Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 May 1879 — Page 1

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Mr. Havens, Democratic Nominee, Beats Wildy, National, by 80 Plurality, and Hook by 1,022.

Five Democratic Members Bent by Good Majorities to the Council.

Mr. James P. Foley Beaten by One Tote for Treasurer.

Republioaai Refits a Nsw Const, and a Notice it Served sf Csatstt by Mr Dvaaigaa.

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Joseph li. WiMjT Benjamin F. Mtmi. James Ilook

FIRST WARD—Regan, D, 43J MUler, R, 3ft Kielntire, N, 14$. Regan's plurality, 47. SECOND WARD—Beauchamp, D, 383 Pieroe, R, 341. Beauchamp'* ma-

^THIRD WARD—Polk, N, 433: Robertson, D, 442. Polk's majority, 11. FOURTH WARD—Clutter, D, 408} Miliar, R, 3455 Hamroersteltt, N, ai®. Clutter's plurality, 163.

FIFTH WARD—Frisz, D, 317 Sheets, Jf. ajjj Adam*, 1L 109. Frlsa' plurality.fi. SIXTH WARD—Harrison, D, 315 MeCutchsOn, R, *73 Hamilton, N.'xjy. Harrison's plurality, 4a. ..

INSPECTORS.

This morning sn endeavor was made to hold a meeting of the inspector! far each ward at the Council Chamber. Messrs. Roach, Cookorly, Beauchamp and Murphy were there but Mr. Kerj-.heval was at home asleep and Mr. Link could not be Found. A GAZETTEER was sent down to rouse Mr. Kercheval and he

up but the board decoded to adjourn until this afternoon, when a full canvaM of the vote will be made. It is probable the whole vote will be re-counted on tbe Tr^asurership as at present it is too close to be relied on. -JE.5.OC/ jfS --S 1'-' THIS AFTERNOON. ,f-

The Board met this afternoon and canvassed the vote. It was determined exactly as given above, a number of corrections being made ia the report first published. Mr. Foley is beaten by one vote.

Mr. Duunigan on his behalf rcquestd that the ballots be re-counted as has been done on a number of previous occasions, but this was refused. He then gave notice thai papers tor the contest would be filled, "h

ELECTIONS.

AT INDIANAPOLIS.

The city election passed off very quietly yesterday, but a comparatively full vote was polled, especially in the southern and doubtful northern wards. The result is not very comforting to the Democrats, as their opponents have gained a sweeping victory.

Thomas C. Reading, Democratic candidate for alderman from the Fourth district, is also beaten. This is a Democratic loss of one in the Board of Aldermen, It were useless now to review the methods by which these results were achieved. The Republicans showed themselves to be thoroughly organized. The Democrats, however, entertained strong hopes of obtaining control of the Council, and these were well governed, but the returns are quite disappointing, and show at this hour (a A. m.) that the Republicans have elected 18 out of the 25 councilmen, and scattered money liberally in the doubtful wards. In the wards comprising the Fourth aldermanie district the Republicans purchased votes almost openly. The lack of organized effort on the part of the Democracy was made manifest early in the day. The

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overwhelming defefct is due to this fact. TUB DEMOCRATS WIN A MAJORITY OF VICTORIES. s, Specials to the Indianapolis Seat.nel: "New Albany, Ind., May 6.—The Democrats elected the Mayor, clerk, treasurer and marshal by majorities ranging from 500 to 800. The councilmen elected are three Republicans certain, and possibly four one Democrat, and one Greenbacker. The election passed ff without any excitement, 'f~

AT LOGANSTORT. 4'

Logansport, Ind., May 6.—The Democrats elect three councilmen and the treasurer. The Republicans elect a mayor and marshal. The Democrats will have a majority in the Council. Alight vote was polled.

VINCENNES.

Vincennes, Ind., May 6.—The election passed off quietly. One thousand seven hundred and fifty votes were polled, an increase of 238 in two years. Sea right, independent Democrat, was elected mayor Eastham, independent Democrat, clerk: McCarty, Democrat, treasurer Sachs, Democrat, marshal Coogle, Republican, assessor four Democratic and

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two Republican councilmen. There is a Democratic majority of two in the Council. The regular Democratic ticket was badly scratched, the nominee for mayor securing only 363 votes. Much trouble was anticipated, from the fact that Forepaugh's circus exhibited here to-day, but fortunately none occurred.

