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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
A PROFITABLE BUREAU.
rsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

WASHINGTON. July 1S.-The Bureau OF steam
Navigation covers into tho Treasury annually about
$50 OOO that being the excess Of fees for inspec-
tion over all expenses. This sum is probably suf-
ficent to cover the expenses Of the Bureau UNDER
some more efficient system of inspection by which
here shall be Q central responsible head with
power to direct and revise the action of all subordi-
mates. The work is one upon which depends the
safety of human ife and IL is not a ft subject for
the exercise of Congressional thrift.
At the Cabinet meeting to-day the proposed In
yestigation Of the Narrag ansett disaster was dis
cussed TO some extent, and 1t was determined To
proceed thoroughly investigate the matter at the
earliest possible moment. The investigation VIII be
SO conducted as to determine whether or not the
Steamboat Inspectors are in any measure responst-
BILE; whether they have been negligent Of theiS
duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
TRLEGRAPHIC NOTES.
CARpENTERs ON STRIKE.

CARPENTERS ON STRIKE
DENVER. Col, July 12.-Ths carpenters OF this
city struck for ~ 80 day. the old being 81 80 to
AwoMEN's wALKING.MATcH.
SAN Francisco, Cal, July 1.-The wOmen's
walking match began at tho Pavilion yesterday afternoon
continue eight days tor twelve ana half hours daily
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY.
POUaHKErPsIE, N T.. July 12-F, A. Cotharin,
OF me Musical Alum indicted for obtaining money under
false pretences been discharged on his own recogzance
THE NARRAGANsETT INQUIRY.
NEw- LONDON, Conn.,, July l2.-lnspectors ff0vcy
ana Beckwth win begin the investigation into the Of
the Narragansett next Thursday fore
noon in tho Court House In this city
ARRIVAL OF A WHALER
PRoyISCETOwN Mass, July 12.-The whaling
say from ffecn months cruise with 7s0 barrels sperm
and 35 barrels whale oil for the voyage
MILITARY COURTEsIEs.
FORTRESS MONROE. Va, July 1.-THE Richmond
Light Infantry Blues Captain Jsan Wise arrived here TO-
by the Artillery school Band aud escorted 10 their QuarterA
THE DRoUTH IN VIRGINIA.
PETERSBURG, Va, July 1.-The protracted
drouh mas rendered tho in the reservoir insufficient
.ugy the canal svs m WI DTOsas have
cease operations. owing to tins use Of the canal
AMURpER AND A SUICIDE.
Ngw-ORLEANs, July ia dispatcn to Ihe Cal
rsson Noes Morgan that man named Hodge
found murdered hs bed .. Mrs. Hattie Wilson's camp
says Thomas Coeoos acting commlssary sergeant
mittsd suicide by shooting himself
STRIKING AGAINST A REDUCTIoN OF PAY.
READING. Penn, July 1.-The heaters, rollers
a1H S 'saSsss Q; hs;aas 'SoS ss:
5 ~: Ss
mill " Stanped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Tuesday July ID, 1880.
stated that Jesuits expelled from France intend
to setein Walls aud have leased house at Aberdovey
In Merionethshire, for twenty-one years.
The ST. JaYness Gazette states that the Right Hon. f.
Dwyer Gray refuses reelection to the Mayoralty OF
Dublin.
The Canadian team played match today with the
crcketers OF stourbridge aud district The Canadians
won by % runs.
PARIS July 13.-Count de saint-Vallier, Ambassador
at Berlin is gazetted Grand Cross OF the Legion or
Honor" and the Marquis de Noalles, Ambassador at
Rome and Vice. dmra Jaures Ambassador at Madrid.
are gazetted {" Commanders OF the Legion OF Honor"
PERPrGNAN, July 13-The Theatre des Varieties here
was DESTROYED by fire last night The actors who
dresspg were Obliged 10 leap from the windows. Six
of them were some what seriously injured.
HALIFAX, July 13-The American yacht Octavia went
on the Marine Railway, at Dartmouth, on Saturday.
MONTREAL, July 13.-About 800 British immigrants
arrived here last night, their way to the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
AMNESTY TO THE COMMUNISTS.


