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WASHINGTON.

The Republican Sonators Hold a Caucus,

And Nominate Ferry Unanimously for President Pro!em.

Etviiiff lias a Hearing Before Ilie Hou* Com* mittre 011 Currency.

Bland Introduces a' Bill for the Free Coinage of Silver.

Ai&o, a Bill to Utilize the Product of Silver Mines.

No Further Progress Made by the Ways an Means Com luitte on the Tarift Bill.

Vice-President Wheeler Will Take a Short Vacation.

NOMINATIONS

The President has nominated W* Beard collector of customs for Boston and Charlestcrwn Michael Shaugbnessy ot MUsissipi, U. S. marshal tor Utah N. W. Dunha»., postmaster for Bay City Mich.

Special to The Indianapolis Juurn i. A NOT HER. BLAND BILL. Washington, Feb. 26 —In the House to-day Mr. Bland introduced a bill to provide for »he free coinage of silver dollar*, which is substantially the same ax the bill passed by the House and known as the Bland b:ll.' He also introduced a bill to provide for utilizing the products Of s'lver mines, which is the same bill introduced at the last session by General Banks. Both bills were referred to the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measure^. Messrs. Bland and Buckner made an iffort to havt the last named bill referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency, but this was resisted bv Mr. Stephen*, and on hw motion it was referi ed to ths Committee on Coin*gc Weights and Measures. .^1:1^ -THE TARIFF BILL.

The Committee on Ways and Mekns did not act upon the sugar schedule of the ta.'iff bill to-day, inconsequence of the absence of Mr. Gibson, whopn pared the sugar schedule. Mr. Wood proposed that ihe silk schedule be taken up, but the commitue declined to do so. it is believed material changes will be proposed by Mr. Wood in the rates reported in the sugar schedule at a meeting of the committee to morrow. THE BILL TO TRANSFIFT TLIK INDIAN

BUIREAU

The House Committee on Indian Affairs to day reported favorably a bid to transfer the Indian Bureau to the War Department. An effort to fix the bill as a special order for March (, was defeat ed. An adverse report was made by the minority ot the committee.

THE SILVER BILL

was presented to the President to-day, and will probably be discussed to-morrow at.the Cabinet meeting.

VICE-PRESIDENT WHEELER

has given notice of his intention to leave Washington to-morrow, and a Presiden pro tem. will have to be s.-lected. Sen stor Ferry will probably be chosen. The Vice-Pfesideut will go first to Harrisburg ard after remaining there a few days, will visit some of the Western States.

THE ALABAMA MARSHALSHIP. Last week the nomination of Reed, to be marshal! ot Alabama, waa laid over at the request ot Senator Morgan, who stated that he had charges to present against Turner, the present marshall, for accepting illegal lees. To day when called upon for the charge by the Committee on Judiciary, Mr. Morgah 6tated that the charge* had been stolen lrom his desk in the Senate, and mut this wa* the third time papers rekting "to thisca-e had been abitracted from his .desk. '1 he officer in charge of the Sen ate chambtr savs he unlocks the cham ber in the morning, and remains in it urtil he locks up in the evening, and that no desk could he unlocked during the absence of Senators without his "knowledge. Mr. Morgan never com plained 10 officers of the Senate that his desk had been feloniously entereJ, and his allegation is received with grave doubts. Reed was nominated at the re quest of Morgan, while Spencer is trving to retain the present incumbent.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Washington, Feb. 26.—The Senate r. Finance Committee to-day took up the House bill providing for the repeal of the resumption act. An informal discussion was interrupted by the arrival of the hour for the Republican caucus, and the committee aOj .)i meo to resume consideration of the bill on Friday next, tJ*

THE CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS to-day was brief, ar.d devoted whollv to the choice of candidates for President pro tern lor the Senate. Senator Ferry was unanimously chosen, and has entered upon his fourth year in the position.

SWING'S FINANCE BILL.

