The New York herald., 1864-04-05
Return Of Lieut.. Gen. Grant
from Fortress Monroe.
Important Amendments to the Ea-
r. tisRal Bank Bill.
Unanimous DECLARATION Of ths House
Against a Monarchy in Mexico.
Proposed Alteration Of the Net-
traiity Laws,
&s.. &C.. &C.

traiity Laws,
So. &s. g.
WASHINGTON, April 4, 1894.
pETuRn or GEN GRANT FROM FORTRESS MONRos.
Lieutenant General Grant and the select party which
teft here last week fer Fortress Monroe returned 70
Washington this morning. Gen. Grant Is accompanied
by Cen Rawns and Col Comstock. Of his stsd. lie bias
spent most Of the day ia the war Department Every
moment OF his time is occupied with important duties.
He win return his headquarters In the field tomorrow
mornins
ARRIVAL OF GEN. SHERIDAN
Major General P. H. Sheridan has arrived here from
Che West. He highly spoken Of efficient officer
take command OF the cavalry corps 10 the
Army OF the Potomac in place Of Major General feasan
con. who has been assigned TO duty In the West
GENERAL OFFICERS IN TOWN.
There number Of general officers in town to day
MOVEMENTS OF GENERALS AvERnL AND oUsrEa.
General Aver and General Custer both youthful aud
promising cavalry commanders here to-day General
Averl will Immediately return to his command In the
Department OF West Virginia. General Custer is aiili
suffering from the effects Of the accident which befe
him q few weeks ago. As his health will permit
DO will rcoin his division 10 the army OF the Potomac
GENERAL sICKLEs' MISSION
Major General Sckles, whose health has been consider
ably impaired, Ia fast gaining strength, and will
n0on loavo here upon the important mission with which
he IL entrusted by the President.
THE NEW MILITARY GOVERNOR or The DISTRICT OF
CoLuABIA.
Colonel wiswcl chief Of the Veteran Reserve Corps
Bureau has been appointed Acting Military Governer Of
Ghis Dtstrct vice General Martnda.e absens leave.
TIE MILITARY GoyERNoRsHIr OF ALEXANDRIA.
II Ia reported that the office or Military Governor OF
Alexandria to be dispensed with, and the duties
now performed by General Slough will be discharged by
provost marshal, under the immediate direction Of
General Augur, commanding this department
PROTEST AGAINST MONARCHY IN MEXICO.
The resolution reported from the Committee Foreign
Aars Of tho House to-day, IN regard 20 the establish
fnent OF monarchy IA Mexico, although proposing
Immediate action, regarded important, giving
debne expression Of the policy aud opinion Of tho people
OF the United States in regard European intervention
10 she political Affairs OF this continent. 1t met with
opposition the only expression being regret that had
Got been made stronger and more definite.
ISSUE OF TKN.roRrY BONDS.
Tho Secretary Of the Treasury has determined TO issue
20 paxtc preferriDg them forty bonds, bearing
rest from date Of subscription thus avoiding the
sy Of paying accrued interest from March required
under former instructions This extends to
oil the agencies for the sale Of this loaa.
THE CURRENCY BILL.
section OF the Currency bill which passed the Com.
nittse Of Tho Whole the House to-day. exempts the
Bank OF Commerce Of New York from tho personal ia
bhy required by tho law In relation to National Banks.
fbe protest Of ell the other New York banks the
tables Of menbers bui Messs. RUSSELL Green Duer and
Vail have enjoyed tbe privilege OF tho floor for several
days TO long the Bank OF Commerce Is not bank OF
exemption would be just but under the Naions
Banking law II would have the right to ISSUE and the
exemption becomes exclusive privilege Although
adopted by the commit ee, the section will hardly pass
che House strong Effort made by the democratic
side e lbe House, issd by few republicans TO Oh
tain the adoption additional section admitting the
rlaht or States tax these National Banks. This
holiy debated Eve minute speeches for hour and
ball. but the committee and tue House adjourned without
AnAliy dlsposng OF the question.
rns oUIcKsILvEa CASE DECIDED IN FAVOR or rnE
COMPANY.
There vas eips~ar scene In the Supreme Court room
Co day IL was Understood thar the decision in the cee
brsled Quicksilver Mine 10 be announced The
ests and ssIes Of the court were crafnmed with an
anxious crowd OF both sexes. Among them were many
the greatest celebrities Of the country When Judge
Nelson commenced reading the opinion OF the Court
dead silence maIntancd and every ear strained
90 catch his fa,ntest syllable As II became aud
apparent that dscionsas In favor Of tho company,
shs BY one the listeners dropped out hastenng to the
seegaph Office. When the conclusion reached there
wss . general exodus and the telegraph Offices Of the
House and Senate thrcuged with anxious specula'
ors eager realize their profits The more knowing cues
waited quietly 10 take advantage OF hs rush to buy more
tocLs a. they that since tho Se has been con-
rmsi the company will at once proceed 70 make such
ARRANGEMENTS a. will enable them 10 pay regularly
opeudc dividends upon the stock, the developcmont q
which his been suspended Until tho title to Tho property
was assumed
Tho opinion OF Tho Court was delivered by Mr. jus
.sics Nelson, establishing tho southern and eastera
boundaries Of Fossats grant including the mine The
southern boundary S the Great Sierra, which doeafs
xhe pssteosous Of the United States Tho eastern bound
.sy n hs straight line by tho eastern base OF the Low
Hnl thus throwing the mine on Fossats ranch. The
Court orders decree confirming the survey OF pecem-
Dsr 1890 sad 6sd 10 the January following.
Assocs,c Juscs Nelson sad that tho Court FOR the
Nor,heru dssrict OF California had coniormed TO the
mandate Of tho supreme Court, ln entering the survey
rn,s ccssroyersy would have thus been closed u np
sared from che opiAiou that the California Court VA
sooaeuced By law Of Congress which allowed appeals
from surveys IN pevase land claims. The aierrs % TN
ips axiog the boundary ia dispute was wholly unsus
ss,ued. R n was competent 10 change one line " wa
cmoe,en, to change ALL The merits OF the case, spar
rrcm Inc boundary did NOT enter into the opinion.
1be C,r,., to-day ordered, adudyed and docreet ina
d, dccree Of tho District Court OF tho United state
eos thu Northern district u CALIFORNIA;, In toe csso
fcsss appellant. against tue Cnitsd stated, ID u
vs,sed and the ause remauded 20 Tho said bstr'c
,oust with directors enter decree copformaoe 10 IN
urvsy approved by the Surveyor ocncrai, becemocr X
1890 Jsetce Clifford who alone dsscntcd from ih
ouiuiop said the property was worth twenty millions
xur eHQuNsr or coxHoDoRs Levy TO THE UNTIL
II sFAfEs.
From iettoe 81 Attorney General Bates aud tho log
.~,crs and other docomcnts accompanying which wet
communicated 10 the Senate today relative 10 the "
ouoss OF Commodore Levy Of the homestead Of Jeersc
to ,ne United states, 10 appears that the property
,oce Monticello 800 600 in real estate in New Ycr
aad 500 600 In stocks. II bequclthed in trus, for
AGRICULTURAL school the support and education Of q
t,,dfen Of Ulcers or the navy. The case ha
tss be taken tue New York Court of Appeals Alto