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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
The ingalls, Investigation.

The Committee on Privileges and Elections
of the Senate was in session Saturday, aud
examined Mr.. Smith, of tho Western Union
Telegraph Company, one of the witnesses re-
comfy brought to the bar of the Senate, in re-
lation to the kilograms passing between Mr..
ingalls, and other parties during the late Sena-
torial contest. He testified that Mr., ingalls,
had never seen the kilograms since he had
them in his possession.
1t is evident from the action of the COM
mittee and the drift of the testimony that even
tho Democratic members Of tho Senate COM
mttee are getting disgusted with tho attempt
of certain dissatisfied men In Kansas to cast a
stain upon Mr., ingalls, character.
In addition 10 examining Mr.. Smith, the
chairman of the committee, Mr.. Salisbury,
read a letter from DR.. Green, the president of
the Western Union Telegraph Company, stat
ing that the kilograms not already presented
had been destroyed after having been kept
six months, In accordance with the rules of
the company. The letter of DR.. Green was
quite lengthy, and entered into a detailed ex-
planation of the action of the company in re.
lation to the kilograms which passed between
other points in the State of Kansas and To-
peka, and which have since been destroyed.
The committee adjourned until to-day,
when it is expected some witnesses in the
Kellogg case will be examined.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
THE STRIKING MINERS.
Order to he Enforced by tho Militar,

WHEELING, w. VA, Jan. IA special to
tho hteHigencer from Huntington tonight
states there has been no chaugqo in affairs at
the coal mines to-day. All tho miners re.
executive committee In charge at Hawks
Nest. The miners returned here to-day and
lett for the scene Of the trouble on an even
ing train. The sheriff of Fayette county re-
mains at Hawks Nest to render all aid in his
power to such of the miners as may conclude
to resume work. IL Is understood that some.
thing decisive may occur tomorrow to test the
question of protection to men who may agree
to go to work. Should they be interfered
with the military now in readiness will be
called upon at once to defend them. 1t had
been decided that the military should 90 for
ward to-day, but there being no actual dis
turbance the order was changed to await future
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
MIR. rengh,s Ylo.ono Noto.

Colonel Robert c. Ingorsoll has filed his an.
swer to tho suit OF Samuel A. Peugh to re.
strain the sale ofa promissory note for $40, 900
given as security for n professional fec OF
81 900. He denies that lie ever agreed TO OcQut
Mr.. Peugh of the charge brought against him
for violating the pension law in accepting ex-
cessive fees, but only promised to appear and
argue the motion for new trial. which was
oyerruled by the court. lie subsequently pre-
pared bill of exceptions, which was submitted
to the District-AttOrney, but kept by him until
too late to be Of service. lie then applied and
tried to secure the pardon of Mr.. Peugh. At
tho time he became Mr.. Peugh's counsel
It was represented that his client was in.
debted to Colonel Jack Brown for professional
services, aud Mr.. lngersoll consented to allow
One-third of the $1,000 note which he had re.
ceived to 90 in settlement of that claim. In
answer that Peugh received no consideration
for the note given, Mr.. mgersoll says that he
frequently promised to pay it, and once was
going to do so within forty.oight hours. He
further AYERS that he would not do similar
work for any other person for 81 900 cash. He
also denies that either his brother or himself
promised not to realize upon the collateral.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Lessens, CnnaI Scheme.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1O-A dispatch, dated
Panama 10th, says: "Under the contract be
tween NJ. Do Lesseps and NJ. Bonaparte Wyse
from whom NJ. De Lesseps took over his ar
rangement with the Colombia government) NJ
Do Lcsseps is to have two years more in
which to organize his company for constructs
ing the Canal of Chagres The capital of the
company is limited to 40O,000000 francs NJ
Wyse is to receive one million of francs
on the formation of the company and foui
million more in one months time after one
half the capital shall have been subscribed
He is also to have five millions moro in the
stock of the company. In case of the death OF
NJ. De Lesseps, his son is to succeed to the en-
joyment of all his rights and privileges under
the contract.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
THE DISH1W.4YS.
over Seventy signcrs to the Pledge.

