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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

CAMDEN, n. j., March Cat the annual
meeting the West Jersey Railroad Company held here
to-day report read showing that after paying
all liabilities and two dividends of per cent,
stock and one in cash, there remained a surplus Of
s1O3o21 During the year road built to Sea Isle
City at cost OF $4,000 The extension TO Salem
finished and double track laid from Winona TO
Temperancege at a cost OF 1920 The net income
the ensuing year George b. Roberts, Lewis Milford
Coleman Z. Leaning, Charles T. Elmer, John NJ. Moore
y. pn5aTrV. r. Parker shortridse, Edmund smith
Charles P. etratton and John II. Whitney.
The stockholders OF the West Jersey aud Atlantic
Railroad at their annual meeting this morning elected
the following directors for the ensuing year Israel S.
Adams Adam Fries, Mahlon Hutchinson, Strickland
Kneass Samuel G.. Lewis, Benjamin F.. Lee. Gershom
Mott John NJ Moore, George c. Potts Charles r. STRAIT
The Board orgauized by the election OF George Wood
president Edward BEETLE. secretary, and Dr. William
Taylor, treasurer.
meeting Of the stockholders OF the woodstown and
swedesboro Railroad Company held to day. No
port had been prepared. The road has been running
since February l. The expenses had been within the
s1os 600 IN. following direotors were chosen John
" Craven. Thomas f. Elmer, strickland Kneass william
f. LppDcott, John NJ Moore, Joseph X. Riley William
J. sewell Samuel H. Weatherby and George Wood.
PHILADELPHIA, March Cit was rumored the street
here to-day that W. Jones intended resgning from
presidency OF the Buffalo, NewYork and Philadelphia
Railroad Company. Mr. Jones, when asked about the
tam negotiations OF the company now In progress had
been accomplished He announces as his only motive for
resigning the desire to obtain rest.
QUINCY, Ill, March 6.The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the QUINCY, Missouri and Pacific Railroad
held at West Quincy to-day. The following directors
were elected; solon Humphreys. James f. How, W. II.
Blodgett and Charles Rdgely, OF New-YOrk; Henry
Root Amos Green, G. w. Keys W. b. Kirkworthy and c.
H. Bull Of Quincy No other business was trans nsactod.
CHICAGO March 6-The Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Gulf Railroad refused percentage on the business
between ST. Louis and Kansas city by the Southwest
ern pool on the ground that II was not properly
competing line between those points, It's
route being nearly twlco as long as the moro
direct routes Since that refusal this road has been
bidding for through business between st. LOnis and
Kansas City To-day Commissioner Midgely issued In
sructons to the Southwestern pool lines TO withdraw
all conrteses in the Of connecting through tickets
aud way bills from that road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
ONE OF MR.. HOLMAN'S OBJECTIONS.
A "NIGGER" WORTH his WEIGHT IN GOLD WHERE
HE WAS.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNEl
WASHINGTON, March Cone OF the most vigilant
OF legislators Is Representative Holman, of Indiana;
ind particularly In the last busy days OF a Congress
he can always be depended upon to interpose an OBJ
iecsion whenever 1t will stop bill which looks in
the least suspicious From midnight of last satur-
day until Sunday noon the House In q DE- adlock
over the confessed election Of Lee against
Richardson, and nothing whatever could be done
except by unanimous consent. This was Mr. Hol-
mans opportunity and he made good use of IL. The
friends of various bills the Speakers table be-
came first nervous aud then desperate the hours
rolled on with sign of q break In the dead
lock- and good many Republicans were ready
enough to abandon the fight In behalf of the negro
contestant for the sake OF getting at other business
IN the fate of which they felt deeper personal in
terest.
Finally one OF them went over to Mr.. Holman
and said "W o are ready 10 allow the resolution
to seat Lse to bo laid the table that can 60
ahead with other business"
"Oh. you are.' replied tho objecting Indiana
statesman Let me tell you that that shall not be
done. Tho Niger is worth his weight In gold
wbere he is now, aud there he shall stay until this
Congress expires"
And there ho did stay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.
It's TREASURES NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE THROUGH
TIE LACK OF ACCOMMODATIONS.