The Paris correspondent of The Daily Telegraph
says: President Grevy, by DEGREES dated July q,
granted pardons and combinations of sentences to
more than 1900 common law criminals undergoing
punishment in home and colonial penal establish
ments."
The Mot d. Ordre says, Tho Minister Of Marine
has ordered largo transport ship to be immedi-
ately prepared to bring home 314 amncstied Com
munsts from New-C Caledonia. About 480 Commu-
nists living in different parts of Europe will be
entitled to return"
Paris dispatch to The Times saysi "The pro-
rogation of the Chambers is looked for by Tuesday
or Thursday next"
Paris dispatch saysi Regarding the scheme
drawn up by o committee Of the Paris Municipal
ity by which tho Municipality would become en-
tirelv independent of the Government OF France,
DR.. Thule who has Just been superseded in the
Presidency of the Municipal Council, declares that
the scheme would be the dismem berment OF France,
and though he advocates extended municpal liber,
ties, no only does condition that national
unity shall not be tampered WITH The scheme has
not yet been discussed by the Municipality, and
even if ratified it would never be sanctioned by the
Chambers it being revival OF all the demands OF
the Commune"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Com
mittee, Senator William A. Wallace, chairman.
closed its sessions yesterday at the Hoffman House.
The full committee consists OF twenty-one members.
There were two vacancies These were filed by
the appointment Of General William B. Frank
lin, of Hartford, Conn.,. and August Bel
mont General Franklin was appointed because OF
his intimacy with General Hancock. On motion of
Senator w, Pinckney Whyte the Executive Com
ittee was increased to not less than nine members
and the ongressonal Committee was granted power
further to increase its members motion OF Senator
Mcdonald was carried that the Executive Committee
be reorgauized as follows, William A. Wallace, j.
Z. Mcdonald, II. G. Davis, Eppa Hunton, Augustus
SchelI. J. G. S. Blackburn. VIM. b. Franklin. Au-
eust Belmont, and w. Pinckney Whyte. Duncan
S. Walker was elected secretary of the full COM
mittee. and John G.. Thompson treasurer.
The Executive Committee was directed to confer
with the National Committee and agree upon plal
of campaign in which both could take part. 1t was
also resolved that the headquarters of the Congress
sional Campaign Committee should remain IN WASH.
ington THIS proposition called forth good deal OF
opposition. 1t conteDded that tne COM
mittees would work to much better advantage Il
they were both here that politicians from all
parts of the country would be here between now
and November, while few persons would visit
Washington, now that both houses OF Congress
have adjourned. Nevertheless. the majority OF the
COMMITTEES believed that Ii lnadvlsaole to
change the headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
AN ATTACK UPON LIMA.
THE GILLIAN FLEET BEFORE CALLAO-LIMA TO Bp
REs1EGEn BY LIE CuIIIAN ARMY.

THE GILLIAN FLEET BEFORE CALLAO-LIMA TO BIZ
BEsiEGED BY THE CHIIIAN ARMY.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Sehor Don Francisco
Solano Asta-Buruaga, the Chilian Minister has
ceived advices from the Chian representative at
Panama announcing the arrival of the Chilian fleet
off Caao and their intention to invest Lima if the
terms of peace proposed by Chill are not accepted
by the Peruvian Government
Az Lima is distant only six miles from the coast
in n direct line and eight miles from the port OF
Callao on the south, with which it is connected by
rail- the Chiians propose to land their troops at the
latter point and also at point on the coast few
miles north of Lima, and thoroughly Invest the city.
For this purpose they have large force of infantry
and some cavalry and an ample supply of ong-range
siege guns and mortars on board their transports.
The Chau Minister expresses the opinion that the
Peruvlans will be unable to make any eiiectual de-
fence of the city, and that In a few days news of
their capituatOn, and with it the close of the war,
will be received.
The Bolivians, being satisfied with the rectiica-
ton of their boundary proposed by Chili-giying
them an outlet to the Pacihc-are already out of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
INSURRECTION IN TURKEY.

LONDON, Tuesday, July I3, ISSU
A Pera dispatch to The Daily Telegraph in
regard to the of Osman Pacha late Turkish Minister
OF War; says: 1.-TWO thousand soldiers at the Tchat-
aida lines whose time Of service had expired, camored
to be disbandei. and threw down their arms Amid
great uproar they started for Pera intending to demand
their Of pay but met by strong force and
conducted to barracks where they now confined
This occurrence together with other dsquetina mat
ters hs wing OF the Sultan n s believed
induced him to dismiss Osman Pachs."
News has been received at Dstantnople that the Eng
sh Khalfas belonging 70 the Euphrates Line,
has been attacked by Arabs, who maintaned fusade
for an hour but succeed in boarding the steamer
The quarteImaser and one passenger were llled and
the captain WAS wounded. Tue Turkish authorities az
Bagdad promised investigate the outrage, which
was wholly unpropoked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