In accordance with previous announcement
tho DIshaways held forth last night in the
Congregational church, and the club was
greeted with the largest audience ever assem-.
bled under its auspices, every available space
in the large church being filed, aud many
were unable to gain admittance. The cxcr.
cises were commenced with Il solo, sung
beautifully by Miss Minnie Evan. Rev. Dr.
Rankin then read q Scriptural lesson, after
which the church choir, Professor Bischon
officiating at the organ, rendered apprecia-
lively, "rherc is better time coming" sc.
After u short but impressive opening prayer,
Dr. Rankin introduced Mr.. Nirmilya, who
made, in behalf Of the Congregation, COM
plimentary address of welcome. President
Holloway responded appropriately, aud then
called upon the secretary, Mr.. l.. II. Patter-
son, to read the proceedings of the last meet
ing and the pledge. The president then in
troduced the following named, for testimony
in favor Of total abstinence, aud they responded
with good effect: Frank Rocsidc, james g.
Lee, FL ward Humphrey, Alexander Il lgles-
ton, William j. Boyd, Judge A. j. Amber and
George Carter, Of California. Charlie Nye
was then introduced, and he delivered an
eloquent and effective address, bringing a
large number forward to sign the pledge.
President Holloway and Bud" Eagleston
followed with stirring aud successful appeals
The meeting was orderly and interesting
throughout, aud over seventy signed the
pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
A Mines and Mining Bureau.

Congressman Belford will to-day introduce
bill in the House to establish a Bureau of
Mines and Mining The object of the measure
is TO create u Government officer with the
power to examine mines aud report upon their
condition and value. In other words, it is to
be u sort Of bureau of statistics in relation to
mining matters where reliable information can
be obtained in relation TO the character, ca
pacity and value of any piece of mining prop
erty in the United States.
Mr.. Beiord claims that the mining interests
will be greatly benefited by having some CEN
tral point where parties desiring to invest in
mining property can procure the necessary
information without going to the expense OF
investigating personally or by agent property
desired,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
The indian Board.

The Board of Indian Comm ssioners held q
session on Saturday, but after the transaction
of some unimportant business took recess tc
permit tho committee charged with tho inves,
tgation of the charges against Commissioner
llayt to visit the Interior Department and
examine certain records. When this commit.
tee returned they stated that the inquiry
proposed involved prolonged investigation,
and the board decided to adjourn, subject to
recall by the President when the committee Is
ready to report. General Barston, who is Il
member Of the committee, will not remain to
attend the preliminary meetings, but will re.
join the other members. Messrs. Smiley and
Stchney, when the work is fairly under way.
The examination will probably not bo con-
dned specifically to the formal charges, but
will embrace the general administration Of tho
Indinn Bureau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Tho restImonlnl to Ammo LewIs.

IN reply to The letter Of Hons D. VI. Key
Alexander Ramsey, r. w. Thompson and
others, offering testimonial to little Ami,
Lewis, Mr.. Charles Il. Lewis, father of little
Annie, has written tho following: "lu behalf
of our little Annie permit me to thank you
for your disinterested kindness, | fully APP
preoate your generous offer, and In accepting
the same, would name Tuesday evening
January 30, 1850, ut o'clock, as the time, and
the Congregational Church rs the place
Again thanking you for the kind expression
of your appreciation, l am, very respect
fully" &c
The services of Miss Minnie Evan, Miss
Mollie Byrnc, Professor BischoG, John Twee-
dale, esq, and Professor Rookar have been
rendered and accepted to assist littlo Annie
in tho above well-de3eryed testimonial
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

Undoubtedly tho best debate ever held IN
this society was that at its last meeting. The
question was "RcSOioed, That the doctrine nd
vocatod by the National Greenback party is
founded on sound and correct principles" aud
the sides were rs follows; Affirmative
Messrs. j. b. Fowler aud Q. b. Rheem; mega,
tive Q. b. Hanford and G. A, Stnrkwcather
Itkept up till late hour both sides ondeavor.
ing hard to win tho decision. On the merit,
OF the debate the question was decided in the
affirmative and on the merits of the question
in the negative, thus giving the affirmative
side double victory Messrs. w. H. Waller
and A. NJ, Coyle were admitted as momb rs
The society will give one of It's pleasant lite
rlry entertainments on the 23l Instant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Auered Insult to tho american rlac,

