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/. 8. Hyatt, of Rockford, formerly
proprietor of the Rockford GazeHe,
but now clerk of the Board of Su-
pervisors, has invented and patented
an apparatus for calculating taxes. II
Is said to be a very ingenious and
handy article.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27

r,. Stnnton.Thoupas Case In the Supreme
Iourt Of the District OF Coiu mbia-Non.
aupearunce of MIR. Stanton-t:eneral
Thomas Discharged by the Court.
WASHINGTON, Feb. &C. 1868.
mo room OF tho Supreme Court Of the District OF Co
,umb,a was crowded this morning with both white and
black spectators the proceedings attending the
cas-. Of Adu,ant General Thomss who arrested at
hs instance OF secretary Stanton, and who Saturday
cavs hail for his appearance before Chief Justice Cartier
Tho members OF the bar also largely represented.
Adiu,aut General Thomas came INTO the room accom-.
nanisd By his counsel, Richard T. Mcrrick and water
Z Cox with Joseph H. Bradley ST., s advisory counsel
Nv order Of Judge CARTIER twenty minutes past ten
o,cock the criminal court was opened
subpoena was issued this morning TO Mr. Stanton to
amman in cour. and bring with him his commission IS
sacr.,srv OF war and also certain official papers
Jodss Fisher sentenced q number Of persons hero
,osore convicted OF crime. Two called George
w.sh,nrton and James X. Polk the same names as Of
deceased xpresdents OF the United States Both the
criminals coored
rich, hand OF Chief Justice Cartier Judge Fisher At
the lett Of Judge Cartier.
Al twenty minutes past eleven Judge Cartier asked
case Of the United states against Adjusans General
The Chief JusticeGeutlemsu are you ready to pro.
cesd With the Of the United States Va. Loreazo
Mr. Riddie-with The permission Of the court desire
70 say professional sngagensuts require Mr. Mat
appear 10 the cocfs Of the District have the honor
tnsrsforS, 70 asL that he be admitted tSpvaciioe
Ths Chief Justos--Let him be adya,ued for the pur
pose oi this sxam,nau0a. 1wilI.smark. however, 10
The New York herald., 1868-02-27

