Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1878 — NEWS SUMMARY [ARTICLE]

NEWS SUMMARY

FOREIGN NEWS. The insurrection in Thessaly is almost overwhelmed by the large forces the Turks sent from Thraoe and Bulgaria. In Epirus it completely hangs fire, and can only be revived by considerable efforts of the Greek sympathizers. There is much excitement in Roumania over the encroachments of Russia. There have been serious Nihilist riots in the afreets of Moscow, Russia. A dispatch from Athens says: “It is now 'Certain that the Thessalian insurrection is a complete failure. The Greeks have loat all heart for further effort. They rely now wholly on England.” Advices from Moscow, Russia, state that 3,000 students and workmen were involved in the disturbances of the 15th inst. Twelve were killed and twenty-flve wounded. One hundred of them were arrested. A special from Bistova says typhus is raging there, and the Niccpolis hospitals are crowded. People are dying in the streets. The Caucasian Army Corps is to be disbanded. A terrible gale on the northern coast of Spain has brought appalling devastation to the fishery trade, sinking scores of "small vessels and drowning upwards of 150 fishermen.

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Xia st. 8. Angier Chace, the defaulting Treasurer of the Union Milla, Fall River, Mass., has been ■committed to prison, in default of $200,000 mail. There were eleven business failures in New 'York on Monday, April 15, the total liabilities Ibeing over SBOO,OOO. The Plymouth Church scandal has again been revived, as the appended letters show: Mr. Ira B. W heeler : My Df.ab Sib : A few weeks since, after long months of mental anguish, I told, as you know, a few friends whom I had bitterly deceived that the charge brought by my husband of adultery between myself and Bev. Henry Ward Beecher was true, and that the He I had lived so well the last four yean had become intolerable to me. That statement I now solemnly reaffirm, and leave the truth with God, to whom also I commit myself, my children, and all who must suffer. I know full well the explanation that will be sought y many for this acknowledgment—a desire to retninto my husband, insanity, malice—everything save the true and only one, my quickened conscience and a sense of what is due to the cause of truth and justice. During all the complications of these years you have been my confidential friend, and, therefore, I address this letter to you, authorzing and requesting you to secure its publication. Elizabeth R. Tilton. Bbooklyn, April 13,1878. The foregoing elicits the following explicit denial from the Plymouth pastor : Wavebly, N. ¥., April 15, 1878. To the Editor of the New York Tribune : I confront Mrs. Tilton's confession with an explicit and absolute denial. The testimony to her own innocence and to mine, which for four years she had made to hundreds in private and in public, before the court, in writing, and orally, I declare to be true, and the allegations now made in contradiction of her uniform, solemn, and unvarying statements hitherto made, I utterly deny. I declare her to be innocent of the groat transgression. Hknby Wabd Bekciieb. A New York telegram says the confession of Mrs. Tilton, and the new phase it puts upon the Beecher-Tilton affair, “ have formed the ttole topic of conversation in all circles. The eensation created by it is greater than any since the Brooklyn horror. People are divided as before in o{4nion, but the confession and the tone of the press have had weight to turn undecided ones against Beecher.” Two hundred horses per week are being purchased in the neighborhood of Troy, N. Y., and in the western portion of Vermont, by agents of the English Government. South. Two negroes, named Ben Evans and Eph Hall, and a white man named Mike White, were taken from the jail of Huntsville, Ala., by a mob, a few nights ago, and hung to the limb of a tree. Their crime was the assassination of a respected citizen, the negroes confessing to having committed the deed at the instigation of White. Some time ago a negro woman wa* bung by a UU suspicion that she instigated the burning of a barn. It now turns out that she had nothing whatever to do with the crime. The Brown House, one of the leading hotels of Macon, Ga., has been destroyed by fire. Loss, SIOO,OOO. The bark Azor has sailed from Charleston, S. C., with the first ship-load of emigrants sent to Liberia by the Liberian Exodus Association. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has received the following telegram from Collector Wade, at Savannah, Ga.: “My deputies have broken up ten illicit distilleries in Elbert and Wilkes counties, and destroyed 1,900 gallons of beer and mash ready for distillation, and 165 gallons of low wine.” A telegram from San Antonio, Texas, says : '* Reports reach here that the Indian raiders who crossed from Mexico one week ago have reached the Fort Ewell sheep settlement, and are sweeping flocks before them ; and several persons are already reported killed. Troops and citizens are in pursuit, but not likely to overtake them.” West. Reports from crops in various portions of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, lowa, Minnesota. Kansas and Nebraska indicate a greater amount of land sown with winter and spring wheat than ever before, and a flattering