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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
C1BLE SPARKS.

PARIS, April l5.--Baron Won Rllowit2, tho
new German ambassador, has arrived here.
RERLIN, April l5-In the Roichstog to-day
the first two clauses of the army bill wore
read the third timC.
PARIS, April -. Min etcen Socialists,
Proplgaudists, Germans mud others have been
required to leave Franco.
LONDON, April ia large additional area
has been granted for exhibits from the United
States ut the Melbourne exhibition.
Sr. PETERSBURG April l5--Princo Gort-
SchakoF continues feeble and greatly agitatel.
Iio was doirious for half an hour this morn.
ing.
LoNDoN, April 1G--A dispatch from Ran.
the Burmese ambassador Of tho reports of mas.
sacres ut MandGlay.
LONDON, April lG-The Tialrs In am oli.
torInl this morning cordially welcomes Mr..
james Russell Lowell and NJ, Leon Say MS am-
bassadors to England.
PARIS, April l5.--The GGulois says President
Groyy WAS present last night ut tho Sossou-
Vignaux match. NJ, Greyy is known 10 bo
n great lover Of billiards.
CAuuL, April lj.--Abdur Rahman Khan is
sending letters 10 all the chiefs, claiming the
Ameershp. There is growing uneVsiue93
among the Hindoos in Cabul.
LoNDoN, April I6.-Thn Daiy Mans 81.
Petersburg dispatch states that the Empress
physician was specially Summoned at o'clock
Thursday morning and remained In tho palace
all night
LONDON, April 15,--rho Queen has con.
fcrrcd the decoration of Knight of the Grand
Cross Of the order OF Bach on Sir Stafford
Northcote aud on Lord john Manners. Tho
Queen has appointed the Rev. John Charles
Rylo bishop Of tho ncwiy-cousttutyd Sec OF
LiyCuOOl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Reports From tho Burnt District.

BuRsvILLE, N. j., April 15.--The forest fire
here is over The loss by the burning of the
Cranberry bogs is very heavy.
BARNEGAT, N. j.. April l5.--No buildings
have been burned in this vicinity. but great
damage has been done to other property.
BucKsBURY, N, j., April 15--The fire has
expended its force in this noghborhood, but is
still burning to the southward. Tho district
burned over is estimated nt GOO square miles.
Four buildings were destroyed at Lakewood
and three at Seven Stars.
Tons RIVER, N. j., April 15.--Ths village
was entirely surrounded by fire last night, and
the people were much alarmed for the safety
Of their dwellings. The house of James Cor
nelius aud out-buildings of John Mott were
burned at Berkeley. The fro reached the
river last night, crossed it aud is now spread
ing toward Tuckerlon beach. Tho fine resi-
dence of Judge jeffrey, with the out-buildiDgs,
has been burned.
FoRKED RIVER, N. j., April 10 - Two
houses at Cedar Bridge have been burned. A
man named Osborn is missing aud it is be-
lieved ho has perished. Many cattle have
been burned and sullocnted
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Tho Chicago Grant Mass Meeting.

CHICAGO, April ia mass meeting in the
interest of Grant was held in Central Music
Hall this evening, at which nearly 5000 per.
sOnS were present, nearly all the available
room being occupied. Robert L. Lincoln was
chairman. A number of ladies were in the
audience and several prominent politicians
occupied seats on the platform. The speakers
of the evening were Emery A. Storrs, who
made n humorous speech, which was heartily
appreciated by the audience; Stephen A.
Douglas ir., f. G. Larnod and General logan
who addressed the meeting at considerable
length, warmly urging tbs claims OF Grant
as Presidential candidate.
The meeting adopted u long series of resOlu-
tions iHvoring tho nomination Of General
Grant from motives Of policy, prudence, public
safety and preservation of the law which pro-
tCCts all citizens in their politcd rights, In
Illinois especially. Considerations OF graft.
tudc, duty and local pride should induce bis
nomination. There is too much talk of the
unwritten law, when tho other laws arc dis
regarded. Grant is q man Of victory and sue.
cess. His election would mean the stability
of tho Government and finances, and tran
guilty to tho country. 1t would be II step
toward the plan Of universal peace among ma
tions, which his wise policy has encouraged.
His nomination is the one boon tho du5by
millions of tho South long hope aud pray for.
Tho turbulent element of the South viii give
way to that hero who has twice conquered
thcm--once by arms aud once by uucGslaled
maguauinity Lastly, all Republican, are
pledged to support the nominee Of the Ma.
tional Convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

