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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS IN BRIEF.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 6.-ln the Senate to-day
resolution adopted directing the Commit
tee Pensions 10 inquire whether any claim agents In
Washington guilty OF extortion from claimants for
pensions.
In the House, motion OF Mr. Grant the Senate bin
authorizing the Lamole Valley Extension RailrOnd
Company aud the Ogdensburg and Lake Chnmpain
Railroad Company 10 construct bridge across Lake
Champlan from Alburgh, Vermont 10 Rouse's Point ~
y takeu mp, and the substance OF the House bill
for fhc object inserted therefor and Senate bill
$ amended passed
Mr. Haskell offered n resolution that and after Feb
ruary the House shall az o'clock y. take a recess
until p. M. Mr. Singleton Ohjccting 10 It's present
cOn-ldc ration 10 referred 90 the Committee Rules.
When the Committee Of the Whole rose after con-d-
eracn Of the THrn hill public business suspended
and appropriate resolutions upon the liic and public
services Of the late Representatives Updegan Of OHIO
and Hawk, OF Illinois, offered Aftcr addresses
logstc OF Representative Updegraf by Messrs. j. ID.
Taylor, Athcrton and Mckinley OF Ohio. skinner. Of
New York, and MisOf Kentucky. and eu1gstlo OF Rep
rescniative Hawk by Messrs Ilt, sherwn. Henderson
and Davis, OF illinois, nsecrans. Carpenter, Wheeler
aud Curtin the resolutions adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
INCIDENTS IN THE IRISH AGITATION.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-Two convict prison war
ders to-day brought convict to the Treasury, where he
examined. II stated that evidence OF the most
important nature obtained the inquiry. The
wet Is believed 10 b" the Fenian, Thomas Walsh. who
arrested a charge Of treasonfelony the time OF
the seizure Of arms I'm Clerkenwel and subsequently
convicted and sentenced to years penal servude
The Dublin correspondent Of The Timos says: " II
desirable and safe candidate be found for the in
Parliament for Cork city occupied by Mr.. Parnell
II Is not improbable that Mr. Parne viii contest the
election In Dublin County for the seat made by
the death OF Thomas T. Taylor, Conservative. Edward
c. Guinness will be the Conservative candidate"
DuBLIS. Feb. 6.-subscrintons opened yesterday
In County wicklow present Ia Mr.. Parn"ll test-
mOnial for the purpose OF clearing OF the mortgage
his estate.
The Queens Bench Division to-day granted warrants
for the arrest OF Meesrs Day Hedly anu Quinn Heay,
ia sequcne OF his impending imyrsonment, intends
resign his seat In the House Of Commons.
THe Grand Jury to-day Returned true bill for sed-
tlOus libel gaiust Mr OBrcn tao edtJr Of The United
Ireland. and also true bill against Bowling for the
murder Of PUlccmnn The trial OF O'Drcn will be-
gin next Thur sdaY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
A POLITICAL HISTORY BY MR. BLAINE.
COMPREHENSIVE WORK ON TWENTY IMPoRTAN
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE.I


