The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-04
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Union pub
fishes the correspondence between Napier, the
Earl of Clarendon and Mr.. Cass, relative to
the rescue Of great part Of the crew Of the
British barque Tasso, wrecked at Birmegat
rescued by the crew Of an American life boat.
Mr.. Fowler, acting vice-consnl at New York,
has been instructed to convey to the widow
Of John Jones, one of the boatmen, who per-
ished in the rescue. donation Of $50, as a
mark Of sympathy from the British govern
ment. A subscription had also resulted in the
collection Of sum sufficient for tho purchase
OF small house and farm. Mr. Fowler has
also been making inquiries respecting the rel
atives Of John Parker another boatmen, who
lost his life. and the rest of tho boatmen who
shared in the same danger.
The Earl Of Clarendon instructed Lord Ma
pier to express, in the warmest terms, the
thanks Of the British government for the
timely assistance rend cred, and expresses his
admiration of the courage and devotion Of the
American boatmen. Mr. Glass; in letter to
Lord Napier, says: at is always source of
qualification to this government, when the citi-
7ens Of the United States are instrumental in
rescuing individuals especially citizens or sub
jects Of friendly countries, from the perils Of
the sea, and the manifestation Of sympathy
and grat.ude on the part Of her Majestv's
government, is justly appreciated by the Pres
ident.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. r. Bocyll, Apprais-
er of Merchandise at Philadelphia. vice e.
Gideon; G.. Wescott, appointed Postmaster;
Joseph Bates, Jr., Collector, Mass, vice Ed
ward p. Little, whose commission has expired.
Amos Robbins, Collector at Perth Amboy, n.
j., vice Francis w. Bringly, whose commits
sion has expired; VIM. S. Jackson, Collector
at Vienna. Md, vice Geo. A. il: Smith, whose
commission has expired. Samuel Edwards.
Post Master, Belfast, Maine, vice James L.
Noyes. whose commission has expired.
Jesse Sharp, Collector, Wilmington, Della
ware. L. ID. Stark, Camden North Carolina,
j. w. Little, Egg Harbor, New York; N. w.
Wood, Vicksburg; Nertx Schaffer, Milwau-
kic, Thaddeus Sanford, Mobile.
Applications for route agencies and small
post Offices are numerous. 1t is determined,
however, that no removal Of present incum-
bents shall take place, except for cause.
1t il not true that Peter G.. Washington,
Ex-Assstant Treasurer, intends going into
the banking business with Ex-Secretary
Guthrie, at Louisville.
Charles III. Hampstead, appointed director
Of the Mint in California, in place Of Lott, re-
moved
Removal of KEENAN,, Consul at Hong Kong
is conditional. Commissioner Parker, IN
structed to carry it into effect. if he shall as
certain the truth of the charge that KEENAN,,
carried an American flag at tho head Of the
forces in the attack upon Canton.
Ex-Governor Bigler. of California, was APP
pointed to Chilli, he was offered, but refused,
the office Of Commissioner or Minister to
China.
From the records Of the pension bureau, it
appears that the land warrants issued since
the first law passed will call for about fifty
eight millions Of acres. The acts passed since
February 10th 1917 have granted more than
fifty milton Of acres.
There can be no doubt Of the report receive
ed by the Texas, that Canas had made over
lures to Walker, as such action had before been
indicated by letter from Minister Pacinda. at
Nicarangua. though the nature of the over
lures are not known. Chilon was always
friendly to Walker, and only awaited'a proper
opportunity to take sides.
The re enforcement that joined Lockridgo
consisted Of 900 Texans.
I The above is given on authority Of private
letters received here.
Mr.. Howard, reporter Of the U. S. Supreme
Court, has announced that volume contain
ing the decisions and opinions in the bred
Scott case, will be published in two or three
weeks.