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, 1869-06-12

Cine inrati, St. Louia, Milwaukee, and
host Of smaller places, have long been
seeking to divert business from Chicago to
themselves; and now San Francisco steps
into the ring and talks about competing
with MS for the trade Of Colorado. That
city having, by the completion Of the Pa-
cifc Railroad, become one Of our suburbs,
we, Of course, can feel no jealousy
toward her, but shall be delighted to sec
her prosper.
, 1869-06-12

eTrat scheme the ro1te proves d ssvo1aho u it M
BEEN reported to be. Mcsasz. Jay Coske Gu. a;sl
Eosk il metion Il IS deemed g b xoss # rstsaaai
Sherman haA ordered speeial military escort fps the
These statements are semi-odciaI as they ap-
penf to be derived from Mr. Roberts, OF Pitts
bntgh, one OF the membeEs Of the eIpeaitton.
, 1869-06-12
M:lITAsf HfHS.
Items ffnpi LIentcnnnt General shrrilun'@
Headquarters

The following news was received at General
Sfett.an's Headquarters yesterday:
Colonel A. D. Nelson, writing from cs-p srp-
rfS, 1Edlan Territory. May -, reports that ths
Arapahoea we're at that place, receiving ratgons
etc They declined to remove to the reservation
assigned 10 them on the ground that it was uusnit-
able for pasture, and too near hostile tribes OF
Indians Tbry wish 10 be sent around tic CAM
6Eeyccncs, and :he.c 'ras prospect Of the re-
n,aintier Ct the tribe c.7o coming in
Lieutenant Henry Jackson, writing from Fort
C'cycnnes, under Tai IuN aud waite Hors.,
numbering II, ltdgrs, had seeded from the main
Ecs!y. upt,cT Lttt.c Robe, and had gorc north 10
1oin the Sioux. determined never to settle o., a
reserve with Lie Arapah0es.
Co!enei Asher l. Eddy ts announced a3 Chez
Qua1tessras:er, Department Of the Sa;:th.
, 1869-06-12

Mr. steinhon, telegraph operator 1t Gnlena, has
received desDa{cn from Colonel Norton, OF tuc
1nlFttsih Regiment oI Regulars, dated Denrcs,
, 1869-06-12
IHc Bu1u VNlucs OF some 0t Inc leau!nH
articles imported were MS follows:

These figures are for the culenlar year
ending December II, 1865. The financial
year closes on the 3t'tho Of June instant, and
from the returns received mp TO within q
lew days mud IN estimate for the closing
weeks, it is estimated that the accounts and
receipts of the government will show the
following result:
LtGcfptS Atoiu all sources. $50, up0v1
Expenditures, Including intclest........ a2ato0lMV
, 1869-06-12
"+.--..'..-.-.. --.&3otuoVpVt
4 ,cur suo. 5ir. Wells estimated the re-

A Year ago, 3ir. Wells estimated the re-
ceipts at S::35G, 100000 md tue expenditures
1T s;''..G, G,":cO, 200, and the Democratic party
ridicu1cd the estimate and published Del
mars prediction that there would be q def
cheney of Sla4 100000, The facts have
sustained the accuracy Of the Judgment Of
tie Commissioners.
, 1869-06-12

kept Of the proportions Of exports and i'm
ports brought and taken in American and
foreign vessels. For the Last four months
Of 1868, the proportions were as follows:
rsre!gEn E ,:s.sh;; , es$isTs s5a;$l; sSM:ss
The number and Tonnage of American
and foreign vessels entered and cleared
from the United States in the foreign trade
during 1867 md 1868 were:
Ameriro. Vtsscl Evreiyn Tesss1a
Entered. Entered
No. Tons. M. Tans.
1E61........-... 9,195 4,O23,4 15,Y5G 4,115,373
lsEs.. .lUo94 3,ao7,s95 l7.si5 !, ,sle,l,l
A7nt7ita,a ressels Furfiya I'es,.ls
Ck4rcL Cledrel.
1sfs.-.....-.... e,sss s,sl9,1o9 1s.143 o,oo7,s2l
Tonnage Of vessels engaged in the coast
wise ttIdc:
isG, % 2,365, ,e96
..a a3' ,2:9 Is TO-, ,315
The vulne Of the imports from Canada to
the United States for the year ending June
10, 1868, was 525,06i, ,s5s, Of do
"estic exports to Canada, Sl4,slG, 14G, and
If 1c-e1poits, $e,O ,OS5. ast;.
The gold values of some Of the leading
l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
THE ALAsKA SEALS.

