New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-13


will not r.c.ss from is position assumed ysstcrs,x
ip the House, nor comprcs i'e himself ~ any spd-
ogetic declarations, having n.is0sr given nor n
tended afront justtying pe,enptop demand. Il
is said Col. Lander ID acting Cor him, bat ctasn
advice has been taken, whose names srs withheld,
to prevent interference or arrest.
Mr. Potter Ia within convenient reach, thoust
without access to any persons bur those immediate.
" concerned. His family are ignorant Of bu
whereabouts. No further action Of any kidd VII
DO taken until tomorrow, and all statements 10 the
contrary ais merely speculative.
TIE CALIFORNIA LAND CASE.
Mr. Gushing closed an eloquent argument IN the
great California Land case, and after rest on Eve
minutes opened another important cause, involving
large estate under will in Californs, thus e1kib-
ting rare powers Of intellect and endurance. ST.
THE BOLTON CASE.
Telegrapbic dispatches have been sent from hsrs,
tating that the Judges held conference on the
Bolton case on Saturday, and authorized Judes
fancy TO prepare the opinion Of the Court, FROM
which il was inferred the decree was favorable, and
the stock of the San Francisco Land Associatiou
accordingly appreciated largely in Philadelphia.
Judge fancy only heard part of the argument, and
will not attend any conference, thus leaving the
decision with the other six Judges. If they should
be divided, the decree below would be confirmed.
THE ADMINISTRATION coRRUPTIoSs.
Mr.. Vapdyke was before Mr.. Coyode's Commit
tee, and testified that his difficulty with the Presi
dent. resulting in bis removal, was occasioaed
because be protested against the Federal Office
holders controlling Democratic politics in tho city
and State He had long correspondence with tho
President His testimony established the fact that
George W. Baker, the Collectors brother, received
pay for an Office which did not exist by Law.
Mr.. Shaw, of The Herald, testified that be was
called upon by Mr.. ButterHorth several times, sad
finally furnished with statement by him protesting
TO give an account of the scene 10 the committee
room with Mr.. Train, which was published in The
Herald. and by which Mr.. Butterwo YVES repre-
sented as requiring Mr.. Train to make some con-
cession. The reporters notes of that affair give
a very different version from the publication.
4. THE PRINTING ABUSES.
Mr.. Haskin's report and resolution on the Print
ing abuses was postponed TIL the 25th, owing TO tho
absence of Messrs. Hindman and Clopton, VINO
have minority views to submit
THE PACIFIC TELEGRAPH.
The Pacific Telegraph bill was taken up in tn
House, ard opposed with much feeling by Mr. Bu-
nett of Kentucky but bis constitutional objectios
were completely annibilated by one Of Mr.. Com ,
lipg's clear and compact, convincing argumepcr
and searching and practical review Of thsquesoa
by Mr.. Alley, who at first was embarrassede ..
similar scruples.
THE NETWORK PUBLIC STORES,
The papers connected with the Public StoreN
New.York were sent to the House. Mr.
admits in his letter that he did not intend 70 80
the contract to the lowest bidder. George !.
Purser offered to perform the service alta rsd'cn
of ~ per cent, furnishing responsible secu'ih.
James o. Kelley proposed to take the confrs''
s25, 900 per year less than Messrs. Mather, ss
tyre & Co., with abundant security. Gecn
Ditchett offered to perform the work for
cent less than the present price.