prospect for a heavy crop. The farmers are now busily preparing to put in also an immense plant of corn. A dispatch from Bismarck states that Frank M. B. Atty, of Fort Peck, a scout, was accidentally shot through the heart by James Leeds. Both parties were well-known frontiersmen. At Coal Creek, a mining town in Fountain county, Ind., a militia company composed of miners, who had been d rilling during the day, adjourned to a saloon in the afternoon, where some of them engaged in an altercation with a negro. A fight ensued and the negro was killed. The whites then moved through the streets shooting negroes on sight, killing two more and mortally wounding another. Reports from all parts of the West show that the plant of wheat for this year is largely ahead of last year’s acreage. A horrible tragedy was enacted in Geauga county, Ohio, a few days ago. An old man named Stroud murdered his wife by stabbing her repeatedly with a butcher knife, and then ended his own worthless existence by cutting his throat. The great play of the “Exiles” is proving an unusually attractive card at McVicker’s Theater, Chicago. The excellent acting, the interesting plot of the drama, the fine scenic effects, and the sleds drawn by real live reindeer and Siberian dogs go to make up a tout ensemble rarely surpassed upon the modern stage. POLITICAL POINTS. At a meeting of the Cabinet in Washington, the other day, and before the Ministers had formally proceeded to the business of the day,

the President submitted a platform which he said he believed would reunite the Republicans and again secure them the control of Congress. Following is the platform in brief: 1. Besumptibn of specie payments in gold and silver. 2. Resistance to all schemes for inflating paper currency. 3. A fair and moderate tariff that will afford reasonable protection to American industries. 4. An amendment to the constitution prohibiting the use of money raised by public taxation for the support of sectarian schools. 5. Speedy completion of all public works, such as river and harbor improvements, public buildings, fortifications, etc., now that labor and material are cheap and workingmen need employment, and a liberal policy for the improvement of the great national channels of commerce, like the Mississippi river and its tributaries. Members of the Cabinet coincided with the President, and, after some informal discussion a sixth paragraph was added, declaring against the payment of claims to disloyal citizens for damages and losses growing out of the Rebellion, and the payment of pensions to persons who were disloyal during the war. With this addition, the platform was pronounced to be a fair presentation of the views of the administration. The Republicans of Oregon have nominated C. C. Beekman for Governor, and H. K. Hines for Congress. Washington correspondents report that there is a scheme which is to be urged through the House Judiciary Committee to reopen the investigation of the Louisiana Returning Board. “It is proposed that the members of the board be summoned and compelled to answer these questions : Were you advised by any one whom you believed to represent the Government at Washington or the party now in power that it was necessary for you, in the interest of the national welfare, and in disregard, if need be, of laws of the State, under which you acted, to count out the Tilden electors and count in the Hayes electors? Did you thus count out and count in, and in violation of what you believed to be the provisions of the law under which you hold office.”

WASHINGTON NOTES. James G. Knight, of Wisconsin, a crippled Union soldier, has been selected by Doorkeeper Field as his first assistant. Army promotions: Maj. James W. Forsyth, Tenth Cavalry, to be Lieutenant Colonel of the First Cavalry ; Lieut. Col. W. L. Elliott, First Cavalry, to be Colonel of the Third Cavalry. The President has appointed Llewellyn Davis, of Missouri, to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Ironton, Mo., and Gustav Schneitzer, of lowa, to be United States Marshal of the Territory of Wyoming. A Washington dispatch says the Ways and Means Committee are considering the details of the income tax. The indications are said to be that the committee will favor having a fixed tax on all incomes over $2,000. The House Ways and Means Committee have completed the Internal Revenue bill. It exempts from the income tax funds belonging to States on deposit in banks. Funds of savings banks invested in United States bonds are also exempted, except when deposited in the name of a single person. It levies a tax of 16 cents per pound on tobacco ; $5 per 1,000 on cigars ; $1.25 per 1,000 on cigarettes not weighing more than 3% pounds, and an income tax of 2 per centum on all sums over $2,000. The House Committee on Agriculture have agreed to report with favorable recommendation the bill introduced into the House providing for the better protection of cattle in transportation. The bill requires that cattle shall be fed at least once every twenty four hours. miscellaneous gleanings. Intelligence comes from Havana that, the time for the surrender of the insurgents having expired, active operationswill commence in the Eastern Department against Maco and a few more chiefs who are still under arms. Ex-Gov. Moses, of South Carolina, has been arrested in New York as a fugitive from justice, and taken back to South Carolina to answer an indictment for forgery. Two murderers were hung in the United States on Friday, April 19—Robert McEvoy, at n.itwu, u. v., «'uu oaiu utcoiiuurg, airuuua, N. Y. FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS. Monday, April 15.