Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-12
THE WIRES.

The Secretary Of the Treasury yesterday
Issued a circular calling in Sl95,OO0,OOO Of
the outstanding six per cents on July 1st
next. Toe holders, however, are to be
allowed the privilege Of continuing the loan,
st the pleasure Of the government, at 81
per cent. interest, provided the bonds are
received BY the Secretary on or before May
1Oth, 1881.
Debate in the Senate on the election of
officers was resumed. Mr.. Call continued
the speech begun by him on Thursday. Mr..
Camden, in reply to Mr.. Malone, stated
that the Commissioners appointed By
West Virginia to inquire into tn
matter Of the debt Of the old
commonwealth reported that West Virginia
would not be responsible for one-third Of
the debt on a basis OF territory, population
or revenue. The funding bill assigning one
third OF the debt to West Virginia pre-
vented action on her part which she was
prepared to take. After 8 speech from Mr..
Vest on the corrupt nature Of the coalition,
the Senate adjourned.
Not counting the pairs, there is but a bare
quorum Of the Senate at the capital.
Prince Pierre Bz7aparte is dead
The soc.s Democratic Club Of London
offer 8 rar.rd for the production OF the
letter fror Prince Bismarck to Earl Gran
vile, counseIing the prosecution Of Frei
hsR.
The Bey Of Tuuis has addressed a protes
20 the several Consuls against the meditated
course Of France. The italian Minister at
Paris was Informed that Frrnce would not
dispatch q feet to Tunisian waters. Italy,
too, has declined 20 send squadron thither.
An order has been Issued subject to the
approval Of the COMMANDMENT Chief for
the evacuation Of Candahar. Il is thought
3 fierce struggle viii ensue between Ayoob
Khan and the Amer when the British
leave. The repor Of Ayoo5's recent peril
IN Herat is pronounced unfounded.
The convicted Nihilists have been for
mally sentenced. They received their con
demnation with the utmost GOODNESS and in
difference. Sophia PlefoskY requested that
her sex be not considered.
IL IL EaaAEW LuAb Tue hEEEh reply Will
neither be an acceptance nor a rejection Of
the Turkish proposal, but will deal with the
moral side Of the question. Greece claims
to be more interested in the freedom Of her
kindred than the acquisition of territory.
The Porte is reported to be creating obst.-
eles IN Epirus.
Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Sherman and other
ladies in Washington have addressed an
eloquent appeal to the American people in
behalf Of the suffering people of Chic.
Pastors and business men are specially
urged to begin the work Of opening sub
scription books. A telegram from the island
says another violent shock occurred there
yesterday and that houses were falling in all
directions.
The steamer Nebo, from Rio JAnerio, re-
ports that at sea she succored the crew Of
the bark Tiger, from Liverpool, the crew Of
which a eaten the Captains dog and
lived on strips Of leather soaked in lamp
oil for several days.
Premier Ferry yesterday announced that
France did not desire conquests, but was
resolved to queII tue disorders IN IunlS ana
save the future OF Algiers. A vote Of con-
fdence in the government was then passed
by the Chamber of Deputies.
Lord B-eaconsfeld, according to the latest
bulletin, was reported to have gained some
strength. An earlier bulletin stated that
his condition was still regarded as critical
The New York stock market was weak in
the early dealings yesterday and after con
siderable f~uctuation closed at a recovery.
Sales were $4,000 shares.