LONDON MONEY MARKEr.--IoSDos Feb. 26-5 p NJ
Consols closed 90 for money and account Amer
securities closed the following ratesUnited States
fvetwenty bonds ny Illinois Central Railway shares,
IS :,Erie Railway shares, AZ.
FRANKFORT BoCRsE sE-FRASKPoRr. Feb. 26-6 p NJ
United States bonds closed strong at 75ia.
p M-The cotton market closed unchanged at the fol-
mddling upands, 70 arrive, 9hd. 9hd. middIing
Orleans, 91d. The sales Of the day foot up $1,000
bales,
LIVERPOOL BnBADsrupYs MARKET -LIvERpooL,. Feb
26-5P. M.-Com has declined to AS Sd. per quarter
for mixed Western Wheat steady Mt los. I'd for CALI
forna white, and las Sd. for No. red Western. Bar
ley S. Cd. per bushel. Oats, Is. 10d. per bushel.
Peas 46s. per 504 lbs. Flour, 37s Cd. per bbl for
Western canal.
SIP M--Ths market closed unchanged Ia tone and
quotations. Lard 10 excited and prices have advanced
fuy "a per sncstbe opening. Tho last sales were
At g0s Bacon s also 0rmer and higher ut 4ls Cd. for
Cumberland cut Best lbs Cd per bb. for extra
prime mess Pork, lie. per Dbl for new. Cheese, 62S
per W.T. for the best grades OF due
fdyrnpoot PRODUCE Market -LIvERroof- Feb 8-0
M-Ths sugar market IL buoyant at 24a Sd. fer No.
~ d. 8 Rosn-Ts Cd. for common North Carolina,
liza for pale Turpentine, 34s 3D. per cwt faow, 42S
pd per cwt Petroleum hrm at Is 2tsd for refined.
oIs-fIlO for sperm, $50 for whale, f36 los for lin
seed Insssd cakes flo 1os per ton for thin oblong
~ prTsoryrn MARxsr-ASrwsRr, Feb. 2o-5 P. M-Ths
petroleum market Is lower but closed firm at the de-
cline standard white, ~ francs so confines,
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Tho frgate Pscataqua. Captain Daniel Amnen., bear
ing the bread pennant OF Roar Admiral stspb cal G.
Rowan arrived At Rio Janeiro January II, and ftes
coang and taking in provisions sailed again theT4 9th
at noon for the Cape of Good Hope and China.
The sloor -ofwar Pawnee Captain NJ! b. Woolssy,, "
at Rio Janeiro January 20.
The frgate Guerrero, Captain Thomas G. Corbin,, 6sa
ship of Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis. oommandUl
South Atlantic squadron at Montevidoo at last
counts. Quite squadron collected CT that poinss
consisting OF the gunboat Quinnebaug, Commspdes
Edward Barrett; the gunboat Kansas, Lieutenant Com
mander William IL Dana; gunboat Shamokin lon.-
mander Pierce Crosby, aud the dsspaich boat Wasp
Lieutenant Commander William A. Kirkland.
The gunboat Huron, Lieutenant Commander Henry ?
Erben, at Pernambuco February 4. The health OF
the officers and OF the south Atlantic squadron
excellent
Tho corvette Monongahela still high and dry ~.
st Crox the 18th OF February The shpwrrhts sens
out by the Navy Department had however arrived ano.
were making preparations to launch her.
The gunboat Saco Commander Henry Wilson, was a.
st. Thomas the l7th inst
Commander J. C. r De Kraft has been detached from
special service at Philadelphia and ordered duty
fleet captain of the North Atlantic squadron Frss
Assistant Engineer T. " Voorhees, and Second Assistant
Engineer Francis q. Allen have resigned.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
ANNUAL RECEPTION OF THE JERSEY CITY YACHT clus.

The ninth annual reception OF this Yacht club TOOK,
place last evening at the New York Assembly Rooms.
and be recorded among the most succossfui and
gratifying events in the history Of tn NJ organization
larger number of persons have participated in Of
the previous gatherings but mono of the old favortes
missing from the dancing course. The ladies'
numerous and their dresses OF beauty and infinite
variety each every dance reminded of the picture
Of the lower bay rather than dancing oor where
upon the bright waters with few larger craft sprinkled
in perec fleet OF well ltted craft that sparkIod
the jewels OF the aquatic OCCASION The decorations
in perfect keeping with the spirited event and ee
giant in the extreme Prospect OF breaking day was ap
parent before the merry assembage broke up The
officers OF the club for the ensuing year aro:-
CommodOre-J. I. SchoOnmaker.
Vice Commodore-S. Y. HILL
Treasuror-A B. Reynolds.
Secretary-Wliam Clark Jr.
Measurer-L TAYLOR
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
NORTH CAROLINA.

The State Radical Convention-Governor
Holden Ke-nominMted for Governor.
RALEIGH, Feb. 20, 1868.
The State Radical Convention to nominate candidates
under the new constitution here to-day Tucker
Hall. There large gathering OF blacks at the
Convention. Ex- Governor Holden nominated for
Governor Colonel Heaton gets the nomination for
Congress from the Newborn district
Mr. Hedrick, OF Orange county, offered the following
resolution
Resolved That no person shall name from this Conyen
tion nomination the State ticket who Is disqualified
from holding Office either by the reconstruction acts of
Congress by the fourteenth article of the constitution OF
the United States, known as the Howard amendment
Mr. Hedrck urged the passage Of the resolution on
the ground that reconstruction should be the hands OF
those who did not need to be pardoned for participating
in rebellion and that the laws and constitution Of the
United States we're in force In North Carolina
The friends OF Mr.. Holden who is disqualified under
the laws for his prominent participation In the war;
fused entertain the resolution and was laid on the
table.
Captain Lee the Holden candidate for Sheriff OF Wake
county virtually moved to expel Mr. Hsdrck from the
Convention for offering this resolution but at the in
stance OF Colonel Heaton the matter was dropped.
The Reconstruction Convention to-day spent most OF
the session In personal explanations and adjourned
about twelve O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
o = TE U A Z q.
George Archibald Mccall.