A curious instance of legislative laundering
appears extend the laws OF the United states
approved July a. 1868. The sixth section OF that law
provides that shall be unlawful for any person or
or other fur benring animal within the limits OF SAID
territory the waters thereof ana any person guilty
thereof shall, for each Oen6e CONVICTION be nucd III
sum not less than 700 nor more thah FlVy or luz
prsOned than six months or both, al discretion
Of the court ana al yesseIs men sJohitl ~ t
ture, and cargo, found engaged in Violation OF Is he
shall be forfeited" etc. That Is 70 say, the ktiD Oh
seals IN the limits OF the lac RUSSIAN pos
sessions Is strictly promDlted, ana ,11HJ lcIson
who shall be convicted OF such killing shall be hned or
imprisoned provided, or both, and any vessel whch
shall, In defiance OF all known rules OF cohsIce Hu
common leavesits native element az 1t Is called
and dry land and say these furbearng animals
shall be forfeited with all ts tackle turntufe ana 90 on
Now when a man attempts 20 smuggle goods INTO any
port without paying duty, the goods are forfeited and
the vessel engaged in carrying the goods Is also liable 10
where the vessel Ia only liable 70 conaenl,,
nation when it has been convicted OF the act OF
Killing fur bearing animals while there Is no provision
whatever for the seizure condemnation OF INC Sims 80
illegally procured Steam rams might DO employed 10
rnn doyT Inc InnoceDt fur.seas but vessels In
In these waters will ever be forfeited Or khR theso
animals IL is plain, however Illegal but il
win DO difficult 20 enforce the law IN
the regions where 1t Is designed 70 operate Inc PVo
habit OF killing the animals and bringing the skins mo
the posts wherethey are bought by agShts' hu II ~ o
there ia no possible way OF stopping IL az ran
Neither factors who buy the skins nor te vessels whcL
bring them here nor the themselves, are liable IL
rs the person or vessel that ks the seal who alone IN
curs the penalty Of the law and until the slayer can DC
no pepalty be enforced. This ID Dluhuer III
egsaon and should be Temeded as soon IA possible by
making the traffic these Illegally procured SKINS als9
Illegal lust as the reception Of and frame IN spugiou
goods N treated And the prOdigous CHATTER which mas
been made by newspapers relative 10 tn9 bnpoSs
has only exposed considerable Ignorance. ~ Is uy ho
erin however that any violation OF the law has
been made by the poor Aleuts rms act OF
Was approved In July 1865 and not prom uIgaged III hs
Ia mini November 1903 The killing season for that year
was over long before that time. lhI'a NAiiioi"i"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
THE NORTHEASTERN sAENGERBUND.

The festival of the North Eastern Saenger-
bund, being composed of aNewYork Philadelphia and
baltimore section, commences at Baltimore on the 10th
INST The following the Of the German Societies
this city aud ghbOrhOod; forming the NewYOrk sec
tOn, that will participate IN the festival viz; Arminia
Beethoven, Maennerchor Brooklyn saengerbund, Con
cOrda MaenneTchOr, Deutseher Lederkranz EnphOnla,
FraUenlOb Harmonic, HObOken Quartet Club Leder.
hahn, Whamsburgh Lederkranz, NedeTtafel der Yer
eiugteu Social RefOrmeT, Mozart MaennerchOr, AriOn
Mozart Nereiu, MelOmauen, Orpheus Quartet CluD'
Schwaebscher Saengerbund Saengorrunde Schilerbund
Academic Social MaeuuerChOT Utica MaenuerchOr,
Poughkeepse Gerrnania. Newark Aurora, Teutonia
MaeunerehOT; total q societies Prize singing by the
different societies OF the North Eastern Saengerbund the
prizes consist OF two panos 81 800 EACH and two
piauOs at each, will take place Monday, the
18th instant Carl AnschHtz has very carefully and
effectively prepared the NoWYOr section of the Saenger
bund for the festival by weekly rehearsa for several
months Yesterday rehearsal was held under ms dlIec-
ton the Germania Assembly Rooms, ana on FRIDAY
evening the final general rehearsal Of the New OK
section will be held the place The number OF
singers OF the New York sectiB who VIII participate IN
the singing festival is 800. They will leave with NUMBER
OF nonsinging members by special tram Oh sauruaS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

