembling the Congress II merely hastens
a decision
The TimeSS Paris dispatch says: "Thc pure and ex-
trcmc Left Senator's at meetings on Monday, mant-
mously favored the OF the Chambers to Paris
The Left Cenriss by vote Of 80 to g. took an opposite
view on tho ground IF the uneasiness which Tould DO
excited IN the country.
If the entire Right votes against Congress for the
revision of the Constitution, majority cannot %
secured for il IN the Senate. but least OF tho
Bonapartists are likely with the Lett and the
Senate . decision Is Therefore uncertain"
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26

anyway" On further inquiry he learned that 1t
part of his new acquaintances duties to keep
the machinery in order and to clean the mirrors
and glass doors of the elevator " What you don't
do that do youf" he asked in surprises Il shouldn
like that" Then after pause, he said, " But l
could have a niger do that, couldn't II" He went
off somewhat in doubt whether he wanted the place
or not
The new officers of the Senate in a state OF
siege. Applicants beset them at every turn ailG
stand in crowds about the lObbies and the doors of
their Offices.
Mr. Bnght, the new Sergeant-at Arms, on taking
possession of the CGice, called the heads OF the az
feren forces be ore him. and III formed them that he
desired no changes made IN the conduct OF affairs,
The details of work he said were to go on as usual
and he added all hands might feel perfectly easy as
mated that he intended TO make only few changes,
even If he should meet with severe criticism ior
such a course.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
MR.. .GUMBLETON RETALIATES

THE COUNTY CLERKS CASE IN COURT.
WARRANTS FOR THE ARREST OF HUBERT o. TUOMP-
SON AND OTHERS PROCURED By HENRY A. GUM
BLETON-EFFORTs TO WAIVE AN EXAMINATIONS
OPPOSED IN CoURr-THE CASE ADJOURNED UN-
TIL sATURDAY-TALKs WITH PERSONS INTER-
EsTED.
County Clerk Hubert o. Thompson and three of
his friends who assisted HIM in obtaining possession
OF the Office III the County Court House. were sum
moned before Justice Duffy at the Harlem Police
Court yesterday. They were not arrested, although
warrants had been issued on the complaint of
Mr.. Gumbleton, who charges them with
making forclble entry" into the County Clerks
Office. In the Police Court they sought to waive
an examination and to give bail. but Mr.. Gnmble-
toms counsel insisted on an examination. After
argument, Justice Duffy reserved his decision until
Saturday, and allowed Mr.. Thompson and his
friends to go on their parole.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

REELECTED BY 10000 SHARES
PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-Ihe present Board of
Directors of Pennsy vna Railroad reelected to-day
by stock vote o 800 iO9 shares.
TIE KESIGNATIoE OF THREE MIDsnIPMEN.
ANNAPOLGS, Md, March 25.-Cadct Mldshpncn
Il. W. FoIres u NeHYork ". +. Babcock Of Louisiana.
and I. b. Franklin, Of Tennessee have resigned.
THE RESIGNATION or A BAPTIST PASTOR.
BOsrON, March 2J.-ihe Rev. DR.. LOrimeT. of the
fremont Temple Baptist Church has resignation
a. d PIiist Fs g aS 5a S in is cnao OO' ac' '
A JEWELLLR RUNS AWAY FROM MERIDEN;
der eadns ieweicr le This city Friday night Ia,
been Heard from since IL - supposed that lac has gone ~
AaDIhues
REQUESTS TO NEw YORK SOCIETIES
BOsTON March 2j.-ihc will of samuel Adams,
atc Of Castne Me- ed io probate here contains bequcsS
amounting 10 10000 incl ding $500 the seanen's
icaa missionary Association, al OF NewYoik City.
ACQUITTED OF ELECTION VIOLENCE
state Judges Of Election who were indicted for eIpong
United states sureryisor OF Elections from polling place at
day The jury Ied color portcal Opin
''4 ILLEGAL CITY BONDS.
WHKEsBARRf, Penn, March 25-At a meeting
Tonied 10 ascertain wna bonds by CITY
Of @Akes1aIc to whom issLs e,S m iDef OF tIe ColI
IN IN is7g s are ias iess "O y
RELI,s PROM ROME AT a CoNsECRATIoN.
BALiIOLE, March 25.-St. vincent de FauIs
Church was consocrattd today Archbishop Gibbons TaS
e9ei eeit6!aai aad % kIs ~ m ~ WSesut ssa
fne nnorcnt tie ea4cOnbs Of Rome.
A FIvECEST BANK UNDER REsTRICTIoS.
BJsTo>. March - he Brighton flve-C eni Saw
year ago The time expires on saturday and The order as
renewed Tor another yer pay nens 60 be not more tlan
order been renewed.
THE HoosAC TUNNEL II COURT
BOsTON March 2J.-Argmcnts upon demurrer OF
for the redemption Of that ROAD and tho
Attorney General Mar'lon Cpened he ease and Ms,sr,
Dixon Of PennsJlVanA and Judge Aoar rephe1 DECISION
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
A GREAT GREENBACK PROJECT.

