The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-01-09
NOON REPORTS.
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S-House--A resolution
has been adopted directing the Committee on
Appropriations to learn causes and extent OF
the probable deficiencies in the postal star
service, for fiscal years 1880.
Committees are now being called for re-
ports.
Scuatc-Mr. Wallace presented the petition
of Drcxcl X Co., aud others Of Pennsyvania,
for withdrawal of legl tender quality Of
Treasury notes
The House Committee on appropriations
discussed at some length this morning the re-
quest of the Post Office Department for an APP
preparation Of two million dollars 10 cover the
expenses of the service. The subject Of pay
Of United States MarshOls was referred to a
subcommittee Mehon Is chairman with in
struetous to prcr are u bill for Army and ln-
dian Appropriations. The bills were dis
cusscd and sub committee appointed to pre-
pare and report them,
A Forger Held for Trial.
BosroN. Jan. S.-Stophen Longfollow,
nephew Of the poet, H. ". Longfellow, was
today held for trial for forging the name Of
The latter for 5000
Murder.
ATLANTA, Jan. IA Constitution special
from Rome, Ga. says that auring the elec
ton for tax receiver NJ. A. Smith, hailif.
called Jasper Spencer one side to talk about
the election. Smith, without warming, snatch
ed q pistol from a bystauder and shot Spencer
dead. Smith and Spencer had had i'll feelings
toward one another for some time but had
made up. large party are searching for
Smith who escaped.
Nominations.
WAsniNGroN Jan 7.--fhe PresidentI sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-
day! Jno. B. Steckney to be U. \. Attorney,
for the Northern District Florida Louis
Daphix Of Louisiana. TO be Register of the
Land office at Nnthatoches, Louisiana. Post
masters Duncon Gordon atCuthbert, Georgia;
Charles q. Wilson, Milledgville Georgia
Jno r. Newcomer Grecnyille Ala. Is. I.
Scales at Union City Tennessee
Church Money to be Loaned.
DuBLIS, Jan s.--rbe Irish Times states that
the Governor has determined to use f2j0,000
Of the church surplus, as funds to be loaned
ut exceptionally low rate Of the interest 10
landlords aud local bodies for the expendi-
turo in the construction Of permanent works
in order TO provide labor for unskilled work
men. The loan to be repaid in 30 years.
Archbishop Purcell.
CfycIsNArt, Jan. 81. b. Monding assignee
of Archbishop Purcell, yesterday fled in the
Probate Court a schedule Of real estate which
be claimed TO be liable TO sale for benefit Of
creditors OF the Archbishop. The schedule
in the city aud the Cathedral, church, paros
ehial school buildings aud lots The property
is to be appraised, but is now estimated over
n million and half dollars The attempt 10
make this property assets tor creditors will be
bitterly contested 4 meeting Of the creditors
was held to-day 10 decide on proposed appoint
m.nt of H. s. Troop attorney for bank credi-
tors, assigned in place Of Mr.. Monding.
Railroad Collision.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 8-A eollisision occurred
last night near Martiusburg, West Virginia,
between two freight trains on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad; but particulars are not
known here yet, except that number Of cars
were thrown off the track.
Fire.
LoxpoN; Jan. 8--A fire broke out at AM
sterdam, Holland in the sugar refinery Of
Benker & IIalshaff last night, and has been
raging with great violence.