While the Senate had the Geneva Award
bill under consideration yesterday, Senator
Eaton made proposition to cover the uucX-
pended balance OF the Geneva award into the
Treasury of the Untod States to tho credit of
the sinking ruad, and in this way 10 reduce
the public debt just so much. The reasons
given for this proposition are that tho war dobt
was largely augmented by tho Confederate
cruisers; that all direct claims relating to the
award of $lj,000,00O have been settled, aud
hence the remaining portion of the award
which must DO some SIX or seven millions,
more or less, should 60 to relieve tho whole
country of so much of its indebtedness. Under
all tho circumstances of the case this would Mt
first sight seem to be Il just and equitable
adjudication of tho question. The scramble
of insurance companies and shippers for this
remainder seems to be sort Of rafllc. Tho
shippers claim II for the reason that they hal
to pay war rates Of insurance Tho insurance
companies intcrp0so claim because their risks
were great aud their losses heavy, but they do
not seem to recollcGt that this WAS compcm-
satod by the war rates paid them on their
risks any moro than the assured do that the
excessive rates Of insurance paid by them was
charged against tho property when II was put
upon tho market, and was compensated by the
purchase. Then no charged 1t up again
against tho consumer, so that the producer and
consumer have fully compensated the war
ratos paid by the insured and tho risks
encountered by the insurers. In this view
of the case none of the parties who arc
scrambliug by their paid lobbics for these
millions are really as much entitled to them
~ the people of the United States, who bear
the heavy burdens that the war brought upon
their treasury. THE REPUBLICAN, has taken
no hand in this controversy, for tho very
reason that the equities Of the case did not
seem to settle upon either Of tho pending
propositions prior to that introduced by Sen
ator Eaton, which should cut tho Gordau
knot and transfer this largo sum Of money
where it will do the most good. Having given
England 100000 Of this money in the Hall
fax award, it would seom TO be tho province
of the Government to pocket the romliudcr in
the interests Of tho taxpayers Of the country,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
New Proposition for Disposing Of
The Geneva Award.
The Sinking Fund the Strongest Indirect
Claim-Indian Appropriation Bili-Im-
portant Committee Action on the
Tariff The Revenue Trou-
b:es In Georg lathe Ex-
odus Invcsti alton.
The Two Houses of Congress.

In the Senate yesterday Mr. Mcmillan, from
the Committee on Commerce, reported with
amendments Senate joint resolution introduced
by Mr.. Cameron, providing for q commission
to consider aud report what legislation Is
needed for the better regulation Of commerce
among the States, aud asked its present con-
sideration.
Mr.. Davis (W. Va.) objected ard announced
his intention to oppose the resolution.
['The effect of this resolution, If adopted,
would be mtagonstc to auy legislation ut this
session oil Interstate commerce.
On motion of Mr.. Withcrs the Senate pro.
coedcd to the consideration of pension bills,
and quite number were disposed of.
There was considerable discussion over q
bill which was taken from the calendar lor tho
relief of tho own rs Of the bark GrapcshOt.
The bill WIS finally PASSED.
The Geneva Award bill was then taken up
and discussed TO the hour of adjournment
Mr.. Eaton had read an amendment which
he proposed to offer as n substitute for the bill,
reciting that all direct claims had been settled.
aud that the war debt was largely increased
by these cruisers imficting an indirect loss
upon the people, and that, therefore, the re-
mainder of the award with the accretions be
paid into the sinking fund for the reduction
of the public debt.
Mr.. Thurman asked for an understanding
that if the Senate held q session on Saturday
lneTC NC Huul NCLlOu Oll luc DlIl On lHUJ uHN,
or If the Senate adjourn over Saturday final
action be had on Monday, to which there was
no dissent.
In the House the two bills agreed upon in
Committee of the whole ut the preceding
nights session, providing construction fund
for the navy aud to equip an expedition to the
Arctic seas, came up as unfinished business
aud were passed
On motion of Mr.. Cox n night session of the
House was ordered for Thursday next for the
consideration of the bill to regulate immigra-
tiom.
The morning hour was dispensed with and
the House resumed consideration of the
Indian appropriation bill. There was consid-
erablc debnte under the fvc-minute rule. An
amendment proposed by Mr.. Ryon, requiring
bids for supplies to be advertised for and
opened in the West, was met with point of
order which provoked discussion, and which
was undecided when the House, at 430 p. M,
took recess till 1880.
At the evening session the House went into
Com mittee of the Whole on bills reported from
the Naval Committee and number of bills
were agreed to and subsequently reported to
the House and passed. Several naval bills on
the House calendar were also passed, aud at
$3.50 the House adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