YEARS OF THE NATIONAL LIFE
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNEI
WASHINGTON, Feb, Cit is learned here hat Mr..
Blaine has been for some time past engaged in pre-
pairing work Of political history under the title of
Twenty Years of Congress: from Lincoln to Gar
| field. History of National Legislation from 1861
TO 1881" This is not to be in any sense work OF
reminiscence and Mr. Blaine has told friends with
whom he has talked on the subject that wheneverit 1T
becomes necessary TO allude to his share in the
events of this period the allusIon will be simply
historical and not personal. In other words, when
ever the author appears in the book, it will be as
''Mr. Blaine" and not as Il"
1t is expected that the book will make two octave
volumes. There will be elaborate introduction,
reviewing the causes which led to the political
revolutions Of 1850. The main work will probably
be divided into two parts: First the eight years of
Lincoln's and Johnsons administration, dealing
with the war, emancipation and recon-
struction; second, the twelve years of
Grants and Hayess administrations, deal
ing with the Southern State Governments,
the wrongs upon the ballot box, the Enforcement
acts, currency an railroad questions the Alabama
Claims annexation. Civil Service Reform, etc, etc.
This main portion of the book will, of course, have
the aid of Mr. Blane's intimate personal knowledge
of the and events of the time which it treats Of
importance, especially it is understood that the
history is to be a comprehensive and is not to
be confined to any particular side phase of the
anti-slavery conflict and the civil war; has been
the case with most of the histories written thus
far. No one who remembers the discriminating
and analytical tone of the eulogy on Garfield,
though ii was delivered under circumstances that
would have led most orators into profuse aud un-
varying euogy, will need TO be assured that Mr.
Blane's book will be written in the spirit of the
hstorian-for the future more than the present.
1t is In the preparation of this BOOK, and other
historical writings which Mr.. Blaine is said to be
contemplating, that he finds it necessary to reside
in Washing gton, where he can have access not only
t. the vast stores of documents in the Congressional
Library. but to many original papers. only TO be
found in the imprinted archives of the Govern
ment No time assigned for the publication of
the book but 1t is stated that 1t is to be brought
out by the Henry Bill Publishing Company of
Norwich, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
DATE OF THE CORONATION OF THE CzAR.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6.-The Car has is
sued his manifesto giving notice that his coronation will
take place at Moscow May 81 The manifesto is ad
dressed to all Russian subjects" ukase orders the
attendance at Moscow the occasion of the coronation
OF all the marshas OF the nobility the projects OF provln
cia capitals except those of Siberia whose attendance
Is excused account OF distance and the presidents OF
the rural and urban administrations. The Minister Of
the Household Is charged with the duty OF making the
necessary preparations. lie Will be assisted by special
commission.
LONDON, Feb G.-The Times, in leading editorial com
mentine on the Emperor Of Russia's coronation man
If sto Much too little attention is attracted by
the subsistence OF the revolutionary and the
serop OF ascendancy by the forces of Rus
an society the events OF the last few weeks Indicate
tie br ak up a. any for the present. OF the wicked
and sterile conspiracy. St. Petersburg Resumed its
normal appearance. The palace open guests, and
tue programme OF the Cars movements announced
for the next three months"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
ATwEyrY.M1LE ICE YACHT RACE

| ATwFNTY. MILE ICE YACHT RACE
| NTw-HAMBURGH, NJ u, Feb. Gin twenty
son sanods Avalanche OF the PoughSeepse Cub won IN
PROVIDING FOR SECRET VOTING.
| UARRIsBURG Penn, Feb. 6.-Among the bllls IN
oduced In the to-day 10 secure the secrecy
Of baotbox requiring all ballots TO % UNIFORM Ia s@o
print and coor
FAIL RIVER Mass. Feb 6.-At the special eIec-
non m the ia bristol Senatorial District today JOhn
tumninss Democrat, received 700 majority over Johh u
GIVEN TO THE BEARS FOR FOOD.
NEw-BRUNswICK, NJ j.. Feb. Ga party OF nun,
Il mat baby which died since they have been
m ere. was given 10 the bears iOr IOoh - -
ASSIGNMENT OF 4 PRODUCE BhohnEhAbUE nnbar FiEn' En
nrnd1ce brokers' today made an assignment to D. Moore
The liabilities $4,000 he assets motu % ad % Iu,et
est In the steamer Ahoe OldiA0 III" i''0 ' ~ ~
nAi9 NoMtNATIONs BY GOVERNOR WALLER.
U,pTFnRD Conn.,, Feb 6.-IoyernOr Waller to-
t to ihe senate the following nominations: william
Parsons OF Haven 70 he insurance ahu
rnnas w Williams OF New London, 10 DO Bank Connls'
sioner' povDoIN soPHoMoREs EXPELLED.
B1SaSed InsSended io 6aznS those who a6
or Them are petitIoning TO be allO ed to return
THROWING a MATCH INTO GUNPoWDER.
READING Penn, Feb. 6.-Peter heiiner, living
near Fleetwood, accidentally threw lighted match into
keg containing powder explosion iolowed and henne
his aud yearod child were severely burned ao0u'
THE ICE HARVEST ON THE HUDSON RIVER
TROY Feb. 6.-The ice harvest on the Hudson
River completed TO day The ice houses are al tg and
crop Is tue largest ever gathered on the huuso"
It's quality has never been equaled
MILITARY CADETS REINSrArED A..
CHESTER Penn, Feb. 6All except thres e & on The tbe
Pennsyivana Military Academy for attending srthesssa
In violation Of the rule, nave ss oesnd rsed
an leaders OF the revolt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
THE TROUBLES At THE NAVAL ACADEMY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Secretary of the
Navy has written letter to Chairman Harris, OF tho
House Committee Naval Affairs concerning the
OutiOn calling for investigation OF the troubles at the
Annapolis Academy. The Secretary says ts adoption at
this inappropriate time would be highly injurious to the
school and destructive Of his discipline lie does not
think there ia occasion for Congressional invesga
ton. The existing troubles, he thinks, will subsde
If characterization be not encouraged by movements out
aide Of the Naval Academy. II states that nothing
acting oppressive yr8nnical has been attempted by
the super aud none OF the cadet studies have
been nterered with by the present measures Of disc
pline, which widely construed. No official COM
muncatiOn the suhject has been received at the
Depa from the Superintendent Of the Naval Acad
The committee will meet tomorrow and probably
decide report the resolution for investigation ad
versely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
CRIMES AND CASC4LTIEs-BY rELEGRApH.
A POST OFFICE ROBBED.