lecture and silently marched to and entered Of the
billiard saloons. One Of The two ladies appointed
speak quietly addressed the Keeper Some exciting Incl
dents TOOK place the entrance OF the pnaanX the
cardrOom OF the second saloon. Gentlemen, busy at
play. suddenly espying the approach OF their wives
dow; others made flight at back door, while the ladies
took the game.
A company of Chinese athletes astonished
the people OF San Francisco, recently, with exhibition
Of their agility About Is OF them appeared the stage
amid the din and cangor Of gongs and kcttle-drums
They first fought sham battle with swords ceavers'
poleaxes lances and short knives The fencing very
rapid, and each fighter expert still warrior
stood against host He dsarned his antagonists
as they came; hurled them abOut the stage stabbed
thein hewed them with broad axes, hacked them with
swords, buted them with his head, kicked them in the
breast with both feet % once and yet found time to
cute hand-springs and vaung sOmersauts among them
he fought At last he vanqushed All his foes and tho
half-naked rascals took 10 flight He pursued. Some
rough tables ranged along the front Of the stage to
represent hedges rocks logs and banks which must OBJ
struC pursued aud pursuer alike The vRulted
the tables turning lofty summersaults over each aud
landing ndifereny on their feet hands heads backs,
as the case might be, aud that too hard stage,
covered only with few strips OF mating The victorious
fighter splendid acrobat, always after them.
Several times Of his foes would aud face him,
when he would hound high in the air. and plungug down,
plant both feet IN the breast OF his adversary with such
force 10 send him headOng the stage The Alta
that troupe OF these sturdy ana werained
athletes put TO fair of physical activity and
strength they could handle regiment OF the lazy lank-
hmOed whiskysOdden rutiaus and towards who make
pastme OF sOung beating and throwing about Cinnamon
ii the public streets Of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
HAVE PEACFABLE CoLORED CITIZENS ANY
RIGHTs IN RAITIMOREf --- -

About 10t o'clock last night TIA company Of
colored cavalrymen, about 80 strong, headed by fun
drum corps and flies left the DOu glass Institute Lex
ingOnst and passed through CalveTtst Fayete and
thence east The all In fun uniform and car
RED cavalry swords AS they passed down Fayetest 20
the tune OF Not for joe" quite crowd collected, and,
on reaching the intersection OF Fayete and Gayss Pc
lice Commissioners jarrett aud FussebanRh, aceJmpa.
MED by squad Of police. appeared in front and Mr..
Jarrett called half He hon told the men that as Pres
dent Of the Police Board he ordered them back % their
quarters The Captain aud Of the men az first de-
INJURED, cODtendiBg that Police Marshal Farow had
gwen permission for the parade and had promised the
protection OF the police; bat the Commissioner was firm
IN his demand, in few words declining 10 give the Cap
tam his authority for acting he did and counter
march was ordered, the musicians dispensing and the
meu going back the place wh0uce they came accom-.
panied by the police When the Commissioners gave the
order to halt they appauded by the persons who
lined the sidewalks. baltimore SUM- June 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
RITUAIIsM-THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DIFF
GUILTY IN CHICAGO.