AT BRAZIL., 7^

Braail, Ind., May 6.—Democrats, two Republicans, one Councilman. AT SOUTH BEND.

South Bend, Ind., Mav 6.—The Democrats elect all five of the Council—a Republican loss of four.

AT LAPAYETTB.

Lafayette, Ind., May 6.—The Republicans have probably 'elected their entire city ticket. They lose one Councilman in the Third ward and gain one ia the Fifth, making the Council stand •even Republicans and five Democrats. Can not give vote till morning. The First Snd Fourth wards will not be counted before 3 o'clock.

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Richmond, Ind., May 6.—Offiical returns of the city electioa win

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whole Republican ticket, Mavor Bennet by 735 majority, marshal ana tieasurer by 3io. The ordinary majority is ijo Republican.

AT FT. WAYNE.

Fort Wayne, May 6.—The eity elec tiod called out a large vote. The Democrats elect the mayor, clerk, treasurer, assessor, three Water works trustees and six councilman. The majority on the mayor is estimated at 800. The Republicans elect the marshal and three councilmen. The new Council stands: Democrats, ta Republicans6. The Democrats gain one.

AT CRAWFORDSVILLJ,

Crawfordsville, Ind., May 6.—We have elected Grffith over Price in the Second ward. Griffith is a solid Democrat. Nearly all the colored voters went the straight Democratic ticket. There are large Democratic gains in the First and Third wards. Score one for ue.

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Greencastle, Ind., May 6.—In the city election to-day for councilmen, Major Bosnell, H. Meltaer, and John Riley were elected. All Republicans.

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Madison, Ind., May 6.—The Democrats elect the assessor, marshal and three councilmen. The Republicans elect treasurer and three councilmen. The only change politically is in the treasurer, the incumbent being a Democrat.

COLORED CONVENTION,"

ITS FIRST BAY'S PROCEEDIBOS AT NASH. YILLE.

Nashville, Ten n.^ May 6.—Tbe national colored conference met in the hall of the house of representatives at 1 p. M. The conference was called order by' Governor 1'inchback, who nominated Hfs. John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, for permanent chairman. In speaking. Lynch denied that the conference had been called in the interest of any party but for the puroose of presenting the grievances of thef lored people to the country. He urgedIne dispassionate consideration ef the questions to be presented. When this movement was inaugurated the present emigration of the colored people had not commenced, was not seriously apprehended. This was, therefore, not one of the chief objects of the convention In conclusion, he said: In considering this matter, you should bear in mind the fact that the South being the home ot the colored people, they being adapted to its climate^ its soil, having been, born and raised there, we should not advise them to leave there unless they have very good reason to do so. On the other hand, we should not advise to remain where they are not well treated, [applause.} But we should endeavor to inculcate in their minds a sufficient amount of independence to say to the country *nd to the people ny whom they are surrounded, that if their labor is valuable then it should command respect [Applause] that if we receive th's respect, if our rights are accorded to us, I feel that we should Uve together, further than that we should not go. If the colored man receive that treatment he Is entitled to under the South, the South is the place for him if not, they are justified ux receiving, it where th^y can. (applause). Then let us go calmly, and when all classes begin to see their mistakes, perhaps all will come together. Seal up all peat difference, conceding the rights of all, and let continued peace and harmony and good will and friendship prevail, and the South will prosper.

R. Nichols, ot Indiana, was elected vice President, Louis T. Kenney, of Louisiana, F. L. Barrett, of Illinois, and J. T. Rapier, of Alabama were appointed Secretary, and the organization was made permanent

The afternoon session was devoted mostly to the adoption ol rules for the governmeut of the conference. In the morning the Tennessee delegation of sixty insisted upon being admitted, when each state was only entitled to thirty. It was agreed to admit thirty, but this wa**at fiTst refused, the Tennessceaas befng turbulent, and denouncing to conerence as packed for political purposes.

RELEASED ON BAIL. Columbus, May 7.—Geo. B. Lyon, vice-president of the State National Aid Association, arrested yesterday, charged with shooting with intent to kill, was arraigned this morning and plead not guilty. He was released on $1,000 bail.