BIRMINGnAM. Ala, Feb. 6.-fue Birmingham
robbed last night OF money and stamps 10 the
amount OF go, 900 or 81 600 and diamond ring
A WOMAN KILLED BY HER HUSBAND.
WORCESTER, Ma s., fcb. 6.-JamcS Livingston,
OF Berlin. killed his wife with hatchet Last night and then
informed the neghbOrs Livingston sXtyyears DID, aud
his wife IS forty hye.
MURDER AND SUICIDE OF SHERIFF 80
IOUP CITY. Neb., Fen. 6-Charles Waite, Sber11i
OF Sherman County Killed ms mistress Mrs Ryan,
boarding house Keeper last night lie then killed himself
Jealousy was the cause.
ACoLORED MURDERER SENTENCED.
HARRISBURG. Penn. Feb. G.-Henry Morrison,
coored VINO pleaded guilty murder IN the second degree
for killing his wife at MddeOwn sentenced ts evening
To eight years and two months In the Ponitentaly
A LAD DRO WNED WHILE SKATING.
KINGSTON. y. y, Feb 6.-Edward Humphrey,
fourteen OF Horace Humphrey OF the dry goods NJ IN
of Humphrey crosby Ennis OF this CITY, was drowned in
the HOndout creek this afternoon The lad was skating
THE BODIES OF TWO BOYS FoUND.s
FARMINGDALE, n. j., Feb. 0.-rhe bodies OF
James r. Bufdge age eleven, and David L. Townsend age
who disappeared Sunday while out walking. have
found In OF the mari Fonan property
ALIQUoR DEALE.. SENTENCED FOR ARSON
PHLAD LPHIA, Feb. B-Pefer Arnold was to-day
Of setting fire his liquor IN South Eighth
weeks with the intention Of defaudiDg the IN
out Of 81 700 insurance The jury recU
him he Of the Court and lie sentenced
to ono years mp pris0nment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
TOPICS OF NATIONAL INTEREST.

THE STRUGGLE OF REPUBLICANS TO SECURE TARIFF
REvIsION-A HISTORICAL WORK BY Mr.. BLAINE
A RIVER AND HARBOR BILI-MR. HEWITT oN
FREE IRON ORE AND SCRAP IRON.
The Democrats in the House continued yes
terday their policy of filibustering against 'no
Tariff bill, though in different FORM ana sue
ceeded in wasting the day. In the Senate Tue
woollen schedule of the Tariff bill was uhner
consideration and several amendments were
agreed to. 1t is announced that Ex-Secre'ary
Blaine has been engaged in the preparation Oh
a political history of the nation for the perioo
from 1861 to 1881. The House Committee on
Commerce, it is stated, will not report the hiver
and Harbor bill until after the report Oh tne
Special Committee on the Mississippi River
Improvement has been made. Congressman A.
S. Hewitt in a letter to S. S. Cox, which was
presented in the House yesterday, defends his
position in favor Of free iron ore and free scrap
iron.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
fBY TELEGRAPn ro Nc rRIRUNe.l

IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE fRlBUNEt
WASHINGTON, Feb 6-The House Committee on
Commerce have decided not TO report the River and
Harbor bill until after the Special Committee on
the Mississippi River Improvement sh all have sub
mtted their report. II is understood that this re-
port wall be submitted 10 the special commi tee for
approval Tomorrow Exclusive of the items for
the lower Mississippi. the amount recommended by
the Commerce Committee is about S6,0O000O.
Members of the committee say that all of this sum
is to be used to contlnue improvements now under
way, and upon which large sums have already been
expended as for example. the harbors of Balt-
more, Charleston, Savannah, and-of course-Oak-
land.
The bill also contains items for some of the
ninety works specified as Objectionable and I'M
necessary by the Secretary of War in his
reply 10 the House resolution; but
in every such case, members of the committee as-
sert. the reports and estimates of the War Depart
ment submitted to Congress prior the date of the
Secretary's letter, sustain their action. 1t is
ported that some of the items respecting which an
attempt is TO be made override the Secretary OF
War are for works in which Chairman Page and
other inhu nhal members of the committee are
specially interested.
In brhalf of the committee IL is asserted that the
amount recommends in each case is less than 80
per cent of the engineers estimates but 40 mention
is made Of the very large uneXpen Ell
balance of the enormous sum appropriated
last summer. II is also cOntended that unless the
bill shall be passed large expend lures heretofore
made for works not yet completed will come to
naught on account of the impairment and destruc-
tion which will result from leaving such works III
an unfinished state.
1t is probable that an effort will he made TO pass
the bill under suspension of the rules on February
10 but members OF the Commerce Committee are
by means certain they would like TO be
that such an attempt will succeed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
NEWS FROM THE DOMINION.

OTTAWA, Feb. 6.-SenatOr Montgomery, OF
Prince Edward Island who Is sevenyve years old has
arrived to attend to hs parliamentary duties He
crossed the strns of northumberland In iceboat He
has been In Parliament forty-fye years.
In view OF the existence Of certain bogus lottery
swindlers in the Martiane Provinces by which many
Americans have been eecod. Is SAID that effort
will Dr made at this session Of Parliament TO perfect
international arrangement with the United States pos
tai authorities In which mall matter relating TO these
operations can be seized.
MONTREAL, Que. Feb. 6.-Charlcs On Tale de Laro-
chelle, q member Of n noble French family Of his
brothers being General I'm the French army died hero
to-day In absolute want.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
THE INVASION or OKLAHOMA.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. G.-Advices from
the Indian Territory say Indians greatly
excited regarding the invasion of oklahoma by Captain
Payne and followers They fear that Paynes persist
ence will ultimately force the Government to compro-
mise leading settlement OF thatpart OF the Territory
and opinion Ia divided among the leaders To whether
the expulsion OF the invaders ought to be left wholly 70
the Government whether the Indians Oaght not 10
assist In driving them out.
WASHINGTON Feb. G-The Secretary of War has fur
nshed the Secretary o. the Interior with copies OF tee
grams from General Pope describing the preparations
made by the military to secure the oklohama indiahs
from intrusion. General Pope says he does not expect
foreible resistance, but In any event he 10 prepa'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
THE TARIFF IN THE SENATE.
DISCUSSING THE WOOL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WHICH WERE AGREED TO.

DISCUSSING THE WOOL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WHICH WE'RE AGREED TO.
WASHINGTON, Feb Elm the Senate to-day the
Tariff bill was further considered An amendment
offered by Mr. Beck extending the duty of 10 cents
per pound laid by the bill upon woods of the first
class. the value whereof at the last port place
wnen exported to the United States, excluding
charges in such port shall be 80 cents per pound
leas to such WOODS valued at 32 cents or less per
pound was agreed to by VOC of 20 to "a.
Mr.. Beck moved to make the duty on "woollen
cloths. shawls and all manufactures of wool of
every description, made wholly in part OF WOOL
not specially enumerated provided for" 80 IN
stead of 40 cents per pound, leaving the additional
ad valorem duty 35 per cent, az in the bill
Mr. Sherman offered as a substitute for this para
graph the paragraph recommended by the Tanff
Commission making the dnty wooen cloths
etc. valued at not exceeding 81 per pound 80 cents
per pound aud 80 per cent ad vaorem, and on that
valued above 81, 80 cents per pound and 40 per
cent al vaorem.
After some discussion Mr.. Sherman modified his
amendment so to read as follows: Woollen
cloths, woollen shaws, and all manufactures of
wool OF every description. made wholly or in part
OF WOOL not specially enumerated or provided for in
This act valued at exceeding SO cents per pound,
80 cents per pound and 80 per cent ad valOrem;
valuea at above 80 cents per pound. 80 cents per
pound, and IN addition thereto 40 per cent ad valo
rem"
Ihls was agreed to, and Mr.. Becks amendment
this form.
On motion Of, Mr.. Aldrich the duty
on nannels, :, blankets, hats of wool.
KNIT gooas and all goods made on knitting frames,
paimorals, woolien and worsted yarns, and all
manufactures OF every description composed wholly
Al par oi worsled tine har OF the Alpaca goat OF
other animals, except such as are composed ia part
" wool. not specially enumerated Or provided ior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
DISASTERS TO VESSELS