IIS TREAsIRFS MOI AVAILABLE FOX USE THROUGH
TIE LACK OF ACCOMMODATIONS.
iBT TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSE
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The best Congress did
toward providing for the Congressional Library
was to appropriate 81 900 for partitionng off aud
shelving that part OF the crypt not already in use,
where books can be packed away until q Govern
ment which was big enough to put down the Re-
bellion manages TO appropriate money for build
ing which Is not in any Congressman's " deestrict"
IL has grown TO be an old story 10 talk about the
disgraceful condition Of the Library, but matters
fast reaching desperate stage. large portion
OF the treasures of the Library unavailable
because there Is no room in which to arrange them
properly. The very valuable photographic collec-
ton, for example, is packed away in vault. just
sawed wood would be. The Toner collection, large
and valuable collection Of books presented to the
Government by DR.. j. NJ. Toner on the condition
that it should be kept intact was only accommo-
dated by partitoning off part of the crypt, a
dark, tomb like place below the rotunda Of the
Camtol, and heapng the books up there. The sum
mentioned has been appropriated in order TO devote
the rest OF the crypt TO this purpose. The joint
Library Committee had it In mind 10 offer an
library building but feared that its rejection would
prejudice future ate npts 10 get one. IL IS an
nOunced that heroic effort Will be made TO put
bin through early next winter. but there will be
Democratic House in the way, an excuse to get
reputation. tor economy, ana having the usual
preudices OF the party against literature and
education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
ELECTIONS IN YER MONT.

BURLINGTON, Vt, March 6.--George II.
Morse RepJ has been elected Mayor by 233 majority
Charles ]. Alger DENY Seneca Hazeton Dem.l
has been reelected City Judge without opposition Four
OF the five Aldermen Republicans Tho returns ndi-
cate the election OF James Mitchell, the bong candi
date for County Commissioner sidney II. Weston,
regular nominee, by large majority. The Consti'
tutional amendments rorblddng Federal officers
members OF the L~gsature and providing for the
election OF State Treasurer and Auditor BY the people
instead Of by the Legislature have large majority In
their favor IN this city and county and the returns from
the State a large indicate that they have been adopted
by "A great majority
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
EX-SENATOR LYNDON NOT UNHAPPY.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

lBf TELEGRAPH TO THE TRibUSEl
ST. PAUL, Minn,, March 6.-ln private letter
from New-York to friend in winons, senator Win
dom says -" am looking forward TO the freedom OF pri-
vae life with pleasure and 81 any who call themselves
my enemies imagine am consumed with grief on ac-
count OF the loss OF my position they greatly mis-
taken So far as sm personally concerned there are
several things I'd quite lief do remain the
Senate. have intention 10 change my residence
from Minnesota love the State and shall continue
make II my home, although may he in New York some
time carry out certain business engagements, but
have idea OF locating here 1 am quito as happy
though had been reelected"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
PARLIAMENTARY TOPICS.

LONDON, March 6.-Mr. Gladstone in his remarks
in the House of Commons last night with regard TO
the troops in Egypt said that the recent surmlse of
Lord Harrington, War Secretary, that evacuation
of Egypt might be complete In six months was
merely an expression of hope founded on circum-
stances as far as they had gone.
The House of Lords today again appointed
Committee of Inquiry into the effect of the Irish Land
Act Lord Caringford Lord Prvy Seal, adhered
to his former opinion that such an inquiry would
do no good but he did not oppose 1t.
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by fire. together with 10000 bales of iute The loss is
100000
RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
LEASED BY THE ERIE.

