Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 October 1877 — Page 1

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FortyFifth Congress.

Aisembliag of Senalori and ReprencntMtiTei.

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The Senate Organizes journiUntil

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To-morrow.

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Organisation of the Hoaae.

South Carolina and Louisiana Don't Digest Well.

Mettage of Provident Hayes. rT Condition of the Public Service and ita MegAa,.. & mm! A Clear and Concise Doeum$at.

Address of Speaker Randall on Taking the Chair.

Beck Wants Half of the Custom Duties Paid in Paper

Hie Proposition in the Senate 4o Repeal the mkrupt Law. ,-*•*»& ,t-rf -rt iff! The Senate Will Hurry ap the Louisiana

Senatorial Contests. &

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

Washington, Oct. 16.—Fellow citizen* tef the Senate, and House of representatives.

The adjournment ot the last Congress without making appropriations for the support of the army, for the present fiscal year, has rendered the necessary suspension of the payments io the officers and

men

of the sums due them, for the services rendered alter the thiitieth day of June last. The army exists by irtue of the 6tatutis which prescribe is numbers, regulate its or-

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anization and employment, and which the pay oi its officers and men, and declare their right to receive the same at stated periods. T.ie statutes, however, do not authorize the payment oi the troops in the absence of specific appropriations therefor. The Constitution has wifely provided that no money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law, and it has also been declared by statute that no department of the Government shall expend in any one fiscal year any sum in excess of appropriation made by Congress for that fiscal year. We have therefore an army In service authorized by law and entitled to be paid, but not funds available for that purpose it may a'so be said as an additional incentive 10 prompt action by Congress that since the commencement ot the fiscal jear the army though with out pay has been constantly and actively employed in arduous and dangerous service, in the performance of which both officers and men have discharged their duty with fidelity and courage and without complaint. These circumstances in my judgement constitute an extraordinary occasion requiring congress be convened in advance of the time prescribed by lav/ for your meeting in the regular session The importance of speedy action upon this subject on the part of Congress is 60 manifest that I venture to suggest the propriety of making the necessary appropriations for the support of the army tor the current year at its ^present maximum numerical strength of 35,000 men, leaving for future considera--tion all questions relating to an increase or decrease of the number ot enlisted men. In the event of the reduction of the army ,by subsequent legislation during the fiscal year, the excess ot the appropriation could not be expended, and in the event of its enlargement the additional sum required for the payment of the extra force, could be provided in due time

It would be unjust to.the troops now in seryice and whose pay is already largely -4n arrearr, if payment to them should be further postponed until after congress shall have considered all the questions likely to arise in the effort to fix the proper limit to the strength of the army

Estimates of appropriations for the sup port of the military establishment for |the fiscal year endinj June 30th 1S78 were transmittec 1 Congress by the former secretary of treasury at the opening of its session in December last. These estimates were modified by the present secretary, so as to conform it present reqiurements, amounting to $32,436,764.98, and having been transmitted to both houses of Congress are submitted for your consideration. There is also required by the navy department $3,003,871.27. This sum is made up of $ 11446,880.16 due to officers and enlisted men, tor the last quarter of the last fiscal year $311,953 50 due for advances made by the fiscal agent of the Government in London, for the support of the foreign service $50,000 due to the .nnval hospital funds iieofioo due for arrearages pay to officers and $45,219.58 for the support of the marine corps. There will also be needed an appropriation of $263,.22 to defray the' unsettled expenses

United States courts for the fiscal vear ending June 30th last, now due to attorneys, clerks, commissioners and marshals, and fort!th*v rent of court rooms, the support of prisoners and other deficiencies.

