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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
LOWER CALIFORNIA AND SOUTH ARfzoEA-AN-
HExATIoN TO THE UNITED STATES.

SAN FRANCISCO, I CD. II.-AuVlctb tIOnl Lower
California and sonora jan 80 have been received The
elections in Lower California passed on quietly. Tho
liberal candidate was elected 20 Congress Juarez failed
10 receive the electoral vote OF Lower California The
Territorial Assembly has adjourned Among the laws
passed prohibiting the use OF the stocks as pun
cents per pound has been levied -four The from
in Sonora and Lower California complain OF the insup
portable annoyances from Mexican Customs authorities
OF the treaties. They call upon interfere and compel
the Mexican Government place Americans on the same
footing with Europeans 10 eonora and Lower
California No communication could be had with South
Arizona except by the route through Mexican territory
which subjects travellers TO the annoyance OF pfeudced
officials and the country infested with IDdians render
ing necessary TO travel with sufficient strength ~ pre-
vent n massacre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

Mason Griffin, and Stockton. instead Of by Camps nd
Son ana nt Sesr,e INNS re}ne
desired to have some official information 10 the report
S oSor o hat w 20 Ss
TO be furnished as early as possible with the information
port II any has been made by the commission Very
speefuy, &c. &c, Gno "; MotaidAS,
The Honorable The Secretary OF War.
Referred 10 the General OF the Army for report,
l.. NJ. STANTON. Secretary OF War
HEADQUARTERS U. s. Army, Feb II. 1869
Official copy. GRO. X LET
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan %. 1863.
SIR: II represented TO this Department that band
OF robbers has obtained such foothod IN the section OF
the country between Humboldt aud Lawrence kansas,
committing depredations upon travellers Doh Dy pnpo
and private conveyance, that the safety OF me puDhc
money collected by the Receiver OF the Land Office at
humboldt requires that it should be guarded during inc
the honor request that the proper commanding officer
OF that district may bc instructed by the War Depart
can be done without prejudice TO the public interests
TO furnish sufficient military guard 10 protect such
purpose OF being deposited to the credit OF the Treasury
OF the United states As FAR az we are now advised sun
viii you please advise OF tho acton taken that may
instruct the Receiver and the Commissioner Of the Gen
eTal Land Office In the matteri
Very respectfully, your obedlenf servant,
III. MCCULLocH Secretary OF the Treasury.
Respectfully referred TO the General Of the Army 10
give the necessary orders in this case and TO furnish this
Of the Treasury
BY order OF the Secretary of War.
Id SCnRIvRR. Inspector General
Headquarters u. s. Army. Feb IL, 1865.
Official copy GEO. X. LEET, A. A. G.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1868.
GENERAL The Secretary OF the Treasury has Tequosted
this Department 10 afford A. T. Randall Special Agent OF
the Treasury Department such military aid az may be
necessary TO secure and forward for deposits from
Brownsville, Texas, to New.Oreans, public moneys IN
possession Of Custom House officers at Brownsville and
which deemed insecure at that place. You viii please
give such directions you may deem proper 70 the oeer
commanding at Brownsville 10 carry into effect the re-
quest of the Treasury Department. the instructions 70 DO
sent by telegraph Galveston 10 the OF A. f. Ran
dali, Special Agent, who Is at Galveston waiting ele
graphic orders there being no teegraphic comnunca-
tOn with Brownsville, and the necessity for military pro-
lection the public moneys being represented Is urgent
Please favor with copy Of such instructions as you
may give, in order that they may be communicated 10
the Secretary OF the Treasury. Yours truly,
EDWIN VI. STANTON, Secretary OF War.
To Gen. u. s. Grant commanding United States Army.
Headquarters Army United States Feb. II, 1868.
O1icial copyl GEO. X. LET, A. A. q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
To the presiden
cnANr,s sIrR-RrIoINnER.