The terms of the proposed lease of the New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad formerly the
Atlantic and Great Westerno the Erie Railroad have
been arranged, and a memorandum OF agreement has
been signed by President Jewett for the Erie President
Adams for the New-York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and
Charles E. Lewis Of the voting trustees in behalf OF
the stockholders Of the company Before the lease
will become effective 1t must be approved by both CON-
panies. Mr.. Lewis sailed for England yester-
day, expecting that q meeting OF the
company would be held early in April.
II is understood that the other trustees 10 whom
he had sent by cable the general terms Of the
signifed their approval before his departure. Officers
Of the Erie Company yesterday expressed little doubt
that the lease would be ratified by the company.
The Erie Railroad to be allowed, under the terms OF
the lease 6s per of the gross earnings Of the road
for operating It, IT, however the operating expenses
shall at any time fall below 65 per cent the difference is
to belong to the Erie Company In other words, the
maximum percentage Of the cost OF operation Is fixed at
6s and the minimum at 65 per of the gross
ings. The Erie is to give tho leased line
65 per cent of its through business, west-bound
and so per cent of its through eastbound traffic
From this provision Of the agreement there are eI-
cepted any business to from Canada and any orig
mating at local points the Erie road THESE proper
tons about the same those actually made by the
OF ras last s IN fact b fSs wScS
the terms OF the lease have been arranged In ascer
are o cerian eSspae Which t has
been agreed for mutual convenience, shall exceed
i cent hundred pounds After these deductions, the
receipts from through business TO be divided pro
rata between the two companies. Out OF the
80 per cent OF the gross earnings which the
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Company is to re.
ceise will its interest, rentals and other fixed
charges and complete the reduction TO standard gauge
OF of the road The Erie does not guaran
tee any OF tne fixed charges the leased line but agrees
only the agreed proportion OF the earnings
upon tue condition OF certain division OF the business
OF the two roads.
NO PASSEN TER COMMISSIONER APPOINTED.
No successor to Commissioner Fink in the
passenger department OF the pool railroads has yet been
agreed upon The reported selection Of exCommisoner
Person. OF the Coloradopool for the position is officially
denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON March 6.-The sentences OF imprisonment
passed yesterday the editor proprietor and printer Of
The Freeaiker for blasphemous libel also carry with
them hard labor.
LONDON March 6.-The bullion (a100000) withdrawn
from the Bank England yesterday was for shipment to
Eew-York.
MADRID March 6It Is reported that owing 10 repre-
sentations on the part Of Great Britain, Maceo, the
Cuban refugee has been removed from Pampeluna to
Ceuta, his health having suffered at the former place
81. PETERSBURG, March 6.-The revenue OF Russia on
imports during the year 1882 exceeded that OF 1881 by
600 roubes but 100000 roubles less than
that Of 1850
LONDON, March 6.-The National Line steamer France,
winch was reported OF the Lizard this morning. had
heavy list 70 starboard.
CANNES March e-The Due de Chartres, who was re-
gently placed on the retired list OF the army, has ap
piled for passport TO travel INDIA IL Is stated that
no VIII start for that country shortly
LONDON. March e.-!rhe March meeting ct Croydon
began to-day. The race for the Grand international
Hurdle Race (handicsp) was won by E. Benamins Ave-
yearold horse Chichester Major Bunbury's sx-year-
old Mohcan carne In second, and Mr.. Heasmans aged
Rermita third. There were twelve starters.
LONDON, March 6.-The Cepington Spinning Com
warehouse, at Dundee, has been destroyed
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INDIAN LEADERS CAPTURED.

ST. LOUIS, March 6-Late advices from the
Indian Territory to the effect General Porter
chief military officer OF The Creek Nation recently cap
tured Sleeping Rabbit, second IN command and in
uence OF the rebel faction headed by Spoche and
half dozen Others leaders OF the party, and
has them under confinement. This will probably break
the bac kbone of the rebellion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
FIRE RECORD.
FLAMES IN A NORMAL SCHOOL

RALEIGH, N. c., March 6.-Five OF the build
ings of the st. Augustine Normal School for colored
students control Of the Episcopal Church. were
destroyed by fire to-day The loss is about $4,000 In
sured for 400, OF which S4400 is In the New-forK
Underwr1ters' and 81 900 in the North Carolina Home
There were 25 students in attendance at the schoo OF
whom eighty boarders Arrangements WIZ be made
TO car ON the exercises OF the school without nterrup
tim
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THE HUDSON OPEN TO NEWBURG.