ATLANTA, GA, April 15.-Represcntatiyes
of tile daily press of the Southern States met
here to-day to perfect business organization
and to increase their news facilities. per-
mancnt organization was effected, with J. II.
Estcll, of the Savannah NcwS, as president.
Mr.. Simonton, general manager, and Mr.. Eras-
tus Brooks. chairman of the executive commit
tee Of the New York Associated Press, aud Mr..
Somcrvillc, manager of the press department
of the Western Union Telegraph Company,
were present. Satisfactory arrangements as to
the hours Of transmission and increase OF news
were made. The following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Rcso'red That 1t is the earnest desire Of the
representatives of the Southern press here
assembled that the duty now levied upon
printing paper aud material used IN the man
uftcture OF paper and type be repealed, aud
ulso authorizing an extension OF the Noelter wood
pulp paient aud Senators and Representatives In
Congress VIII discharge a solemn duty they owe to
mn over taxed business by speedily Cnacting a law
that will accomplish these objects.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
MN nnd DistIllLrY Rurnod.

PHILADELPHIA, April ia special from
Pittsburg says; This morning about O'clock
the largo Touring mill and distillcry ut Port
ty.soven miles east of this city, was totally dc.
slrOycd by fire, which is supposed TO have
originated from n spark from a passing loco
motive. In addition to the building largo
number Of hogs and othor stock were burned
10 death. The ownor lost considerable guam
tity OF cash, and all the books belonging 10 the
proprietor ara Government storeEeeper were
consumed Tho loss will aggregate $4,000,
with no insurance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

The Ways aud Means Committee Of the
House yesterday adopted resolution that
the several matters now pending before this
committee relative to the tariff upon imported
goods and all other matters pertaining to
the tlrif be referred to a select committee
of five members with instructions to report
to this committee in whole or part at its
next meeting on Thursday. The chairman
appointed as tho committee Representatives
Carlisle, Tucker, Mills, Garfield aud Duunoll.
Tho constitution of the committee indicates
n report in favor of some modification Of the
tariff ut tho present session Of Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
NInrvIond Temperonco Alliance

BALTIMORE, April 15.---The seventh annual
meeting of the Maryland State Temperance
Alliance convened this morning with large
attendance of delegates from tho city Of Ralt-
more and the different counties Of the State
The recent Lcgislaure,pNsscd o,bill submitting
TO the voters of some six or eight counties the
question of issuing license for tho sale Of In
toxicating liquors. aud the State alliance pro.
poses to take an active part in discuss
ing tho issue before the people, The present
meeting will arrange for Tho campaign.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

Petersburg Closes Up the Grant Column.
Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL REPuBLicAH.I
PETERSBURG, VA, April 10.
Petersburg closes up the Grant column by
sending Captain J. II. Hill and Charles Tins
ley as delegates and George Fagerman and ].
ii. Van Auken as alternatcs to the Staunton
convention-all eolid Grant men. The con-
vcnton passed strong resolutions of instruc-
tion. Virginia sends greeting to the hero Of
Apponnttox, and pledges him and the country
her full electoral vote in November II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
KuiuhtA of Honor.

PITTsNoN, Pa, April 15.Thc fifth annual
convention of the Grand Lodge of the knights
of Honor adjourned this evening, 10 meet in
September of next year at Harrisburg. The
now officers are: i. W. Saclett, of Pittsburg,
Grand Dictator; John Kittridgo, of Towanda,
Grand Yice-Dictator Isaac Roberts, of Phila-
dolphin, Grand Assistant Dictator; ]. t. Nc
Million, of Pittston, Grand Treasurer aud
Charles f. Clarke, Of Erie, Grand Reporter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Tic NInriyr ProsIdnnt.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April l5.-Approprate
services in commcmuration of President Lin
coin were held ut his monument to-day under
the direction of tho Lincoln Guard of Honor.
About 500 citizens were present Governor
Culom delivered highly culogistic address,
in which he said he believed that as this
country moves forward in civilization and
political development its people will more aud
more appreciate tho life aud services of Abra-
liam Lincoln
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