At a meeting of the Wardens and Vestrymen
OF Christ Church. held Saturday evening june 20 INC
following preambles and resolutions were adopted'
Whreos or prosecution has been ptuted J ne
Bsbop on ibis Diocese the Rev Charles EdWarI
OF M pnb upsn charge las alleged Substantially o. foaLB
ordination engagement eoBom to the doelnne' alo h
Church that Of omithg vh she lAA' O'P
m ssTges certain VOID words therein SCI on 40 M Ia
81 otniitng OF
=, iniaDt baptism ~
ks ROOF Of Common PRAYER and the necessity OF otle %
LsFs. Of controversy nov Pf'AotIs
N ddeteTt d.oce large number Of both Clergy an
a. sneb changes ought mads 10 make the pnolo H.
eoo 10 tLe docrne aud worshiD oithe ChaIeh AZ ~ 100. IL
informed, ceftan o. ~
S nave Tor some time habuay omitted the ~0feS"u
ord or ords 10 bef public mustrAtions and fhs vssv
s,J ssone that IN an Bis ministerial acts and dongs pc b In
80 M ~ Qua regard for bis duty minister N ~
~ i rbptrb and entitled 10 support It's ltesob In al
,sored By The ADD Vefymen OF Chis. ~ omissions
o. all the crcumsances wy
49,, as.s charged against Rector even Hus' y" H"r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
srARRrNG AFFRAY IN NEwAEK.

A serious stabbing affiay occurred at about
O'Clock on Sunday morning In front Of oaoon Kept by
James Martin. ia Beueyille-ave., Newark John Keith
and James Magee habues Of the saloon bad spent the
evening up To midnight In playing cards and finally dis
agreed and engaged in fight IN the saloon Ihey were
put out and continued their battle on the sidewalk III
The course OF the melee Keith drew knife aud cut at
hazard upon ms antagonist producing three wounds one
I'm the breast upon the right and another IN the
abdomen Magee sustained his injuries for some tine
and dsarmed his assailant He soon aiterwatd tainted
from loss Of blood aud carried 10 his house 90 No
Hauovcrpace Keith escaped, and, although an officer
was sent his house 10 watch for his return a. arrest
him, he did not appear and has not been arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
BRooKLYN BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The monthly meeting of tile Brooklyn Board
Of Education viii be held tomorrow afternoon at which
the question OF reorganization WILDE brought mp In order
10 afford an opportunity 20 the 10 members to par
tclpate In election OF officers. The and some or
the old members Of the Board met In consultation at the
Assessors office IN the city Han on Friday night aud
discussed the subject az length IweutyOne members
were present, and the Hon Dcmas Barnes was elected
Chairman. The programme agreed upon - understood
10 be as follows resolution asking for reorganization
Of the Board adopted. This Will be signed as numer
ously possible and presented ut the outset, mmedl
atey after the reading OF the minutes as conmulica
ton The next point discussed was that OF the CHAIR
manshIp. A motion made that john W. Hunter DC
elected the position. II observed by one OF the
members that II this plan proved successful u would DC
a guaranty 20 the old members that no revolutionary
changes contemplated, aud as satisfactory 10 the
new members was fair 10 suppose would bg 10 the
old Mr. Hunter unanimously nominated Tor inc
position. IL afterward decided that no changes
should be made among the salared officers. IL also
unanimously decided 20 support Daniel Northup FOR Vice
President, after which the caucus separated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
A CHAMPIONS LovE-ToM ALLEN IS MARRIED,

Tom Allen, the champion pugilist OF the
United States was have made his appearance In this
city Yesterday having reached Vincennes his way
here from ST. Louis He did not come here, however lie
returned to ST. Louis instead IA response 20 telegram
II probable that by the time this reaches our readers
Mr Allen will have surrendered the belt, beaten IN one
round by a young wOmau his early love- who ran away
from home share his bOuors When Allen came 10 TINS
country two years since, she attempted 70 come out
with him. but was prevented by her parents. Not long
since however her family over ana settled IN new
York state. The young lady immediately commenced
correspondence with Allen, which was kept up until MS
recent fight with McCOole That fight settled the bus
ness not only with Nike but with the English GIRL she
could resist the plcadngs Other Ola lover now
suddenly famous the country over 30 she eft
her parents and home between two days met Tom ut
Vceuues aud proceeded with him To st. Louis III search
OF church and minister 81 the gospel Tom j. WIN
ner IClucnbaI COnmcIclal' june H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

In The opinion o. s vssy involve doctrine Wonh
and That We do the u,ut importance
carry forward pesentmen therefor thereby disturb the
largest aud prosperous parishes u the North est;
'oed That hereby Rector f sympathy
and
Resolved Thst al Christian kindness earnestly ask that the
authority 81 this diocese further prosecution for the
alleged oAsn and that the Csrk the yet forth with fruaA
authority prosecuting matter with these resolutions
ICkeago Republican, June "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
xpv ENTERPRISE IN COLUMBUS.