—Senate.—Mr. Sargent submitted an amendment to the House joint resolution to restore Gen. Shields (of Missouri) to the army, and to place him on the retired list. The amendment proposes to place on the retired list Gens. Grant, Dix, McClellan, Banks, Butler, Burnside, Rosecrans, Sigel, Logan, Hurlbut, McClernand, Oglesby, Williams (of Michigan), and others. Mr. Sargent said all these were equally as meritorious as Gen. Shields, and he did not see why they should not be placed on the retired list. Several Senators gave notice that they should move to add names to the above list when the bill shall come before the Senate for action.... The Senate, by a vote of 36 to 6, passed the bill repealing the Bankrupt act. The six negative votes were : Allison, Anthony, Saunders, Conover, Burnside and McMillan. .... The bill authorizing the issue of passports free to colored citizens going to Brazil was passed.... Mr. Hereford introduced a bill to repeal that part of the Specie-Resumption act of Jan. 14,1875, which authorizes the secretary of the Treasury to dispose of United States bonds and redeem and cancel currency.... Mr. Jones introduced a bill authorizing railroad companies to construct and maintain telegraph lines for commercial purposes, and to secure to the Government the use of the sam? for military, postal and other purposes.... The bill authorizing the construction of a narrow-gauge railroad from Bismarck to the Black Hills was passed. House.—Mr. Swan presented the resolutions of the Maryland Legislature, known as the “ Blair resolutions.” reopening the Presidential question. Mr. Garfield objected to their reception or their reference to any committee. The Speaker ruled that the resolutions were in the nature of a petition from a State, and were in order. The discussion was cut off at 2 o’clock by the Speaker, who said that the remainder of the day must be devoted to consideration of bills relating to the District oi Columbia.... Bills were introduced and referred : By Mr. Willis, of New York, a biU reciting the near approach of specie payments, and directing the President to make pnbUc and solemn proclamation that it is the firm determination of Congress to enact no further laws affecting the currency or finance until specie payments shall have been actually resumed; by Mr. Kimmell, to provide a mode for trying and determining by the Supreme Court of the United States the title of the President and Vice President of the United States to their respective offices when their election to such offices is denied by one or more States of the Union. Tuesday, April 16.—Senate.—The resolution of Mr. Howe, calling for certain information in regard to Judge Whittaker, of New Orleans, was adopted.... Mr. Davis, of W’est Virginia, offered a resolution, which was adopted, calling upon the Secretary of the Treasury for information relative to the balances due from the Collectors of Internal Revenue not in office, as to what amount has been settled by compromise, etc.... Mr. Garland, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported a substitute for the Senate bill supplementary to the act In relation to the Hot Springs reservation in Arkansas.... Mr. Grover, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported back the bill to extend the time for the completion of the Northern Pacific railroad, and on his motion it was referred to the Committee on Railroads. ... Mr. McDonald introduced a bill to authorize the States of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to bring and prosecute suits against the United States to recover money due on account of the proceeds of saies of public lands.... The bill to incorporate the National Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company, and Mr. Plumb’s bill for the relief of settlers on certain pubHc lands, were passed.... Mr. Howe made a personal explanation regarding newspaper comments upon his recent speech in the Senate. Mr. Howe disclaimed any malice toward the administration, and denied that he had ever appealed to the President for aid in promoting his personal aspirations. ' House. The Senate bill authorizing the issue of passports free to colored citizens going to Brazil was passed.... Mr. Keif er introduced ajotntresoiution proposing an amendment to the constitution prohibiting Congress from appropriating money for the payment of any claim against the United States not created or authorized by law. international treaty or award. Referred.... The bill to establish a permanent government for the District of Columbia was defeated—yeas, 94;