George Archibald Mctaus
General Mccall, once commander Of the ceieofsecd
Pennsylvania the Peninsula under Generas
Mcclellan, died at his residence in Westchester Penn
sylvania on Tuesday last HIS native OF Psnnsyi-
vanis and graduated a. West Point in 1878; was pro-
NOTED to second lieutenant First infantry In july
1922, and in December OF the same year he was
appointed TO the Fourth I'M 'entry, with like
rank. He was advanced 10 the first Heutenancy
in January 1922 and appcnted Asst stant Commssary
OF Subsistence in the latter part OF the same year.
which position no held until Apr1i, 1884, when he was
appointed aid de-camp to Major General Games which
position he held until 1895, acting porti OF the time
as Assistant Adutan General. He distin yulshed him.
sef under Colonel Worth In the Florida He was
Of the active officers the Mexic m war; and
performed no unimportant part III that cat rpagn Ho
was braveted major and lieutenant colonel or bravery
and distinguished services performed ut pao Alto and
Resaca de la Palma; appointed major In w fourth
infantry IN December. lS47, when ne reinqu ahea his
line appointment and WAS advanced to- lnspeo - Zen
erai, with rank OF colonel, IN lA0. lie eesned
April 90 1853 After resgnng his potAon in th army
ne took up his residence Chester coDnty, L, Nnye
vania and devoted himself TO agricultural pu t'uils.
Upon the breaking out OF the rebellion he Eas 'neo
from his peaceful secuson and wilIinxty devote ns
great military attanments TO the az his c0u .y
tie was appointed major general OF Pcnne7lyafa vo
teers and brgader general in the service of tne oh
States and with the most commendGble energy Org W.
ized and disciplined the Pennsylvapia aores ~
corps, o. which he became commander. DURING W
early OF the he commanded the PennsyiVah '.
in the Peninsula campaign and was capture
al Malvern Hill and iaEen to Richmond, wHero no re-
mained prisoner but o short timo, having been oA-
changed. Ho resigned in 1883. In 1892 lac ran lot
was defeated Since then he has not mixed IN poiica'
iite General Mccall active and gala ~ SOLDIER,
and made u highly honorable name IN the arny uurhB
ols connection with 1t, especially IN the Peant vi ca
IN
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
A Bill Of Indictment Prepared by the
House Committee.
The WAR OFFICE IMBR0GlIO.
NOn.Appsarance Of Mr.. Stanton in Court and
Discharge Of General Thomas.
Action Against Stanton for False
ImpriS onment.
THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT.


Tho Indictment Completed by the House
Committee.
WASHINGTON Feb 20. 1863
The labors OF the committee Of the House Of Rep-
resentatives to draw up articles OF impeachment
against Andrew Johnson President the United States
we're finished this evening by the completion OF tho
charges upon which it is proposed to subsantiats the
resolution Of tho House. The committee went into
session at nine O'Clock this morning, and, with an
occasional recess OF few moments. sat until avo
o'clock this evening Generals Emory Wallace and
Lorenzo Thomas wers examined in relation tho sup
posed intention of using the military force Of the
government in the removal OF Mr.. Stanton
1t is said there will be specific charges presented
The articles Of impeachment 1t is understood have not
yet been voted upon by the committee This final action
is expected to bo taken II is also expected
the committee that they will be able report the resu
Of their abors some time tomorrow unless some
looked-for contingency arise in the meantime.
Mr. Howard, from the Senate Select Committee on
impeachment. reported the following to-day
Resolved, That the Senate will take proper order
thereon OF which due notice will Ge given TO the House
OF Representatives
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
THE INDIANS.