NATIONAL LEGAL TENDER. Toronto, May 7.—At amass meeting last night resolutions were adopted strongly favoring the establishment of a national currency for development of public works such currency to be legal teudcr for all debts in the dominion.

CONGRESS.

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Case Occupies the Senate, yf" If .r ,% t,i% r-' a,

And Calls Forth Some Lively Cr Uiscosjrioa.

A IVamber of Bills Introduced it the Hou«e$

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And One to Procure the Emancipatlon of Cuban Slavea.

Oliaimers Waives an Investigration

As4 Makes a Statement of tue Ft Fit- *, lew Affair.

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YESTBRDAY AFTKRNOOJT.

%. gv i. Washington, May 6. Hoar offered a substitute declaring that the Senate had already settled the case on Its merits, by declaring that Kellogg was entitled to the seat.

Cameron, of Wisconsin, argued that the question was decided in October 1877, in favor of Kellogg and against Spofford, and the Senate at the time declared the proceedings to be final and conclusive. The chairman of the committee had never known of a court taking testimony in order to ascertain whether a case was finally adjudicated.

The morning hour havirg expired, Saulsbury hoped the consideration of the resolution would be continue*.

Houston said this being a privileged question it took k* own bourse, antf was. proceeding to read from a former decision of the vice President, as applicable to the question before the Senate, when he was interrupted bv Conkling, who demanded the reading of" the fortieth rule anU added —We had better preserve 60ine show of system.

Houston—I am obliged to the Senator for wishing to preserve some »how of system. «. •, (1

The chair, Withers temporarily presiding, ruled that Conkling's point wa» not weil taken. Carpenter appealed from th decision. The debate continued for some time, and was more than ordinarily animated. Hill moved that the appeal be laid on the table.

Cockrell rose to a point of

order.

Conkling—Let's all rise. Is it in order to inquire how many Senators are recognised, and how many are entitled to the Soor.

The chair—Only the Senator from Georgia. Conkling—I thought the time was to be divided .around?

Edmunds-1—May 1 ask, with great respect, a parHamuntary question? what' the point is?

The motion of Hill to lay Carpenter** appeal on the table was agreed to—yeas, 34 nays, 33.

Saulsbury, of Delaware—Now, I hope the discussion will be resumed. Conkling—I inquire what has become of the foint of order?

The chair—The Senate has sustained the ruling of the presiding officer. Cameron then resumed his argument, citing various contested cases to show that the Kellogg case had been decided on similar principles.

Conkling said that nothing conM ha more inadicaeidle|thanthe ptaM of Spofford to overthrow their prior adjtxnen* tion.

Saulsbury remarked that he did not Intend to express an opinion aa to whether the present qoestkm urns finally adjudicated or not, but all the committee desired was authority to investigate the entire qnestion, so that by having the testimony before the Senate it eg^ j«ct intelligently.

Carpenter, regarding this as an important question, and as several Senator* who desired to be heard were absent, moved that the Senate adjourn. The question was decided the negative, by a party vote—yeas, ai nays, ji.

Hoar said that no ben a tor on the Democratic side had stated the grounds on which they sustained the pending resolution. The principle to which they sought to commit tbe Senate was that whenever a paity changed to a majority in the Senate it was competent to review and reverse a former judgement of that body, and unseat a Senator. The doctrine would and, should surprise and alarm the American people. ,1

Hill inquired whether the S^tiltor means to say that any one on the Demo* cratic eide had ever admitted that the question had received full consideration. The Democrats made no such an admission.

Hoar said it was easy to state a pretext for anything, and'then proceeded to show that Kellogg's title to his seat was stronger than that of any other Senator.

The President pro tem. announced the reception of the House bill to prohibit military interference at elections, and it was read the first time.

Edmunds said that as the measure was very important, he must object to a sec

ond reading of the bill, to-day, with a view to its reference to a committee.^ The bill, therefore, went over.

Carpenter obtained the floor when a motion was made to adjourn, which was decided in the negative, by a patty yeas, aa nays, ao.

Saulsbury understood the Senator to say that the majority here were actihg from partisan motives. He did not say that the* Senator from Massachusetts was governed by partisan motives, but he had long since learned that those who impute wrong motives were likely to be governed by them.

