Rensselaer Union, Volume 10, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1877 — General News Summary. [ARTICLE]

General News Summary.

„ . ■*** wUTOBWR. O* the 19th, the Aenste confirmed tire noinlnattoMof Hon. John M. Steven* u United State* MBototer to Norway, and that of Hon. Ma Dffirete a* Public Printer at Washing Un. Tn aaanto ante to UmArwj Appropriation tlB wan adapted by the Hooae of RepraaenuUrva, on tb« 19th, and the (dll prosed. The Army, according to the action of the liouae, is reduced to 90,000 men, and fonr regiment* are to be atotloaed on the Bio Qrandc. Tn cotton return* to the Department of Ajptonltnre, made the first week In Novcm ber, indicate about 4 percent, redaction of the aggregate oOaat year, even If future picking to gold be a* farorable aa that of 1870. Deumations of the Ponca Indiana have recently been in Washington and bad Interview* with the Government officials. They were informed that they ant return to the Indian Territory, but that they might select better land if they do not like their preaent location. The Indians expressed themselves as resolved to do as instructed by the President, but were evidently greatly disappointed at the result of the interview. Pajwrorjrr Hath, on the 16th, nominated Benjamin P. Peixotto, of California, to be Cooaai-Oeneral at St. Petersburg. TMI KAUT. Tux Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided that the Qrand Jury cannot compel State officials to appear and divulge official information la respect to the cause of the July riots. Mbs. Lkßau, a married daughter of the late Commodore Vanderbilt, has instituted new proceedings to contest the will of her father. The contest began in the New Tork Surrogate Court on the 13th. The trial promises to be highly sensational In New Tork City, on the 14th, Robert L. Case, President of the Security Life and Annu tty Insurance Company, was convicted of perjury in swearing to the annual statement of the Company for 1875, and was remanded for sentence. A TSBKinc explosion of Are-damp occurred iu a colliery near Scranton, Pa., on the morning of tbelSth. Several men and boys were severely, and some of them fatally, injured. Tn official vote cast at the late election in Pennsylvania is as follows: For Supreme Judge, Bterrctt(Rep.), 344,480; Trunkey (Dcm.), 351,000; Bartley (Greenback), 51,583; Winter (Pro.), 9,809. Trunkey’s plurality,6,s3o. For State Treasurer, Hart (Rep.), 341,816; Noyes (Dem.), 961,717; Wright (Greenback), 53,854; Oorvett (Pro.), 2,827. Noyes’ plurality, 0,001. For Auditor-General, Schell (Dem.) had a plurality of 8,968. Tn Bending (Pa.) Savings Bank, having deposits to the amount of nearly $1,000,000, suspended on the 16th. Liabilities not stated. When this suspension was announced, the banking bouse of Buahong & Brother (deposits between SBOO,OOO and $400,000) and the Dime Savings Bank, of the same place, also dosed their door* Gold dosed in New Tork, on Nov. 16th. at 102*. The following were the dosing quotations for produce: No. 2 Chicago Sprite! Wheat, $1.81*01.32; No. 2 Milwaukee, $1.32*01.33*. Oats, Western and State, 85040 c. Coro, Western Mixed, 02*@63c. Pork, Mesa, $14.25. Lard, $8.62*. Flour, Good to Choice, $5.80(36.00; Winter Wheat, $6.6606.75. Cattle, 8)4(311 He for Good to Extra. Sheep, $4.0005.00. Hogs, $4,750 4.85. At East Liberty, Pa., on Nov. 16th, Cattle brought: Best, $5.0006.25; Medium, $4.25 04.75; Common, $3.7504.00. Hogs sold —Porkers, $4.0004.36; Philadelphia*, $4,400 4.80. Sheep brought $3.5005.00 —according to quality. At Baltimore, Md., on Nov. 16th, Cattle brought: Best, $5.12*05.8734; Medium, $3.25 04.37*. Hogs sold at $0.2506.37* for Good. Sheep were quoted at $4.0003 00 for Good. VHT Alfß SOUTH. Congressman Shall* has been convicted, by a South Carolina State Court, of mlsfeas a nee and malfeasance in office while a member of the State Legislature of Bouth CarolinaT«b Treasurer of Clermont County, Ohio, was lately robbed of $34,000. Tu North Point Dock Bonded Warehouse in San Francisco, was burned on the afternoon of the 12th. Loss, $300,000. Ex-Uxmo States Marshal Shaffexhekoer, of Colorado, who was sent* to Prison for robbing the Government of $40,000 by means of false vouchers, has been pardoned by the President. The Receiver of the suspended State Savings Institution, of Chicago, has submitted a report, from which he estimates that depositors will receive about 40 per cent, of their deposits. According to official returns received at the office of the Secretary of State up to the evening of the 13th, the Indications were that the majority of Smith (Rep.) for Governor of Wisconsin would somewhat exceed 10,000.v

TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS’ worth of property waa destroyed by Are on Fourth street, near the Chamber of Commerce building, 8C Louis, on the morning of the 14th. It is announced, on the authority of Gen. PhD Sheridan, that the annual reunion of the Army of the Cumberland, which was appointed to be held at Cincinnati, on the 12th and 13th <rf Per usher next, will be postponed until the compieitoc of the equestrian statue to Gen. George H. Thomas, when it wfll be held at A rm broke out in the large dry-goods esUtilMimrwf of TUM, Letter A Co., on State street, Chicago, about eight o'clock on the evening of the 14th. The Semes rapidly spread on the flfth Soar of the building, and, notwltbaianding Immediate efforts were made by the Are hpstmest to extinguish the conflagraupper doors of the structure were euttnijr destroyed, together with the contents. l®** In property waa estimated at about Two ireats were killed and several cthsrs asrteusty ttjnred. Rarlt on the morning of the Uth, the body of HmL Wia. g. Coolbangh, President of the Fj** oo B *“ k ’ °* ®bk*go, waa found th ® 04 *** Donglae Monument, in thatdty with « pistol-shot Jn the head. A Coroner'* Jury decided that the auieide waa committed while Mr. Codbaugh waa temporarily insane. Bank Exarttoer Watson, in a card published on the afternoon of that day, states that the bank was exceptionally strong, and that financial troubles did not, in his opinion, lead Mr. Coolbangh to shoot himKIL

From returns received and estimates on the 14th, it was believed that Plllsbury (Rep), tor Governor of Minnesota, would have a majority of shout 17,000. In the Senate the lapubUesas would have 10 majority, and in the House, 20. In Wisconsin, the indications were that Smith (Hep.), for Governor, would have about 10,000 majority. The Legislature would be divided, politically, as follows: Senate —Republicans, 31; Democrats, 11 Aaspmbly—Kepublicana, 48; Democrats, 49; Green backers, 7; Independents, 3; Socialist, 1. JVB6M Moore, of the Superior Court of Cask Qosuty, 111., has decided that the stockholders of the insolvent savings banks of Chicago, *>■<«■£ individually liable, the money must be paid to the Receivers for the benefit of the hem!*' creditor* as a whole. .1 - - ...

Bivbbb ahocka of earthquake wore experienced at Stoux City, lowa, Omaha, Neb., Topeka and Atchlaou, Kan., and other Western localities, on the morning of the 15th. Considerable excitement was caused at some points, but no serious damage is reported. lx Chicago, on Nov. 16th, Spring Wheat No. 9 closed at $1.0801.08* caah. Cash corn closed at 45*c for No. 9. Caah Oats No. 9 sold at 25*c; and 96 *c seller November. Rye No. 2, 54*c. Barley No. 2,61 c. Caah Mesa Pork closed at $12.25. Lard, $7.89*. Beaves-Extra brought $5.9606.50: Choice, $4.6004.90; Good, $4.0004.40; Medium Grades, $3.8008.80; Butchers’ Stock, $25006.00; Stock Cattle, etc., $26503.40. Hog* brought $4.4004.75 for Good to Choice. Sheep sold at $2.87*04.00 for Poor to Choice.

