New-York tribune., 1868-11-07
WASHINGTON.

LEGAL TENDERs-THE SWISS sUFFERERs-
BUTLgRs TRIUMPH-APP0INTmENTs.
wAsHIRGToS. Friday, Nov. O. 1903.
The Jackson Democratic Association have
accepted the advice Of the Prestdents evening organ
Ats meeting of tho Association last evening there was
very lively and jolly time. Tie portraits Of seymour
aud Blair decorating tho walle Of the ouoroom were
ordered 10 Do sold the ags fured until the next
paign 10 suggested that, Gen. Grant is a good
Democsat tho Association participate il the coming re-
cepon This was objected TO- however, for the reason
that the AuglOsaxOn Jaeksonians would be compeeo 10
parade With negroes 10 was finally decided to call upon
the General at his residence and offer him their congrau'
latione Oro Of the shining lights Of the Association
delivered speech during the evening, calling on the
party to rD and promising that four years hence
The Democratic reserve would loom mp and sweep all
nefoic iiem Tho question OF the Indebtedness OF the
Association was taken up for consideration but befOelt
eopjd be settled few members were left in the hall
Delcgat6s representing the various Republican GIVE
and military organizations called at the Headquarters o
The Army between and4 O'Clock this afternoon lor he
purposc of eoDgratuiatng the members OF Oen OI"n'
sta on tie election Of their Chef 10 the fFeeueu' VI
tho United states. These gentlemen among whom were
Mayor Bowen OF the city, the Presidents or the bordS
Of Aldermen and Common Council the Onieers OF the
Soldiers aud Sailors Union and Of the Boys I'D Blue
organizations Of this dstuC two coored men rode
the army headquarters In carriages, ana were cor
daily welcomed by Gen. Dent and other members OF tue
staff Of tie Generalln-Chlef Mayor Bowen breny
congratulated tho staff officers on the election OF
Gen Grant, and expressed the desire OF his
friende 70 tender him popular welcome upon
his rcuD Other gentlemen also addressed themselves
10 the stan in similar terms. In response TO the
compliment Cen Dent, for himself and brother officers
fnr fIrtV aAry az fT
He incidentally mentioned that Ger Grant would take
caro- that every citizen throughout the land should re-
seivo equal and exaet justice, and the remark was
received with applause In reference 70 the desire 10
make the return OF the General 70 his homo IN this city
the occasion OF o popular demonstration IL was sug-
gested as being the Generals desire that public dis
play DO made.
Gen Grant having been informed OF tho preparations
10 tender him popular reception on return has writ
ten 10 a friend in Washington expressing his cordial
thanks for the evidence OF friendship on the part OF the
stizene but at the time expressing preference
hat 10 public demonstration DO nade Immediately upon
ale arrival Tho General could not Say positively at what
rne he would reach Washington 1t probable that the
pnDc reception which II designed to tender the Cen
ra may DO deferred until no has recovered from the IA
tigue aud discomfort incident to travel
Gen Grant embarked at Gaena last night for Wash
jpgtOD but 1t is probable that he Win stop at several
piaeee and may not reach this city for several days
Secretary Seward returned from Auburn last night, and
wss st q Cabinet meeting to-day. The Postmaster Cen
eral has gone to New-York againt Mr.. COlfax
pected here this evening Secretary sUhofed has not
returned from West Point. Gen. fitzpatrick arrived mere
DAY 70 settle his accounts with the State Department
before returning to his post Minister to Chill He viii
sa next week Gen. Sherman expected 70 visit Wash
ingtoa IN short time. Congressman Ingerson arrived
to-day.
Secretary McCuloch confirmed two appointments Of
pnperyjeors today but has not officially informed the
Iavap ~ The M
oakes eight combinations and leaves seventeen appoint
eeDs yet to be confirmed It Is thought now that the
elections are over tho President and Secretary MeCul
ooh will yield and accept all Of Mr. Rolinss appoint
pents.
senator Fowler has written "a lote1 70 person here,
denying that he had anything 70 do with the man
Pitch who implicated in the false charges against
Commissioner Rollins Mr. Fowler says he is warm
friend and admiFer Of Mr. Rollins and never doubted his
ability OF honesty head Of the Revenue Department
BaGon Krauser, tho Secretary TO the Prusslan
legation arrived here to-day, and was presentea TO the
President
In the Supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia to
day the case Of John H. surratt up the motion be-
Dismiss the appeal ofithe District Attorney from
1he decision Of Judge wye in the Criminal Court, sus
tanning tho plea Of the statute OF limitations and dis
charging ,he prisoner Judges Cartier, Ohm and Wylie
dismissed the appeal on the ground that there was no
precedent for sustaining an appeal in case where
Judgment had been rendered in criminal court In favor
Of the defendant This is the end Of the surratt case
Secretary of tho Treasury has decided that he has
power reissue any legal tender notes that may have
been redeemed but not Cancelled provided the amount
outstanding does not exceed $O0OOOoOo This will oby
ae the necessity Of farther sales Of bonds or gold by the
Treasury enable the Secretary TO afford substantial
relief the money market. Although opposed 70 the
of currency he feels justified in resort
ing 10 any legitimate means OF preventing monetary
pane.
nDdation Switzerland was published the Swiss resi-
dents this city subscribed thousand francs which
forwarded TO the President Of the SWISS COnfedera
through Consul General Hitz The prospects OF OBJ
tanning very liberal contributions from the natives OF that
Tke Butler 2ouaves Of this city fred salute Of ffty
Two gems TINS morning In honor OF the reelection OF Gen.
The commencement exercises Of the Howard Uniyer
ISnsi Church ednee: fno services were opened with
prayer by tie Rev DR.. BoYnon, after which the Rev.
who pIesded delivered the Introductory address, and
then introduced Dr. L. c. Loomis, who spoke at consd
cradle Length setting forth the benefits OF the Insttu
ton and tho work demanded, and said that the
following are the grnePes ppOn Seh ,o recesSe pro
Sss@ Sss Coo nas made q ono blood 81 nsons
secondly 70 be guided by the rule DO pnIS Others as ye
Other are [onTh It proposes to BE- no Te2sctSr pc ,S
Institution: The Rev Byron sunderland. president;
snas l.. LOOMS, NJ. d. dean JOS Taber Johnsen,
u. D, secretary George sal9ch' na,..sa.. A. M.
Of Chemistry and To1leOlogy Robert Reyburn N D. Pro
jessOI OF Anatomy Joseph Taber johnson, D. Profes
LOOMS NJ D. Professor Of PbysiolOgy and Microscopy;
ReybuTD NJ d. Professor OF Clinical and Opera
tive Surgery Alex T. Augusta NJ d. Demonstration OF
The President has proclaimed the treaty between the
United States and the King OF Italy for the surrender TO
each Of the contracting parties Of persons who shall have
Deep convicted Of or charged with any Of the following
mir and mi on I'd vhan.