Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-11-27

General Garfield having received the paper,
entered upon discussion OF the civil service
question, in the course of which he said he
hoped to have the cooperation of Congress
in establishing legal basis for all routine APP
pointments, so that it should not be in the
power Of nybody, even the President, 20 re-
move any capable and faithful appointee dur
ing his term of Office, whether the term be
long or short.
The M0rey Letter.
NEW York, November 265h.-The Grand
Jury were examining witnesses to-day in the
matter CT the Morey letter.
Counsel in the Philip case are sitting the
disclosures made during the recent legal pro-
ceedinss, with view of finding the origina-
tors Of the letter and accessories 10 its publ
cation.
O'Brien, the purjurer, was not sentenced
to-day, owing to the absence of the Assistant
District Attorney from Court.
WASHINGTON, November 26th. - 1t is
learned to-day, through a private source,
that the detectives have clue in the
Morey letter business which may lead to i'm
portant results. 1t is said that proof has
been obtained that the Congressional letter
head paper upon which the forged letter was
written was obtained from well-known
Democratic ex-member of Congress from New
Jersey.
blaine and GarGels2-The New Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Novcn. Der 26th.-Blaine had
a long private interview with Garfield to-day.
The conversation was of the most frank and
friendly character. It is understood that
Blaine gave his views of matters and things
with great freedom. 1t is probable that these
gentlemen will not mest again until the In.
aueuration. Such being the case, Garfield
was anxious to know whatever suggestion
the Maine Senator wished TO make. After
their interview, Garfield was asked question
10 regard to his prospective Cabinet, ard re-
piled that he should not agree in his own
mind as to the members of his Cabinet before
February, and that he thought this was
abundantly soon to come to conclusion upon
so important q question. One OF his lnti-
mates says he has determined on no single
person vet A Southern delegation called on
him to-day in the interest of Southern claims
for Cabinet position. The General will stay
till Monday.
schooner Terrible Prtyations.
CARE HATTERAs, November 26sh.-The
schooner Lee. d. Fisk, of Bath, Maine, q.
W. Snowman, master, from New York for
Port Royal, stranded on the outward Dia-
nond Shoal at $50 P. n, November 22d.
The crew, consisting OF seven men, dashed
themselves in the rigging. At P NJ. on the
23d Captain Snowman and seaman, Z. 7.
Lewis, were washed overheard and drowned.
At $50 the mast fell aud the vessel was
broked in pieces. c. q. Snowman and w.
NJ. Snowman got upon piece of plank,
leaving the three others upon the bow of the
wreck. At sunset w. NJ. Snowman died from
cold, and was washed eff the plank, and at
1:30 A. NJ. on the 25th u. q. Snowman, the
only survivor, landed on the beach one mile
north of this station, and walked to the light
keepers dwelling, having been in the sea
about ten hours, and swan and drifted about
fifteen miles.
New York Money Market-turrent Ru-
mGrs.
NEW YORK. November 26th.-The money
market is stringent, brokers paying l. 10
per day and per cent. per week. Stocks
fuctuated to-day, but ruled lower and closed
at the lowest point for the day. 1t is ru-
mored that VIM H. Vanderbilt and d. o.
Mills, of this city, are negotiating for block
of Union Pacific stock, which will give them
control of the road. 1t is claimed that con-
trolling interest is for sale at 10 and,
VandeJ bilt and Mills already own a large
proportion of the shares of capital. Another
of the rumors current on the street is that
several large California capitalist specnlator
not before in this market have brought their
money here, and have for week been buying
stocks. Still another rumor is that Gould has
been caught largely short of Northwest, st.
Paul, Lake Shore and Erie, and lost heavily.
Hanged for Murder.
SALEM (Va.), November 26th-Marcus de
Lafayette Hawley was executed to-day for
the murder Of Zachariah Hayes in June,
1879. Both were white. Hawley's last
statement was read, in which he said he shot
Hayes in seif-defepse, believing it was neces-
gary to save his own life. he did wrong, for
God says, Resist not evil" It also said
the prisoner had received Divine pardon, and
asked others to take warning. Death ensued
without struggle. HawleY vas married In
Jail last Wednesday to Miss Mamie Haw-
kins. by whom he had two children. 1t was
his wish that his offspring might have the
right to bear his name,
Serious Accident.
LAKE WooD IN. J J, November 26th.-As
the family carIiege of james johnson,
wealthy resident of this place, was crossing
the New Jersey Southern Railroad track this
morning, it was struck by freight train.
The carriage was completely demolished,
both horses killed, and johnson, his daughter
| in-law and her infant child thrown into
snow bank twenty feet distant. The injuries
of johnson and daughter are probably fatal
The child was but slightly hurt.
Senator Grover.
! WASHINGTON, November 2Gsh.--Senator
Grover has arrived. He is feeling badly.
and fears that he will be unable to attend the
Senate much this session.
Works Closed.
Troy On. W, November 26th.-The
Bessemer steel works, the Albany and
Rensselaer, spike mill and Burdens water
mil! shut down to-day on account of low
water, throwing LOGO men ont Of employ
Inent.
An Inlpractlcable Plan.
New YoRK, November 27th-A. a.-The
Reralds Washington special says: 1t is I'M
derstood that the plan rs agreed upon for
taking the census among the Indians has
been found impracticable. The Agents to
whom blanks were sent, it is said, report that
the natural suspicion of the Indians against
complete enumeration, which has been tried
several times, has kept them from furnishing
the information asked Tor.
Record OF Conveyance.
New York, November 26th.-Amopg the
conveyances recorded in the Clerks Office Of
Monmouth county, n. j., is the following
"Ulysses S. Grant and wife to Caroline j.
! Buckley lot at Long Branch; SIS, Geo."
Gold Coinage.
WASHINGTON. November 26ih.-There is
now about $50, 600 COO in gold bullion stand
ing to the credit Of the United States Treas
urer, of which it has been decided to coin
monthly SO 600 900, of the denominations of
! s. and $40. No gold coins Of less than s.
viii be coined. At present the work viii be
performed at the Philadelphia Mint II is
| thought this viii be continued until the $780,
GOO, coo in bullion on hand is worked up.
The Tonnage OF the Country.
WASHINGTON, November 26th.-The an
nual report of the Register of the Treasury
states that the total tonnage of the country
exhibits a decrease of 101, 566 tons, the
enrolled tonnage having increased 1881
tons, while the registered tonnage has de-
creased 13S, 723 tons. Referring to ship
building, the Register shows that during the
past year the amount Of building has been
less by So, go tons than the preceding year.
silver and Stecks.
NEw YoRK, November 26th.-Silver bars,
! 111a; money active, at 4@6; Governments
| firm; stocks closed somewhat irregular !;