rOKKIGN IirTRUIOIRCB. Aoooki>i>« to London telegrams of the 13th, heavy fighting had been going on at Plevna daring the preceding two days. A Pakis telegram of the 13th say* the Great Power* had, without exception, advised Marnhal MaeMahnn to adopt a conciliator)' courae In dealing with the Republicans. A boot of armed men eroaeed the Pyrcncce into Spain, on the 13th, with the intention of precipitating a rebellion. The Italian Government, ha* stationed a strong guard around the Vatican to prevent any pillaging that might follow the announcement of the death of the Pope. A COXOTAWTINOFUt telegram of the 13th says the Russians recommenced the attack on Erxcroum on the 11th. \ Sn.EiMAN Pasha has been appointed Com-mander-in-Chief of the Turkish Annies in Roumelta. A Cettiiue dispatch of the 19th says the Montenegrins had that day captured tilt Turkish Fort commanding the Town of Autlvari. , Kekvi a has replied to the Porte’s demand for the withdrawal of her troops from the Turkish, frontier, that she can on no account leave her people without adequate military protection. A declaration of war was expected to follow this reply. CrrriSJK telegrams of the 14th report further victories by the Montenegrins. Spus jol being vigorously Inimbarded, and several outl)> ing forts hod fallen into the hands of the insurgents'. There was no force at Antlrari or Scutari large enough to oppose them. Acoaxdisg to Erxcroum dispatches of the 14th, Kars was being vigorously bombarded preparatory to an assault. A demand has licon made by the Russians for the surrender of Erxcroum, but it had been contemptuously refused.

A Constantinople telegram of the 14th aays the Russian* who traversed Uetropol Pas*, near Orchanla, hod been repulsed by a Turkish corps of observation, with the loss of 450 men. A Rome (Italy) telegram of the 14th says the black Rmall-pox was frightfully prevalent in the Vatican, and it was feared that the gathering of the conclave directly after the death of the Pope might be prevented. The Marqui* Antinorl, reader of the Italian expedition for the exploration of Central Africa, is dead. Signor Chlarlnl, his assistant, is a prisoner In Abyssinia. , There was great excitement In the French Chamber Of Deputies, on the 14th, over the discussion of a resolution to investigate alleged election abuses. The statement was made that the President had threatened to dissolve the Chamber a second time In case of an adverse vote, an act which the Republicans loudly protested would be a most offensive coup d'etat, and one that would justify revolution. Tile Prince of Montenegro has invited Greece to co-operate in the invasion of Albania. ■-'", Russian administration has been Introduced in the region round about Erxeroum, ami a Military Governor appointed. A Pohedin telegram of the 15th says the Russians bad that day made a formal demand for the surrender of Plevna. Osman Pasha declined to yield the position. In the French Chamber of Deputies, on the 15th, after bitter personal speeches by the Duke dc Broglie and Gambrtta, the resolution of inquiry into alleged election abuses was adopted by a vote of 320 to 203. Ex-Premier Gladstone has been elected Lord Rector of Glasgow University over Lord Northcote. Viensa dispatches of the 15th say the Russians had only 25,000 men engaged in the investment of Erzeroum.

According to official returns, published on the 16th, the Russian losses in killed, wounded and missing, from the commencement of the war to Jfov. 7, arc 64,863. Thk Paris Monifeur of the 16th announced the resignation of the Dcßroglie Ministry, and the acceptance of the same by President MacMahon. Up to the morning of the 17th, the President had failed to organize a new Cabinet. The gorilla Pongo, which has recently been exhibited in London, died, a few days ago, at Berlin, without any preceding Indications of illness. This was the only specimen of the gorilla in Europe. XLV. CONGRESS—SPECIAL SESSION. The Senate was not in session on the 10th. In the House, the Army Appropriation bill waa considered in Committee of the Whole, and, after the adoption of sundry amendments, the House adjourned. In the Senate, on the 12th, Mr. Voorhee was sworn in as Senator from Indiana.... Hr. Booth was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Pensions in place of Mr. Wadleigh. Bills were introduced—to establish a Department of Commerce; to remit taxes on insolvent savings banks: providing for the survey of an inland water ronte from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic ... A resolution was offered directing inquiry into the expediency of constructing defensive works along the Rio Grande. . The report of the Secretary of the Navy, detailingthe expenditures of his Department from 1780 to 1876, was received and referred.