J*,* The House Banking and Currency VCon.rnutce this meriting considered the proposition offered by Ewirg to amend the bill providing f-r the substitution of treasury notes for national bank notes, bv iiiseiting a section which would make the treasury notes interchangeable with

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discussion this preposition was rejected, receiving only 3 votes. Special

Telegram to the Journal.

THE SILVER BILL DISCUSSED BY THE SENATE

Washington. Feb. 26—At the cabinet meeting to-day the silver bill was discussed ior two hours, Jlaves, however, taking little part. He invited the members of the Cabinat to express their opinions upon the bill, but stated that he preferred to reserve his own opinion until a future meeting. Secretary Sherman said the bill did not meec bis approval, ye: should it become law he could make it useful in assisting to bring about specie .pav ments. lie thonght the President could not consistenily approve the bill. Secretary Evans doubted whether it would be policy to veto the bill, as Congress would most pro bably pass it over a veto, and continue the agitation thathad beenal ready prolonged to the injury of all mateaial interests of the country. Secrcary McCrary expressed himseif favorablv, and said he would have voted for the bill had he been in Congress, lie did not, however, believe it would meet the expectations of its advocates He believed the President should veto it tecause of his well known sentiments on national nanccs, but hoped Congress would pass it over a veto. Secretary Thompson and Postmaster-General Key declared themselves decidedly in tor favor of the bill. Secietary Schurz and Attorney-General Devens were emphatic against the bill. Af er hearing the views of all the mem tiers of the Cabinet, the President said t.at at the next meeting he would hiive a message prepared which he would send to the House with the bill, but did not indicate what the message would be. Members of the Cabinet who have been spoken to upon the subject deliue to say directly wnat their impressions are as to what the action of the President will be, but their conversation leads to the inference that the bill will be returned without approv al.

CLOSE VOTE t* Ttttt SENATE. The vote in the Senate to-day on electing temporary president show* how near the Democrat* are obt.imng control of that body. The motion to elect by ballot, made by Mr. Bayard, was defeated by one vote. This motion was made in the hope that, if if carried, some Republican would fecretly vote against Mr. Ferry, and thus elect Mr. Thurman Thetiewas caj.,ed by the absence of Mr. Conkling* who failed to appear piomptly in his seat when the Senate was called to order. Before the vote was taken on election of president protem., Mr. Conkling arrived, which gave Mr. Ferry one majority.

TrIE VIRGINIA SYSTEM. V''"*'

An effort is being made to introduce the bellpunch into the liquor bars of the District of Columbia for the purpose of collecting lax on stimulating drit ks re* tailed by the gla for consumption on the premises. This system of taxation prevails in Virginia, and a large revenue is being derived therefrom.

THE BOSTON COLLECTORSHIP. The nomination of Beard, vice Simmons, to be collector of ustoms at Boston, cauied considerable comment at the Capitol to-day. Butler is expected to load his hat with bricks to dUcharg at Beard.

KATE CLAXTON.

SHE GOES INTO BANKRUPTCY. ..

New York, Febiuary 27.—Kate Clax ton, the well-known actress, has gone into voluntary bankruptcy, under her reaj name of Kate E. Lyon, and a warrant for her adjudication has been issued These proceedings are taken in order to relieve herself of liabilities on deficiency on mo tgages held by her on behalf of her husband, Dore Lyon, and in which she never had any real Interest, and from liability, on notes made hjr her husband and indorsed by him. Her husband was discharged from his liability by going through bankruptcy last vear. Her liabilities are nominally 65,000, but on this amount ihe is directly responsible for only 6,100, the balance being joint liability with her husband. Several creditors for deficiency on mortgages are Joseph Hernandez, $15,000 Manhatten Life Insurance Company, trustees of Scotch Presbyterian Church. $8,coo estate of James W. Wilson, $9,000. Uusecured creditors for deficiency are George S. Diossy,

$9,731,

and E. Randolph Robin

son, $5,ooo. Unsecured creditors on notes indorsed by ner are Eliza Maritin ez, $6,000, Margaret M. Palmer, $5,000, Josephene M. Cone,$1,168. Othercred iters are John A. Ba'tstirs$3.6cO', A. M. Palmer. $.6-*\ and S. M. Cone, $9 -0 Assets climated at about $8,500, consisting of eah, ladies' wardrobe, and theatrical pharaphernalia. An injunction has been granted against the sheriff and Messrs. Diossy & Robinson, restraining them from taking any further proceeding towards collecting their judgements and claims, and enjoining supplementary proceedings in the SU»K nrts.