Hoar disclaimed having Blade such imputation against the majority of the Senate, W repeated that the principle which the pending resolution established was that that the seat ef every Senator, no matter how solemn and wrmal might be the judgment of the Senate upon it, should be held hereafter at the will of the party majority.

Garland said he intended to offer an amendment to the resolution, declaring that it was not to be construed as determining the question of the adjudication of the seatr

Conkling said that when the Senator from Arkansas [Garland! came to offer an amendment he reminded him of a man sueing another, by summons and complaint, and if he could not recover oc the money account he might have him hanged for murder, and the present movement would turn out in the nature of an indictment, or prosecution, or allegation against a Senator, with a view of unseat* iag him. The object was to clutch off the Senator from Louisiana [Kellogg] because it was 'a need for a day not far dis ant—the pivot on which the Democratic party might turn. It would turn out to be an unfortunate incident, if retention of power in the hands of the majority in this body should be made to depend on the success of this experiment He did not care who the author and promoter of this scheme was, he denounced it an a violation of the rights and privl-leges-of members of the Senate. The case had been tried, and the judgment was final. The Senate had no right to reoDen or review H.

Thurman, referring to Conkling's speech, remarked that for one ~to say, •you area villain," and that he meant no offense, was a contradiction of terms. The Senator charged that his resolution was an attempt to tu« a Senator out for the purpose of preserving a party majori ty in the Senate. It he understood the Senator from New York that was his allegation. If he [Thurnrun] had reported the resolution he should consider the allegation personally offcipive lo him* self. He knew of no right.nf the .8en» tor to-impugn the motives of htk fellowSenators. He mi^ht say that Kellog was admitted to his seat to preserve a Republican majority, but he did not sav so now, nor when the Senator' was admitted. He might say that the Senators' decision in Kellogg's "case was made by a refusal to investigate and cutting off all examination and hearing ot the case in thcStuaW. He was surprised, at Hie subuiiutc of the Senator from M«i«scntisetts, [Hoar]declaring that the case was. in 1877, finally decided on Its .merit*, when he repeated, it was known that there had been no investigation by a committee and no facts presented to justify such a conclusion. Thurman argued that it would be manifestly unjust without sufficient reason to reverse the decision seating a Senator. The Senate had aright to all the facU in the ease, ia order to form an intelligent judgment, and there was no such thing as an estoppel 10 prevent investigation from beiug made.

Carpenter then commeced his remarks. He said the committee on privileges and elections, when the Republicans were in the majority here, always aeedmmodated Senators, but it was tair to presume that as the Democrats had now the majority those times are pasted. He was not easily scared. He enjoyed himself better in a row

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any other way. He did not

become frightened during debate, when revolutionary doctrines were announced, because be thought he knew enough' of the Democratic party to know that when the/ played their game and made their boost they settled down quietly and so, recently they found a veto to bring them to theirhannches, and then retired in good order, saying they did what they ^could ami fkiled because they eoakl not help it [Laughter.J When he first heard of the preposition to unseat Kellogg, he laughed It to soorn. He could not believe that the party would undertake a thing so revolutionary and so unequalled in partisan atrocity. The Senator from Delaware [SaulsburyJ had told them that the Democrats were in earnest The action proponed was violative of reason, justice, and parliamentary proceedings, and threatened the seat of every HepuWkan, because ha Pernor rata were in a majority. Their leader Thurman) came to Use rescue of the majority, and tied—d an a greet man esuld. Every Senator who voted for the resolution committed himtelf to a monstrous doctrine, subversive of erery legal principle, destructive of private ri^ht, and revolutionary to an extent never before witnessed yn this country.

Without concluding hie remarke, Carpenter gave way for a motion to adjourn. The Sen&te adjourned.

FRESHET.

New Castle. N. B., May 6.—The greatest freshet ever known here has occurred. Large quantities of logs have been carried out. Farms are submerged and stock drowned.

THE MEXICAN EXPOSITION, Citv of Mexico, May 6.—A committee o( congress has reported a bill appropriating 1500,000 towards the expenses of the exposition. Its passage is regarded as certain.

FOREST FIRE.

Pottstown, May 6.—A fire in Berks county is destroying hundreds of acres of timber. The flames are rapidly extending eastward doing great damage. The loss is heavy.

W.SO PER TEAR.

FOREIGN.