IHE TREASURY TO BUY UP ALL THE GOLD AND
BULLION IT CAN LAY IT'S HANDS on, TO RETIRE
THE NATIONAL BANK NOTES, AND ISSUE A
GOLD coin As BIG AS A DISNER-PLATE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNR.I
WAsHINGroN, March 25.-The Greenbackers are
preparing a wonderful financial measure. which
they intend to present in the House at the earliest
possible opportunity, should Congress decide to pro
ceed with general legislation. The bill provides
for the retirement of the entire circulation of the
National banks and the replacement OF this with
United States notes, which are to be fun legal
tender for all debts public and private. The Secre-
tary of the Treasury is to be required TO cancel
National bank notes, pay the expenses of the Gov
ernment and purchase gold and silver bullion
rs a means of putting this new money into
circulation. The surplus coin in the Treas
ury is TO bo used to purchase and cancel
United States bonds The bill also provides
for free and equal coinage of gold and silver of the
present standard weight and tneness. A new gold
piece called the " Qunteage," 10 TO he coined, and
subsidiary silver COINS 20 be OF full weight and
TO be a full leea-tender for any amount. The
amount of the new currency to he lssued is TO be
the same as the amount of National bank currency
now authorized by law.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
UGLY STORIES ABOUT MIR. BURCH
THE TONGUE OF SCANDAL BUSY CONCERNING THE
NEW SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

NEW SECRETARY OF THE SENATE.
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THB TRIBUNE
WAsUINGToN, March 25.-SOme rather ugly
stories are already in circulation III Washington
affecting the past record of John c. Burch, the gen
tl,Ian who has just been elected to the Secretary
ship of The Senate. These stories may do Mr. Burch
grave injustice, and il is true that some OF them
were investigated two or three years ago by com
mittec of the Tennessee Legislature which reported
that the accusations against Nh Burch were hoV
sustained but they have now been revived and are
causing considerable discussion among Senators.
II seems that a Mr. Hobbs was elected 10y the
Legislature four years ago to be Controller OF tile
State of Tennessee. As soon as the Legislature ad-
journed he resigned and Mr.. Burch was appointed
in bis place by the Governor. Burch held the oihce
two years during which there were large transac-
tons in State bonds, Out of the fees of the place
Mr. Burch is said TO have realized a large sum OF
money. TIE story was then started III Nashville
that Burch had hired Hobbs to resign Ivy paying
him $4,000; and it was this report which was IN
OuIred into by the committee OF the Legislature
Mr.. Burch escaped condemnation by the committee
through the testimony of some bankers, VINO de-
clared that they had paid the money to Hobbs to
secure his resignation because they desired to have
a competent man in the Office, and because Hobbs
was not such g. man. Another transaction which
has caused considerable talk III tennessee
and which directly affected Mr.. Burch's
record was brought out in an investiga-
tion of the funded debt of the state
during the past Winter. 1t was testified, so II Is
reported, by General Mosbery. that he raid Mr.;
B,irch 60, 600 in order to control the Associated
Press dispatches from Nashville in the interests OF
cert ain financial operators. There seems 10 have
been no question about the payment of this money;
but Mr.. Burch IT is understood declared that the
money was received as attorneys fees and not for
the purpose mentioned.
Ali of these reports may do Mr.. Burch grave IN
Justice, and will of course be carefully lnvcst-
frouble which the Democrats of the House had
with their officers when they first came into power
in that body III the XLlNth Congress, and the
scandal which careless selections brought upon the
party, it would be especially unfortunate If the
senate should have elected men against whom there
is even the faIntest breath of suspicion.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
SOUTHERN MEMBERS SURPRISED.
THE SUN SPENT FOR MARSHAL IN TIE SOUTHERN
ELECTIONS AsTONIsHISGLY sMALL-1HE HAND