The ACCOMMODATING letter from Gen. Grant, received
since the transmission the House OF Representatives
OF my communication of this date, is submitted to the
House as part AT the correspondence referred to in the
sesolution OF the 10th inst. ANDREW JOHNSON
Washington, d. O., Feb. II, 1863.
TIE CHARGE OF INSTRUMENTATION.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb IL, 1868.
His Erceeney ANDREW JOHNSON, President Of he United
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your OF the 10th ns accompanied by the
statements five Cabinet Ministers OF their recollection
OF what occurred In Cabinet meeting on the iith OF
January.
without admitting anything contained In these state
ments where they differ from anything heretofore stated
by me- propose to notice only that portion OF your
muncaon wherein am charged with INSTRUMENTATION.
think will be plain TO the reader Of ny letter OF the
90th Of January that did not propose to dsobey any
legal order OF the President distinctly given but only
gave Interpretation Of what would be regarded sat
sfactory evidence of the Presidents sanction 70 orders
communicated by the Secretary Of War; will say here
that your letter of the 10th inst contains the fret ntma
ton have had that you did not accept that nterpreta
ton Now for for giving that Interpretation:
1t was clear to me- before my letter OF Jan. 30 was
written that the person having more pubic business 10
transact with the Secretary Of War than any other OF the
Presidents ubordnates was the only one VINO had been
instructed disregard the authority Of Mr. Stanton,
where his authority was derived agent Of the Presi
dent
On the 9th Of January received letter from the
Secretary of War copy herewit directing to furnish
an escort 10 public treasure from the Rio Grande to
No. at the request Of tho Secretary Of
Treasury to him. Id
also send two other Enclosures showing the reeogni
ton Mr. Stanton Secretary Of War by both the secre
tary Of tho Treasury and the Postmaster General in oil
Of which the Secretary of War had call upon
to the orders requested give the information de-
sred and where his authority to do so Is derived in my
view "a agent Of the President.
With order clearly ambiguous that Of the Pres
dent here referred TO, 1t my duty to inform the
President of my Interpretation It, and TO abide BY that
Interpretation until received other orders.
Dsclaming any intention or heretofore OF disobey
ing legal order Of the President distinctly communi
Gated remain very respectfully your obedient servant
u. 8. GRANT, General
Posr-OFTrcE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT OFFICE,
WARRINGTON Feb. 3, 1863 )
SIR IL has been represented to this Department that
In October last military commission was apponted 70
settle upon some general plan or defense Tor the
frontier, and that the said Commission mas made re-
port recommending line OF posts from the NO Grande
10 the Red River An application Is now penang III TINS
Department. for change In the course OF tho Ban Anto
Mo and FL Paso mall 30 ~ TO send ~ by way oi Forts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
NICARAGUA.
FAILURE OF MR.. wEBB's MIssIoN-A NEW RAIL-
ROAD CoNCESsI0N-RETURN OF EX-PREsi-
DENT MARTINEZ.

FAILURE OF MR.. WEBB's MIssIoN-A NEW RAIL-
ROAD CONCESsI0N-RETURN OF EX-PREsi-
DENT MARTINEZ.
MASAGUA, Jan. 81, 1863
Mr. VIM. H. Webb has failed in the chief
purpose Of his recent mission TO this country. In Dece
Der last he negotiated in NewYork the project Of
transit concession from the Ncaraguan GoyernmenttEe
latter being represented in the negotiation by Don An
tona silva; and Mr. Webb out to secure the ratih
cation OF the arrangement Upon his arrival at Managua
the new project was repudated by President Gnyman
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs was then named by the
Executive commissioner TO treat WIN MI NeDD Inc
Government demanded OF Mt WeOD an assurance that no
wOnld pay punctuay the S2ooO goid due Oh tre Jun
February proximO, by the old Central American transit
Company under their concession This assurance ne cave
stating that the money wond, Of necessity ne paa oy
the North American steamship Company, as the TRANSIT
company is decidedly impecunious Ia return hI. McpD
demanded an eresire privilege of using the transit for
passengers and freight. The United states Minister
caragua that Mr. Seward behalf OF the Government OK
the United states. desired such exclusive prege Tor
eved by President by any else at all aware
of Mr. Stewards shrewdness and surprise Is eKPIeSset
BY 60 SGd y s az q Nicaragua
as Mr. Webb would take nothing less, lac left for Panama
the 18th inst on his return to the United states, III
donment of the Nicaragua transit route as Is MOI SUP
posed that any one Will pay s & G@e Of Se sran
under which Mr. Webb and his friends nave eontroea
The Central American Transit CompaDy's steamer ON
Lake Nicaragua seized on the Sth OF December I'M
der execution on some notes 10 - n.
whose claim $4,000 IL not redeemed before the 9th OF
March, the will be sold, and by this act, fso ths
contract is forfeited. =, ..,
The Congress of Nicaragua assembled here ON the 18th
inst. ss
To-day the Government has officially named Senior
Ozon the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Commissioner
10 negotiate with Col G. Woods the terms OF new
railroad concession in the interest OF Francis motifs ana
assocates OF NewYork These parties propose the con
struction OF road-partly under Capt: PINS grant
about miles long in all by which they claim tifat Trey
can reach good harbOr at each terminus, ana naAo VIC
transit regularly Ia four hours A., .,, ,,
and Is unOiciay announced that he has successfully
completed the Mosquito business which took DIN 70 Lon
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
TRIBULATIoNs OF A NETWORK INSPECTOR IN
BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. tl.-Inspector Conaty anu
Deputy Porter of New-York seized b. T. bochh 'os
80 T. sanaarsor,s rectfvlng establishments IN this
city Yesterday and on complaint OF MI oaled son IN
spcctor Conatty arrested on writ rom Tue SUPERIOR
cornns and Mr. Conatty taken before tle Chef
Justice After hearing this morning NJ was i
nosecntio Of sanderson the United states Court on
Charge OF perjury Action has also been asen sga,ns
whi,y ring in Boston greatly excited at the vigorous
measures by direction OF Coect4r asy VINO mas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND
CITY COUNCILS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1t.--At meeting of the
Roard Of Education In this city, held today, the Hon. H.
Hckok offered resolution asking the Board TO petition
the Legislature toforce the City Council 10 make the reg
becinnng OF each year or 10 give the Board authority "
levy and collect taxes for school purposes OF
the Councils The latter Is the tue object Unlike New
York this city makes the Educational Department huo
ject the Councils and therefore the schools arc ire
ink aud paper cannot be purchased because no money
has been appropriated for 1885, the City Fathers are
Qubbling questons Of policy, WINE the cnhoree
are without books and pencils.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
A NEW SENSATION. .