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A lalriMMial Bill ia

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Denial ef the Reports ef Russian Tyranny.

MSWS FBOM CAPKfOWjri

London, May 4.—A correspondent at Capetown, under date -of the aand of April, writes that he has reason to believe that Lord Chelmsford will ask for another complete infantry brigade from home, and that operations await its arrival. This would entail another campaign. Meanwhile the frontier lies tincovered not a single company is available as a reserve because of the weakness of the horses, cavalry marches has been reduced to seven miles a day.

Another correspondent telegraphs ttiat the reports of the interviews between the Boers and Sir Bertie Frere are unsatisfactory. 1 A dispatch dated Durban, April 24th, says that Cety wayp's brother, Aaegulco, wishes to surrender. Col. Newdegatc, who commanded in the direction of

Dornberg, and ie accompanied by Lord Chelmsford, has signalled to Colonel Crealock, com manning on the Lower Tugela river, to advanoe In concert with him on Ulundi. Colonel Crealock moves carefully forward, and will finally establish himselt ia the Umolosi bush, and cut off the Zulu retreat.

A telegram dated Capetown, April aa, speaks merely of preparatory movements.

A dispatch from Maritsburg state* that the French Prince Imperial Is suffering from a sharp attack of fever.

Awisatanx.

Pari*, May 7.—Lepere, minister of the Interior, is preparing a bill to abolish nearly all penalties for the press offenses. It will, however, maintain severe punishment for the defamation of character

A HEW MABRIAOE BILL

London, May 7»—-In the House of Lords latt night the Prince of Wales presented 4 petition of 3,3 c8 Norfolk farmers in favor of a bill legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister. The Prince said he believed the measure would be of great advantage to the community at large and he wou'd support it. Lord Houghton, Liberal, moved the second reading of the bill. The government,represented by Lord Cranebook, strongly^opposed it and the second reading was defeated by a vote of 101 to 8x. The Prince of Wales, Duke of Edinburgh and Bishop of Ripon voted with the minority and 14 of the Bishops with the majority. in the House of Commons a declatory resolution was introduced by Fanar Herscheli, Liberal, in favor

St. Petersburg, May. 7.—The Journal**^ says the news published abroad apout the state ot affairs here is untrue. There has been no prohibition against the possession of arms but persons possessing armsjmust inform the^authorties. All tra£ fic is entirely free and unimpeded. Statements that the theatres could not be visited without an cfficial permit and that lights in houses would not be allowed after 10 o'clock, are ridiculous inventions. The city lives and works in the same msnner as heretofore without excitement and undisturbed in its daily life and intercourse. t*

YAKOOB JCHAX.

Simla, May 7.—Yakoob Khan reached Luzdullaky yesterday. He left the regiment of cavalry there on account of the scarcity of' fodder and proceeded for Gundamuk with an escort of iso infantry. He will probably reach tbe British camp to-morrow morning.

HAN LOW TAKES A BKSTV

London, May 7.—Hanlon will take a forthnight's rest before preparing for the match made, Elliott in June. Elliot is on strong work and rarely misses going over the course at top pressure once a oay. Two to one on Handion is freely ofiared with no takers beyond small amount*. The English scullers are advised to adopt the American style which comprehends a longer slide and greater use of the tegs and.body..

THE CHESTER TRADES CUP RACE,

London, May 7.—The race for the Chester trades cap to-day was won by Reefer, Toucket second, Redolto third. Betting was 7 to 4 on Parole, 4 to 1 against Toucket, ao to 1 against Redolto and ao to one against Reefer.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. Cairo, May 6.—At the Democratic jsdicial convention here, to-day, M. C. Crawford, of Union D. M. Browning, Franklin, and J. M. Sausden, of Alexander, received nominations for judges of circuit court.

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ro AllowMttriac* Withal** tor of Deceased Wile is .--ibm Defeated, '"V s.

A JA Bill to Abclith Breach of Pron^ iee Suits Except Ac-, Pauot theCemitiofia." 1

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of abolishing the action for breach of promise for marriage except incases where actual pecuniary losses have been incurred by reason of promise, was carried by a vote of 106 yeaa to 6f nays. Solicitor Gen'l Sir Harding L^ offered the proposed resolution. CONTRADICTION OF FORMER REPORTS