Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-15
TAPPTNG THE WIRES.

The session Of the Senate yesterday was
marked BY a remarkable debate which
arose out Of Senator Pendleton's motion In
reference 70 the organization Of the Senate
M. Pendleton vindicated the honesty Of the
Democrats in the course they proposed, and
referred TO the statements that the kepuo-
Means were Boosting OF their ability 10
organize the Senate. Several Senators
spoke on the subject, and hr. Hill
arose and in the course Of his remarks de-
manded to know who the Democrat was the
Republicans claimed would act with them.
This brought out Mr.. Malone, and pre-
longed and heated discussion ensued, In the
course of which Mr. Malone announced
his purpose to vote as he pleased. he had
previously voted with the. Republicans TO
20 into executive session. The NEWS
epecial from Washington states how Viz
pfnians 10 the capital view Mr.. Aahone's
course. which is taken TO be an alliance
with the Republicans.
The Senate yesterday before sdjourning
adopted resolutions Of coincidence with the
Russian Government and people.
The Conservatives have determined to re-
sist the motion Of Mr.. G. adstone for urgency
OF the supply. Sir Stafford Northcote, In
letter 70 his constituents, defines the Con-
seryatlye position. The Times comments on
the letter and the result Of the Coventry
election, and urges upon the government the
need Of circumspection.
TIE new Gar has sseended the throne
and issued a proclamation to the Russian
people. The murder Of the Car has created
an indescriba5le sensation in Berlin. The
R.ichstag passed resolution Of condo
Ience unanimously. The German PrincesS
the Prince Of Wales aud other high person
ages viii attend the funeral. The Com
nu1ists aud Socialists Of New York are pre-
pairing to rejoice at the Cars death. The
Paris press expresses its horror at the crime.
TIE editor OF the Chicago Socialists orgsn
thinks temporary reforms VIII take place.
A G. smith, receiver Of materials for the
Muscle Shoals canal, was waylaid on Friday
bva band q highwEymeR, and robbed OF
IS 200 Of government funds. They left him
small sun Of his own money, took him
through dense wood for twenty miles, and
left him 20 dud his way as best be could.
Strong Efforts are making to secure the ar
rest Of the robbers.
The steamer James Howard, Of ne New
Orleans Anchor Line, was burned at st.
LOUIS sunday night. with four thousand
tons OF freight. TIE passengers had left
the boat before the FIRE broke out.
a white Republican member Of the North
Carolina Legislature IS charged with lar
ceny. His valtse was packed with variety
OF stolen articles.
Stanley Matthews was Yesterday nomina-
ted Tor the Supreme Court, and Hon. d. A.
Parsee, OF Louisiana, for the Circuit Judge
ship FOR the Fifth Circuit.
EigertOn has been selected as Sena-
tor WfnGOm's successor.
A mass meeting was held In Madrid sun
day at which the conclusion Of a CONNER
cial treaty with the United States was de-
manded.
The negro who murdered James McJur-
kin near Quincy, Florida, was captured
about twelve miles below cambridge on
Sunday.
Ed. Turner, colOred, who outraged a
white woman, was lynched near Mississippi
City Saturday night.
Governor Hawkins urges the Tennessee
Legislature to accept the State bondholders'
proposition to adjust the debt at par, with
3 per cent. interest.
The battle Of Guilford Court House will
be celebrated ct Greensboro, N. c., to-day.
The stock market opened strong yester-
day. Various fluctuations followed, and
the market closed ct q partial recovery
Sales were $50, 600 shares.