New York, February .27.— Kate Claxten has filed a petition in bankruptcy Of the whole amount of the liabilities. $65,000, she claims to be responsible only for $6 ooo, and wishes to be relieved from ccruiin liabilities, n-.ainjv on account ot the atT.iirs of her recently divorced hus hand, Dore Lon.

AN item appeared in the Indianapolis Journal this morning, that is an error about the new military company, ic is Cap't. Hocter and not Cnp't. Ke'Jey who will command. Our

... «, mon tobacco, when they can buy Marirree'nbackis and provide also that green- burg Bros.' 'Seal if North Carolina' at

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ting attorney, A. J. Kelley, is no sort of a millingtery sort of a man, although a gieat admirer of the

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of right foot,

shoulder arms, &c., and he sent the dispatch asking the presence of the adjutant to muster the boys to-night.

TO BE HUNG.

St Louis Feb. 27.—Governor Phelps has refuted a respite to John W. Daniels, the murderer of Jesse^ R. Miller, and he will be executed at Wiirrensburg on Friday.

VERY "Why will men smoke com

TERRE HAUTE, IND:..—THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1878.

CONGRESS:

Vice-President Wheeler on the 1 Sick List,

James Gordon Bennett Asks Congress to Aid Him p!*a

To Make New Dlsoovies in the Arctic Regions.

The Life-Saving Service Gets an Airing.

Indians to be Allowed tiT Enter Lands Under the Homestead Laws.

Dawes Reports a Bill to Fix up the Capitol Grounds.

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Washington, Feb. 25.—Vice^PresiJent Wheeler, suffering recently frortr neuralgia, gave notice this morning of his intended absence for several dayt, and asked that a President pro tem be designated. He will leave for Pittsburg to-mor-row on a visit to relations.

Conkling presented a petition of ames Gordon Bennett, asking congress aid him in seeking new dicovertes at the north pole. He had purchased as an Arctic vessel the Pandora, and intended man and run her at his own expense. The petitioner desired that the vessel shou'd carry the American flag. Referred to the committee on commerce.

Wallace introduqed a bill to provide for the carrying of ocean mails in American steamships. Referred. This the bill that was prepared by the export committee.

Voorhees called up the resolution submitted by him on the 14th providing for inquiry in relation to the issue of certain bonds by several railroad companies on contingent grants ot lands of the Indians of the Indian territory.

The amendment of Dorsey,' submitted the 18th, directing inquiry to be made, also as to the money expended by the several tribes of the Indian territtwr/^in support of the delegates to Washing'on, etc., was accepted by Voorhees, and tf resolution, as amended, was agrifd It was ordered that the investigation Mi. made by the committee on territories.

Blaine submitted a resolution requesting the President of the United States, if not incompatible with public interest, to transmit to the Senate copies of all correspondence between our Gov•nment and that of Her Brittanic Majesty in regard to the selection of Des Fosse, a's third commissioner under the 23rd article of the treaty of Washington in regard to the fisheries. Laid over until to-morrow. At the expiration of the morning hour, bills on the calendar not objecttd to were considered A message was received from the House announcing concurence in the amendments to the bill to authorize coinage of the standard silver dollar and to restore its legal tender character. An engrossed copy of the bill signed by speaker Randall, was delivered to the senate for the signature of the Vice President, which was later attached, the

Vice Prekideni being at the time not in the senate.. The bill now goes to the President

Washington, Feb. 26-—The secretary called the Senate to or-.'er to day, owing to the absence of Vice-President Wheeler. and Anthony submitted a resolution that TJhomas W, Ferry be chosen eiider.t i$ro tem.