BALTIMORE, April 15.-,,Sevcral members of
officials are in Baltimore to-day inspecting the
new line of water works and tho now iron
bridges now being constructed over Jones falls.
This afternoon they made visit down the
harbor to the locust point and Canton ele.
vators. They are escorted aud properly
treated by Baltimore city officials. They
leave for New York in the morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

Cork, April 15.-The freedom OF the city
was given to Mr.. Pgrnell at tho courthouse
to-day. The building was thronged, but only
a third of the members of tho city corporation
wore present Rt the ceremony. The mayor
in his address commented on Mr.. Pamell's
laboB in America in behalf of distressed
Jrshmen. Mr.. Parnoll replied, thanking the
mayor for the freedom OF the city, and COM
pared the municipal institutions of Ireland
with those of the United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

HARRIgRURd, PA, April l5,-'lhe PoWnsyl.
vana steel works. mt Stccllou, tlroo mi,s be-
low this city WAS tho scene Of a frightlul acci-
dent at o'clock this morning, Whilo tho men
were at work In the mill where the steel Is
made tho ratchet that controls tho movements
OF tho largo vessel that contains tho motion
metal broke aud turned tho rttort upside
down, Tho contents were poured into the pit
underneath in ard around which about eight
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Cincinnati Ilxc,irsinnista.

ATLANTA, GA, April 15.--Two hundred cx-
cursionists arrived bore to-day from Cincin-
NATL and were tonight rendered reception
at the Kimball House. The mayor delivered
the address of welcome. and appropriate re-
sponscs wero made. Tomorrow the excur.
sionists will leave FOR Augusta, Charleston aud
Eayopnoh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
surnosed murderer cnnturc,l.

pected of the Durham murder, was captured
In his sisters house Mt Danbury, N. H.. early
this morning by Rochester ofiicors and brought
through this city ell route to Rochester. He
offered no resistance. Tho prisoner talked
very little about the crime, but persistently
asserted his innocence
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
am GoorgIn lTnnn.llIners,

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Is in
daily receipt of information Of collisions DO.
tween Revenue officers aud citizens of tho
States notably in Georgia, who appear to be
acting a5 nm armed guard to the illicit distil-
lcrs in their poighborhoods. Tho Royonue
officers are compelled to 80 H. large bodies,
aud arc met by corresp1ndiugiy large forces.
Firearms are freely useI, often with fltll ef.
feet, until there appears TO bo a sort of armed
rebellion IN those localities. Yet the Comma.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-Two of the naval
boards appointed to examine the different
irou.cuds in course Of construction arrived in
this city to-day and will commence their work
tomorrow, one of them going to Chester to
inspect the Puritan and tho other remaining
in this city to inspect the irOn-clad now build
ing ut Cramps yards, and will then go to
Wilmington and inspect tile Amphitritc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Gcnrrln Gnld nIsnnverr.

ATLANTA, GA April 15.-Ald!tional ad.
vices from the gold field IN Nacoochee Valley
show richer results than before reported. A
solid nugget was found on Monday, weighing
440 ponnyweiRhts, without flaw or gravel.
Two hands picked up 900 ponnyweights in
one day. The mines arc not for sale at any
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Tho Sinr NInIl Sei.NIcc.

Tho Senate Committee on Postofices and
post.rouds yesterday appointed s,lb.commit-
teo consisting of Mcssrs. Farley, Bailey nnd
Kirkwood to examine into the existing laws
regulating "Slar" service It's expedition aud
Increase and TO report such revision Of tho
same as may be noeiful to protect tho interests
of the Government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
G encral Grant In Little Rock.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 15,--At 10 o'clock
this morning a procession WAS formed Und
marched to the vacant block on Third street,
between Rings aud Cross Streets where
Messrs. Clayton, Post, Adams and Others ofthe
reception committee presented General Grant
to Mayor Fletcher and afterwGrd Governor
Miller welcomed him in brief terms, and the
General responded as follows;
CITI2ENs: on first landing on the soil Of your
State, and at every sopping-plNce ON the rood, in
the crowds of people | mot and the greeting re-
Ceyed, saw that the feelings ot the past were
gone. Nothing would advance your prospects 50
much as an entire absence Of soctiOualisln, hayo
noticed in my travels that seCtonalism Is passing
away aud the countries Of the world are returning
10 that broad field of lbcT0lity which Is progress
You have not enough people, but have no doubt
that the resources OF your state Will attract inhab.
ilNnts. That all new corners may be received us /
have been to-day, and that they will make good
citizens Of Arkansas aud aid IN developing the
count ;, Is my ardent wish.
From 1900 to 10000 persons were mas3cd
at the reception grounds, The enthusiasm was
general and cordial, The column reformed,
uayorsod the principal streets, occupying two
hours in transit, aud returned to tho hotel,
where tho cX,Prosidcut held lcyeo hom
till 3 o'clock.
PoINr PLEASANT N, Jo April l5-The
D.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Mr. Joseph Patch Goes to JAN.

