Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-02-20

DISPATCHES
DATES TO FEBRUARY 18TH.
Political.

ALBANY, February lS.-The late DEM
ocratic Convention has appointed a
delegation to the National Convention
called to meet March 18th.
TALLAHASSEE, February l7.-Twenty-
eight members were present in the Con-
vention. No important business was
transacted.
General Meade has arrived, and ad-
vises both factions to ~reorganize, elect
a new President, and cxpunge a~ilrecofds
since February I'd.
RIcuNoyp, February l7.-The Con-
y~en,ion is discussing the propriety Oh
prohibiting cities and counties from sub
scribing to public improvements in thcir
corporate.capacity. r
CuAnLEsroY, February 1.-THE Con-
~vcntion has passed a resolution asking
Congress for q loan Of n million, to
purchase lands for the homeless.
From Canada.
HALIFAX, February ia committee
of the House Of Assembly reports that
great des.itution exists among the fish,
ing population in twelve counties, I'm
less extensive and permanent arrange.
ments for relief are made, many will
perish of starvation.
Miscellaneous.
LOWELL, MASS, February ls.-A loco
motive exploded here to-day, killing the
engineer and seriously injuring n ire
man and two other persons.
ST.. LOUIS, February ls.-The Fort
| Sanders Iader says that 1900 Indians
are marching into the Sweetwater coun-
try, from Idaho and Montana. They
have burned all the ranches north OF
| Soda Springs, driven Off the stock, and
compelled the rauchmen to seek refuge
in the canons.
wELLsRuRY, Va, February ls.-The
Bishop Campbell will case, involving
halfa million of dollars, was commenced
to-day. The best legal talent of the
country is employed.
Death OF Ex-Governor Head.
New York, February lS.-Sir Ed
muud Head, formerly Governor General
OF Canada, died recently in England.
Washington Intelligence.
New YORK, February ls.-The Her
AIDS Washington special has private
adyices from London, which state the
receipt of intelligence that the Mexican
Government is determined to repudiate
all debts due to foreign countries, ex'
cept the United States. This has given
rise 20 an intense feeling of indignation
The English Government, tits said, now
seriously contemplates sending q fiec'
to take possession Of the ports OF Mexico
and hold them until satisfaction given
Itis also understood that France, though
consulted, has declined, for the present,
to participate.
CHICAGO, February ls.-Washingtor
specials tonight say the Senate Finance
Committee have agreed to report I'D.
versely to the confirmation Of Wisewell
rs Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
The War Department has awarded
| the contract for carrying Government
| freight west and south from the termin.
us Of the Omaha and Pacific Railroad
to Forts Smith and Caldwell, and to
| Denver.
The House Judiciary Committee has
agreed to report u bill organizing q
Law Department Of the Government,
It provides that law officers shall be
attached to each Bureau, aud be direct
" under the control of the Attorney
General, and not work independently
As at present, the law forbids the en-
ploymcnt of additional counsel except
by the Attorney General.
S. T...lnWn
ALBANY, February ls.-The State
Democratic Convention has appointed q
| delegation to the National Convention,
The Convention adjourned to March
18th.