Bayard moved an amendment providing tor a vote by ballot, rejected—jens, 28 nays, 28

The question then A resolution on the recurred of Anthony, and Wallace moved to substitute the'name ol Thurman for that of Ferry rejected yeas, 28, nays, 29. Davis, of Illinois, voted With the Democrats in the affirmative.

The original resolution was then agreed too and Ferry was escorted to the presidents desk by Tnurman.

Before taking the chair he said, "Thanking you senators for another proof of your confidence, and relying on your generous support, I will at once enter ion the duties to which you have chosen me." 11 ill said he was compelled to leave the city before the final vote was taken on the silver bill, and his purpose was to pair on the Senate amendments. He had stated that, with certain amendments, he would vote fir the house bill, and he did not intend to say in advance that he would vote against the bill.

At the expiration of the morning hour consideration was resumed of bills on the calendar not objected to,

Washington, Feb 27.—Hoar presented a petition from the ciiizsns of Cape Ccd, remonstrating against the passage of Sargent's bill, to organize a coastguard and life-saring service.

Sargent said the reports of the lifesaving service, e.nanating from the treasury department, showed a disgracefill state efficiency in the service. It was well known that in some instances where officers and men of the life-saving service were sight ot vessels needing relief they were afraid to man the boats. and other persons had come forward and performed the service. Persons were appointed now to please political friends and not on account of their fitness tor the work. He thought that sailors, accustomed to 6ea and used to military discipline, would improve the service.

Allison introduced a bill to provide for the entry of land by Indians under the homestead law. Referred.

Maxey introduced a bill to establish a rank of senior inspector general of the U. S. army. Referred.

Dawes, from tne Committee on Public Building and Grounds, reported a bill for continuing the work of improving the

presfnt consideration. It led to sonie discussion, during which Conkling spoke of the repeated changes made in improving the capital ground* and said of the *tate board of public works in Washington, that the stalking horse for vituperation, which he had heard denounced so often, had done what he had seen done in the vicinity of this biilding his impression as that the country would not be big enough to hold the rtpise.

Th* chair laid before the Senate the House bill to amend section 4,778 of the revised statutes, which provides' that whenever there shall be a vacancy in the office of

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pension agent, by death,

resigita'ion or delay in qualifying, after the Jppointment, the President may, if he deems it necessary, appoint some person to pertorm the duties of pension agent for a period not to exceed sixty days,jpr until a vacancy can be filled in the rigular way.

In a a

the Kpen^ion agency at New Yoil^itv will become vacant bv the resig&tion of Col. Howe, and General Custa#" has been appointed but failed" to give the required bond of $25^,000. The payment of pensions at Ne# York city should begin Monday next, imd the object of the bill was to allow a temporary appointment for the payments to be made then. (Conkling and Edmunds objected to the pasMge of a bill on the ground that it would firtuallr place in the hands of the President the appointment of pension agents throughout the country, without the advice and consent of the senate.

Aft&some discussion the bill was laid the present, and consideration resumed of unfinished business 1 to authorize the long bond for tment of savings.

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ngton Feb. 25.—Shelley introill authorizing the issue of Uninotes and providing for the on of certain United States

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tificates for silver bullion deposited in the, United States mints were introduced and referred.

DIED. "-1

Washington, Feb. 25.—R. N. Taylor first comptroller ot the treasury was 6tricken with paralysis this n.orning while at his desk, und died at home two hours afterwards. Ta\lor was appointed by President Lincoln during the admini* trationof Secretary Chase.

RANDALL'S SIGNATURE.

Speaker Ram'all has affixed his signature to tie enrolled silver bill. ashtngton, Feb. 26.—The reading of luroal was not completed u.itil before one o'clock. airman of the Committee 011 usiwmt reported back the bill to regulate inter-state commerce, and to prohibit unjust discriminations by com mon carrier*. Ordered printed and tecommiited

A petition, 700 yards long, and signed by 5 ,000 names, for the reptal of (he law in relation 10 transmission of the matter through mails, was referred. The speak er then called committees for report?.

