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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
A NEW PENSION BILL.
PLAN BEFORE TIE SENATE COMMITTEE AS SUB
sTIrUTE FOR TIE COMMISSIONERS Bull

PLAN BEFORE TIE SENATE COMMITTEE AS A SUB
sTITuTE FOR THE COMMISSIONERS Bull.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRTBUSEl
WASHINGTON March 10.-Tbe Senate Committee
on Pensions Is making good progress with the
scheme for the reorganization of the pension system
of the country with tair prospect of reporting
bill TO accomplish this purpose during the present
session Ii may be stated as fact that every MEM
her of the committee. after exhaustive examination
of the questions involved, and after hearing at
length arguments for and against reorgaDlzatlon'
is of the opinion that radical changes OF some knd
must be made.
They arc now considering plan which will prob
ably be adopted as a substitute for the Sixty Sur
aeonsv bill, proposed by the Commissioner OF Pen
sions. which, while it retains all the advantages Of
the latter does away with some OF the objections
urced by claim agents and pensioners whom they
have influenced 10 send petitions TO Congress.
The new project provides for Commission, to
consist of q surgeon and lawyer, both being ex-
perenced in their professions. for each Congress
s,ona District, whose duty it shall be to hold ses-
sions in every comfy seat in their respective dis
trcts three times year. for the purpose of examln-
ing in person applicants for pensions and witnesses.
The details of the plan are now being considered,
and the Commissioner of Pensions was before the
committee this morning giving his views IN regard
10 them. This bill retains two CHEF merits OF the
commissioners plan; namely-puDncty OF proceed
ing and personal examination OF app lcants-wniIo
~ raduces to "A minimum the necessity iOr expense
~, Tho mart of the pensioners. IL would seem 10 90
away entirely with the necessity ior pension c'a"n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
DETERMINATIONS IN FREIGHT.
boea p,an,bers of the Produce Exchange W

protested ganst the at Wednesday meeting dis
approving State legislation to break up discrimination
in railroad freghts have decided to send to-day me
mortal to the Railroad Committees OF the legislature II
doe, not discuss the merits OF the Ant-Dscrmination
b now pending but directs attention to the fact that
the call for the meeting was not given due publicity.
and as q result ouy few members prepared 10 dis
cuss the question: aui that not more than one-tcn;h Of
thc ncmbsrslp represented. or knew of the meet
ing al all consequently the solutions were rot fair
repression OF tue opinion OF the PrOnucc Exchange.
4 memorial signed by efgh y-!Our firms IN the butter
aud cheese trace protesting nst the passage OF the
AnfDscrminafi6n hi, was sent to the Assembly Rail
road COMMITTEE yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
CRIMES And cISUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.
A MoTIOS uvERRULED.

A MOTION OVERRULED.
NEw-ORTTANs March l9-A m0;i1n IN arrest OF
Judgment In The Of y. G. Palmer oyeTrued today
Palmer viii be sentenced tomorrow.
'. KILLED By KINSMAN.
CRANBERRY STATION. ~ j., March 19.-Patrick
recently stabbed twice In the back by his
BIO hcrn law IN mas shields while engaged In drunken
row. led yesterday. Shields ~ s.iil az large
MITKIEWICZ SET FREE.
BALTIMORE, Marcl 19.-Ihe Grand Jury IN the
Criminal Court dismissed all the complaints against
Count Eugene MtklewcL All the civil suits Instituted
against him been Withdrawn and IL stated adjusted
a NEW TRIAL DEN led HOYT
BRIDGEPORT. Conn. March la.-lbe motion for n
new OF Edwn oyt who murdered his father June
30 Shenan in tins state was denied by the Court
yesterday last appeal Is TO be made 10 the Gov
THE NEwJERsEY COURT OF PARDoys.
TRENTON, \. j., March l0.-l he Court OF PardOns
held session last night About hundred for par
don the Court In the Of Frederick Grill OF
Passac County. murderer court refused 10 commute
his sentence 10 Imprisonment for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
FIFTY CALLS ON DIR. DIX.
WHAT HIS ENEMY ACCOMPLISHED.