It is rumored that Columbus, Ohio, is to have
n grand Music Hall Mr. Moncypenny, an enJerprizing
citizen Of that place building block OF elegant stores
on Highst the second and third stories OF which u
said he designs converting into spacious nal 20 W
lnoVn as the Moncypenuy Music Hail. wllle he Riounu
floor Will be devoted 10 business purposes. iHts PTto
snirited oction will give Columbus what she mas long
aJ The now Ian promises to be one OF tine finest III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
GEORGE OPDYKE & Co.,
BANKERS,
No. % Nassau-st.,

offer for sale the following desirable securities:
INDIANAPOLIS AND VNcENNEs RAILROAD first
mortgage. 7per cent bonds guaranteed by the PENN
syIvANIA CENTRAL ana other railroad corporations.
Price, s. and accrued interest.
MOBILE AND MONTGOMERY RAILROAD, first mort
gage, per cent bonds Price, s. and accrued in
terest
MISSOURI VALLEY RAILROAD, first mortgage, per
cent GOLD Bonds. Price, 92l and accrued inter
est in currency.
BONDS or TIE COUNTY OF LEAvENwoRTH, Kan
sas 10 per cent, free of tax, strongly guaranteed
Price, par and accrued interest.
Also, per cent BONDS OF THE CITY or OswEGo.
The attention Of investors is invited to these we'll
secured Bonds, and upon application full informa-
ton will be furnished
THE FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS Of tho Rock
FORD. Rock ISLAND AND ST. LOUIS RAILROAD Com
pAyY. nav principal and intcrest-lst February and
lat August-in GOLD CoIN, free Of Government tar.
We recommend these bonds as one of the best Sc
cured and most profitable investments on the
market.
Pamphlets with maps giving full information sent
on application HENRY CLEws g. Co.,
Bankers. No. 90 Wall-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

" wurpr TWF LAT1LE ARE FROM.-NeW-NOr OF ONO,
s,9' Inos 72i; Missouri 10 Texas 400. Kentucky. SOL
81 iersev az. indiana, 2G6; Pennsylvauia, 2S.
~, with Increase OF nearly 200 beeves
the Of last week Ss rs GS market S
anu a., Nnthug could be VARIED nm 10 more than
@ G1s s s6% st that prince wa
not mob Us There we're 1878 head at Communipaw,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

BANKING AND FINANCIAL
SEVEN PR CENT GOLD FIRST MORTGAGE CONVERT
BILE SINKING FUND BoSDs,
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN COIN,
FIFTY YEARS TO run,
FREE L. s. TAX.
ISSUED by TIE BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS. AND
MINNESOTA RAILWAY COMPANY.
THESE BONDS, Al TIE PRICE, YIELD IN CURRENCY
TEN PER CENT PER ASNUM.
limited quantity only for sale before advancing
the price.
Full information furnished by
HENRY CIEws & CO., Financial Agents,
No 81 WAIIrsT., ~ Y,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

Baron de Mackau, to whom the Emperor of
France wrote letter time Is the OF Louis
Phlppe's Minister OF Marine, Admiral dc MaCkau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
OFFICE OF THE ROCKFORD, Rock ISLAND, I
AND ST.. LOUIS RAILROAD COMPANY.