Joseph Patch, few days since convicted OF
committing An assault on Dr. Nuuoasl,r. yes.
tcrday came into the Criminal court, accom-
panied by his counsel Mr., H. Jessup Atiller,
His Honor sentenced hhu TO sixty days iu
jail Mr. Miller then presented the petition
ot Mrs, Harriet T.. Wood for q writ 0r nauaa8
corpus ON tho ground that tho roa.or was
Insane. The application waa refused Ay Ius.
tice james uul certified to the .glgryl .vrm,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

sioner can find no authority vested in the
General Government to punish the parties
who thus resist its authority, while the State
authorities claiai ample power to punish Rcv.
enuc officers who dare to use force in the exc
cuton of the cuactmcnts OF the Congress of
the United States. This certainly Is an
anomalous condition of affairs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

men were working George Yost and A. West.
brooke were so badly burned that thor lives
are despairod of. Monroe Miller, Simon Mar
were also badly, but not fatally, burn d.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Missouri ImmIgrnilon.

ST. LOUIS, April 15.-The Missouri In,mi-
grafton convention adjourned to-day after
taking action looking toward the promotion
of the immigration movement.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
Baltimore & Ohio Dividends.

BALTIMORE, April 15.-Tho board OF direct
ors of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad yesterday
declared dividend Of four per cent. for the
past half year on their main stom," and five
per cent. for the samo time on the Washington
all,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
The Nationals nt Cincinnati.

Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL REPUBLIcANl ]
CINcINNATI, ONO, April 10, 1850.
Rain prevented tho game here to-day be-.
tween The National and Cincinnati clubs.
They will play tomorrow.
OTHER GAMES.
Troy, N Y, April 15.-Troy City club, 1C;
DAILY club of West Troy, 0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

MoNTRosE, PA, April 15.--John Mccormick,
OIL trial for the killing of William McDonough
at Middletown, on December 1G was to-day
convicted OF murder in the second degree.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

Georgia Y. NJ. Q. A. Convention.
SAVANNAH, GA, April 15.--The sixth an
nual convention of the Young Mcu's Christian
Association of Georgia is in session here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.
Proceedings of the Convention at
Worcester.
Senator Dawes Elected President - Hi
Views ON the situation-speeclics by
Gen. Banks and cx-Gov. Bout
well - Edinunds Delegates
Elected-To support the
Chicago Nominee.
Massn ohusetts RepubiIcan ConvontIop.

WORCESTER, MASS, April 15-Thc Rcpub.
lican State Convention was called TO order at
1112 o'clock by Hon Ebcn f. Stone, chair.
man of the Republican State Central Com.
mittee. Prayers were offered by Rev. G. NJ.
Lawson, After some remarks by Mr. Stone
on taking the chair, the convention proceeded
to the selection of Il committee on permanent
organization, who reported Tor president
Henry i. Dawes, and the usual number of
vice-prcsidcnts and secretaries Committees
on credentials, resolutions and ballot were also
appointed. Mr.. Dawes was conducted TO the
chair, and in the course of a carefully prepared
speech said
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

ysanIan Coming to Washington.
ToRoNTo, ONT, April 15.-Hanlan will
leave for Washington IN about two weeks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16
CABLED AND WIRED.
Current Events of the Old and New
Worlds.

uanlan to be In Washington soon-Immi-
grafton in NIissouri-Our Base Ball
Nine-Inspection of the Double
Turreted Monitors--Mr. Par
nell In Cork - Lincoln
Memorial Services.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-16

PoINT PLEASANT, N, Jn April l5--The
llorbortstown brick kiln has been burAgd by
the forest fires.