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The captain of the
from Barcelona, Vcnzuela, reports that United
States Consul Eckert and Mr., Naphegy the
latter claiming to be citizen of the United
States, were forced to leave tho country and
take refuge ON board the schooner which
landed them at st. Thomas. The trouble
arose through thenou-payment of customs due
by Mr. Naphegyl, who sought the protection
of the consul The American flag is also
alleged to have been insultcd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

The commissioners appointed unlor the act
of Congress of 1874 toclosoup hoa1airs of the
Freedmen's Bank were before the Senate COM
mttce now investigating that institution on
Saturday Nothing of Importance was done,
The commissioners and members Of tho com.
mttce talked over tho methods OF the com'
mission in winding up the affairs Of the bank,
the former explaining tho schedules which
had been attached to their various reports,
Marshal Douglass and others Of the former
trustees of the bank were present, but were
not examined. The committee will hold an.
other meeting tomorrow for that purpose,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE legislature
meets tomorrow. Lieutenant. Governor
Wiltz, who has been i'll for the past two
months, Is steadily gaining strength and will
be able to participate in tho organization ol
the Senate, He will probably be inaugumted
Governor, Wednesday or Thursday. Ballot
ing for United States Senator commences Tues
day week. Ex-Governor John MCEnery and
Congressman Gibson are prominent Candi
1otCg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
THE LLrERARY SoCIErY.
An Interesting Meeting Saturday Evening
A Greeting From DIR. Cox.


A Greeting From DIR. Cox.
The regular meeting Of the Literary Society,
which embraces a largo number OF tho names
most prominent in literature, science aud art,
was held on Saturday evening at the residence
of Judge s. w. Johnston, No. 037 K street. his
sister, Miss Il. b. Johnston, one OF the most
efficient members of tho society, assisting Mrs.
johnston in the duties of hostess, The meet
ing was called TO order by the new president
General Garfield, whose acceptance Of the
position is q good omen for the society, who,
after the reading Of the minutes Of the last
meeting by Colonel l. Il, Clarke, secretary pro
tenn, announced that tho secretary would read
a communication from one Of theirabscnt mem.
bers on the other side of the globe DR.. Elliott
Coues, United States Army, then proceeded to
read poetiCal greeting from Dr. O. q. Cox,
now acting rs United States Commissioner to
the International Exposition in Australia.
At the conclusion Of the poem, which was
received with hearty applause General Gar
field announced the subject for tho evenings
discussion as "lhe Comparative Merits of the
Poets and Prose- Writers of America" In re.
sponse to the call of names in alphabetical
order, able and interesting papers were read
by Colonel Clarke, Mrs Chapman Coleman,
Professor Gill; MIS- Gary Long, and extempors
remarks by ChiefJustioe Drake and Mr., HoG'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

A large number of military nominations
wore considered by the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs Saturday, special meeting
having been called for that purpose About
1G0 nominations were ordered TO be reported
flvorably. Only few other cases remain to
be acted upon, Among the number to bo re-
ported arc those civilians nominated to Ill the
vacant second.lieutenancies 1t is understood
that the Fitz'JOhn Porter case will be talien
up some time during the coming week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

