The New York herald., 1867-04-17

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central point In Maryland the condition cf
the coorsd psops has not been materially amsnded by
any action Of the STATE Legislature which met I'D Cd
jouYasd during the quarter the only acts passd landing
70 ams,issAss THAR condition bsing bill % repeal the
Law authorizing the sale Of negroes into slavery s pun
ishment for crime; bill to repeal certain sections Of
the cods relating 10 negroes known - BLACK Laval
referring 70 kidnapping, importing convics or slaves
lncendlary publications and unlawful marriages between
whites and blacks and an attempt ssAlze unjust
apprenticeship laws Of the State defeated On the
other hand the following acts have been paseed
tending 70 smbarass the efforts Of the Bureau and
crease the difncuitiss which has had 70 en-
counter In securing justice 70 the ffeedmsn-A bill
limiting the power Of the criminal in Baltimore
10 issue wrts Of habeas corpus; and act giving
pensation 70 judges and magistrates for expenses In
CURED in resisting the Civil Rights biAs psrnoious
effects Of this bill, says the General too apparent
for comment: bill prohibiting the State Comptrollsr
from recognizing paying any claims for State bounty
any military officer now In the United States services
who has been discharged thercfrom. unless said
ocer agent attorney resident permanently in
the State In carrying out the provisions Of the latter
act much embarrassment will b occasioned for the
officers Of the bureau Az crowning act 70 the above
named legislation. bill authorizing tho admission Of
the testimony OF coiored persons in the civil
courts was rejected after having been twioe
reconsidsred in the House and once In shs
Senate. All these acts tend TO impede the efforts
Of the Bureau as the civil magistrates not hesating
to violate the Civil Rights BILL pecunia-y sacrifice
being involved will necessate having them arrested
and brought before the United States Commissioner,
which course will be taken by the Assistant Commits
soner Of the Bureau in all Of neglect their part
o 10 n fr00d Imam Tha
con Of the colored people throughout the state Of
Maryland very satisfactory, far the rights Of
aborers and the administration Of justice concerned
the majority OF the complaints received being against
persons accused Of defrauding claimants for bounty,
Destitntion In Louisiana.
Brcvet Brigadier General Mower, Assistant Commis
siener OF Freedmen's Affairs in Louisiana reported TO
the Commissioner in reply to inquiry to whether
there any destution in that State that account
of the destruction Of the evees by the late foods and
the inundaon Of the plantations along the river great
deal Of destitution may be expected. The State OF
Louisiana which not among the number Of the
Southern States that applied for the relief appropriated
by Congress- will be obliged to call that fund for
assistance.
Appointments Confirmed.
The Senate last week reconsdered the vote by which
Ex-Governor Bradford of Maryland, was confirmed as
Surveyor of the Port Of Baltimore but to-day again
frmed the nomination.
Appointments Rejected.
All the following nominations rejected namely
Postmasters-James D. Moore, Bloomington, Ind.
Joseph Loomas, Newburg, N. Y. Joseph Crane, Union
Springs, N. r.; George Atmore, Williamsport, Pa;
David Scott, Elkton, Md; William H. Il. Taylor, Gin.
secretary Of Colorado rerltory-MarshalI Moore Of
United states Consals-O B. Clark OF Michigan, at
Manzanila; Columbus E. Neatly, at Tabasco.
Collector Of Internal Revenue-A. L Aaglton. for the
First District Of Pennsylvania
surveyor Of Customs-Daniel ?. Allen at Quincy, III.
The Loaisiana Marshalship.
In the of tue Louisiana Msrshalship, General Hsr
still remains the most prominent candidate, but he
meets with strong opposition from rival aspiranta Her
served with credit during the from its
mencement 10 the close He sntersd the army .
captain and ended major general His confirmation
s urged by majority Of Louisiana who say be 10 the
most acceptable Of all tho candidates Those who oppose
him principally do not reside in louisiana
Forms and Practice Under tho Bankrupt
Law.
Chief Justice Chase. Of the Supreme Court has ap-
pointed Judges Nelson, Swane and Miller Q commission
to prepare the forms and practice under the Bank
rupt law Mr.. Clinton Rice. Of New York, has been
chosen secretary Of the commission
Tho Adams and National Express Cempanies.
Some developments are said TO be Forthcoming In Rich
mond touching the struggle between the rival express
companies the Adams and the National secret agent Of
Adams Express IL Ii alleged, gave his obligation In be-
half Of the company, and Afterwards attempted TO pocket
round for himself in offering 70 buy up bis paper
less than fty cents the dollar, under threat OF
taking advantage Of the Bsnkrupt law This has bssn
reported 10 the Adams once In New York. and the
sut may be law suit There has been correspondence
the subject and 10 said 70 implicais New York
official Publication Of the correspondence is shortly
expected.
The Case Of the Prize Sea Lion.
The argument in the Of ONeill. plaintiff in
Kirkpatrick, concluded, aud the prize case the
sea Lion vs. the United States, taken up and will
proceed tomorrow. No S77 will follow.
Affairs in Colombia.
General Solgar. Minister from the United States Of
Colombia to this country has received the latest and
most important dispatches, dated March IT, stating
therein that the difficulties between President Mosquera
and Congress- which gave rise TO the superstition Of
cup dsat have been satisfactorily arranged by the two
branches Of tho government ana that public well as
commercial affairs have resumed their former con-
dions.
TrausportaliOn Of Friction Matches.
The following instructions TO Collectors Of Customs and
Supervising and Local Inspectors Of steamboats, have
just been issued
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 10, 1857.
SIR In order prevent embarrassment and needless
expense the transportation of friction Matches your
attention directed TO public resolution No. TO- approved
Marcn 2menung DIVISION OF t00 ninth
Of the Ac 70 provide for tho bstsr security Of
the lives Of passengers on board Of vessels prcpsd in
whole In part by steam and for oher purposes" ap
proved August 30 1882, and providing shat inspect
may in the license therein provided for exempting
from tho obligation to carry In safe Ghost
apartment, composed OF or }ned with metal compact
packages or friction securely packed In strong
light wooden chests boxes the covers OF which shall
be firmly fastened by locks screws other fastsn-
ings and which shall be stored IN a safe part Of the
steamer designated in their license by the inspectors and
at q safe distance from any 6re.o
You are hereby directed TO carry into effect the prov
sons OF the above resolution and you will that all
packages in which friction matches placed board
Of vessels propelled wholly or In part BY steam comply
In security with the terms Of said resolution Very
spectfuIly, HUGH McCULLOCh,
Secretary Of the Treasury.