NEwBURG, N. Y, March 6.-Navigation of
the Hudson between here aud New-York was resumed
to-day. The tug Cheney, towing Homer Ramsdells
barge suquehann forced her way through the ice from
Verplancks Point here, distance OF twenty-five mes
FROM Cold spring to Callpars Island Ice nom twelve to
twenty inches thick was encountered the rest OF the
vay the ice WAS six inches I'm thickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
THE STATE DEBT OF TENNESSEE.

NASHVILLE, Tern, March 6-The House of
Representatives to-day passed the State Debt bill ex-
actly a. II came from the Democratic caucus The bill
provides for the payment OF 80 cents the dollar aud
per cent interest all but the State debt proper and
on the bonds Of educational institutions within the
state which IL IA proposed 10 par, with tho
tract rate OF interest The bill will probably pass the
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
ANGLO-IRISH AFFAIRS.

LIVERPOOL, March 6.-The police have seized a
number of rifles and bayonets on the premises Of a
shopkeeper here. The discovery was effected while
the officers were making inquiries concerning the
dOlngs of some Fenans
DUBLIN, March 6.-The Freeman's Journal says it
understands that Dennis Field, the juror in the
Hynes case who was seriously stabbed on the street
here after the conviction of Hynes, has lodged q
claim for 10000 as compensation for his injuries.
The Freemans Journal saysit is confidently believed
that the French authorities will very shortly release
"Frank" Byrne from custody, as afldavits con-
clusively proving an alibi in his case have been
forwarded to Paris by a special messenger.
PARIS, March 6-It is sem-officially announced
this afternoon that Byrne will be released shortly.
Mr. Casey, friend of Byrne has gone to Havre to
" Interview John Walsh.
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MR.. GAINEss COMPETENCY QUESTIONED.

u
WASHINGTON, March 0.-Speaker Keifer had not
even the pretext for appointing his nephew that he
is competent for the place. In the investigation
conducted by Mr. Springer's committee some years
ago into the Seward Consulate in China, Mr. Gaines
acted as stenographer at the first days sesson-a
short one-and the next morning ex-senator Car
penter and Mr. Merrick the opposing counsel, pro.
tested against going further with 81 this reporter"
and change was made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
STRIKING MILL HANDS.

SPRINGFIELD, H., March 6.-Between 500
and 600 men employed in the Springfield Rolling Mills
are on strike because OF the employment OF nonunion
In OF the departments. Some OF the nonunion
have Joined the strike An the departments except
the plough plate mill are shut down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS
THE UNITED STATES TREAsURERsHIP.
MIR. GHFILLAN's RESIGNATION AccEPTED-ms
PRoBABLB SUCCESSOR.

PROBABLE SUCCESSOR.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON. March 6.-The President has ac-
cepted the resignation of James Gifllan as Treas
urer Of ths United States 1t is understood that
among the applicants for the vacancy caused by this
resignation at least three ex-Congressmen,
Messrs. Neal and Young of Ohio, and Burrows, of
Michigan. A prominent Administration politician
said this EVENING" that he was told by Secretary
Foger this morning that Mr.. Glfllans successor had
not been determined upon. prominent Republl-
can Congressman. no also conversed with the Sec
retary of the Treasury Oh the subject to-day. re-
marked that Mr Folger appeared to feel that it
would I've dfcult matter to find suitable man to
fill the vacant office. One thing Is certain"
tinued this gentleman; "if Secretary Folger ills
the place, the new Treasurer will not be selected
simply because lie Is active and useful politician
or n0ud stump speaker" And it does not appear
to be thought. by Those who usually able to
make pretty good guess respecting Treasury
changes that either of the three eexCongressnien
before mentioned will receive the appointment.
There was talk some time ago OF probable vacancy
in the Office of Second Controller now filled by Mr..
Upton. Should he retire from office Mr.. Burrows
might receive the appointment to It,. IL is behaved
by many that Sir. Wyman Assistant Treasurer,
will DO appointed TO succeed Mr. Gilillan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
DECLINE OF VIRGLNIA CONsOLS.