40 REPORT OF THE ALLEGED Radcliffe INsTRUc
TIoNs SEMI TO AGENT WHITING TO ARREST
TIBBLEs.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUYR.I
WASHINGTON, July 13-No official intelligence
has been received either at the War Interior De-
partments regarding the reported raid into the
Indian Territory, but the troops already there have
been instructed to act promptly il any demonstrs
ton Is made, and report the facts atterward.
The following is the text of the instructions sent
on June 2s to Agent Whiting having charge OF the
Poncas,
Advise the Poncas that the only place where annuties
supplies be furnished tnem Is the Punca Agency,
Indian Territory OF them do leave the agency see
that they do cake away Government property.
II Tibbes is found within the Territory arrest HIM aud
put him outside OF its boundaries II he returns arresu
him under Section 2111 Revised Statutes.
L. J. BROOKS. Acting Commissioner.
This message was sent by order of the Secretary
Of the Interior and intended to give the Poncas
to understand that they at perfect liberty to go
away but will be expected in that case to look Out
for themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
ONLY AUTHORIZED POSTAL CARDS.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Tho Postmaster.
General to-day issued order declaring the postal
card furnished By the Post Office Department the only
card matter that will for the purposes indicated In the
statute, be transmitted in the mails. whethes
1t be printed written upon. at less
than cents for each half ounce or fraction there
Of This order VIII take effect and be enforced on and
after the 1st day Ocober This order Is intended 10
break up the existing practice OF certain classes OF mer
chants manufacturers inventors and agents. who send
through the mails printed advertising cards Of various
shapes and szes. with cent postage stamp affixed.
Post Office Department officials complain that this
prachce-which is growing one-has OF late become
serious bndrance the prompt distribution OF mail
matter particularly tine Railway Mail Service where
the variations the size or the large aud constantly
vent accuracy aud speed tho asserting duties OF tho
rail- way postal clerks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
A BRITISH OFFICER DROWNED.

HALIFAX. n. s., July 13.-Lieutenant Z. N.
Bay of the 97th Regiment, left here on Sunday after
noon to visit McNabs Island taxing his row-boat from
the umberyard. He did land the island and yes
terday morning his boat found with all his cloth
ing It, moored by sandbag attached to painter IN
the east passage between the island and the mainland
He had evidently in bathing on his way ana wes
drowned last night hs body was found entanRied IN
eel-grass near the place where his boat had been
moored Tho body brought 70 this place by the
military, and inquest will be held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
CONDITION OF THE NATIONAL BANKS.

WASHINGTON, Jnly 13.-The Controller OF
the Currency has issued circular to the National
banks requesting them to furnish blank form the
amounts all paid TO State, county. city, town
other municipal authorities for the year 1872.
The Controller OF the Currency has just completed the
abstract showing the condition OF the National banks
Oh the IL tn day OF June, 1880
The National BANKS hold S99,oo6.503 cf coin Of
witch 500 140,o94 is gold coin and $6,S57 .4lo silver
coiu including s495 400 Of silver certificates OF tkia
amount the National banks IN the City OF hold
S67 800 f20, Of which S391,32l was silver coin and
$452, 700 siiv ver certificates.
The National banks the United States held on Octo-
ber 1879 173791 OF coin showing an iucrease In
eight mon this OF S57 1927 The amount Of silver COIN
held on Octo GER was S4,9s6. .49S.
nearly equal the total cash required py law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
THE HOTTEST DAY OF THE SEASON.

BALTIMORE, July 13.-Notwithstanding a
breeze from the northwest to-day has been the hottest
of the Summer far At the Signal Office, In Southst
the business Of the city, the mercury at 23o p m
stood at 99o. At D. M It marked ss' Several deaths
from sunstroke occurred to-day
WASHINGTON July 13-Today has been the warmest
OF the season. At D. m. the thermometer indicated 97o
at the Signal Office and In the Treasury Building where
the heat generally felt than IN other OF the
public buildings the mercury ranged from 93o to 9So
The employees were dismissed at m an hour earlier
Than nsua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
WHY THEY HAD NO MEETING.