FIFTY PERSONS CALL AT THE HOUSE on A FOOLS
ERRAND-DR. DIX RELIEVED BY THE POST Of
FICE AUTHoRITIEs-HR REFUSES TO SEE THE
vIsITORs-A SECOND LETTER FROM HIS PERsE-
cUrOR-THE DETECTIVES STILL AT WORK.
About fifty persons were sent to the house
of the Rev. Dr. DIX in West Twenty ffth-st.,
yesterday, having received letters asking them
to call there upon business of various kinds.
They did not see DR.. Dix, but an employe OF
the Post Office Department, who had been sent
to the house for the purpose, received them,
and explained to them that they had been de-
ceived by the person who had been persecut-
ing DR.. Dix for some time before. second
letter has been sent by this man to The
TRIBUNE, winch is given below. The efforts
to trace the author are continued, with hopes
of success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
MISS ANTHONY SEEKING A VOTE.
TRY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUxE.l


WASHING ION, March 10.-The following petition
was presented to-day and sent 10 the judiciary
Committee Of the Senate:
To the Honorable Senate and House ofRepresendtircs
Susan B. Anthony, a citizen of the United States.
resident of the STATE of New York. County of Mon
roe CITY of Rochester, hereby respectfully petitions
your honorable body for the removal of her political
disabilities and specific declaration by Congress
United States citizens right of selfgovcrnment at
tine ballot-box all State Constitutions and statute
laws TO the contrary notwithstanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE CHINESE NOT GOING.

SAN FRANcIsCo. March 19.-The Chinese
here profess unable 10 understand the statements
teegraphed concerning the great influx of Chinese at
New-York from sau Francisco They say that the total
number of departures from California registered the
Chinese Consulate is only about 100; that or TINS
number went TO Havana aud Others points west OF the
Mississippi, ana not sixty seventy have
found their way from here 20 Ncw-YOrk.
The statements of Clifford +. Parker, made In the
course of "a lecture delivered before The Young Mems
Christian Association OF NewYork, regarding the mode
aoed Tor getting Chinese cmlgrants to San Francisco,
arc declared at ne Chinese Consulate and by KOOp-
man chap & Co. to be correct IN every particular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20

ANrtGRANr SENTIMENT IN BROOKLYN.

A meeting in opposition to General Grants
nomination held N inc Eighteenth Ward OF brook
lyp Thursday evening" Resolutions wece adopted ex
,sssup upalterablc opposition to n0n'Da ion Of
inv individual no matte: how high his character on
great his qualifications" Tor third term. AMI declaring
the efforts beng made IN this state, through fhe in
strumcntaty OF parsy machinery. 10 make General
Grant tLp candidate" be d" l-tvlsci aud Rnwise."
Addresses we've made by Bernard Peters J. IA. Hobbs
and nar.es W. GOiard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
HEAVY LOSSES AT GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
-rrANn RArIns. Mich. March l9.-Later d

velopmcns snow tuat following banks are imDll-
Gated IN the faur, OF Nessrs. Hibbard Graf L. IL.
RaudalI and H. W. Hlnsdae. the grain shippers: CITY
>aron,l $50 600 Farmers aud Mechanics 80 000 and
~, N,tonol S2OOOO-all OF Grand Rapids and
c,,,sd exccpt the last named; the Detroit American
National $4,000; 4; Coldwatcr National. s35.O0O Hast
i,cs National, $4,000; Katnnaz,o Bunk. $1,000
nartlv secured; Pontiac banks, el2.oOO .hiShso
,'tv banls secured. Tue sQctu ti0s SIM nave Oien
eran deals to tie amoun ol 1oJCoo bushels on Which
There Is scarcely probability OF reaiizng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
FIRST ARRIVALS AT BUFFALO.

BUFFALO, March 19.-The Inst arrivals by
lake reached tins port this morning They were the
propellor W. 4. Graves. Captain samuel Flint loaded
with 35 sej bushels OF wheat, and her consort, the
bargc George W. Adams, Captain Benjamin Flint with
go 900 bushels OF wheat The last named iit Toledo al
~, - -, last Tuesday aud tie latter az Wednes-
a Tuis is the earliest arr1ya Tor many years ana IN
taSt me earliest ever known fOr grain carYOes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
rIGnrING mon pRlcEs FOR PAPER

FIGHTING HIGH PRICES FOR PAPER
Chicago, March 19.-W. F. Story adver-
tises at the head Of the editorial column of The Times
this morning for a practical papermaker with view
=, arrange for the Joint purchase construction of
auer mill with capacity OF eight TO ten tons per day
rms IL result OF the recent advance III the price OF
putlug paper, which has eaten up nuch OF te prohts
~ newspapers throughout the Union, aud FOR which
here seems no remedy but for the consumers also TO
hecnup prOducers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
CONSULAR APPOINTMENTS.
NOMINATIONS SENT IN TO THE SENATE YESTERDAY
PROMOTIONS OF CoNsUIs AND CONSULAR

