The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-15

Ginning 10 publish the Alabama claims CORE
pondence was received. General Butler Introduced
bill to enforce tie reconstruction laws in Georgia.
winch Was referred. resolution calling for cor
respondence relative to the Paragnayan dilncus'y
was agreed to. resolution providihg LOT an
investigation into the report OF alleged bribery
in the Alaska purchase was adopted. bill
providing for ship canal around Niagara
Falls was made a special order for the first
Wednesday in January. resolution OF inquiry as
to whether special commissioner had been recently
sent to Spain and as to the purpose in sending him
was agreed to- resolution asking for Information
as to what has been done towards the removal OF
the Hell Gate distractions was adopted and the
House soon after adjourned.
Miscellaneous.
General Grant and his party, which has been aug
mented by the presence OF General Sherman, have
arrived at Chicago to attend the great reunion Of the
Western armies. Lieutenant Governor Br0ss gave
them grand reception at his residence last evening.
The formal transfer OF the Atlantic and Great West
ern Railway to the control OF the Erie Railway Com
pany was made on Saturday evening. The road is
to be known the Atlantic and Great western Dvl-
sion OF the Erie Railway.
The State Treasurer Of North Carolina has notified
the agents Of that State In this city that the January
interest on the public debt would be promptly paid
when due.
In the Supreme Court at Washington yesterday the
case OF the New York national banks against the
Supervisors Of New York county was argued. The
case involves the question whether certificates OF in
debtedness are securities OF the United States, and
therefore exempt from taxation by the States.
Two women and q little girl while walking on the
Hudson River Railroad track near P0ughkeepsie on
Saturday were struck by a train in rapid motion.
One OF the women was instantly killed and the other
and the little girl were severely injured.
1t Is believed that the Jefi Davis case will never
be brought up in the Supreme Court.
Charter elections took place in several Massachu-
sets towns yesterday. In Boston and Newburyport
the democrats were successful
The reported troubles in Arkansas are confirmed
by the arrival at Memphis, Tenn, OF families who
fed from their homes at Augusta on account OF out
RACES committed by the militia. Owners Of steam
boats refuse to take freight or passengers for Au-
gusta fearing to ascend the river to that place lest
their vessels be captured by the militia.
The Grand Jury OF the United States Circuit Court,
at Raleigh N. O., yesterday indicted Hon. John l..
Dewsese, Member OF Congress from that State, for
violation of Post Once laws and abuse Of the frank
ing privilege.
The Supreme Court of Florida has rendered judg-
ment of custer against Lieutenant Governor Glea-
son. forbdding him the exercise of the duties OF the
Office Of Lieutenant Governor.
train on the Oswego and Rome Railroad was
blockaded by snow all Saturday night.
John Freeey, who lived near Carbonate, H., was
found dead in q chair in his house with his head
split open on Sunday morning. The murder Is sup
posed to have been committed by negroes
Tho City.
In the Board OF Councimen yesterday resolution
directing the New Haven Railroad Company to re-
move the railroad tracks In Franklin and White
streets was adopted. Resolutions increasing the
salaries OF the women who clean the offices and
changing the name OF Chatham street to New Broad
way were laid over. Several OF the usual Christmas
donations were made and the Board adjourned.
The Aldermanic committee appointed to hear
objections OF citizens to the opening Of Park place
to West street by widening Robinson street. met in
the CITY Hall yesterday. Judge vanderpoe repre-
scented the property holders, and vehemently pro.
tested against the work; and no one present ap-
peared to favor it. The committee then adjourned
till Monday next
James W. Jennette. the alleged bigamist, was held
on both charges Of abandonment and bigamy yester-
day his bail being fixed at $4,000.
In the United States District Court yesterday be-
fore Judge Blatchf0rd, the OF the United States
against Watson 4 Crary's rectifyng establishment,
Christopher street, was taken up. The evidence was
substantially similar to that given in the case where
Watson q Crary were claimants for the recovery OF
$500 gallons OF distilled spirits and which were for
feited by verdict OF the jury last week, on charge
OF the claimants not having paid the internal reve-
nue. tax thereon. The case Will be resumed this
In the Superior Court yesterday Matilda Lambke
verdict for $3.50 against the Adams Ex-
press Company for injuries resulting from being
crushed by box OF merchandise, which fell from
one OF the company's wagons in 1885,
Judge McCunn yesterday rendered decision in
the case OF the Manhattan Gaslight Company against
Barker, denying the plaintiffs motion for an njunc-
ton to restrain the defendant from carrying on his
business as o distier on the ground that 1t was a
nuisance.
The Inman line steamship City OF New York. Cap.
tam Tibbets win leave pier As North river at one p
NJ. to-day for Queenstown and Liverpool, calling at
Halifax, N. s., to land and receive mails and pas
sengers. The mails by her VIII close at the Post
once at twelve NJ.
The Hamburg American Packet Company's Steam
snip Hosata. Captain Ehlers, VIII leave Hoboken at
two P. NJ. to-day for southampton and Hamburg
The European mails will close at the Post ONCE at
twelve NJ.
Beef cattle were in fair request yesterday and
prices quite steady The offerings were large,
being about 400 head. Prime and extra steers
sold at 16hc. IKE. fair to good at f5hc.
16i.c and inferior TO ordinary at 1oc 1Ihc.
Mich cows were but little sought after, but
changed in value. Veal calves were in good re-
quest, but at shade easier prices. We quote:-
Prime and extra quality, 12c. &c.; com.
mon TO good, loo. IKE, and inferior, skc. a
exc. Sheep were in light supply and in active
demand and pri ces were materially higher. extra
selling at SIC. exc, prime at 7I,c Sc, common
to good at 5kc &C., and inferior at 4ac. &C. For
swine the market was quiet. but prices were
changed, common to prime selling at SIC. q SIC.
Prominent Arrivals ia the City.
Il. r. Bridges, OF North Carolina, is at the St.
Nicholas Hotel.
United states Senator Eugene Cassidy. OF Calfor.
nia and DR.. +. X. Hutchlns, OF Philadelphia, are at
the Metropolitan Hotel.
Captain J. Randall, Of the United states Army, ia