Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-21
TAPPING THE WIRES.

Both houses Of Congress adjourned early
on Saturday to attend the funeral Of the
late Fernando Wood. In the Senate, the
credentials of Messrs. Camden, Of West
Virginia. and Jackson, of Tennessee, were
presented. A number Of proposed amend
ments to the river aud harbor bill were in
troduced aud referred, and the discussion of
the cattle diseases bill was resumed. After
several speeches had been made upon the
bill, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Carlisle, Of Kentucky,
from the Committee Of Ways and Means,
reported the bill repeating the laws impos-
ing taxes on bank checks. matches, medi-
cines, etc. Mr. Cox said that as he had
heard nothing from the Republican confer
euce in reference to the aportionment bill,
he would defer calling up the bill until he
learned something definite from the other
side. After agreeing to the conference re
port upon the army bill the House ad-
journed.
A furious thunder storm set in after dark
on Friday az Springfield, Tennessee. A
night session Of the court was called TO con-
clude the trial Of the LsPraede murderers.
The Jury were charged and the Sheriff re-
tired with the prisoners towards the jail A
mob OF two hundred persons crowded on
the officers, took the prisoners and hung
them from the second story windows OF the
court house. The two who were released
on turning States evidence fed, and are
reported to have been lynched near Guth-
RE. Kentucky. The Tennessee Senate has
condemned the mob's action in strong
terms.
Seven American prisoners who attempted
to escape from a Mexican jail at FL Paso
del Norte, were fired on by the guard.
Three were killed and the rest surrendered.
Several Land League meetings were held
in Brooklyn yesterday, at one OF which
Father Mackey. lately arrived from Ireland,
made a strong speech on the programme Of
the League leaders.
Two vessels loaded with cotton were
burned in Monroe, La, on Saturday, eaus-
ing loss Of $4,000.
The House Committee Of Ways and
Means gave q hearing on Saturday to repre-
sentatiyes Of the sugar trade Of New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and other cities, at
which Secretary Sherman was present. 1t
was urged on behalf Of the trade
that the laws gave no war
rant for the interference Of the
Treasury Department in the manner com
planned Of. Secretary Sherman claimed that
the department had the right to test the
values Of imported sugars, and would ex-
ercise It until the law was changed. He
urged legislation on the subject, however,
at the present session.
i dispatch from Cape Coast Castle, under
date Of the 10th inst, says the hostilities
with the Ashanteesis mOmentarily expected.
Mr.. Parnen yesterday addressed q large
meeting in Kings county. He advised
the tenants TO stand firm, and congratulated
himself upon having prevented the suspen-
sion Of the hsbeas corpus act thus far by
obstruction.
The changes In the new rules Of the
House Of Commons were submitted on
Friday night Il is thought they will now
meet the approval of the Conservatives.
The Pope IS reported to be displeased
with the League leaders for their connection
with R0chefort and his associates.
A Durham dispatch says the Beers are re-
treating. It is understood in London that
peace negotiations have been pending for
several days past between the Cabinet and
the BOer Government.
The New York stock market on Saturday
was weak and unsettled during the early
part of the day, but closed strong. The
Transactions aggregated &c. 600 shares.
The French Cable Company has obtained
a preliminary injunction in 8 suit brought
to prevent the consolidation Of the tele-
graph companies.