The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1866-03-29
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ages, but everything else was lost. The |
total loss will reach 50, 900, 900; Pixies loss
being $40, ,OOv, on which he had but trifling
insurance. 1t is supposed the fire was caused
by an explosion of gas.
New York, March 24.-Last evening the
residence Of John p Moore, No. 100 Madison
Avenue, was robbed of tin box containing
100000 in United States securities. re-
ward of $500 is offered.
Nothing further has been divulged about
the robbery of 81 800 $50 from Lords office,
but mysterious advertisements lead to the
belief that negotiations have been opened
for compromise with the mysterious thief.
The Postmaster of Hartford, Conn, ten
dered his resignation, which the President
refused to accept.
In pursuance of general instructions from
the headquarters of the army, officers in
command of military departments were es-
tablished guarantees at Southern ports,
and suitable vessels for guard ships are being
stationed along the coast as security against
the introduction of cholera.
New York, March 24.-ln the U. S. District
Court yesterday Judge Bolts pronounced an
elaborate Judgment in which he declared
that the application of the owners of the
steamship Meteor for bonding that vessel
should be refused, out of q sense of obli
cation to enforce neutrality. 1t will be re-
membered that the Meteor was seized by
order of the Government on information
that she was intended to be ed as Chilean
privateer. Pending the final decision the
owners wanted to give bonds for the value
of the vessel and release her from further
detention.
New York, March 24.-The Commercial Ad-
ccrtiser says the passage of the Loan bill by
the House has produced a slight luctuaton
in the market. The adoption of the clause
authorizing foreign loan took Wall street
by surprise, and the bill is regarded as
granting the Secretary substantially all the
pow1r.he wanted. Tne action of the House
would produce a more marked effect were
it certain the bill would pass the Senate in
ITS present form. There is doubt if the
S.nate will not insist on curtailing the Sec
retary's power.
Washington March 24.-Seth Williams, the
well known Adjt Gen. of the Army of the
Potomac, died mt the residence of his sister
IN this cry last night, of Inflammation ol
the brain.
Cincinnati, March 24.-The Commercial gives
prominence to the statement that leading
members of Congress have agreed to con
tinue in session till the 4th of March, ant
will take recess from time to lime as occa
aion may require, leaving II few members OF
hand to keep up the formality. hi
Washington, March 24.-The House wen
into the Committee of the Whole for genera
debate. The attendance was small. TIL,
proceedings were not important. .s
The Presidents veto of the civil right
bill will probably be sent to the Sen, ,te or
Monday, and it is anticipated with mucl
interest. Various speculations are afloa
IN 40 of ha
and while nothing is certainly known,
seems to be believed the President will reit
crate the argument of the other veto mes
sage against leg Station for the South Will
those States are unrepresented, He will
avail himself Of this occasion to further de
6re his policy.
The President yesterday expressed hi
,disapprobation Of Senator Stewards propo
si,ion providing for universal amnesty o.
condition that the States shall grant univer
sal suffrage.
Chicago, March 26.-The Democratic cit
convention Of Milwaukee, nominated Mayo
Talmadge for reelection; declared its un
qualified approval of the Presidents policy
. and endorsed the patriotic course of Senate
Doolittle.
General Palmer, commanding the Depart
ment Of Kentucky, has rendered his resigna
tion, but it is not accepted yet.
During the debate in Congress the othe
day, on the bill to protect army officers fror
vexatious suits for damages in Soutber
States, il was stated that 3, 800 such suits ha
been commenced in Kentucky alone.
Returns from all but seven townships |
New Hampshire chow a majority for Unio
candidate for Governor of 48 against AZ.
II is rumored that formal misunderstood
Ing exists between The English Governmer
aud the American Embassy 10 London, rea
tive 10 the imprisonment of the several pei