Chalmers made a speech in defence of the President's southern policy and action of the Louisiana authorities in pros ecution of the members of the returning board. He replies to the speeches of Hale and Garfield, and in refirence to the latter said, The voice was the voice ot Jacob, but the hand was the hand of Esau."

Washington, Feb. 27.—A bill authorizing the President to review the court martial proceedings of 1864 in the case of ex-surgeon Gen. Hammond and to annul the same, and place Dr. Hammond on the retired list. as surgeon-General, but without giving h.m any right to past present, or future pay, or allowances, passed without debate.

The bill pensioning soldiers of the Mexican war, was then taken up.

*4^ CLOSED. IFrom Tuesday's Daily 1 Yesterday an execution on the stock of Riddle & Hunsaker was taken out by the attcrneys of a wholesale notion store in the city, to the amount of about $200.00. Goods to cover that amount were taken and the claim made good. This was the signal for a general onslaught. There were some heavy ci editors in town, and the store was at once closed.

Mr. S. R. Freeman and some other jewelers were called in to invoice the stock. This work has been going on today. it is reported from the house that Mr. Hunsaker has removed all his household goods and family, and has "skipped out" in the languagex beautiful slang, taking with him in a valise a large part cf the valuable goods in the store, -v

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The liabilities ot the firm are estimated by the officers at twenty-two ($22,000.) Of this six thousand are held by Jane S. Rodgers, cf Cincinna'i, andjas. Ward-' robe, of New York. The store was closed at about noon by these parties. There was some difficulty between tbe officers represanting those ciedilors and Mr. Fremont, who claimed to have bought the goods, and who was taking an invoice.

It is 6aid Mr. Hunsaker got away with about five thousand dollars worth of goods. He left on Friday night buying ticket lor Texai».

It is not known what the future ot the house will be. There are parues negotiating for the rent of the store rcom.

Mr. Phil. Wyatt advertises his meat shop, s'and and fixtures on Sixth street, opposite the postoffice for sale. This stand has become 01 great reputation in this city. It is in an admirable location and commands a large and profitable trade. Mr. Wyatt finds that the pressed beef business will not only occupy all his own tirr.e but that ot all his sons except Mr. Albeit Wyatt, who is conducting a sh of hi-, own on Main street. He doesn't care to have too many irons in the fire. The ice chest in the Sixth street shop is as fine a one as can bi found in any meat shop in the west. Mr.

OVER THE OCEAN.

England Is Manufacturing Cartridges on a Large S a

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A Supposed Spy at Malta Causes Alarm.

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Russian Soldiers and Officers Not Allowed in Constantinople,

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On Pain of Death, Unless They Have a Pass.

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To Eater Constantinople, bat the ,, Turks Won't Have It.

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MAKING CARTRIDGES.

London, Feb. 26.—Orders have been received al the Government works at Bull point, for an increased outfit of cartridges and small arms ammunition. Another attempt is made to hold a peace meeting 111 Hyde Park, shortly, with elaborate arrangements for preventing di^urbance.

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Malta, Feb. 26.—An order has been issued requiring extra vigilance in preventing the admission of strangers to the fortifications without pass, because a spy in the pay of some foreign power is kno^n to be at Malta, endeavoring to make plans of the fortifications.

NOT TO BE IMPEDED.

Bucharest, Feb. 26.—By the adminis tration of Jassy it has been ordeied to suspend goods traffic, so that the passage of Russian troops shall not be impeded.

MUSN'T GO IN..

London, Feb. 26.—A dispatch fr6m Pera says that the Russian officers and soldiers are forbidden, under penalty ot death, to enter Constantinople, without special permission from Russian headquarters. l'he barracks just outside Constantinople are being prepared for Russian sick, who can find no other cov er, ROUMANIA WANTS TO BE INDEPENDENT.