Apart of the building ot the INTERIOR DEPARTMENT was destroved by fire on the 24th of last month. Some immediate repairs and temporary structures have inconsequence become necessary, estimates for which ., will be transmitted to Congress immed iately, and an appropriation of the iequi site funds is respectfully recommended

The secretary of the treasury will com

municate to Congress in connection with the estimates for the appropriations for the support ot the army for the current fiscal year, estimates for such other deficiencies in the different branches of the public service, as require immediate action, and cannot without inconvenience be postponed until the regular session. take this opportunity to invite your attention to the propriety of adopting at your present session, the necessary legislation to enable the people of the United States ta participate in the advantages of the international exhibition of agriculture, industry and the fine arts, which i* to be held at Paris, in 1878, and in which this Government has been invited by the Government of France, to take part. This invitation was communicated to this Government in May, 1876, by the Minister of France at this Capital, and a copy thereof was submitted to the proper committee of Congress, at its last session, but no action was taken upon the subject The Department of State has received many letters from various parts ot the country expressing a desire to participate in the exhibition and numerous applications of a similar nature have also been made at the United States legation at Paris. The department of State has also received official advices of the strong desire on the part of the French Government that the United States should participate in the enterprise and space has hitherto been and is still reserved in the exhibition building f°r he use of exhibitors froms the United States ot America to the exclusion of other parties who have been applicants therefor. In order that our industries may be prop' erlyrepresented at the exhibition, an appropriation will be needed for the payment of salaries and expenses of commissioners for the transportation of gaods and for other purposes in connection with the object in view. As May next is the time fixed for the opening ot the exhibition, if our citizens are to share the advantages ot this international competition for the trade off other nations, the necessity of immediate action is apparent. To enable the United States to co-operate in the International exhibition which wai. held in Vienna in 1873, Congress then passed a joint resolution making an appropriation of 11300,000 fend authorizing the president to appoint a certain number of practical artisans and scientific men who should attend the exhibition and report their proceeeings and observations to him. Provision was also made for the appointment of a number of honorary commissioners. have felt that prompt action by Congress in accepting the invitation .of the Government of France is of so much interest to the people of this country, and conducive to the cordial relations between the governments of the two countries that the subject might properly be presented for attention at your present session.

The Government of Norway and Sweden has addressed an official irvit&tion to this Government to take part in the International Prison Congress to be held at Stockholm next year. The problem which the Congress proposes to study, how to diminish crime, ib*one in which all civilized nations have 1. inter* est in common, and the Congress ot Stockholm seems likely to prove the most important convention ever held for the study of this grave question, Under the authority oi a joint resolution of Congress, approved February 16, 1875 a comtnssiouer was appointed by my predecessor lo represent the United States upon that Occasion and the prison Congress having been at the earnest desire of the Swedish Government, postponed to 1878 his commission was renewed by me. An appropriation of $8000 was made in the Sundry Civil Sen ice act of 187c to meet the expenses of the Commissioner. I recommend the reappropriation of that sum for the same purpose, the former appropriation having been covered into the Treasury and being no longer available for the purpose without further action by Congress. The subject is brought to your attention at this time in view of circumstances which render it highly desirable that the commissioner shall proceed to the discharge of his important duties immediately.

As the several acts of Congress providing for detailed reports from the different departments of the Goveri ment require their submission at the beginning of the regular annual sest-ion. I aefer until that time any further reference to subjects of public interest (Signed) R. B, HAYES.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 15,1877.. SEN ATS.

The senators were early at their places and the usual bustle attending the opening of the session prevailed.

The oath of office was administered to Stanley Matthews of Ohio, elected in

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lace Jno. Sherman, resigned J. of Pennsylvania, place of Simon Cameron, resigned and D. H. Armstrong, appointed from Misouri, vice L. V. Bogy, deceased. The usual committee was appointed to join the committee of the house and inform the Persident that a quorum of the two houses had assembled. Adjourned until 12 to-morrow. Senators absent, Morton, McMillan, and Sharon.

Washington Oct. t6.—The senate met at noon «nd soon afterwards the clerk of the House announced the organization of that body and also the

Appoint­

ment of a committee to wait upon the President with a committee on the part of the senate and notify him that a quorum of the two houses had assembled &c. A resolution instructing the Secretary and notifying the house that a quorum of the senate was ready for business was agreed to.