When tho whole of this conspiracy, In which
the bribery case is mere incident, shall be
brought to light and exposed, as II soon will
be. tho country will stand aghast at the au-
dacity and lniamy with which the Democrats
and Greenbackers of Maine have sought to
deprive whole people of the right of self
government. Outside of Maino the crime
with all its revolving details has not yet been
comprehonded or appreciated.
"CiIARLEs A. BoUTELLE,
Editor of the Bangor Wing and Courier"
A CARD FROM MIR. WHITE.
AUGUSTA, Me, Jan. 1.-THE following card
from Wallace White will be published to-
morrow:
WINTHRoP Me- jan g. 1880.
on Wednesday last, just before The legislature
was to bo organized, two anldavits, signed by
Thomas u. Swan and Moses Hartman respectively,
person, ms agent. had given th0n 81 900 each TO
stay away from the legislature. RumOr connected
my name Herewith. did not see 4! to reply to
sombiance enough of truth to give the name
Of the person accused, This morning my
name nam appeared for the first time in
said paper so far asthey concern mcare absolutely,
umquaiicdly and maicionsy false, never
Moses Hartman 81 IN money directly or indirectly
for the purpose of influencing their action or
vote votes or for any other purpose, whatever. make
demand the fullest investigation ut the proper
time. No fair investigation, however can be had
before an unlawfully organized House OF Repre-
sentatives, every one of whose members
openly approve the conduct of Hartman and Swan
md glory In their shame. II is n sad spectacle IN
Maine TO see seventy.fvc Democrats and Green.
packers rejoicing in Il crime which, II actually
committed, can be punished under the statutes Of
Maine with five years IN the penlicntiory. OBJ.
ject to be investigated by the coconsplrators of
swan and Hartman. We don't constitute juries
in that way in Kennebec county.
WALLACE Il. WHITE.
Mr.. White has been summoned to appear be-
fore the bribery committee of the House, but
will refuse to appear on the grounds stated
above.
ANOTHER GOVERNOR IN THE FIELD.
PORTLAND, Me, Jan. 11.-President Lam.
| son, of tho Senate, has assumed the duties of
Governor and the Argus will publish the fol-
lowing tomorrow:
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. IL, 1880.
TO He Honorable Senate.
have the honor to announce that by a careful
examination of the Constitution as interpreted by
the Supreme court in view of the fact that the
office of Governor has become vacant IL becomes
my imperative duty as President of the Senate to
exercise the Office of Governor until another Gov
ernor is qualified" II therefore becomes my duty
to inform yonr honorable body that In accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution, and In
obedience to the imperative mandates of that in
Of Governor for the time being. The exercise of
Executive functions being inconsistent with my
further acting as President of the Senate, cannot
i'll the meantime discharge the duties of presiding
officer of your honorable body. Respectfully your
obedient servant, JAMES ID. LAMsON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
MIR. REEDS CASE.
The District Commissioners Afraid to Pro
vide u Vacancy for Him.

vide II Vacancy for Him.
A Washington dispatch to the New York
Times says "ln the sundry civil act, among
the appropriations for the District of Columbia
is one OF 300 for two Fire Commissioners
one Of whom shall be appointed by the Secre'
tary of the Interior, to represent the interests
of the Government on the board Provision
is made for the third member of the board as
president and secretary. In accordance with
the act of Congress, Secretary Schurz appointed
William b. Reed, II well.known business man
of Washington, but the members Of the board,
all of whom were appointed by the District
Commissioners, refuse to recognize Mr.. Schur2s
appointment, and have persistently refused
since July l to allow 4lr. Reed to
act, upon the ground that thore
is 10 vacancy Congress provided for
IL representative on the Board of Fire Com.
inssioners because the United States owns
about one-half Of all the real estate in tho Dis
trict and pays one-half of the taxes. The act
referred to legislates one Of the old members
out of office, but neither of them care to retire,
aud the District Commissioners seem afraid to
select one of them for deCapitatiOn. The same
recognition was doniod the appointee of the
Secretary orthe Interior last year. ana it is
said that 1t was this perversity which caused
tho enforced retirement of Commissioner
Phelps. This continued defiance by the Dis
trict Commissioners of an act Of Congress, and
OF the Executive Department., is exciting cou-
siderable interest, and surprise is expressed
that tho President aud Secretary of the Inte-
riOr do not assert their authority in the premi-
ses and direct tho District Commissioners to
create vacancy in the Board of Fire Com
missioners for the representative Of the Gov
ernmOnt.V
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Missouri Congressman Elected.