In the House, the Army Appropriation bill was taken npand the amendments agreed to in Committee of the Whole generally adopted, by a vote of 13S to 127. that relating to reducing the rank and pay of staff-officers alone being rejected. by 123t0 131 After the reading of a letter from the Secretary of War in relation to enlistments since July 1,1877, and a lengthy discussion thereon ,tbe bul as amended passed without division Bills were introduced—to amend the law in relation to mailable matter of the third class; designating the first Monday in Januanr as the tune for the meeting of Congress; to reduce the number of military cadets; to pay for all cotton seized after May 28. 1866; to refund the tax on cotton collected from 1863 to 1868; forbidding by Constitutional amendment the payment of daima arising out of the late rebellion, etc.... A resolution was adopted calling for information as to the disposition of the indemnity paid by Bonin for the Vimnius executions in November 1873. , In the Senate, on the 13th, several bills were 9 introduced, among which waa one regelating the distillation and rectification of spirits, and one aotbcrinng the election of aDelegate from the Indian Territory. . . . A resolution was adopted calling upon the President for information in respect to the Nex Pernes War, the nwmberoftives lost,ete. :.71k resolution in re* card to the management of the Pacific Railroad

was called op and diacaaned at length by Mr. Ctudfoeand others The Army Appropriation bill waa taken op and referred Among the resolution# offered was one authorizing a Com* mission to arrange for reciprocity with Mexico. ~~ In the House, a bill was introduced to facilitate land and water transportation of freight and passengers... Resolutions were offered directing inquiry into the expediency of to emigrate from the East to the West; directing the Committee on Bank-ey-Appropriation bill was passed without di- ™*°?. Th* bill to repeal the Resumption act waa discussed without reaching a vote. The bill ti> enable Indians to become ratiaensof the United States was reported from Committee, with amendments, in the Henate, on pnbUctauUmtlKßtatea.tf Pl, Lomsuna and Florida. "iTISe House bul making appropriations for the support of the Arms' was reported from Committee and placed “the caimdsr • A communication was pre-

•rated from the President inckafing the report of the Beeretary of Htete in reply to the resolution in regard to the reecue of imeonen, by an armrd band f nun Mexico, from the Jail in wait County. Tea., in August last .. Mr. Voorheea was appointed to Ail the TAennrjson the Oommittee on Pensions, orrasionod by the resignation of Mr. Dsris. and also the vacancy on the Committee on Transportation Routes to the Heahosrd. occasioned by the the resignation of Mr. Haunders. In the House, a resolution was adopted instructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the facts of the imprisonment of Robert Hmalls (colored), a member of the House from Month Carolina, and to report whether such imprisonment is, or (a not, a violation of the Constitutional privilege of the House .... A resolution for the final adjonrnment of the special acaau.n of Congrcns, on the Zid, was reported from Committee. The Bill for the repeal of the Bpeeie Resumption act was further delisted and several amendment* were offered. In the Senate, on the 15th, a remonstrance of the forty-five National Banka of Boston against the isunnge of the bill for the remonetisation of silver was presented and referred The House bill providing for certain deficiencies in the pay of the Navy and Marine Corps, and for other purposea, wn* passed without amendment A Joint resolution was introduced and referred, proposing an amendment to the Conntitntion providing for a tribunal by Hqite* for the decision or nil contested issues arising in the choice of Electors for President and Vice-President... .The Army Appropriation hill was considered, and amendments were agreed to. one of which limits the Army to 2(1.(100 men instead of 2U,0(10 as provided by the House, and the hill ns amended was then passed. Bills were introduced and referred in the House—providing for tlie payment of duties on imports in gold, silver and legal-tender notes: iiroviding for cheap transportation between tide-water on-the Atlantic and the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys: for the construction of a railway from New York to Council liinffs, lowa. The hill for the repeal of the Resumption act was further considered, several amendments being offered and debated. In the Senate, on the 16th, a bill wan introduced and referred repealing the act authorizing the coinage of the twenty-cent silver pieces. • ; A resolution was agreed to calling for information respecting the seizure of logs, lumber and naval stores suspected of having been taken from public lands in the Htntcs of Alalsvma, Florida and Mississippi. .. .The resolution providing for the appointment of a Bpecinl Committee to inquire into alleged discrepancies in the hooks and accounts of the Treasury Department was called up nnd debated at considerable length, a substitute and an amendment being offered.... Adjourned to the 9th. ifIn the, House, a bill was reported to accept the invitation from France to take part in the eoming Paris Exposition, and appropriating ♦150,000 therefor, whieh hill, together with a substitute appropriating ♦fiO.UOOonly, was referred. A rewdntion was adopted directing the Military Committee to inquire into the strength of the cavalry and infantry regiments of the Army, how many regiments are employed upon the Texas frontier, the character of the troops employed there, etc.... A Deficiency bill appropriating #1,5G0.62:t wiui reported... Tne bill to repeal the Resumption act was further debated. Hn evening session being held for tliat purpose.