NOMINATIONS SENT IN 10 Iftb shNAiH ihoiH""'A
PROMOTIONS OF CoNsULS AND CONSULAR
AGENTS.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIDUSEl
WASHINGTON. March 19.-1he long list of Consu-
lar nominations which was to-day sent to the Sen
ate ls another illustration of the purpose OF the
present Secretary of State to manage his
Department upon business principles. IL
consists almost entirely of promotions OF
Consuls, who have already done good work
in the service; and the few exceptions are OF men
who owe their appointment to personal fitness.
Bret Harte of California, now commercial agent at
Crefeld. is promoted to be Consul at Glas-
cow: joseph s. Potter, of Massachusetts,, now
Consnl at Stuttgart to he Consul at Crefed !;
agent at La Rochelle, to be Consul at Stuttgart
Paul Lange. of Iowa, to be Consul at La Rochelle
William L. Scruggs, Of Georgia, now Consul al
Chin Kiang is promoted TO be Consul
at Canton in place Of Lincoln, resigned !;
Joseph c. A. Wingate, of New Hampshire, for many
wears Consul at SwatOw, to be Consul at Foo Chow;
Willie p Mangum of North Carolina, now consul
at Nacasaki to be Consul at 1ien Tsln, in place OF
Owen N. Denny, who has been promoted TO oe Cons
ul-Gcneral at Shan ghai; John A. Haldeman. OF
Kansas. to be Consul at Bangkok; William
r. Rice of Massachusetts, who served for
several wears at In Spezzia. 70 be Consul at Leg
horn Thomas r. Prentiss. of Michigan. now, Con-
suI AT Mae ,s promoted 70 be Consul at Port Louis,
Manrtius Henry G.. Marston, now COnsnl at Port
Lons. to he Consul Mt Malaga; Victor Thompson.
of Mississipn to he Consul at 81. Thomas; Alex
ander c. Jones of West Virginia, TO be Consul at
NagaSaki !; b. Odell Duncan. OF South Carolina, now
Consul at Naples. is promoted 10 he Consul AT
Smyrna Harry A. Conant of Michigan, to be Con-
sui at Naples.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE MISSISSIPPI OPEN.

CHICAGO, March ia dispatch from Du-
huoue. Iowa says the packet Arkansas reached that
cty Yesterday from st Louis this being the first arrival
of the season. She was eleven days making the trip,
having been delayed four days by Ice and wind she
received cargo and started on her return trip, thus
making the opening Of navigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
GRANT MANAGERS SURPRISE
UhANl MhNAOEho CDhI hlSED'
THE ACTION OF THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS
UNEXPECTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSE
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The Grant managers
in Washington are much astonlshed and good deal
annoyed that Mr.. Blaine should have captured the
Rhode Island delegation with so much apparent
ease. 1t has been the fashion them lately to
clam the delegations from pretty much every State
that has not yet held its convention and OF the
Grant triumvirate in the Senate remarked only
few days ago. that Senator Blaine was not sure OF
the delegation from any single State except Maine.
Now to have convention in Rhode Island. the
smallest Statc in the Union. and one which might
reasonably he expected to look to the larger States
like New-York and Pennsylvania for its cue, go for
Blaine. without there being any opposition, or even
the faintest demonstration III General Grants be-
half, rather staggers them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
RESULTS OF HIBERNGAN PICNIC.

A convention of the Ancient Order OF IIiber
mans sed last evening at No. 3O7 Third-aye. Pat
rick GibBey, chairman Of the Committee OF Ar
ran gements for ~. Patrick's Day. reported
that the net proceeds of the picnic at
Joncss Wood would amount 10 about $1,000,
which wDud be forwarded to the committee Of the order
IN ireland. The following officers elected for the
en- suing year: President. Thomas Keenan,; viccprcs
dent, John Riley secretary Patr.cX Calvin assistant
secretary, Owen irly treasurer, Hugh Murray sr
geantsatarms, Jlmes FlnmI gan aud Par.ck HIggins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
CATTLE TRADE FACILITIES.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 19.-lt is now UNDER
stood that very important concession has been oh.
tanned from the Bdsh Government, and that American
cattle Will be permitted the privilege OF transit through
Canada from one American port to another, with tn
n,iyiege also OF stopping for and other
cations at some place Canada. The Minister will.
N is make immediate preparation for erect
ing sheds at Lynn Ontario for the reception and
90 ouffla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
CHOICE OF NEw-YoRK DEMOCRATS.

HUGH ]. JEwETT NOW SAID TO BE THE FAVoRITE.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSEI
WAsHINGTON, March 19.-An influential Demo-
cratic politician of New-York. who has recently re-
turned from journey through the interior coun-
ties of the State, says that neither Tlden nor Sey-
mour will be the choice Of the Democratic State
Convention when it meets; but that majority OF
the Assembly District Conventions will instruct
their delegates to vote for instructions in favor OF
Hugh Jewett. The Jewett /" boom" was gener-
ally supposed by politicians in Washington TO have
died out before the arrival here of the gen tlemau
above referred to and even now his news Is hardly
credited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
NATIONAL AND LOCAL QUESTIONS.