Open HostiIisies ReswA'ed by the Sioux
starving Condition Of Indians Near Fort
stewenson-SufferinGs frAm Cold Among the
sr..Lorrs, Fob. %, 1865.
letter from Fort Berthold daed December o. says
the mail from 81. Paul to Helena Montana, partially
destroyed by band Of Sioux Indians near White Earth
river on the l9,h and the mail carriers warned
that IL they were again caught they would be killed
The hostile Sioux encamped on the Yellow stone
Little Missouri and Big Knife rivers 10 JOIN thom In
on the whites They have offered them three hundred
horses aud say they persist IN refusing they
will force them Into hostiiities
Another letter from Fort Berthod, dated January 1s
saws that for two weeks previous the seyerest
storm had prevailed in that region that had been
for years AT Fort Stevenson the troops have been
Obliged 10 burn warehouse and all their lumber to pre-
vent them from freezing. The cattle and mules we're
literally buried In the snow, and large number had
been frozen death The Indians In the neighborhood
OF Fort Berthold are In starving condition, being
obliged TO eat their horses to sustain life
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
THE PRESS TtlesHAms.
Cabinet Changes and the New Ministers.
rnxnav Eah % 1eRQ

Cabinet Changes and the New Ministers.
LONDON, Feb. 20, $685.
Tho London Times this morning, commenting on the
changes in the Cabinet says Lord Derbys resignation
was forsgone concuson so also was the succession OF
Mr. pisrae as no other man has equal right 70 take
tho tory lead II thinks that Lord Chelmsford will
tire but that no other change likely to be made II
sec, no reason In the present circumstances why the
ministry should not be permanent one
The Daily News says IL is possible that Lord Gran
bourne NAV succeed sir stafford Northcots In the Indian
once. and that LORD Stanley may os made peer and
.ssprsssss the government in the House Of Lords
The 7ieeapA has rsason 70 believe thss sir . cairns
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Expected Feninn Attack mt victOria-The
Property of nm Interstate American De-
clarcd Revertible TO the Crown.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 1858.
telegram received here from Victoria says 1t is re-
ported that q Fenian head centre had arrived there,
and that the government is in receipt OF dispatches
from reliable parties in San Francisco announcing to
TO be the intention OF tho Fenians 10 mako raid
British Columbia. This news has caused considerable
excitement, and Admiral Hastings has deemed II pru-
don't TO take immediate precautionary steps The
banking houses also active securing themselves
againss the threatening danger
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has decided
that the property Of Isaac Humphreys an American
citizen who csd ntcsate at Victoria, must revert to
the Crown should there be heirs to the same The
Chief Justice of the said the oce of consul
created for CONNER cia purposes only. and that
ministerial duties privileges attached to II.
Consul Frances appeared In behalf OF the United States
Tho property in question Is Of considerable value.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
GEORGIA..

The venffOn-H0mestead Clauses In the
Bill OF Rights-Pr0pesed Removal Of the
Stute Capital TO Atlanta.
ATLANTA, Feb. %, 1868.
The Convention to-day adopted section thrtytwo Of
the Bill Of Rights 1t allows exemption from execution
Of homestead of the actual worth Of $1,000 and OF
personal property to the value Of 900 in specie both
10 be valued at the time they apart nsructs
tho Legislature provide for the setting apart and
valuation OF the same.
motion TO adjourn sine die on the 7sh OF March
lost
liens upon the property or employers for labor and ma
terial furnished prevailed
The removal of the State capital 10 Atlanta was
warmly dscus ussed. II will come TO a vote Tomorrow.
Adjourned.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
ITALY.