During morning hoars a large number of bills and petitions were presented and referred. Among petitions were many favoring an increase ol the compensation of letter carriers. Among the bills was one by Beck for tb- removal of all disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment Referred. The Senate thai took recess.

Thurman introduced a bill to amend the Pacific railroad acts, eo as to create a sinking fond tor the liquidation of indebtedness due the Government by the Pacific railroad company*. Referred. In explanation, he said it was the same

TERRE HAUTE, END:..—THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18,1877.

bill reported by the judiciary committee in Tuly, 1876. A resolution providing that the committees existing at the close of the last session be continued until further order, was agreed to.

Memorials of the Missouri Legislature in favor of the removal of the National Capital to the Mississippi yalley, and in relation to the national system "of levees for the Mississippi river, were referred.

Washington, Oct. 17.—Beck introduc ed a bill authorizing the payment of fifty per centum of custom duties in legal tenders. Referred.

Thurman presented the credentials of Henry M. Spofford, Senator for Louisiana, from March 4th 1877 and asked that they be read and Spofford sworn in.

The credentials having been read Mitchell moved they be referred to the Committee on priviledges and elections. A long discussion on points of order followed.

Finaly Edmunds appealed to Thurman to let the subject go over until to-morrow. Thurman consented, having no desire to force the Senator to vote if he was not ready to do so.

Edmunds submitted the following which was laid over until, to-morrow at the request of Bayard: "Resolved that a select committee of 7 senators be appointed, whose duty it shall be to take into consideration the date of the law respecting the ascertaining and declaration of the result of the election of President and Vice President of the United States, and that said com-mittee-have power to report by bill or otherwise.

Edmunds moved the committee on privileges and elections be discharged from further consideration of the credentials ot Wm. Pitt Kellogg. Laid over until to-morrow at the request of Thurman. The Democratic senators in caucus, agree to push the question of the Louisiana contested seats to a speedy decision.

McCreery introduced a bill to repeal the bankrupt law and all acts amendatory thereof. It was ordered that the biil lie on the table to be taken up hereafter. The Senate then went into executive session. aotfss.

ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS.

Washington, Oct. 15.—House of Representatives—At the opening of the session of the House, the galleries were crowded and the corridors for two hours previously were almost impassible. At 12 o'clock Adams called the house to order and read the President's ^proclamation convening Congress, and called the roll of members by States, beginning with Maine.

When Lousiana was reached the clerk made the following statement: There were received from the state of Louisiana, credentials bearing date of the 20th of December, '76, and declaring certain persons elected from the 1st, 4th and 6th districts, but silent as to the other districts. Inasmuch, however, as John McEnery was never defacto governor of Louisiana, and never in pome of fact exercised or performed the function of that office, it is not deemed necessary to make here any statement concerning the regularity or irregularity of creden tials coming from that source. Another set of credentials was signed by Wm Pitt Kellogg, as Governor of Louisana, with the seal of the state attached, all bearing different dates and all ot which reached the hands of the clerk through different channels, declaring persons elected from each ot the districts except the second, as to which district no certificate seems to have been issued by Gov. Kelogg to any one. The law ol Louisiana prescrib ing the character of credentials, provides that as soon as possible after the expira.ion of the time of making the returns ot an election for representatives to Congress a certificate of returns shall been tered on record by the Secy, of the state, and signed by the Gov and that a copy thereof, subscribed by those officers, shall he delivered to persons so elected, and another copy transmitted to the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Three credentials, signed by Gov, Kellogg, are in no sense in compliance with the requirement of the law of Louisiana. They do not even purport to be a Copy of- the certificates. On the contrary they area simple declaration by Gov. Kellogg that certain persons were elected without even stating the sources of his information, and they no more constitute credentials within the meaning of the law of Louisiana, than a similar statement from the treasurer or other state official would do.

They cannot therefore be recognized by the clerk. The other set of credentials is signed by Governor Nichols and Secretary of State Ansgo with the seal of the State attached. They declare the persons elected in each of the districts of Louisiana, and conflict with the. certificate signed by Governor Kellogg in reference to districts only. These credentials comply with the law of Louisiana in every respect, and the clerk has accordingly placed on the roll the names of the persons contained in them. When Missouri was reached the clerk stated that no certificates had been received from the Third district. Just then a paper was handed him addressed to the Speaker of the House, and he repeated the suggestion that as there was no Speaker, the paper should be opened by the clerk. Murmurs of no, no.]