ELECTIONS ASTONIsHGSGLY SMALL-1HE HAND
OF MR.. TlLDEN BECOMES VISIBLE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, March 2j.-Thc report OF the Sec
1etary of the Treasury the expenses incurred by
United States marshals in the employment OF
special deputies and for contingencies at the
elections for members of Congress last Fail,
shows that the total expenditures Except in the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania and portion OF
Maryland, from which no returns have yet been
reccived) were $52,2l9. OF this sum $50, $50 was
expended in the Southern District OF Ncw-York :
and SO 9I5 and SG,172 i'll the Northern and East
ern Districts of the State. The total for MasSachu
sets is 81 2935; fori iNow-Jerseya $2sog; Tor ILL.,
nols 50, 12O, and iorH Louisiana 80 l55. The aggre-
gate for the Southern States Is ~ 500.
The Southern members of Congress are very much
surprised to find out that the total amount ex-
pended in the entire south was less than $1,000.
The large expenditure III New-1ork CITY
is calling their attention TO the point that
many Republicans have from the first made, that
this whole movement b repeal tho election laws Is
one devised mainly for the purpose of carrying
New-York. This gives Iilden colOring TO the
whole affair winch Is far from pleasing to large
element OF the southern Democracy
Besides this few of the Southern members arc
much disturbed by the idea that they may have 10
endure supervisors and marshas at the next eec-
ons IN the South because they regard the result of
the coming campaign against the election laws as
virtually recorded in advance.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26


In the House of Lords tonight the Marquis
Of LansdOwne moved the following resoluton:
That this House. while wiling to support Her Maj
etys Government in ali necessary measures for defend-
ing the Possessions Of Her Majesty In South Africa.
regrets that an utimatum calculated TO produce
mediate war should been presented TO the Zulu
King without authority from the responsible advisers
OF the Crown: and that an offensive " ar should have
been commenced without an imperative and pressing
necessity or adequate preparation; and the
House reports that after the censure passed
upon the High Commissioner by Her Nalestys Govern
In the dispatch Of the 10Th OF March the conduct
OF affairs In south Africa should DC retained in bs
hands"
The Marquis of Landsdowne dwelt upon the annexa.
ton Of ,he Transvaa the original OF the trouble
with the Zulus
Lord CranbroOk, Secretary OF State for India.
Cured the expression OF regret that the utmatuD TO
the Zulu King, which prcclritated the war, was
presented without authority from the Home Govern
ment, but said the annexation OF the TraBsyaa, far
from preciptating the war to which the natives had
incitcd by their successes over the Dutch. had u
doubleday postponed IT, II the utmatum had been sub
mted 10 the Government IL might have been modified
would not be bound by its exact terms
In any relations with Cetewayo. The recall OF sir
Bartle Frerc would be punishment and degradation
for fault OF an eminent man who had brought tne
South African colonies INTO complete and uhprecedent
harmony with the nome Government and with each other
Lord Stanley, OF Aderley, Lord Kimberley, and tho
Duke OF Somerset attacked Sir Bars Frerc and advised
his recall.
The Earl of CadoSan spoke in support Of the Govern
Lord Salisbury said he did not think Barte Frere
would forget interests of the country 10y resgnns
his duties inexperienced hands during the present
| crisis.
Lord Beaconsacld stated that Sir Barte Frero
had been placed in office principally To carry
been successful In Canada; In retaining lin
the Government was actuated solely by desire 10
promote the public welfare.
Lord Granville supported the motion ana LOfuCafnar-
Won defended Sir Bartle Frcre
The House tnen divided aud Lord Lansdowne's motion
of defeatedthe vote standing oil tor and loo
"A
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
AN IMPORTANT CAUCUS TONIGHT.