American Sentiment Towards the King dom
Treaty Mission TO Austrin.
FLORENCE, Feb. %, 1868.
The Italian journals commenting on remarks al
legged to have been made by Secretary Seward regard
to Garbad but think his words must have been ncor.
rectly reported They hope that the United States gov
ernment has not been secretly using Garibald
agent discussion and trust that America desires only
the unity Of Italy.
PARIS Feb 20, 1868.
The Pesse to-day reports that the Italian government
Is about to send General Nino Bxio Vienna to nego
tiate treaty with Austria.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
WISCONSIN.


Repah, can State Convention-(srnut the
Choice for President-Ihe impeachment Of
President johnson Urged.
MADISON Feb 20. 1858.
The Republican state Convention to-day was largely
attended and was EARNEST and enthusiastic L. Dixon
nominated for Ghei Justice and Byron Paine for
Associate Justice of the supreme Court
The following gentlemen were named as delegates to
the Republican National Convention n:-Eiectors, S. s
Barlow. Henry d. Barron. e. Il. Enos. G. G. Williams
Allen Worden, /. H. Frisbie, w. G Ritch w. T. Price;
T. d. Galloway, Henry Baetz, and oIs from each Con-
gressional district
Resolutions in favor Of the nomination OF General
6rant for the Presidency and for the impeachment Of
PRESIDENT johnson were adopted, and the following
telegram was directed TO be sent TO Stanton STAND by
the War department We will stand by you"
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
CONNECTICUT.

Republican Mass Meeting in New Haven.
New HAVEN, Feb. 26, 1868.
The republicans Of New Haven to night held one OF
the largest and most enthusiastic meetings that has
taken place this city Hundreds of people
BILE to enter the hail. and at least three thousand pcr
sons were present General Sickes made speech, and
was received with the utmost enthusiasm. Some dis
turbance made by about hundred roughs but it
was soon Quelled.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
MISSISSIPPI.
Tho Tax Ordinance in tho Reconstruction
Convention.

The Tax Ordinance In tho Rcconstruction
Convention.
JACKSON Feb. 20, 1868.
The Reconstruction Convention to-day was engaged
upon Its third tax ordinance SO far as adopted IL pro-
vdes for the lovy OF special tar OF y per cent the
amount Of the State tax assessed real estate and
personal property OF the State for the year 1867 70
bs added to tho State tax assessment rolls
for that year; also one half Of ono per
cent on the value OF the stock now on
hand in each dry goods grocery provision store ana
ocks of goods or merchandise and all the movable
personal property not herein otherwise provided for
also y cents each bale Of cotton now In inc state
These taxes are TO be paid In nConventon-wananM or
United states Treasury notes, 70 be collected bv the
sherfs and tax collectors OF the State clause FOR q
veption treasurer was warmly supported by the ex
remists but Il was finally decided TO allow The money
TO pass in ths regular through the State ea-
sary Ten more sections 70 be sdoptsd provide unin-
portant detaia
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
CALIFORNIA.

The Legislature Supporting President John
sOn-Bellixerent Advice OF Democratic
Paper In San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 20, 1S68
In the Legislature to-day the Assembly adopted
lutons approving the action Of President johnson and
censuring Congress for the course 1t has pursued.
The Independent press Of the generally support
Congress-
leading democratic paper in this city calls on the
President to declare martial law in the District of Co.
lumbia and suspend all civil business including Con-
gress, until tho people speak.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
COLOMBIA.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

The Inauguration OF Gutierrez TO Take
Place in ApriI-The steamer II. X. Cuyler
R0ttinG.
HAVANA, Feb. &c, 1858.
The Spanish manofwar Ulloa has arrived here
from Carthagena, February IL.
General Santos Gutierrez is to be inaugurated
President in April next.
The steamer Rayo Or. R. Cuyler) is rotting in
harbor. Her machinery has all become rusty.
The watchmen aboard are all New Granadians.
The Spanish men-of-war Carmen and Chorrea
were still at Carthagena.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27