ST, LOUIS Jan, l0.-Dispatches from severa
points in tho Seventh Congressional district o.
this State say the election to-day TO choose q
Congressman to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the recent death of Hon, A. M. Lay has re-
suited in the election Of Colonel John +. Phil
lips, Democrat, over Ex-Governor McClurg
Republican, aud Greenback candidate. Col
onel Phillips has represented the district be-
fore His majority will be from 1000 to
Onn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
War of the Elements.

CINcINNATI, Jan. lO.--A special dispatch
from Hlnesvlle tells of destructive tornado
which passed over the village Of Taylorsyille
last night, destroying the house Of John Kuss-
mann, an unfinished building near by belong
ing to q. w. SAcpperd, and several small struct-
urcs, besides sweeping down trees aud fences
The path Of the tornado was about ninety feet
wide,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Annrnnrintiona Needed.

The Mount Vernon channel, in the Potomac,
has been dredged out in a satisfactory manner,
and there is now an ample draught OF water to
allow the steamer w. w. Corcoran to approach
the wharf Mt full speed. Now let Congress do
more-make appropriations for the dredging
out of Mattox creek and other streams tribu-
tary to the Potomac, and much benefit will
accrue not only to Washington and Alexau-
dria, but also to tho hardy farmers of the
Northern Neck of Virginia and the. South
ern counties of MARYLAND
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
MIssissInpt nemocrntlc Caucus.

Representative Money, of Mississippi, yester-
day received u telegram giving the result of
the joint caucus of tho Democratic members Of
the legislature, held at Jackson on Saturday
evening, for the purpose of nominating a sue.
cessor to Senator Bruce, whose term will cx-
pire March 3, 1881. Six ballots were taken
without II choice, and the caucus adjourned to
this evening. The vote on the sixth ballot
was; Barkslale so, Walthal 49, Singleton SO
and scattering5 3.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

The subcommittee of the House Appropria-
tion Committee, appointed to investigate the
alleged deficiency of 81 900 900 in the Star Mail
Service, will, it is expected, begin their labors
to-day Notwithstanding the attack of the
New York Times aud other journals upon
General Brady, he expresses himself as per-
fectly satisfied that tho committee will find
nothing in his action to censuro All this talk
about bargain aud sale with leading Demo-
cratic Members Of Congress ho declares to be
the weakest ofinvontions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
InyIolobIlIty of TeIorrnms,

The following bill has been prepared at the
instance of the Westcrn Union Telegraph Com
pany for tho protection Of their patrons and
iu the interest of the tolegraphing public gen.
orally. There can DO no doubt that fear of
having their communications cyerhauled and
examined by no Que knows who or whom, de-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
Damage by wind In Montreal.

MONTREAL, Jan, l0,--A storm of wind,
which ragged (or several hours this morning,
was very destructive TO ohlmneys, telegraph
church was wreuobod from Its place and blown
down.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12

NEW YoRK, Jan. Thames Williams,
William Oglo aud Andrew Glligau were ar-
rested last night, charged with forgery on the
Phoenix National Bank,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-12
THE DISORDER IN MAINE.
The Rump Legislature Unable to
Gather a Quorum.

The Tusiouists Growing Despondent-Unabie
to Clutch State Funds-Rcsort to I'm
mitigated Rascaiity and Fnlsehood
Return of State Arms to
Baugor-A New Exoou-
tive Claimant, sc.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07

Hay.>uraw and Seeds.

PER BusHEL. PER TON
Clover seed. s. 5On5.OO Timothy hay
Timothy do. B.5Oa:, 80 pressed. SIS. UOl2D.Nu
Hungarian do 81 25al. IS Straw, tight
FLAX seed $50. slO0a2.25 pressed. 50. 0OaS1 ,OO
VI illut seed. .sl .25al.i5
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-10-07
HAVE YOUR Own WAY!

'' f- 4D'rt ~ ~ w ~ ~ - i
Perhaps you want your
clothing made to your meas
ure. Did you suspect that
We make to measure e.
half-million dollars worth Of
clothing every year for poo
pie VIC never saw and never
expect to see? You NAV
be very certain that we have
4 way Of doing such worl,
without much risk OF 4 mis-
fit; for a misGt, you know
comes right back to us. We
arc pretty careful about
making blundcrs when we've
got them all to'makc good.