A REPORT AGREED UPON As 10 WHAT POLITICAL
LEGISLATION SHOULD BIZ ATTEMPTED - THE
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TO DISCUSS TIE hAIlEt
TONIGHT.
lsY TELEGRAPH TO TRrBUNEi
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Ihe joint committee
of the Democratic caucuses held long meeting
this afternoon and completed the report to be sub
nitted 10 the Joint caucus Tomorrow evening.
Senator Salisbury presided in the absence OF
Senator Thurman, who is sick. Senators Lamar
and voorhees,, members of the COMMITTEES, who have
not attended previous meetings, were present anu
participated IN the discussion.
The committee will recommend that the Army
kupropriatIon bill be introduced exactly as 1t was
passed by the House in the last Congress, and that
the Democrats stand together 10 put IT through III
that shape. The only provision of this bill over
which there was any controversy was that prepared
nv Mr. Hewitt forbiddDg the use of United
States troops at the polls on any cleo
tion day. or their presence there under
any pretext. Over this there is not likely to
he much controversy, as the Republicans do not
consider it matter of much Importance. In re-
porting the Legislative bhl the committee will
recommend that the sections providing new wav
of drawing Jurors, repeating the test oath for
Jurors and repeating the Federal election laws, be
all retained but that the provision IN regard to the
last be so modified as to allow two supervisors,
representing different political parties, TO be APP
pointed for each poll, but leaving them without
any power 10 prevent frauds.
No affirmative legislation not embodied in the
bills in the last Congress will be recommended.
Some of the Democrats who have been looking up
the pTecedents think their position will be stronger
if they propose 10 new laws. They say that no
President ever vetoed bill that simply repealed
statutes.
The Democratic Senators Will hold caucus to-
morrow afternoon, and the Democrats OF both
houses will meet in the evening. The caucus COM
mittee will report its inability to agree whether
there should be general legislation at this extra seS
sion of Congress or not.
L. The iolut caucus tomorrow night viii be one OF
the most interesting meetings OF the KIND lately
held at the Capitol. The Democracy IS greatly
divided iii regard to the character of the political
legislation that shall be undertaken, and also as TO
the method of procedure, and considerable excite
ment has been manifested to-day by the par
tisans of the rval plans The discussion
in the caucus is likely, therefore, to
be very sharp, and its outcome cannot
be predicted Both of the appropriation bills, after
they are reported the House, will have to be con-
sidered in Committee of the Whole under the
fve-mlnutes rule when they will be open to all
sorts of amendments Then there will be heavy
strain upon the Democracy TO keep its slim majority
constantly IN the House. for the temporary absence
of two or three of its members may result III an up
setting of all the caucus arrangements.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
ILL-TEEITIAG THE INSANE.
DARK DOINGS BROUGHT TO LIGHT IN OHIO.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBrNEI

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBrNE.I
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25.-Ihe msdOings
last year Of the Democratic Legislature have resulted
IN disgrace both to party and the state ITSELF The
committee appointed to investigate the LOngyiew In
sane As, uu composed Of two Democrats aud one Re
publican has made it, report 1t shows that the in
mates were subjected to nhuman treatment and that
the ,uperlGtcndent l. Incorporate Tie minority report
meuds that "A further investigation he held by "a
i1pt committee the House ana senate, which VIII
doubtles. result in auOher reOrganIz tton Other be
rcVoeut institutions, including the soldiers Orphans
Home will doubtless undergo investigation. Tue in
competency and crmnaty which have resulted from
the Wholesale removal tried aud faithful public
wants wholly for political pu poses aud the misuse OF
VIOLENT institutions thus becoming publicly man
iflaf
New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
CRIMES AND CISCALTlES-BY TELEGRAPH.
4 nrArIL FRoM PoIsoN AT sTAMFoRD.

STAMFORD, Conn, March 25.-Ars. Morris Of
stamford widow late Colonel Morris died this
in ,rom ihe effects poison. She left letter sull an
otred addressed Thomas O. Rch OF the firm OF Arnoux
fltch < Woodiord her legal advisers.
TWO NEGROES HANGED IN VIRGINIA.
TUNsTALLs. New Kent Co., Va, March 25.-Pat-
uus Christian negroes convicted OF the
urder OF John Lacy (whe the l7th OF January last
we're hanged to-day. About 1000 people were presenthe
majority Whtes Nothing Of al exraoriusry character Oc
CurIeI.
FATAL SKATING EXCURSION.
Long BRANCH \. j., March 25.-Lewis Hepburn,
only OF the Episcopal miniser al kaIoniown left
home skate down the river 10 Long anch H.
NOthng heard Of him untu yesterday, wncn his boy
was found floating in Shrewsbury River between here and
SeADrgLt