Mr. Cox hoped there would be no objection to the clerk opening the paper, The clerk stated that inasmuch as it would raise a question which he was not now prepared to aetermine, he would leave the matter to the House after it shall have organized. The clerk also stated as to Florida, that he had received certificate of Gov. Stearnes to the election of Wm. J. Purman in the first, and Horatio Bisbee Jr. in the 2d dist, but he had subsequently received two certificates from Gov. Drew. One of these recited the canvass which showed the election of Purman had seen by the Supreme Court, of Florida declared illegal, and that another canvass had been made in obedience to an order of the ^iprane court, which showed the electiondaf R.il*

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Davidson from the first district. Under such circumstances he had felt bound to place the name of Davidson on the roll. The other certificate of Gov. Drew

simply declared, as to the second district that by counting the votes in a certain precinct in C!Uy County .which the Board of State Canvassers had reected, and. which the Supreme Court iad sa*d could not be legally counted, J. J. Finlay would be elected. Under such circumstances the Clerk could not see anything to invalidate the previous cer tificateln favor of Bisbee, and he had therefore placed his name on the roll. With reference to Colorado, the Cleric said the certificate presented by Jas. B. Belford showed he was elected on the 3d

of Oct.

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at a time not authoriz­

ed oy the lawk of the U. S. or of the State of Colorado, while the papers presented by his competitor, Patterson, were merely certified copies of abstracts of the votes on the several Co's, which vote* had never been canvassed by anr board of canvassers. The clerk had therefore declined to place either name on the roll, but had left the matter for the house after its organization to determine. Hale, of Maine, rose to what he called a question of the highest privilege—the right at a member to his scat, while at the sane moment Wood, of New York, rose to what he asserted to be a question of the highest privilege—organization of the house by the election of a speaker.

Washington, Oct. 16—The House was opened by prayer by the new Chaplain. After the reading of the journal, Hale, ot Maine, called up the Colorado election case. Cox raised the point ot order that disputed elections must be considered in the order objected to, and Colorado was the': last.

A long discussion took place on the uestion of swearing in the Smith Caroina members Rianey and Cain whose names were put on the roll by the clerk. Cox wanted the question referred to the committee on elections but it was contended among others by two Democrats, Mills and Potter, that as the gentlemen had the usual legal certificate of election they should be sworn In then. Their right to seats might be leferred. This view prevailed and Rainey and Cain were sworn in.

Sargent submitted a resolution requesting the President of the U. S. to transmit to the Senate if not incompatible with public interest, a statement of the appropriations and expenditures of the Navy department from March

4th.

30th, "76.

1780 to June

Passed, with an amendment of

Davis^of West Virginia, to have a similar ststenjsitt from the War Department. tJ. "'-IV Washington, October 15.

Clysser nominated Samuel J. Band all, and Half nominated James A. Garfield Clymer, Banning. Fort and Foster were aMointed tellers, and Clymer annouLOsd the result: For Samuel J. Bsndsll,l& votes for James A. Gsrfield, 128, and Randall was declared elected.

Qarlsld and Goode conducted the Speaker to the chair, and Kelly, of J^sansj lvania, the oldest fstember ia executive service, adanteiHteSSd the cath of ontce.