The Democrats of Glen Cove. L. l.. under the
leadership of Joseph b. Pearsall and Dr. D. camp
bell, ST.. issued call for Saturday evening
last, for tho purpose of organizin Hancock
Club. At the hour appointed y "
neetin O il was seen that there were no igl iu )
hall. and only about dozen men and boys assem-
bled There was no meeting. IL has since been
learned that the Democrats were in arrears for the
use of the hall during their last campaign and the
ianitor would not admit them until they had paid
up and advanced sufficient sum on the new ac-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
MR. MAYNARD READY TO RETURN.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Tbe State Depart.
ment to-day received cable telegram from Minster
Maynard at Constautnopc in which he stated that be
was ready TO return to tho United States and that he
had bean waiting without success for ten days for 90
audience with the sultan. to bid him the oustomsry dpA
omatc farewell In hts dispatch. he asked whether he
shoud delay his departure any longer to obtain an au
dence with the Sultan or return At once TO this the
president 10 whom the State Department dispatch vac
referred reced that reply be sent TO Minisee
MAYNARD insruetIng bim to use his swn discreuo4
ah6nt vaitpg for Interview with tho Sultan. out ~
ths "a nc time urging MIN to make reasonable nasts u
return home iii tho position OF Pcs;
10 which be has been recently appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
MANHATTAN CLUB RECEPTION.

A reception was given last night at the Manhat-
tan Club to the several emocTatic committees now
in New-York The parlors were tbronged about
O'clock. md for over two hours an infor-
NAL reception was held. Among those pres
ent were Senator Mcdonald. Abram S. Hewitt.
John McKeon, Senator Stark Ex-Governor Bedle.
Governor Mcclellan, Milton sayler. William l.;
Scott, N. J. Southard d. X. Paige, Colonel
w. w. Armstrong, d. y. Bright Senator
Thomas Ewing, General William F. Smith, Mayor
Cooper Emanuel b. Hart, Commissioner German
Mr.. Lane of Indiana; Augustus Schell Judge Pot-
ter and DIR: A. l.. Macdonald
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
DISTRICT TELEGRAPH CONVENTION

BALTIMORE, July 13.-The Association of
American District Telegraph Companies held brief
this The secretary OF the association
was instructed correspond with all the cities and
towns in the United States whose population is not less
than 900 persons and with the various offices through
out the country for the purpose Of obtaining data and
compiling the same IN book form for the OF the
companies. An informal discussion OF the relative
interests OF district telegraph and telephone com
panes was had and the association adjourned without
dav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
INTIMIDATION IN ALABAMA.


FORCING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES TO WITHDRAW
The LETTERS OF WITHDRAWAL
iBr TELEGRAPH THE rRIBUSY.i
WASHINGTON July 13.-Alabsma papers contain
cards from two Republican candidates for local
offices Withdrawing their names. The cards bear
internal evidence that the work of intimidation has
begun In one locality at least; or probably II has
never ended since Ii was first introduced from Mis-
sissippi.
The first card is from Mr.. NJ l.. Bowie. q one
legged ex-Confederate soldier, whom the Republic
proposed TO place their local couuty ticket
Mr.. Bowie says;
desire say that not candidate for any ofioe
in Dallas County. For anything have done 10 obtain
one alone responsible, and Judge Craig sny
other man. NY condi .ion and my duty TO my family,
which demands honest effort their support alo
prompted nv course I by expressing desire for pub
ic Office have committed ain, for ready TO
bear part of the consequences whatever others may
fit TO do.
The second letter is from z. H. Craig, Republican
candidate for Circuit Judge. He says:
have endeavored always TO do my duty as q elti-
and officer but II my candidacy for office Is 10
have this effect upon the community ought not To
longer cOntlJue IN the contest and withdraw ffOm 10,
believing that with the prejudces excited against Inc by
the individuals who managing the canpaign on the
other sde my influence for good In the oice would Do
destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
THE ARRESTED REVENUE OFFICERS

COuRT-A PROBABLE ACQUITTAL.
(BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, July 13.-The report received by
Commissioner Raum to-day, to the effect that
United States Circuit Judge Woods. Of Alabama.
has decided that the cases of the thirteen revenue
officers arrested by the State authorities for hon.
icide are transferable at once to the Federal
Courts. is probably equivalent to an aequittal Of
the officers. The equities are all upon one side.
The officers were Enthusiastically engaged 10 the
lawful discharge of their duties when they were
ambIshed aud fred upOn
The spirit which prompted their arrest Is the
same which al any time within the last ten years
has inspired Southern communities 10 obstruct tho
execution of the Federal laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
COLLISION At SEA.