Bucharest Feb. 26.—In the senate yesterday $tourdza denounced Russia's treatment of Roumania, and introduced a motion demanding that the Government ask the guaranteeing powers to recognize the independence of Roumania, and to solicit admission of a Roumania Representative at the conference, also to refuse to regotiate with Russia for the exchange of territory and reject all stipulations between Russia and Turkey, concluded without Roumania's participations and recall the Roumanian army from the right bank of the Danube. This Stourdza is not Prince Siourdza.

WITHDRAWN*^

The motion was withdrawn after a declaration by the ministers, the army was about to"recross thi Danube, and that peace would be concludcd either directly with Turkey, or at the conference. The Senate then passed a vote of confidence in the Government, recom mending that it defend the rights of Roumania in the conference.

NO PSRMISSION.

Pera, Feb. 26.—The Russians are stil1 endeavoring to secure permission for their troops to enter the city, but the Porte refuses. The terms ot peace still include the demand for Turkish vessels-

DUTY ON PETROLFCUM.

Pesth. Feb. 26.—The Hun^ariah diet has adopted, by a large majority, the government's bill imposing eight florins duty on petroleum.

HOT YKT SIGNED.

Pera 9 o'clock Feb. 26.—The terms ot peace are not yet signed, general Gourke, with 30,000 men. is marching to San Stefano. Eight additional batteries of artillery have arrived.

GETTING BEADY.

London, Feb. 26 —In the House ot Commons this afternoon Gathorne Hardy, secretary of state for war, said the transport carriages,ambulances and ammuni'ion tr.ins for the first army corps have been campleted, ana for the second corps all are in a fair way of getting ready.

WANTS IT SIGNED.

Constantinople, Feb. 26. 10 a. m.— Grand Duke Nicholas yesterday evening conveyed to the Porte a strongly expressed desire that tbe treat) of peace, i-hould be tigned promptly.

LORDDEBEY."'

London, Feb. 27.—It is rumored in the lobby of the House of Commons that Lord Derby has resigned, in consequerce of important steps resolved up on by the Cabinet.

Wyatt proposes to sell at reasonable

ARMY.

London Feb. 27. -Maj. General Sir Garnrt Wcteely, contributor to the Nineteenth Century, wrote an article entitled England as a military power. The following a«e his conclusions. "At no previous period has England been so strong in a military sense as now, and were war declared to-morrow about 400. 000 drilled men would fall into line if required, supported by 372 field guns, manned and horsed by the

roval artillery. That number would roughly be made up as follows:

Standing arm" at hone 99.000 men axt»v and militte. reserve 40,000, militia 85.000, volunteers xSo.ooo, and second ci«iss army

rcie ve 10,000.

Total 414,-

000. In this calculation I have put fiifUres very low, and have left out altpgeth-

Whole N®. 99.

available for home service. 1 have aot taken into consideration th: number of regular troops that would be available for war, wl-en the Mediterranean garrisons were furnished by militia. It will thus be seen that we could at once take the field with two fully equipped army corp* of more than 30,000 soldiers each, leaving a sin.ilar force of regular troops at home as a reserve. When I compare the military 8'rength of England now with what it was in 1855, I am as amazed at the conditions ot the military weakness andhelplessness in which we were when we begun the Russian war of that year, as I am at the ignorance of those who are now croaking over our supposed want of strength and alleged consequent inability to fight. „T APPOINT1NO OFFICERS.

London, Feb. 27.—Lord Napier of Magdala, governor of Gibraltar, has arrived here, and had a long conference with the Duke of Cambridge, comman-der-in-chief of the forces. The afternoon papers announce prominently that it has been decided to employ Lord Napier as commander-in-chief of an expeditionary ferce that mav be sent out in case of war, with Major General Wolseley as chirf of the staff.