TheSpesfcer, before taking the chair* said: QenlUtun of IKS 22MM tf Reprtsenlaliveu

Elevated for the second time by your generosity to the exalted dignity of speaker of this house, I thank yon with a giafakfal heart. I snail endeavor with even temper, but with rigid firmness, to perforta the duties of the office, and to respoim adequately to the confidence reposed In me, by conforming my action to the cHatly expmssd will of the house. Yet. fillt realising the delicacy and difficult^ of the position, I solicit your advice in4 assistance, feeling assured at the same time your forbearance and Indulgence. We meet under circumstances imperiously demanding that all considerations of clam and rectum or party shall be subordinated to the loftier and patriotic object of doing what is best for tM whole country and all its people. Since sojournment an administration has been inducted into office which is obeyed as the actual government, regardless of the grave event* which marred its birth, and this house, animated by a npirit of thie patriotism, desiring first, public tranquility ander the law, will frankly approve any sinoere and permanent policy looking to complete pacification by constltutfacial methods, and to the consequent promotion of the geueral welfare. But it should be held our special duty to provide legislation which will render impossible a repetition of the wrongs which have oebnrHtf, and of dangers which threatened. I assume that we will take no step backward in the work of retrenchment and reforts^an auspiciously began by the last house^ Under a matured and definite plan of reduetion of the expenses of the government it is tertaia that still greater reductions can be made without impairing the Efficiency of the administration. To have art honest administration it shotUc ha frugal. Kever before was it mote ntgent than not, with general financial distress and with labor depfesssd by heavy hardens, to exercise eeeaoaqr. When

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ing for these mames those of Jezemiah Wisconsin N. G. Old way, of New Hampshire Horace H. Harrison, of Tennessee Henry Stmrwood,of Michif an, and Ret. J. G. Butler, of Washing-

The smeedmsnt was rejected,

and the resolution was adopted without division. The oath of offoe was then administered 10 these offioers, Messrs. Polk and Stewart taking the modified oath.

Committees were then appointed to Inform the senate of the organization of the house, and to inform the prwid«nt (hat confess Ja ready to receive any conimuaication he may desire to make.

Drawing of seats was then fixed for 4 o'clock, the courtesy of selecting seats in sdvanee being extended to Stephens, Kelly, Wood, Patterson and Baaks. After a short recess the drawing he* can. Stephens chose the desk in the wont raw of the eastern corner1 of the main aisle KeUy and Wood choss the seats they occupied in last congress, and Banks and Patterson tookgoodpoaitions on the Republican side. Hie Ant name drawn was Candler, whoseleeted his former seat Garfield got an early choice, and also selected hie former seat, and Butler, of Massachnsstts, got a ssat in the front row at the toner of one of the smaller aisles, on the Republican side. When all thenasses had been called, the last being that of Hotton, of Virginia! and all the seats selected, the house adjourned, the question as to swearing in members being objected to, and |m off till to-mor-row.

Robert M. Cords, of Cleveland, R. W. H. C. ranger. W. B. Hoke, of Louisville, R. W. H.

V. C.ranger A. B. Caldwell, Of New York, R. W. H. secretary.

James Sounders, of Chicago, R. W. H. treasurer. Robert MorrH, of Nashville, R. W. H. S. W.

Robert S. Bickett, of Point Pleasant,

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KAKDVECSSnTY

darken* eve^y household in the land, extravagance on- the part of tbe people's ssrvanteis an unpardonable crime. It is party because of that wholesome policy, so faithfully carried out, that I am permitted, this day to speak from this plaee. Invoking for our deliberations that toleraaoa of opinions which secures harmonious aetioo that right and clear jadgsssnt which purifies legislation, and that matnal confidence and respect shall autalst&.between the bou*e and its presiding Officer. I am now ready to take the oath prescribed by law. [Clapping of handaon the Democratic side of the chamber.] .,r vg

The oath of offioe #as adminisMed ft the speaker, and he then administered it to the membeiik Most of the southern anbere,took the qualified oath. Objection wasmsde to the swearing in of Gain and Raiaey, of South Carolina. Ely and Rob* of Lonieiena, and Padieoo, of till, and thoss members stood

Die delegateo from tbe territo-

risaweee nll sworn hi without objection, aisr offived a resolution electing as Qeosge M. Adasss, of Kentucky at ansa, Joha G. Thompson, of r, J.W. Polk, of Missouri

MMS M. Stewart* ~of V5z»

aodchapta*t1tev.Dr.Johnttoisel, nyiand. Hslaefiered a» assendawnt ra latitat-

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THE INDEPENDENT ORDER FORES1ERS. Louisville, Oct., 17.—The Most High Court of the World of the Independent Order of Foresters commenced its session here to-day. large numbers of delegates from all sections being present. Mayor Jacobs welcomed the order to the city, and was responded to by the Chief Ranger of the society This afternoon the session was devoted to the election of the following officers:.