NFD '7I' 170V17 -
The Coupons of the First Mortgage Bonds Of this
Company, maturing August l, Droximo, will be paid
on and after that date at the Office of the Company,
No. 70 Wall-st., in U. S. GOLD Com, free Of GOr1H-
ment Tar.
H. H. Body,
Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
BANK SETTLEMENT FOE THE WEEK

TABLE Of the Acreage Amount Of Loans Specie, CtrctLd
ton. Deposits diid Legal Tenders the Banks Of me
Citg OF Netc- York for he tceek ending Saturday, July
3, 1869
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

TSaE IEvISG s17ISGs iEsTITuIIoH No. 90 wAAHEssr.
1000 JULY lNTEREST.-The usual
ICOOs -sEMLANGUAL INTEREST at the rate Of SIX PEk
CENT PER ANNU on all sums s to $4,000 which have re-
NAMED on deposit for three or sI previous July will Be
paid 10 depostors Juy 49, not drawn win be credited
to the account and draw interest July the deposit
Bank open daily from 10 m. to , D. n.
WALTER ". ooNcKLIN Pr,st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06
NETWORK CATTLE MARKET.

RECBIPTE
FOR THE WEEK ENDING MONDAY July o. 1907
BesvsL Cow veas. Sheep and LAmoA swine
GR9 u3 1910 2087J A2A
These we're sold al tho following market.places;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

DEPARTNtyT oF THE INTERloE;

hereby given Secretary Of the Interior prepared
outstanding Of the and Fox Indians Of the
Mississippi issued the Indian Bureau
should prior August 1859
will BE- allowed them. They should be
through this office applications payment
every give the p0stOflce atde II the claimant
=. PARKER, Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

Prime OF choice
Medium. Fosd ftr quality
That Of ordasrf thh steera Oxen. and COHs''''''. vi
Interior low eat grade OF Cattle w
- r.uge Of rriee from dl6i
the sales
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1869-03-20
President Grant and the Corrc--
~nonusnI-.

The steamer bring o., aIyir,~ of the Inaugural
tiau ul prc-.icu; DE,>T. n~ she LEFT >lu Fran
cisco five days prior 20 theday hxcj for the event.
Notwithstanding uis persistent g~ct.ocuce tie news
paper corrc~Toricnt-. who have - closely do--ed
hi- STEPS ant watched hi~ liT>, have well nigh got
him into Trouble; 1t all events have compelled
him 81 deny rHc statement made.
Under date o- Eel. -. ,hc telegraph reports
thar oue a. X. Mcclure called on General
Grant. and made direct demand that Governor
Curtin bc offered a place In the Cabinet. Grant
replied thar j.; was impossible. Mcclure said the
appointment of George II Stuart would not he
satisfactory. and his appointment would defeat
the Republican party ;- Governor next fall in
Pennsylvania Grant replied. Il am not myself
a representative Of any political party, although
a political party elected me. Grant adds. that
the inference must not De thar he has selected
Stuart"
On the f~D,!pwin. day. the General denied hay-
in. made the statement ,fa: be was not the repre-
sentative OF tie Republican party. and that he
Lad no intention IF appoin;in. Geo. II. Stuart.
late President "f tac Christian Commission. u 4
place in DIS cabinet. Tie facts of tie case are
probably these this bullying politician. Mcclure.
whoever De- may be, callei On TIRE President elect.
and undertook 10 irowhea; and dictate TO him
who should and who should not he appointed
from Pennsylvania. and WAS replied 10 rather
more sharply than lie expected. The fellow.
finding that the General had q mind of his own,
left with n flea in his ear, and reported To- some
Of the correspondents who are always hanging
around 10 catch every word spoken by the PrcSi-
dent elect, an exaggerated and glowing report Of
tie conversation, which they distorted for their
own purposes.
What the General did say probably. was. that
he was not elected - q partisan, nor would he
conduct the government az a PaTtisqn-a senti-
meut which lie has before freely enunciated. lie
intends 10 appoint and retain faithful men in
Office regardless of their political antecedcnts.
The corrcspondcndcnt's statement, coming out
just during the debate on the bill to repeal tie
tenure Of once act. fell like a bombshell in the
halls of Congress, threatening to defeat the re-
peal. and array the Republicans against their
President. 1t became necessary for General
Grant TO promptly and positively deny its truth,
whictiAe did.