NOTHING SAID ABOUT IT.' FF~ London, 4:30 p. M. Feb. 27.—A member of the cabinet, answering the inquirv if Lord Derb, had resigned, said: Haff an hour a?o Lord Derby was with me at the Cabinet council, and nothing was said about his resignation.

NEGOTIATING VH.RY SLOW. Constantiuople, FeL. 27.—It is stated the peace negotiations will occupy another week, unless Russia insists upon them being brought to a close.

ARRIVED.

?COUKT HOUSE ECHOES.

Judge Crain, who has not actively practiced law before the court for many years, made liis appearance before a jury this morning,, and singlehanded pleaded his case ii a long and able argument, Arguments were made for the defence by Mack and Mc Lean, A judgement was rendered for plaintiff lor $188.48.

A judgement was taken for partition in the case in the Pickerel, estate, Davis and Davis representing the plaintiff, and E. D. Seldom ridge the defendant.

Pomeroy vs. Heiti and Hcilman inreplevin, was tried before the court Davis and Davis for the plaintiff, Mack and Hendricks for the defendant. The evidence was finished by noon and the case was taken under advisement.

The case of Maddox vs. Stagg, begun vesterday afternoon before a jury, and adjourned over until this morning, was continued in incomplete form by agreement until this afternoon, owing to the abrence of witnesses. It was taken up this afternoon and, at the time of going to press, is still in progress

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

William O. and Ellen Collings,.. to Henry C. Miller, off west 6ide of northwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 10 in Linton township, and off the east side cf northeast quarter of northeast quarter of section 9 iu Linton township for $1 jjoo.

GOSSIP.

County Clerk Durkin who nas been confined to his house for several days with a severe attack of inflamatory rheumatism is able to be about to-day.

Mr. Foster, ene of tha deputies in the in the county clerk's office,, has made a change in the appearance oil his face by leaving nothing but a mu^ache.

OUR street commissioner wiil immedie ately commence laying a number of a«w substantial stone crossings. He has just succeeded in getting an appropriation of four hundred dollars for this purpoee The points first to be paved are across Main at Second, Third and Fifth streets, and acros* Ouio al Fifili, 6 xih arid seventh streets. This will be an improvement sure to be greatly app. eciated. Others will be lard at other points on north Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets. The streetcommissioner is doing excellent work this spring, clearing up the streets, alleys, and gutters, laying new I crossings a id gutter be. s—and deserves

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MARRIAGE L1CENSK. 1

Charles D. Benight and) Hattie

William Bayless and Annie Hurley. s!,!: W W. Elliott to Martha L. Olds. THE CIRCUIT COURT A dirorce was granted in the case of Mrs. Quackenbusti vs. A. B. Quackenbush, now in the Pennsylvania state penitentiary.

The case of Janet Tuller, administrator, vs. George Tuller, on a note secured b/ mortgage, occupied the attention of the court this morning. Judge John C. Craia represented the plaintift and McLean, Allen and Mack represented the defend* ant. The trial was before a jprjr.

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London, Feb. 27.—The channel squad* ron has arrived at Malta.

Miller. John Jacob Lack and Sarah Graham. Frank M. Curley and Hester MichaeL

E CRIMINAL COURT 1

State vs. Joseph Fuitaer, for disturbing a meeting in Fayette Township. Arraigned plea of guilty. Fine $20 and costs.

State vs. Calvin Fulmer, for disturbing a meeting in Fayette Township. Arraigned plea of guilty. Fine $20 and costs

State vs. Frank Kkitz. for assault and battery at a disturbance of a meeting in Fayette Township. Arraigned plea of gunty. Fine $20 and costs.

The^e cases all relate to the disturbance of a spelling school in Fayette township, several weeks ago, as particularly detailed in the GAZETTE at thatime. At the first the defendants in these cases brought F. M. Case, the constable in Fayette township, before Et-quire Quijjley for assaulting them. This is quite a revisal of the. original trouble in the courts, and will make the tuition fees for the*e three young gentlemen. attending the school that nig it, a little over $125.00,—almost enough tor a year at college.

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