New-York tribune., 1869-05-26

The nominating Conventions for municipal Offices
meet here during the present week. Both Republican
and Democratic organizations are in the control OF
corrupt rings and an effort is being made by the tax
payers to nominate citizens ticket to be composed
of men of unexceptionable character The leaders of
the coored citizens favor reform and the question Of
success rests with them.
The registration here has resulted in the recording
of 1855 names In 1868 it % 340 and in 1867 it
was 1904. This shows great falling off from both
previous years and it is uncertain which party will
be the loser.
Senator Mcdonald of Arkansas has procured the
appointment of Col. j. W. Mason of Chiquot County,
Ark, as Judge of the Sierra Leone or Capetown
Court Of Arbitration, provided for under the treaty
for the suppression Of the slave trade COL Mason is
q eolored man, born slave in Arkansas, made free
by his father, and educated at Oberlin, where he
graduated He afterward entered the University of
Paris whence he graduated with honor, and entered
the French army, in which he served with dlstlnc-
ton coming out of the Crimean war, 10 is under
stood with the rank Of Colonel. The Commission
will be made out in few days.
morning paper in this city makes the statement
that the account of Mr.. Harvey, late Minister 10
Portugal has been settled, aud the sum of $4,000
in gold paid his order in full for his salary The
facts are that about three years ago Mr. Harvey,
having taken pains TO show his contempt of Con-
ton for his salary for the next year. and no appro
priation has since been made. Mr.. Harvey. how
ever, has continued TO perform the duties OF
his office, being recognized by the
State Department. Inasmuch as Congress
did not abolish the mission when the salary OF the
Minister was cut off, when the last appropriation
was exhausted, the accounting officers ceased pay
ment to Mr.. Harvey, and inquiry IN the proper chan
mel develops the fact that he has not been paid the
$4,000 in gold, stated in the paper this morning,
in the regular manner and if the amount has been
paid at ALL il must have out Of the secret sery
ice fund of the State Department from other
equally irregular source.
Col Seeck acting for tho Executive Committee
Of the Gettysburg Monument Association, has re-
quested of the Secretary of War permission to use
number of the old army tents OF the largest size at
the dedication ceremonies the Fourth Of July, for
lodgings for such fail 10 obtain other accommoda
tons Tho Secretary has made favorable response,
and tents sufficient for the accommodation Of 1900
persons will be furnished.
From the preparations being made, IL is evident
that the ball to be given the evening Of June by
the officers and mdshipmen attached TO the Naval
Academy at Annapolis will far surpass all those Of
previous occasions. The affair is a complimentary
testimonial TO Mrs. Admiral Porter and in honor Of
the retirement of Vice-Admiral Porter from the
perintendency of the institution. which goes into
effect at the termination Of the current aca-
demic year. The Navy Department Is offering
every encouragement 10 those engaged in the
matter, by supplying lanterns, fireworks &c, for
the establishment of the beautiful grounds con
nected with the academy. Invitations have been e1-
tensivey circulated and President Grant, Secretary
Borie Gen. Sherman, and many other high officials,
have expressed their intention of being present.
The formal order, directing the return Of Cen
Dyer Chief of Ordnance TO his duties the Court Of
Inquiry having failed TO find sufficient cause for
court-martial, has been issued, and Gen. Dyer has
resumed his Office.
EXPLORATION OF THE ROUTE or THE NORTHERN
PACIFIC RAILROAD-THE NEW INDIAN CON-
MIssION-THE ALASKA TREASURY AGENT.
GENERAL PRESS DSPATCHl
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company is making
preparations for sending out an exploring party TO
pass over the entire route from Lake Superior to
Puget Sound. Thomas II. Garfield General Agent
of the Company called on Gen Sherman to-day
TO arrange for military escort for portion OF the
distance, which will secure full examination and
will enable the Company to determine upon the gen
eral character Of the line, and place ITS engineers
into the field for final location Of the road.
The Indian Commission TO meet here tomorrow at
the Office of Indian Affairs consists of John v Far
we'll Of Chicago; George H. Stewart, OF Philadel-
phia; Robert Campbell OF St. Louis; william =.
| r. Brunot of Pittsburgh; William Welsh, Of Pba-
dclpha: and Harry S. Lane of fCrawfordsylle, lndi-
ana They were appointed by the fTesldent under
authority conferred by Congress, which at the late
session appropriated $2,0O0,OOO TO enable him TO
maintain peace among and with the vari-
! ons Indian tribes and bands; TO promote
civilization and bring them, when practicable,
reservations; TO relieve their necessities aud encour-
age their efforts at selfsupport The law requires
the selection of the Commissioners from men eminent
for their Intelligence aud philanthropy, who may,
under direction of the President exercise joint con
troll with the Secretary of the Interior over the dis
bursement of the appropriations made by the act or
| eny part thereof the President may designate
| Twenty-Five thousand dollars appropriated to pay
! the necessary expenses OF the Comlnsson;
appointed by Secretary Boutwell, as Special Treasury
| Agent for the Sixteenth Customs Revenue District
with headquarters at Sit a, Alaska This district in
cludes the whole line OF coast OF Alaska, including
the Aeutan Islands, as well as the coast OF Oregon
| and California TO San Francisco. Col Wicker was
| the second in command Of the Russo American Tele-
graph Expedition, and is thoroughly acquainted with
| the coast and its inhabitants. He will leave New
York about the middle of june for his post Of duty
| During the late war a number of soldiers enlisted
! i'm California and served with Massachusetts reg
ments. On receiving their discharge they were
| allowed travel pay TO California, amounting 10
Sj5 600 by the Second Controller with tho approba
| tion of the Secretary Of War. The State of Massa
chusetts in the settlement OF her claims, objects TO
| tins SIM being deducted from them on tho ground
! that no credit given for these troops, as they
were not necessary 10 I'LL her quota. The opinion Of
the Attorney General has been requested on the sub
| ject:
Secretary Boutwell, "a committee TO superintend the
destruction of the old currency plates and dies at the
! Treasury Department: The Hon j. N. Thayer, the
Hon. George A. IIalseY and L. u. Moore. esq., of the
Registers Office, b. Guthrie esq, OF the Treasurers
! Office, Farley Hammond, esq, National Bank agent
| and A. 3. Pratt Of Washington.
The following gentlemen compose the Board OF
Visitors appointed 10 attend the Annual Examination
at the Military Academy, which convenes the first
| w. Q. Graham of IHdiana; Gen. John Eaton of Ten
nessee the Hon. b. T. Loan of Missouri; Judge C.
! II. Warren of Massachusetts; DR.. NJ b. Anderson,
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