HYANNIs, Mass, July 13.-The schooner Sea
Mon with plaster for New-York from Windsor N. g..
came IN collision with unknown vessel last night near
Handkerchief Lightsnip The schooner sank. The crew
landed safely this morning. but man. William Foster
OF Peterborough, N. g., has since died.
COLLEGE CITY, Martha's Vineyard, July 13.-fhe
schooner David Ames from Weehawken for Boston,
with $50 tons of coal, into by unknown ves-
sel al o'clock this morning, and sunk, two miles west
OF Handkerchief Lghtship The captain took passing
steamer and came here for assistance The Grew was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
FAILURE OF THE RUSSIAN HARVEST

LONDON, IUeSIay, ISSU.
ASt. Petersburg dispatch to The Daily Ae,cs says ::
"Asa consequences of the defective harvest pros
poets, the question is discussed of forbldding the
export of wheat, partially if the reports of de-
fciency are confirmed in South Russia, aud a
general restrlc tion If the deficiency extends to
other parts Of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
MR. TILDEN NOT FORGOTTEN.

The National Democratic Committee and the COM
mittee appointed to wait upon General Hancock
and tender him the nomination. will meet at 1880
a. m to-day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and
proceed in a body to the house Of Mr..
Tilden. The call is intended as a social
one. 1t is understood that there will be no
will be introduced to the old gentleman by the
respective chairmen and when the usual courtesies
have been interchanged the callers will withdraw,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
"snder Association Cup Gerrish scored 80 out of

possible 35
The following will form the American Team IN the In
ternational match Farrow. Brown. Scott, ROCKWELL
Hyde Dudley Laird. Gerrish, Jackson, ana CIarke'
Some two Of the foregoing will be merely IN reserve.
General Joseph X. Hawley, Of Connecticut mas oeeh
elected captain OF the team. ,
In the Windmill" competition to-day. Hyde scored
27. The highest possible score Ia 30. In the DAILY
Telegraph" Cup and other competitions, the Ainercn
practice has been indifferent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
4 BANK PRESIDENT SHOT At HIS DESK.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 13.-At noon to-day
s. s. Rckley president OF the Capital City Bank,was
shot through the forehead while standing his desk by
Andrew Eichenberg, a German dyer. Eichenberg was
on the street, and he shot Mr.. Rickley he
placed the revolver his own temple and shot Dimsef
diving almost Instantly Mr. Rckley may live, but the
chances are against him. Mr. Rickleys refusal to lean
Eichenberg money was the cause OF the deed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
THE ANrI-TILDEN STATE COMMITTEE.

The Anti-Tilden State Committee will meet In
Saratoga on July 23. and discuss whether not to
withdraw its electoral ticket and whether
II Is advisable to call a State Conyen-
tiop and nominate a successor to the late
Chlef-Justice Sanford +. Church. There are many
who favor the holding of State Convention. while
Others think 1t best to allow the Executive Com
mittee of the Democratic National COMMITTEE to
act as arbitrator in the contest between the Demo-
facti0ns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
COBDENs INFLUENCE IN AMERICA.

The London correspondent of Tho Edin-
buroh Scotsman says AT the annual dinner Of the
Golden Club on Saturday night last ]. W. Garrett
president Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. related
hitherto published snecdoo. which excited great In
terest He stated that the termination OF the Civil
War in the United States Richard Qobden wrote 10 him
and foroihly that the Federal Government should
adopt magn amino ous policy toward the southern lead
ers The letter read st meeting OF the American
tur led the acales In favor Of olemenoy!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
DOCTOR SCOT BY A LAWYER.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 13.-Last Sunday
evening at Lemars, Major G. j. c. Ball shot and danger
ously wounded DR.. W. T. Porter Both men are prOmi-
nent citizens and the affair caused great excitement.
The trouble originated In Ball being the prosecu ting
attorney a in which Porter was the defendant.
The men met the street and words passed between
thtnl when Bail fired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
GERMANY AND THE PAPAL NUNCIO.

The correspondent of The Standard at Rome,
SAYS Mgr. JacObIDi, Papal Nuncio, has written
Vienna saying he does not his way clear 10
prosecute negotiations with Germany unless he Is al
lowed full powers He he does not consider bis re-
cent Instructions calculated to attain the desired end
The says he believes is being considered
whether the proposition or the NnncO Will lie accepted
or the negotiations be cOnided TO other hands.