NATIONAL AND LOCAL QUESTIONS.
GRANT MANAGERS At WASHINGTON SURPRISED
HUGH J. JEwETI's DEMOCRATIC SUPPORTERS
GERMAN REPUBLICANS WHO OBJECT TO THIRD
TERM-IHE IRVING HALL COMPROMISES.
Grant managers at Washington express sur
prise and annoyance that Mr.. Blaine has tho
support of Rhode Island. A Democratic poll
tician carried the news to the National Capital
that Hugh j. yewett is now the leading New
York candidate for the Democratic nomination
but he receives little credit. The Dittenhoefer
wirg of the German Republicans adopted res
olutions against third term as did also
district association in Brooklyn. The Irving
Hall Democrats have compromised most OF
their district contests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
| agents II is provided that the two members OF
each Commission shall be of different politicai par
THE MINNESOTA CONTEST.
STRONG MINORITY REPORT-THE CHARGES or BRi-
Berry REFUTED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSE.l


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.l
WAsBINGroN. March 19.-The report OF the
minority of the subcommittee on Elections in the
Donnelly-W ashburn case has been printed 1t IL a
very strong document. and will be found TO reiute
completely the false positions assumed in the ma
ioriry report, an abstract of which was published
to-day The latter document was, it is understood,
largely the work OF Mr.. Donnelly himself. and
nearly every page of it is misrepresentation oil the
testimony contained in the record. General keiier'
who prepared the minority report. takes up the
charge Of bribery, which occupies so large share
of the majority report. He shows conclusvely that
there has been evidence adduced to show that
Mr. Washburn brbed single voter. or that any
man was brbed to vote for that gentleman. ,
1t is understood npOn good authority that not all
the Democrats of the Election Committee VIII vote
in favor of unseating Mr.. Washburn, notwith-
standing the great pressure that has been brought
TO bear Ii a vote had been taken in the committee
Yesterday two Democratic members, it is said,
would have voted with the Republicans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE DuRFEE ESTATE LITIGATION.

RosroN. March 19.-The Insolvency Court
NJ Tountou Mass to-day dismissed the petition Of the
scnees of George b. Durfee praying the Court to re-
wise us decision allowing proof OF claims against his
estat amounting to $6540O0 the ground that these
odi,ors have already received by way OF trust deed
~ ccrtalu property 80 per cent OF their claims. the
Court decided solely from douots OF It's
~ me case and recommended the petitioners 10 the SUI
- 'ra,,e Cnirt the assgnecs have entered an appeal
pa will rake the case to the Supreme Court. number
of New and other bankers are interested III TINS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
OPPOSING THROUGH OCEAN FREIGHrs.

ST. Louis. March 10.-Ihe Board OF Di-
recors of the Merchants Exchange after free dseus
sion of the circular recently issued by Commissioner
Fink relative to freight rates from common points OF
shipmeut in the West European ports, has directed
the President of the Exchange to appoint committee
70 ,rome n protest against tho proposed plan and TO
ask nIher Boards OF Trade in the West 10 JOIN IN tho pro-
fest It is the opinion OF several OF tue leadinS ex
rfers of this city that the plan to cOntrol ocean
i,ts Inv the trunk fine railroads, II carried out, VIII
kri thr export business of the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
A POLITICAL ISLANDER REFUTED.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO Tue rRIRuSEI

U
WASHINGTON. March ia canvass of a single
room in the Treasury Department to-day disclosed
the fact that among the clerks employed therein
there were ten Grant men, three Blaine men, and
only two Sherman men. The Grant and Blaine
men were outspoken in expressing their preference
A pretty good refutaton of the report that Secre-
tary Sherman is using the machinery OF his De-
partment to advance bis own candidacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
A POISONER HANGED.

GESEsEo, n. Y, March 19.-William Pier
son was executed here to-day for the murder Of Abert
Wuhey by poison in 1876. Me-. whitley, wife Of the
poisoned man, was indicted jointly with PerFon for the
crmc but was acquitted. PlersOn mtt his tate calmly,
protesting his 10 the last. The arrange !ents
ior his execution complete, death UeiG8 Utmost
iusta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20

the case, under the direction of Postmaster James
and James Gayler, the General Superintendent OF
ex-Dlstrlct-Att0ruey George Bliss. They have
strong hopes of discovering the author of the letters.
and il is understood that they carefully follow
ing the clew given by the use of one kind of note
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE GREAT SOUTHERN EXCLUSION.

