The national Republican., 1867-02-23

HENRY BRYANT, who, at his DEATH was con-
nected with the Smithsonian Institution.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WASHINGTON, February 20, 1867
Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr.. FRANKLIN CHASE, the
Consul General Of the United States at Tam
pico, Mexico, Of the death, on the 11th Of
December, 1866, at Tampco, Of THOMAS
NEWTON, late mate on board Of the United
States steamer paul JONES'"
The GENERAL LAND OFFIcE. - Commits
sioner Wilson has just received from the sur
veyor general at Denver, Colorado, some
very interesting specimens Of the mineral
wealth Of that region, consisting Of packages
Of ores, &C., from the Washington lode, in
the Red Mountain district, near the head OF
Lake creek, southwest Of the Arkansas river,
the Etna Tunnel Company's lode, in the
James creek, the Hattie James and Yo
Somite lodes, in the Granite district.
The Hattie James and Yo Somite lodes
are remarkable not only from their richness
in gold, which is valued at an average rate
of 81, ,304.74 per ton, but for the peculiar
quality Of iron which forms the James. As
rule the gold.bearing veins Of Colorado are
sulphurets, but this is an oxide, the gold
being visible in the specimens. The district
in which they are found has not been de-
veloped TO any extent, but promises to be
one Of the richest in Colorado.
The Red Mountain district, in which the
Washington lode is found Is on the head
waters Of Lake creek, and is comparatively
recent discovery. 1t is so recently de-
veloped that II is only accessible by bridle-
trail. This district contains hundreds of
lodes OF extreme richness, and when opened
will be one Of the richest Of Colorado. The
specimen sent is q fair sample ofthe quality
OF the Red Mountain ores, and assays at $400
in gold per ton. The lode is about 200 feet
in width, and can be traced for mile in
length.
This is probably the largest vein Of min
eral which has been found in Colorado. II
consists of gold and silver bearing galena
and assays at S74 in silver and $65 in gold
per ton.
The Commissioner is in receipt Of returns
showing On aggregate disposal Of 1924
acres Of the public lands at the Bonneville
(Mo.) Office during the month Of January
last; IL, ,229 acres Of the land were taken up
for actual settlement and cultivation under
the homestead law and the remainder located
with Agricultural College scrip and bounty
Isnd warrants.
The Commissioner yesterday transmitted
for Gelivery to the patentees 500 patents for
land located with Agricultural College scrip,
and covering 63,940 acres. These lands are
located in the Ionia and Marquette districts
of Michigan and the st. Cloud and Greenleaf
districts in Minnesota.
ARMY BULLErIY.-So much Of special Or
ders from Headquarters Armies Of the United
States as relieved Brevet Col. John Moore,
surgeon, from duty at Fort Wadsworth, New
York harbor, and assigned him to duty at
Governors Island, New York harbor, ITEM
porarily,) during the absence Of Brevet Brig.
adler General J. b. Brown, surgeon, Presi-
dent Of the Army Medical Examining Board,
now in session at New York city, is revoked.
Brevet Colonel John Moore, surgeon, in
addition to his present duties, is assigned to
duty at Governors Island, New York harbor,
Temporarily during the absence of Brevet
Brigadier General j. b. Brown, Surgeon and
President Of the Army Medical Examining
Board, now in session at New York city,
with station, while acting under the provi-
sions Of this order, in New York city.
So much Of special orders from the Head.
quarters If the Army, dated July J. 1865, as
accepts the resignation Of Surgeon Sylvanus
s. Mulford, 10 take effect June 30, 1865, is
so amended as to take effect July lS, 1865.
NAVAL ISrErLIGENcE.-The Navy Depart
ment has received dispatches from Rear
Admiral Bell, commanding the Asiatic
squadron, dated Hong Kong, China, Decen-
her 27, 1866.
Dispatches received from Rear Admiral
aGodoo, commanding the South Atlantic
squadron, dated Montevideo, January 10,
state that the Mohican, Shamokin, Nipsic,
and Kansas are now in that port The latter
vessel was to have sailed the next day for
the coast Of Africa. The general health OF
the squadron is reported as being very good.
The Department on yesterday also re-
,ceiyed dispatches from Lieutenant Com,
mander Fleming commanding the United
States steamer Penobscot, dated St. Thomas
West Indies, the 18th inst. Lieutenant
Commander Fleming announces the sudden
death of s. NJ. Kellogg, fleet surgeon Of the
South Atlantic squadron, and Acting Passed
Assistant Surgeon II. X. Chandler, the latter
from yellow fever.
The United States steamer Resaca was al
Rio de Janeiro on the Oath OF january. AL
well on board.
The CusroMs REvENUE.-The amount o
revenue derived by the Government
from duties on imports during the interim
from the 9th to the 10th Of February incu
sive, at the bclow.named ports, were as iol
lows: New York, ,2O5; Philadelphia
$200,s70.2S; Baltimore, $7l ,4ll.49; New Or
leans, February to 81 $l35,l24,G3.
NAVY BULLETIN, FEBRUARY l5.-Ordered-
Lieutenant Commander Edward Y. McCau
ley, to duty as Fleet Captain and Chief o
Staff of the North Atlantic Squadron.
Placed on Leave Of Absence for Dis
charge-Acting Ensign Cephas X. Waite.
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