The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-27

other metres and the results not SO favorable ~
aaticipsisd The rejection OF the metro system will
lead 70 radical change in the administration Of this
branch Of tho revenue, and necessates complete re-
modelling In the officers having charge Of tho col
lection OF the whiskey tar.
Murder Of a White Man by a Negro.
Last night, while three whte men were turning
corner in the First ward. OF them against col
ored man, who, In company with q cocred woman. was
going In an opposite direction The coorst man. after
utierng OATH fred hs revolver at the white man.
who to-day died from the effects Of the wound The
murderer escaped.
Appointment Of a Receiver tor Defnnct vir.
ginia Bank.
Judge Underwood, who several days ago decresd that
the deed OF trust in the OF the Merchants National
Bank or Baltimore vs. the Bank Of the Valley in vir-
gina WAS invalid, to-day appointed Hamilton g. Faut.
Of Richmond receiver to take charge OF the assets
oS the latter bank. The assets are million Of
dcllarA
Railroad Statistics.
Director Deimar OF the BursAu OF Statistics, reports
the tta authorized mileage OF railroads In the United
States to be $1,000; Of which over $4,000 miles have
been completed. The total cost 81, sS4 100000.
United States Supreme Court.
The following casss were disposed or IN the United
States Supreme Court to-day
No: 6I-unitsd States appsilsnts, w. Schooner seA
No. ss-Uuitsd states, sppsllsats, w. Brig Gaxisns
Hiigonda and cargo. Case argued
No so-prsns,cs plaintiff In error, w. Pokerssi'i,
No. So-county Of Lans, paintn in error vs. State
Of Oregon. Case argued
Samuel G. Courtney United States District Attorney
FOR the Southern District OF New York. motion Of
Attorney General stsnbery. to-day admitted 70 prac.
tics II the Supreme Court Of the United States
q Pending Amir 81 Honor nc Washington.
tFrom the Evening Telegram OF yesterday
WASHINGTON, Dec. o. 1867.
A duel Is the tapis here between major general
and ex-csptain Of tho Army OF the Potomac. The
difncuty originated at tho opera Monday evening In
this captain referred TO, who Is noted for his
saantry and poliseness occupied In the orchestra
and seeing private box friend with whom he do
sired speak he endeavored pass tho direction
nearest the pout he sought On the line Of seats
with the captain the major general, at distance OF
three four chairs from the end Tho OCCUPANTS
major general quietly arose the captain pass out
The man of two stars however, was leaning against tho
row o. seats n front and showed 20 sign o. moving
low me to pass out for moment" The major general
answered, without moving, This not tho way TO pass,
sir. You shall not get out this way Go around the
other way General said tho Captain, 81 thought
you were gentlemen. You are a general, and ought
TO be gentleman, but you behave like rufian. Allow
Al this point person in military uniform who
in company with the general remarked TO the captain.
'rha the way, sir which 10 address general
The captain replied, My quarrel is with that man.
pointing to the general. land not With you Allow me
and tho captain seeing number OF ladies' about, aud
unwilling 10 interrupt the performance by row, re-
strained his indignation and passed out 10 AN opposite
direction.
that the captain has since challenge 10
tho general aud proclams that no win brand him In the
newspapers II no refuses 10 "come out" The affair
quite oxcelaent here, as the parties are both
well known and have many friends in Washington.
General Mende Declines n Military Coms.
mnDdcrshtp.
Prom the Evening Telegram Of yesterdsy.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90, 1851.
Il is stated to-day that Goncrai Meade having ey-
pressed 10 the President his desire TO remain In cont
mand Of the Department Of the Fast has been decided
select olhcr officer relieve Genera. Pope from
command of the Fourth Military District
Disbandment OF Negro Miiitls Companies
Amicabic Settlement of the DincoItic,.
IRON The Evening Telegram OF yea,erdsy.l
WASHINGTON. Dec 20, 1867
Tho order issued time since, directing tho dis
bardmsut os the irregular militia organizations (while
black In tho District OF Columbia which occasonod
the time such outcry the part OF the radical
press OF this city the complaint being grounded tho
ASSERTION tina, no intended 10 entirely alice
the negroes, hks accomplished lis object, though moi
Assigned. Upon the receipt Of the order
by General Emery point arose as to tho power OF The
tho existence of martial law The question having
the Generals Cbsf. with tho assent OF the President
directed Tho suspension OF tho ORDER and the leaders In
these organizations sent for and requested to take
advantage OF the militia laws. 70 which proposition they
assented Although the order has never been revoked
the suspension efectually terminates ITS forra The
ganizations aimed ut have dsbandcd nj Toast far
the knowledge Of the government Is nod aud
steps known 10 have been taken 10 continue under
legal authority.
snte,, Of the Cater Rclia"cc-roiaicni Re-
lfrom the Evening Telegram Of yesterday.l
WASHINGTON. Dec. Do ls6s.
The treasury Department has received despatch
stating that cutter Reliance, Captain Hen
nques which ief baltimore the 18th Of August for
san Francisco arrived safe Of 81 GATHERINGS Brazil on
the 22d OF October having had heavy weather and head
winds throughout nearly the whole PASSAGE
Fears entertained Tar the safety OF the Reliance,
but she has proved herself be excellent seagoiug
vessel rho despatch stated ,nat she would sail tie
27th FOR San Francisco
Erastus Foole, Collector Of Customs at the port or
wiscAssett Maiue, has resigned No successor will be
appointed until aftor tho recess OF Congress.