The English s.Friends of Observation-Disclosures.
astic Meeting in London.
LONDON, Feb. 26-11 p. NJ.
great meeting OF the friends Of the United States
was held tonight at ST. James HALL John Bright, NJ.
p, presided. humber Of prominent members OF the
liberal party were present on the platform.
In the OF the evening Mr. Bright made power
full speech, arousng the sympathy Of the audnce for
the American people by eloquent illusions son'
duct in the war of rebellion.
Rev. Newman Hall followed with an address in which
he presented with ability the American side OF Ala
bama controversy, and pressed his views with an
earnesness and eloquence which carried the
blage entirely with him.
The meeting was very enthusiastic and broke up with
repeated cheers for America
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
THE PRESS TELEGRAM.

Commercial and Marine Intelligence.
HAVANA, Feb. 26, 1868.
The sugar market animated, but quotations arc
altered.
Exchange-On London, 9n OK per cent premium;
on United States currency 80 SO per cent discount
Flour, $12 $12 25 per Dbl. Potatoes, 81 per Dbl.
Butter. 24c a SOC. per lb
The steamship Gulf Stream arrived here to-day from
New York
The weather Ia clear and very pleasant
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
FLORIDA.

Republican State COnventiOn-Cand
Nominated for state Offices and Congress.
TALLAHASSEE Feb. 20, 1868.
The Republican State Convention met last night Tho
following State ticket was nominated and the nomina-
tion made unanmous:--For Governor, Harrison Reid;
Lieutenant Governor, William H. Gleason; Member OF
Congress- c. W. Hamilton six delegates were appointed
20 attend the Chicago Convention new state Exect.
tive Committee was elected, and three Presidential
Electors were nominated.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
CUBA.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

English Negotiations to Loan Money on Cuban
Account.
HAVANA, Feb. 26, 1868.
It is reported that the German mercantile house
Of Kobbe Ltling & Co.. Matanzas, are acting as
he agents of strong London bankers in securing
treaty to loan the Spanish government twenty
millions for account Of the island of Cuba the loan
to be secured by lien on the revenues of the
island.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
THE NEW HARLEM BRIDGE.

The report OF the Harlem Bridge Commissioner,
which submitted 70 the Legislature esterday shows
that since the last the following material has
been used aud placed in position, vz473 73 pounds Of
iron, 4S 9S2 pounds Of wrought iron $50 yards OF
masonry and 1872 900 feet OF lumber The Commissioners
petion of tho bridge has been expended constructing
the south approach and removing the old bridge and pro-
sent the following estimate OF the Chief Engineer Of
hand being S33. sos TO complete the bridge proper.
$54, 500; tho south approach $50, 100; tho north
approach, SOL 900 and to remove the submerged
OF the old BRIDGE $4,000 From this II be that
further appropriation OF S43 79l is sail required
finish this struc .ure.
The New York herald., 1868-02-27

Republican Conventions In PhiIadelphiR.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 26 1858.
Republican conventions in the First, Second, Third
and Fourth Congressional districts met to-day and
elected delegates the National Convention. In the
Fourth Senatorial district Convention resolutions
passed congratuating the people impeachment and
returning thanks the House of Representatives for s
action
The New York herald., 1868-02-27
AUCTION SALE or COAL.

A sale OF Scranton coal was held yesterday by John
H. Draper Co., auctioneers, at the oice OF the Della
ware. Iackawsnus and Western Railrosd Company,
M "a Exchange place. The attendance was good and
,hs b,daog active II has been the custom in the
r,.n.csmeut OF these sales 10 allow a purchaser
10 AXE "A low az 100 tons, giving him the
option OF taxing as much more up 70 the whole
opantitv nut up as he saw It, and great werc
the surprise and disappointment consequently to those
who had come TO purchase small lots vhen the success
full bidders upon both lump and steamboat took all that