The Philadelphia Erening Star publishes the
following amazing letter which our readers Will take for
what 10 10 worth
Mr. Editor would he much indebted to you you would give
the following place In yonr columns.
There plan laid for the assassination Of Edwin Stanton, Seere
t Of War; by about dozen Of Rebels who formerly belonged TO
the knights the Golden Circle The plan well laid out that there
rot the least chance Of d,son can voueh for the truth o. this
and friend Of discovered In Baltimore vond Ike the public
know Of this have already pn Mr. Stanton bis guard
b. was passing through Philadelphia when stopped at hotel
and wrote Ibis letter INkNONE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
RAiL9olD ACCIDENTS.

The morning train from Greenport. on the
long Island Railroad was three hours YESTERDAY
The trucks of all the passenger cars Of the 2
o. In, train from philadelphia, on the NewJersey ha
road, wcro broken by broken RAIL- yesterday near va
procured from Elizabeth One Of the wheels OF the loco
motive from Elizabeth broken Railway at about
N O'clock a. NJ and rail was broken. The train was DO
lay ed an hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
TIE BRITISH MINISTER

correspondent of a Baltimore paper is au-
thorzed 10 state that the report OF alleged
ton between Secretary Seward and tho British Minister
Thornton In which the latter represented becoming
indignant ut the former upon auson to the settlement
of the Alabama caims Is purely fiction The intercourse
between Mr. Thornton and the administration thus Tar
has been pleasant and courteous at all times
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
REMOVAL OF cALrFoRSA's CAPITAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE subject OF
the removal OF the capital from Sacramento tn moro
suitable place is under discussion in the Legislature
San Jose offers the State the OF the Court House free
Ave wears together grant OF several acres OF land
for the erection caDal building and has invited tho
members the Legislature TO visit the place at the ex
pense OF its citizens Tie invitation has been accepted
and Legislature has adjourned over to-day for that
purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12
YORK, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1865.
JOHNSON VS.. GRANT.

THE PRESIDENTS REJoNDER TO GEN. GRANT
LETTERS FROM SECRETARIES M'CULLOCH,
-WELLES, BROWNING, SEWARD AND RAN
DALL-GEN. GRANTS sUR-REJoINDER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-12

The accompanying letter from Gen. Grant, received
since the TO the House OF Representatives
of my communication Of this date, is submitted TO the
House as part at the correspondence referred to in the
sesoution OF the 10th inst. ANDREW JOHNSON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21
A LARGE AUCTION SALE OF GENTEEL HOUSE.

a IMKUE AUCTION SALE Of UENTEEL HUUSE-
N hold MISUNDERSTANDING WILLS Auctioneer, will
sell Tuesday, Sept a. at 1919 O'clock entire Contents
OF the large brown stone residence West Twelfth street.
few doors from Fifth avenue, consisting OF elegant
STOOL city full guarantee,
Paror and Chamber Suits covered in rich French medallion
brocae and in fine marble top, fancy and plain Centre
Tables; Turkish Chairs and Lounges, beautifully carye
Stand Bureaus Besseads' wardrobe Dining Room Furns
ure Brussels and Ingram Carpets Lace Curtains Hair lat
tresses Bronze Chandeliers Mane Clocks and Ornameus
China Glass and Silver Ware Ivory Table Cutlery, &C. all az
which ar nearly new.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21
DYJ. W. CAMPBELL, AUCTIONEEH.
ID OFFICE $50 BOWERY.