nays, 124. A motion to reconsider was adopted, and the bill was recommitted to the District Committee .... The Poetoffice Appropriation bill was discussed. ...The following bills were introduced and refer.ed: By Mr. Harrison, to construct a ship canal for the passage of naval vessels from the Mieslseippi river to Dake Michigan; by Mr. Chalmers, for the education of colored teachers in Mississippi; by Mr. Cummings, to prevent the reduction of the tolnme of United Ststes notes; by Mr. Banning, authorizing the President to appoint a commission to arrange a treaty with the King of Corea. Wednesday, April 17. —Berate. —A resolution was unanimously adopted ending the session on the 10th of June.... After a brief discussion, by a vote of yeas 38, nays 17, Mr. Burnside's bill to remove all the restrictions now existing in regard to the enlistment of colored citizens in any arm of the United States army was indefinitely postponed.... Mr. Plumb, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported favorably on the Senate bill to make an additional article of war prohibiting gambling in the army.... The Finance Committee reported a substitute for the House bill to repeal the Resumption act. The bill, which was ordered printed snd placed on the calendar, i« entitled “An act to amend an act to provide for the resumption of specie payments, and for other purposes; ” and reads as follows: “ That from and after the passage of this act United States notes shall be receivable in payment for the United States bonds now authorized by law to be issued, and, on and after Oct, 1, 1878, said notes shall be receivable for duties on imports; and said notes, in volume in existence Oct. 1, 1878, shall not be canceled or permanently hoarded, but shall be reistued, and they may be used for funding and ail other lawful purposes whatsoever, to an amount not exceeding in the whole the amount then in circulation and in the treasury; and the said notes, whether then in the treasury or thereafter received under any act of Congress, and from whatever source, shall be again paid out; and, when again ’returned to the treasury, they shall not be canceled or destroyed, but shall be issued from time to time with like qualities; and all that part of the act of Jan. 14, 1875, entitled, * An act to provide for the resumption of specie payments, - authcrizing the retirement of 80 per cent, of the United States notes, shall cease and become inoperative on and after said Oct. 1, 1878.” House.—Mr. Bell, from the Committee on Banking and Currency, reported a bill repealing the act authorizing the coinage of 20-cent silver pieces. Passed.... Mr. PhilHps, from the same committee, reported a bill providing for the deposit of savings in the popular loan, ana for funding the national debt In home bonds. Referred to the committee of the wh01e.... The Prorate Pacific biil, the bill establishing the Pacific Railroads Commission, the bill amending the Pacific Railroad acts (identical with Mr. Thurman’s bill), the. bill authorizing the deposit of silver bullion and the issue of certificates therefor, and the bill extending the time for the completion of the Northern Pacific railroad, were also reported and referred to the committee of the wh01e.... After considerable discussion, the House, by a vote of 101 to 129, to-day refused to refer to the Committee »f Ways and Means the concurrent resolution of the Senate fixing the 10th of June as the time for the adjournment of Congress without day, the anti-tariff Democrats voting with the Republicans against the motion to refer. Thursday, April 18.—Senate. —The House bill to prevent the Introduction of contagious or infectious diseases into the United States, and the Senate bill authorizing citizens of Colorado, Nevada and Territories to fell and remove timber on the public domain for mining and domestic purposes were passed.... The Senate bill in relation to the Pacific railroads, being the Funding bill reported from the Railroad Committee, which still remained on the calendar, was indefinitely postponed.... The executive session of the Senate was mainly occupied with a discussion in regard to the nomination of John McNeil, of Missouri, to be Indian Inspector. The principal ground of opposition to him was his having caused the execution of ten guerrillas while serving as an officer in the Union army during the war of the Rebellion. The Democratic Senators generally voted against his confirmation, but it was finally effected by a vote of 31 to 26. House. —There was a wrangle over an appropriation proposed by the Senate for increased railway mail service, and io prevent illicit distilling. The House was unable to agree with the Senate, and a new conference was appointed. Friday, April 19. —Senate.—Not in session. House.—The House, by a vote of 129 yeas to 113 nays, postponed consideration of the Senate adjournment resolution until the 15th of May.... The bill appropriating $200,C00 to provide for deficiencies in the Public Pilnting Office, and asbill for the free entry of articles imported for exhibition by societies established for the encouragement of art and science, were passed.... The Senate bill granting a pension of SSO a month to Gen. Shields in lien of the pension now received by him was passed, with an amendment increasing the pension to SIOO. ..The entire afternoon was occupied by the Republicans in filibustering to defeat the bill for the relief of the WlUiam and Mary College, and the filibustering attempts were successful. Saturday, April 20.—Senate.—Not in session. House.—Mr. Tucker, from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported a bill relating to the tax on tobacco, incomes, etc. Referred to the committee of the wh01e.... The remainder of the day was spent upon the Postoffice Appropriation bill without passing it.