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GATES—BURGOYNE.

CBBTBNN1AL CELSBRATIOV OF THE SURHBKDKR or THE LATTER TO TRL FORMER

Sehuylerville, N. Y. Oct.

17.—Scarce-

Jets than 40^00 people are ding the centennial commemqration otfthe, surrender of Burgoyne. The exercises opened with the firing of i00guns at sun rise, when an answering gun was heard from. Williards mountain, whence Gates scouts signalled to him the movements of Burgoyne during the campaign. The pro cession oi the many civic and military organizations is an fmpossing affair. The officers wear badges made from palmetto sent by South Carolina.

The long line having arrived upon the historic ground, Gov. Seymour and Geo. Wm. Curtis delivered orations and a poem was read.

EPISCOPAL CONVENTION^

SBSStOK TO-DAY.

BpstdA, Oct. 17.—To-day the Committee oa amendents to the constitution re port it inexpedient to change the rules of the diocese in the constitution.

Reports were adopted declaring it inexpedient to consider a special pirayer to be used at special thankgtvings in time of danger and adversity, and that it was inexpedient to embodv canon 12 title AS the rubric to precede the marriage ceremony,.

Rev. Dr. Reeder of Pennsylvania presented a reason for the appointment of 3 Bishops,.-} Presbyters and 3 Laymen to consider functions of rectors, wardens and vestrymen In control and in administration of their parishes and rights, and authority of each, and report to the next coi^ve^tion.. Adopted. j.f-3 -'i

MASONRY.

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MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO.

Colnnibus, O., October 17,—At the morning session of the Masonic Grand Lodge, after holding memorial service, it was decided toehold the next session at Dayton. Five new charters were grant ed. A resolution was adopted providing that the fiscal year shall close Aug. 31st The election of grand officers was then commenced. W. M. Cunningham, of Newark was elected gran master and Reuben C. Leeman, pf Toledo, deputy grand* Recess.

SITTING BULL.

WHERE HE IS AND WHAT HE tS SOIXO. Chicago Oct. 17.—A special from the Sitting Bull commission near Milk river states that information reaches there that Sitting Bull, now at Fort Walsh with 30 warriors, is awaiting the Commissioners and will probably reach Fort Walsh the eighteenth instant. Sitting Bull's villiage is some 40 miles from Fort Walsh and comprises 350 lodges representi about 1,000 warriors. Some of them are escaped Nez Perces.

Freight

H*w YOEK, October 16.—At the meeting of the railroad presidents^ to-day, it was decided to advance the rates on west bound freights, to take effect Monday, October 22. It is what is called a onedollar rate to Chicago, en ndvshee of cents per hundred pounds, and pronor» tionately to other western points. The freight sgents sre engaged ia the new schednl* whfcn will be gated in a few .days. No other wae transacted.

PROVIDENCE, R. L, Oct. 16.—Tha BogerWilliamamonument was dsdkated to-day. ia the presence of a great throng, with unpraai ve Qeraeoaics*

Whole N*. 99|

OVER THE OCEAN.

A KoMlan Victory Near Kara.

The Bear Securing Spirits,

Her

fferilcaftars tf the Fight at Kart,

Saran Turkish Pashas Cap-

tarsd.

Xoakhtar Mvsa Into ssdOoaksi aplhsrs.

Kara

MeHshea'i Plana Concerning tltoFremchKtoctlon.

Vltvt pftkt B—fcHtaas ths 9«tyMt.