CAMPBELL Co will sell this day, at IUX O'CLOCK NJ -
Broome street, Ridge that prominent, good paying
and elegantly fitted first class Liquor Store wA
fine collar together with fine stock Hogshead Burons old
Aes, Prices and old as, B0urbOns, Gins, WhskeyR
Brandes &c. Fixtures arrangements class
vizSuPerior silver plated rosewood four pull Beer Pumps
with mirror magnificent solid mahogany top and trimmed
~ foot Bar Counter with complete water arrangemens Cu
Glass Bar Furniture, Plated Ware tine Liquor Casks ana
Stands Mirrors Engravings Furniture Fixtures, &C.,
now doing fine running trade good lease very moderate
rent This sale worthy attention of and others looking
for business chance Sale be posye without reserve
CAMPBELL, Jr, Saesman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21
BILLIARDS.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW AND SECOND
~ hand Billiard Tables various and prices, with the
catgut cushions also trimmings.
KAvANAGH DECKER, corner Centre and Canal as
IN SPLENDID BILLIARD TABLES FOR SALE ~
lO ROBERT S0MERvILLE, Auctioneer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21
A UcrIoN NOTICE.; M. TAYLOR, AucrIoNEEk.

"A Magnificent Household Furniture,
Panofote, Bronzes, Paintings, Mirrors, Drawing Room
Suits &C., public auction this day Monday the
giant residence No. 81 West Fifteenth street. between FIFTH
Room Furniture cred French brocate OF the richest de
scrpton rosewood Etageres Secretary Bookcase Centre
Tables Encoienures Cabinets silk Curtains Cornces ON
Paintings by eminent artists Vases Bronze Clock Carpets
Mirrors Books Bronze Stasry magnificent rosewood Plano
fore Stool and Cover Music stand rosewood and walnut
Dressing Bureaus Warrobes Bedsteads Commoies hair,
Table, Buffet elegant sets ruby and crystal Glassware Silver
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21

A LARGE AND PEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE OF
N magnificent Household Furniture, which Ia IN
perfect order and nearly having been but little
j. BARRY. Auconeer will sell this day Monday Septem-
Der Il 1853 the entire contents of the large
house 36 Nineteenth between Third
mes commencing 1919 o'clock sharp, consisting
giant rosewood Panoorte nearly fully
guaranteed elegant Suits in French brocatel
rich suits In fine reps Turkish Easy Chairs carved Centre
rabies, &c &C. large assortment of magnificent Bedrooms
Furniture In richly carved walnut also general variety of
elegant Dining Room Furniture 40 N b. Sale without
serve and all goods guaranteed represented.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21
IlY ROBERT sOMERvILLE AUCTIONEER AND REAL.
ID Estate Broker, 81 Nassau street Art Gallery, 81 Fith

OY CAMPBELL 4 CO.. AUCTIONEERS, OFFICE -
ID Bowery, will sell tomorrow ussoay, Contents entire
Fxtures Furniture and Stock to close business Of Fuon
street Ale Vault. See particulars day of sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21

UCTION NOTICE.-AT ERNEST ROTH'S FURNL.
"A tuie Mandatory, % Beecker between Broadway and
Mulberry street, Furniture less auction prices and
warranted magnificent Parlor Suits covered with any
French satin brocatel harcoh Ss5 SOO $5 $50
and S2Oo also $5oW0 worth OF all kinds Parlor Bed
room and Dining Room Furniture, cheap.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-21

A RTrFICIAL TEETH.-BEAUr1FUL AND sUBs1AN.
N tia Sets $40 to SIS Nocharge for extracting WIN s
49, DR. LUTHER, Dentist,
West Eighteenth street, between FIFTH and sl.n avenues
UEErH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN kLEvESS
vesrs Cas daily. Beautiful Teeth 81 silver sea W.
Ola acts bought JAY VII, Rs Is5 9rsnd near brose
way; HENRY vTLLERs 80 drsnd ssfsyh asx soweu'
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-07-30