BALTIMORE, March Cat the Stock Exchange
yesterday Virginia cOnsos opened at 54a and sold down
10 5I This afternoon they declined TO Al ~nd tenfortes
10 &c. large amount OF the issues 10 said to be held In
this CITY, and those who bought at the higher figures will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
WRECK OF A BARK.

New. w.ORLEASs, March G. The steamship
wanderer brings OF the wreck Of the Swedish bark
Andr0meda Ulloa bar on the coast OF British Hon.
duras. She had been partly stripped by the crew.
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BURNED IN PUTTING OUT THE FLAMES
Flames of unknown orig

Flames of unknown origin broke out yester-
day in the rooms OF A. Bumenfeld, manufacturer OF
cloth cans on the second floor OF No. 486 Broomcst.
While attempting 10 extlngush them Mr.. Blumenfeld
was burned slightly his face and hands The fire
caused loss Of 81 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07
NEWS FROM THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, March 6.-James K. Grimes was
arrested here to-day, charged with forging note for
$3.50 at Megs Ohio The prosecutor Walter Ames, Of
the same place.
r. Heyneman. cigar and tobacco importer, has made
An assignment, with liabilities exceeding $4,000.
OTTAWA, March 6.-Goyernment has announced
that 1t is not its intention TO introduce during the
session reducing postage on letters to
cents I'm view of the adoption OF like by the
United States.
In the Senate to-day, Mr. Allan moved for the corre-
spondence relative to the OF Canada In the
international conference to determine a'staDdard
meridian The President OF the United States had called
the international conference and he thought Canada
should be represented. Mr.. Alexander thought there
would little gained by Canada joining the conference
unless England and the other European nations were
represented. The motion agreed TO.
ST. JOHN, N B., March 6.-Thefe arc tidings OF
the of the schooner Fea which capzed days
ago and II is feared that all hands were lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-07

BRUSSELS, March Ga Russian student at the
Liege University has been arrested on the frontier
He had 10000 francs in his possession 1t is be-
ieved that he is connected with the Socalistio
propaganda.
MADRID March 6.-The families of many of the
imprisoned Socialists are receiving funds for their
support from mysterious sources.
One hundred vine stocks in Xerez have been ma
liciously destroyed. Persons supposed to be guilty
have been arrested.
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THE ExTRADrIIoN OF PHTPPs ORDERED.

TORONTO, March 6.--Judgment was gwen IN
the Court of Appeals to-day IN the Phpps exradition
case ChieJustce spragge and Justices Burton, Patter
son and Ferguson were on the bench. The Judgments
were written at great length and touched upon all the
various points in the ChefJustice Spragge's de-
cison strongly against the appeal made In behalf Of
Phpps He commented, moreover upon the fact of the
refusal Of expert evidence by the County Judge in Ham
iton Phipps and thought that such evidence
should have been received Justice Burton also decided
against the prisoner but somewhat different grounds
than the ChefJustoe Justices Patterson and Ferguson
also decided that the crime Of forgery against Phpps
had been established that at all events sufficient had
been brought out to place him upon trial in Philadelphia
The Judges being unanimous the appeal was dismissed
and the Judgment the Court below WIZ that the prls
oner be rem anded for extraditi0n), confirmed
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PETROLEUM WAREHOUSES; IN TURKEY

CoysrANTINoPl.E, March 6.-The negotiations be-
tween General Wallace, United States Minister and
the Porte, in regard to petroleum warehouses, are
approaching a satisfactory conclusion. General
Wallace claims that each importer shall have
special warehouse outside the town, aud that the
present storage dues shall be reduced.