Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-06
TELEGRAMS, &c.

1t Is stated on the authority OF Mr. Ransom,
the national bank examiner, that, from his ex-
animation of the cashier OF the First National
Sank OF Boston, the transactions by which the
bank was ruined occurred within twenty four
hours OF theu discovery. The only excep-
ION was one operation which occurred Thurs
cay OF iast week. and which like the others, was
concealed from all the directors except Mr.
Carter.
Inc st. Louis Democr ats ST. Joseph's spe-
ciai says the Sioux City Register of a recent
Gate publishes letter from Fort Upion, stain q
tuat the fort was attacked by large band OF
lnolans few days ago, but they were re.
Gulsed with loss after a protracted battle
Inc Indians were generally hostile, but the
occupants OF the fort were confident of their
ability TO repel any attack
A cable dispatch says:-The Duke of Rich
mond has declined the Colonial Secretaryship
and the Duke OF Bucking ham. TO whom il was
subsequently rendered, has accepted the DOS l.
ton. The Government promises that the pro-
visions of the reform bill which it is preparing
for submission TO Parliament will be liberal
In its character.
The Boston Journal says there is a general
feeling of distrust on the streets so far as re-
CARDS the transaction of brokers and bankers,
Inc recent bank failures having brought to
hRht snch gross irregularities that even well
established and high toned houses suffer from
the suspicion which is naturally created.
The First National Bank of Newton, Mass,
appears to nave been completely cleaned out
and many cases OF ind: vidual suffering are re-
lated. 1t appears probable that one or two
other banks besides those enumerated have
been subjected TO loss, and S20,OUO was taken
out of one individual whose friendship made
him an easy dupe.
On the 22d ult the United States coast sur
Yey steamer CorwIn started from Havana
with party of guests TO sound the three
different approaches proposed for the subma-
rine telegraph soon TO unite Cuba telegraph.
cally to the United States.
Eighteen Fenian convicts, whose sentences
were recently ommuted 10 twenty wears i'm
priSonment, arrived at Kingston, &. W, by
special train from Toronto Monday, and were
Immediately conveyed TO the penitentary In
open sleighs.
Governor Browlow, of Tennessee, has
issued general order TO organize the yolun-
teer force TO serve for three years, subject 10
his order as commander-in-chief,t TO act as
military police to preserve order and protect
the people.
The report from Fort Laramie that Fort g.
H. smith, on Big Horn river had been cap
tured by Indians prove to be utrue An ex-
press messenger has arrived from that post
VINO states that the garrison has not been mo-
Tested.
The trial of Judge Moody. of st. Louis be-
fore the joint session of the Legislature of
missouri yesterday resulted in finding re-
spondent guilty on both charges and specin.
cations.
The proposition in the Tennessee House TO
repeal the section In the franchise law pro-
hlbltlng negroes from holding office or serving
as Jurors was lost by a vote of three majority
The charter election in Troy.N. Y.yesterday
resulted in the election of the entire Demo
cratic city ticket. Hon. John L. Flagg is re-
elected Mayor by 2i5 majority.
IL is expected that the Hon. Thomas Russell
the new collector of the port of Boston, Will
enter upon the duties of his office in few
days.
f. +. Frisble. Republican, was elected Mayor
OF ElmEra N. Y, yesterday over w r. Jud-
son, Democrat, by seventy-six majority.
George Il. Jones, colored, was elected one of
the constables of Blackstone, Massachusetts,
on Monday.