DISASTROUS DEFEAT FOR THE TURKS. London, Oct. 16.—According to Russian official bulletins Mukhatar Pasha was decisively beaten Monday and the Turkish army utterly destroyed as a fighting body, Sunday a Russian division turned Mukhatar's right and Monday Gen. Heymann with 10,000 infiutry carried Own Tepe, the key of the Turkish position, by assault, cutting the Turkish army in two. The centre and left wing under Mukhatar himself retreated upon Kara, pursued by Gen Heyirann and harassed in the flank by Gen. Lazarofl^ but he succeeded in gaining the cover of the fortificationa after tearfoliout, during which the Turks lost a great number Tn killed and wounded.

Several thousand prisoners and four guns, three divisions constituting the Turkish right, had in the meantime been surrounded and attacked and driven from their fortified camp with great lose. Finally at 8 o'clock on Monday night the remnant of this portion of Moukhtar Pasha's army surrendered with 3a guns and a great quantity etf material. Among the persons captured are seven Pashas, Moukhtai Pasha is in Kars. The Russian losses are stated to be relatively alight

MCMAHON'S PLANS.

London, October. 17.—A Times special says the government seems decided on using (he formidable Administration machinery ^e inJlucnee the election of 1400 CooaeillenXAi innittsaaanint and ConseiHers Genen^tx, on the 4th of November, three daysJ^efcre the meeting of the Chamber. Tftiese elections are ot importance, the rCohseillers Generaux and Conseillers a'Arrondissement and delegates of Munkip«ities being electors of the Senate. A third of the Senate retires early in '79.^ 7

FISS FRENCH ELECTIONS. Paris, October 17.—An official com* munique contradicts the rumors of the resignation of the ministry. It points out that tor the present at least the Ministers must necessarily remain in office. A committee of Senators of the left estitimates that after tM' 3d balloting and the result in the colonies is known, the representatives will liave 335 in the Chamber. The committee also protest against the re viral *f the system of offical aindidaturerfin the late election.

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LONDON, October 10.—A correspondent at St. Petersburg telS|raphs ss follosrs: "The fata ot Mpndif battle wae dccided by a flank attatk on Mukhtar Pasha's position, fratm ths jiorth. The Russians

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diately.

A correspondents* the Ruwiaa headquarters in Asiafceiagraphs from Karafal oa Monday evtnAlf as follows: "Geaeral Lasafeoff, whe wfth twenty-eeven battalions of infantry and forty guns waa. eeatly dispslatledon* turr'ag movsuent from here behind Jblsdjadagh to Awl'ss hill, and Vest Knv telegraphed last ai»ht from Basardjik, having for assistance, ae okhtar Pashd/ was before them with period lone. Hereupon, this morniaw, oor troops bsgsn fhe attack on the Turxish positions, anfenftar heavy cannonading oa our leftwing with the Aladja batteries we sshdsa serious assault on Awlisa bill sad teddubts.

At noon the paneassian grenadiers, undsr Gen. FleMsaan, stormed the hiti and iedoabt,ca*t«riag three Krupp guns. The ftinfcop Dagh,ea{ eneasyrel turns, being euraff in the rear from Kau. Tha pursuit wi*?s^arp everywhere and will oa contiAoed to-morrow. No news hss bean receded yet front Gen. Laaaroffi "7" ,***)!* A JHC*.

BOCHARETT, Oetpber 16.—'The Turks have withdrawa jheir artillery from tha second Grivitsa |R)Mbt. TheRuasiana fear theTcdoubjie mlaed.

BASEBALL.

Indianapolis, October 16.—Indianapoliwo, Louisville 31 Chicago, October 16.—Chicago* 15, Bostons gj

Rons earned—Chicasos 5, Bostons 2. Errdrs^tChicSgds 9, Bostons 17. Base hile-"€hicagoa 18, Bostons 10.

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feT WAsHuwrosr. Get. 16.—The India

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rise of 5,000 pounds for

the second best ttafehiae and process for tbeprepavatieaof saarie fibsr.

CHJCAOOf Oet. 1*:—BncUey and Guild, the fugitive cAcSsiof tha state savings k, have utilised, and will assist the bank, have returned, and will receiver ia etraiglfteniag out tfceaeoowts »of theiastttntka.