LONDON, Feb 6.-The American bark
George w. Sweeney, Captain Hewitt, from Galveston
December %, has arrived at Liverpool She has been
damaged in a collision.
The bark Caroline OF and from Bremen. for New York
with cargo " petroleum. barrels and rOn has been
wrecked 7trousay, OF the Orkney Islands. Her
crew were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
PRECAUTIONS ATA CABINET COUNCIL.

LONDON, Feb 6.-Earle Spencer, Lord Lieu
tenant Of Ireland present at the meeting to-day Of
the Cabinet Council at the residence Of Lord Granville,
Foreign Secretary Lord Derby Secretary for the Colo
nees and Sir Charles Dixie president OF the Local Gov
ernment Board also present. This the first
Cabinet Council attended by since their appoint
ments The meeting isted three hours. Extra precau-
tons taken insure the safety of the members OF
the Cabinet Two Irish detectives followed Earl Spencer
as an escort TO Lord Granyille's residence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 6.-The National
Mining Society, formed under the auspices OF the De-
partinent OF Public Works, organized yesterday,
President Gonzales presiding. There a large at
tendance Of miners from all the States and mining
ganizatons.
Lionel Garden. the British Consul at Havana arrived
here last night. He by the British Government
ascertain what must be done to develop British trade
Ia Mexico. aud what can be done regarding Mexican
bonds hed In England and also To take steps toward
renewal Of diplomatic relations between Mexico and
Hrita ain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
THE LoNsDALE-woRLD LIBEL SUIT.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-Tho World, while absolutely
denying that the paragraph published in that paper
about person who recently elcped with young
lady was intended to refer to the Earl of Lonsdale
expresses extreme regret that 1t gave publicity to
the statement, which is now the subject of a GRIM
inal action for libel instituted by the Earl against
The World
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-In view Of the length OF
time which the Tariff bill was likely TO consume in
the Senate and the necessity for making the best
possible use of that which would remain after IL
was disposed of, the Republican Caucus Committee
of the Senate, a few days ago, asked the chairman
of each OF the Senate committees to name the three
bills from his committee which he considered most
important, in order that a caucus might take them
all into consideration and decide the order in which
they should be taken up. caucus of Republican
Senators took place this evening in respect to the
order Of business. No result was reached andit was
decided TO hold another very soon. The discussion
developed the fact that strong interest is ( Ii by
Republican Senators in the Dakota Bond bill. the
passage OF which is desired chiefly preliminary
to the admission OF portion Oi that Territory a
State. sena or Edmunds pressed tho ImpJT-
tance of his Claims bill and Senator noar
championed his Bankruptcy bill. The rival pen-
sion bills were also discussed as among the meas
ures of leading interest. About half the Iepubli-
cans of the Senate were present, and the caucus
remained in session three-quarters Of an hour
Nothing was said about the lanff bill, which NAV
be disposed OF this week if any way can be devised
10 prevent a repetition OF the struggles ifon
lumber and other leading features OF the bill when
II is reported to the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
OPPOSITION TO THE EypILsIoy RI

PARIS Feb. Cit IS rumored that Senator Challe-
met-LacOur has conditonally accepted post in the
new Ministry. In well-informed circles it is ex-
pected that the debate in the Senate on the Expul-
sion bill will result in the resignation of NJ Fa-
liere, President of the Council, and the formation of
Cabinet under the presidency Of NJ. Jules Ferry
The later the Steele says had long conference with
President Gr6vy to-day. NJ. Edouard AllOu, who is
opposed To compromise, has been appointed re-
porter of the Senate Committee on the Expulsion
hill