CINCINNATI, March 19.-The Southern Wis.
itors are giving unmeasured praise TO-DAY TO the
ayers Of the great banquet OF last night The railroad
company has extended the time OF return tickets TO
March 81 The visitors busy O0liug at places Of
Interest and attending to business There VIII be
furtLcr formal entertainment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
CHANGES IN CANADIAN CURRENCY.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 19.-Sir l.. TiIley
stated to-day to deputatlon OF bankers who waited
MIN that IL was proposed TO withhold all "a
notes that may come in from circulation, and that
newly chartered banks in future would be requested TO
get their notes through the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
DISCOVERY or 4 PLANET.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The Smithsonian
Institution received from Professor Peters OF Clinton
the announcement OF the discovery by himself the
,oth of March 1880 OF planet Of the twelfth magni-
ndc In IL hours 20 min 20 sec, right ascension, IL
snnfh decllnati0n with daly motion OF q North.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
A STEAMER OVERDUE.

HALIFAX March l9-rhe steamship Scandinavian.
from Glasgow twenty days out, has not vet arrived.
THE MORGAN RAILROAD TRAINS.
New ORLEANS, March 19.-On saturday trains
ON the Morgan Railroad will commence running through
Vermillonville.
WALK AGAINST TIME.
JAMESTOWN, n. Y. March l9.-Gnyon' the pedes. &
miles in dy hours The performance s TO take place here
on evening Of April on wager OF 81 0o0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20

Secretary OF the Treasury in 1873 was errone0nsy
and should be reversed that under TINS ruls N
were enabled by simply cutting the iron p,0 IeIk ne
Import II at less rae OF duty than the oiulnhn H..
of hoOpirOn could he imported for. thus ehann o .n
foreign manufacturer 10 undrrsell our own III Wy
market. II. s. Scudder OF Now york. aIg.u hnd heen
for the Importers and held that the question hhu % e
adudicated by the courts, and ought not u o0 ~
opened. ,...,,oa a com-
Secretary Sherman davs spce addres'eu o ,hIs
rnunca lion 10 the House OF Representatives. upon lI,s
subject in he iutimated II some ,bn
the matter not had by Congress ne sno ~ be duty
ls of Apri reverse his former order and assess oe
az IL had been assessed Ous 10 hls ornfI q" ,
that is on the basis OF lie cents per pounu, ~ os
hoop-iron" The committee will take tne Whit , q no
ton under advlsement with view 10 .mhAiHH sO
Recommendation at an early day. ,,,,oo y,
AT the meeting or the Appropriations centiv
the House today the Star Route bill. which receDt
nassed The Senate, referred To a subcOlnlI M
instructions report to the full committee as sum ond
practicable The FOrtitcatlOns Dill as amonu.,h , I'm, ~
passed by the Senate was also referred 10 s""0O
mittee for consideration. $1,000. ,.s ,ooot-
ing to-day took up the report Of the Lena ~,
era and the accompanying bill recently suDnt, :, ,bo
Congress- and read the first seventeen Sectlos VI
hill informally discussing each section Inc ennl.t.o
will today ask permission OF the House 10 st r &c
sessions enable lt TO prepare an carry fepo'' "P
the hill. which deemed OF great importance, -.
The House Committee on War Claims ht its Heot
ing today refused TO consider those clams rtlec' o
the COnrt OF Claims on account OF the claimants pes
bankrupt and also voted down the resolution 10 reici
them 20 another tribunal =. -. -ooor.d.
cred their former action extending the patent OF
Herman Miller oil cans. and ordered an HVcISo i0
mort 10 be made upon HIS petition for an extension.
The Committee Printing ordered the pmtinnB vi
various public documents to the amount OF S2oooo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
IN CONGRESS AND COMMITTEE.

rur nruocpATs AND THE ELECTION MARsHAs-
APPOINTMENT OF CoNsUIs-cAusEs OF THE
SOUTHERN EXODUS.
After long and characteristic debate in the
House Yesterday. the Democratic majority
accented Mr.. Garfeld's substitute for Mr.
Springer's amendment to the Immediate De-
ticiencies bill in relation TO election marshalls
OF the Consuls who were nominated yesterday,
a large number are promoted after faithful
service The Senate Exodus Committee oD-
tanned further information regarding the
causes that had led SO many colored men 10
leave the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-20
THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

CHICAGO, March 19.--During the recent ses.
sion The W sc0nsin Legislature pissed 323 new law
and prated for public institutions 81 00J, being
nearly double last years appropriation Ior similar pur'