The $50 P. n. Train makes direct connections
{ Decatur with Memphis and Charleston Rail
Yieksbufg, Miss, Nav Orleans, La, Huntsville,
nd all intarUadiafn Dointa
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-07-30
an UNFAVORABLE ACCOUNT OF
HORACE GREEDY.
Correspondence Of the Boston Post

Correspondence Of the Boston Post.
Nrw YoRK, July 22.-Mr Greedy de-
clares that any man who says that he Ind
himself under a tableClOth in Eindust's
saloon. during the DRAFT Ti0ts, is a branded
liar and villain" Horace never had a
particularly sweet temper in politics; and
aimee the nomination Of Seymour and his
own DE Ieat for the Governorship candidacy
by Griswold, he has been unusually cross
aud suIlen. The men in the Tribune Office
dodge out Of the way when they nee him
coming. and not without reason, fer lac
walks into them IN Il lively way every unle
lac can make chance. Sometimes an ar
ticIe in the 1Tjbuns disl'leases him, and he
ENORMOUSLY wants b. know what d-m
fool wYaie that" Another time lac feels
like cleaning out the whole ID pack OF
Them" simply because the composltor iaIls
IA make sense Ghis horrible hIerogyPhlcs,
which are as alrstruse study as the auto
,,rapbs of the Chinese ambassadors. No
iourpaI in New York makes IA many and
IA frequent changes in lis staff m the In
bupc. Greedy and Ripiy are the only edi-
TOR. who have steady places m H. Inc
others may be on to-day aud off tomorrow,
and they hardly know why. The reporters
are changed every few weeks and worked
10 death while in it. People outside OF
the Tribune Office imagine that Mr.. Greely
il the soul Of liberality, but the people ~
aide know that lie il one of the meanest
men in New York Because he lived on
fonr aud five dallaTs week thirty years
ago, he imagines that man who gets
twelve dollars for hs work is now over
paid p,
Much IA he saya about the rights OF
labor and the wrongs Of laborers, he be-
Heycs IN getting his moneys worth, aod
more If he can, out of every man in the
Tribune office. Horace is frugal IN his
mode of living, dollar day often cover
ING the cost Of his meals; and AS he neither
drinks, nor smokes, nor wears good clothes,
nor goes into company, nor lives IN good
house, Of course his current expenses are
kept at a low figure. lut this ~ his own
hnsincss, and ! would not mention Is ex-
cept 10 show why he does not believe ln
paving any man liberal salary. There Is
40 much sflectaiion Of Can,lor about Horace
that people really believe him 10 be an
honest, generous man whereas he III some
thing 10 opposite that only very strong
words wunld describe H.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-07-30
rHE CROPS SOUTHERN gEoRGI 8

Our travelling agent, Capt. Ector, re-
turned Yesterday from a two weeks trip
through Southern Georgia. lie makes dc
foll-wing report in regard 60 rains and
crops
A general rain has fallen all over the
country, within The last ten days, hut in
many counties IL came too late to save de
early corn, but will be greatly beneficial TO
late planting. There have been heavy
rains particularly about Eufsuls and Al
bany.
The cotton Is good only about in spots. d"
AZ general rule The plant il small and
stunted in growth. In Randolph county
she rust had made a small appearance.
With good seasons the cotton crop will pro-
duoe we'll 10 the area planted.
lie estimates upon the whole that one.
third less cotton and one-thjrd less corn
will be produced this than last year. But
Notwithstanding this fact, the planters are
IA better spirits now than they were then.
Tor the reason they are not in debt and are
certain 10 get better price FOR their crops.
Macon Journal and Messenger, .Itdy 25.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-07-30

RoMEo ON THE RAMrAGE-A few days
ago big elephant called Romeo, belong
ing to a mcnsgcrie showing at plymouth,
this State, became very restless and started
m search of water with which b allay his
third. They keep him chained for appear
anoe sake, but Romeo has long since learned
10 disregard such weak appurtenances
The monster started ia 'hee-line' for the
backyard sof one Of the citizens, crushing
fences and small trees like egg shells. Com
ing to the cistern his elphantship common
ced pumpsng without success, whereupon
said pump aud fixtures were torn up and
thrown several rods. From thence Romeo
"struck out" for the river where he RECALLED
himself in high glee-Nrs albany lia)
I,f5sr .Itlv p.