New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-20

will decide on the question of the increase VI inc
number of members, and the mode Oh I'Alis Inc
census DR.. Huff, who superintendent tno 'ah.nh Va
the census of the State OF New-iork III i'O'' "p
peared before the Committee, and suonleVeu P'''i
Information has been received at the Department
NJ State that the exhibition of passports VIII De no
LONGER exoeted from citizens OF the united States
arriving travelling, residing IN france Inc De-
partnont however, recommends that citizens OF the
limited States travelling abroad especially those OF
toro,,, birth naturazed in this country should pro-
vide themselves with passports, as they might be
liable TO serious inconvenience if unprovided with
sncb authentic proof of their national character.
The Presidential Electors now in Washington, held
meeting at the National Hotel this afternoon, for
the purpose of arranging for attending, in body,
the forthcoming inaugural ceremonies Electors
were present from Massachusetts,, Nebraska,
Tennessee, Iowa, Arkansas, and Indiana. The Hon.
j. +. Warnes of Nebraska presided ACommittee of
Arrangements was appointed, and all the Electors
intending to participate, were requested to report
Immediately by telegraph or letter. and upon their
arrival to L. j. Barnes Chairman of said Committee,
at No. 425 Est, Washington. -
Several days ago Mr. Dempsey of the firm of Demp-
sey & OToOle, who attacked Gen. Duncan, Assistant
Commissioner of Patents, on account of something
the latter reported disparagng to the former in re-
peared before magistrate acknowledged his assault
on Mr.. Duncan, and was fined IS. This action on the
part of the magistrate was urged by Mr.. Dempsey's
counsel as a reason why the Criminal Court should
not proceed against the defendant but Judge Fisher
oyerruled tho plea, and after examination of wit
nesseS, fined Mr.. Dempsey 5000, with ten days i'm
ursonment in JAIL as punishment for the assault on
Mr. Duncan.
Mr. Thornton British Minister, this afternoon COM
municated to Secretary Seward the following dis
patch from the British Government:
Uniform Mr. Seward that orders have been given for
the relief from further custody of Costello and Warren
The Erening Star of this city says: 1--WE under
stand that tho efforts of tho committee of gentlemen
to procure and present to Gen. sherman substantial
residence in this city, have resulted i'll the purchase
of Gen Grants fine residence on Ist and that Gen.
Sherman will enter INTO possession Immediately after
the 4th prox. The transfer included the furniture,
and the Lieutenant General viii occupy the house
substantially as it now ISL"
The Special Committee on the New-York elections
frauds have decided to dismiss County Clerk LOew.
Senator Pomeroy succeeded yesterday in having
the Senate confirm Perry Fulers friend, Capt. a. II.
Banks as an Indian agent for the place vacated by
Col. WynkOOp.
prominent Philadelphia firm largely interested
in the Cuban trade, having asked from the State
Department special protection for large amount Of
property both ashore and ailoat, in the different
harbors on the south side of Cuba, Mr.. Seward in
formed them that at least one-half of the vessels
under the command of Admiral H0ii are now i'll
Cuban waters, aud that the Admiral has been
frequently instructed to be vigilant and active IN
extending every proper protection 10 American
interests in those regions.
In the Supreme Court of the United States to-day,
Attorney General Eyarts moved that the certificate
of division from the United States Circuit Court
for Observation-Disclosures Chsse and Judge Under
wood having differed in the case Of Jefferson Davis
be dismissed. Chief-Justice Chase said the order
would be made
Senators Cattell and Mcdonnell and Senator elect
Carl Schurz and Admiral Dahlgren, were among the
callers on Gen. Grant this morning.
All the members of the Cabinet were present ut
the regular Cabinet meeting to-day. The session
was short.
The following cases were before the U. S. Supreme
Court to-day
The County OF Douglas plaintiff in error agt The state
was ordered by Court that judgment OF said Supreme
Court this case be affirmed with costs aud interests
per stipulation OF counsel file The United States:
plaintiff in agt. jefferson Davis-certihcates Of
division of opinion between Chief Justice Chase and
Judge Underwood Of the Circuit Court Tor me District OF
Virgnia-On motion Of AttOrneyGenera Eyarts II was
ordered by the Court that these certificates OF division
be dismissed. john :. Johnson CT al, appellant agt
The United states.-This argued by Mr. Dor
sheimer and Mr.. Dick Of counsel for the appellants,
and by Mr. Talbot for the appelees TINS case Involves
1000 barrels OF spirits, valued at $4,000. which were
seized the alleged ground OF frauds suits were en-
tered at New York, Buffalo, Chicago, and Dubuque MT
p Phillips called up the application for habcas corpus In
behalf Of Spanger and Arnold prisoners al the Dry Tor
tugas. On the statement Of the Attorney General That
10 Friday next Inc Court directing attention TO the effect
Of the act Of 1907 on jurisdiction.