The New York herald., 1869-03-02

or Asa Rogers the State Auditor or virginia. Al the
expiration OF the morning hour, however, the mot'on
was Withdrawn and the bill went over.
The Army Appropriation bill was then taken up
and discussed as in Committee OF the Whole. MT.
Sprague's amendment declaring the Indians subJect
TO the laws and not entitled TO be treated with as
foreign nations Withdrawn. The bill was re-
| ported to the Senate and Mr. Sumner renewed his
motion for the payment OF interest on moneys ad-
vanced by Massachusetts in the Of 1912. During
the debate that ensued Mr.. Sherman stated that
most OF the items In the claim were for local de-
fence. Mr. Freiinghuysen stated that Massachusetts
accepted the principal In full liquidation Of the
cialrn and Mr.. Grimes said that the claim had never
been referred to the Military Committee or the Com
mtee on Claims, but to the Committee on Foreign
| Relations of which Mr.. Sumner was chairman, and
that railroad men to whom the CLAIM had been sold
were then on the moor Of the Senate. The debate
was continued unt adjournment without taking
| action upon the bin or amendment
| In the House numerous bills were introduced and
referred under the Monday cali OF States. bill to
provide for report the proper span OF bridges
over the Ohio river was passed under the pressure
OF the previous question, and also joint resolu-
| tion introduced by Mr.. Judd. requiring securities
| from the Central Pacific Railroad for its
| completion and suspending the issue of
| bonds to such roads until the special
| commission has reported upon their standard
| Of construction. A resolution withholding the
| Washington relics from Robert E. Lee was adopted.
The Miscellaneous Appropriation Bill was considered
in Committee Of the Whole. An amendment grant
ing Miss Winnie Ream, the sculptor, 5000 on her
contract for statue or Mr. Lincoln was agreed to.
MI. Butler proposed an amendment appropriating
the amount necessary to pay the war claims OF all
the States that have been reported favoraby by the
commissioners. The discussion continued through.
out the evening session, and the bill was reported
to the House. which thereupon adjourned
miscellaneous.
The United States Supreme Court yesterday de-
cided Russell, Major Co.'s Floyd acceptanccs to be
illegal. The Court also delivered opinion sustain
ing the gold contract case from Maryland on the
principle that involved in the case Of Bron-
son against Rodes.
No trains have passed to or from San Francisco
over the Pacific Railroad since the 18th OF February
owing to the snow. The latest overland dates from
New York received in San Francisco are to the 9th
ult.
The railroads in Canada are showed up In some
places the drifts are thirty-four feet deep.
The Thermometer in Concord, N. H., yesterday
marked thirty-eight degrees below zero.
The Nevada Legislature are already considering
Its ratification is doubtful, the opinion prevails
that 1t permits Aslatics to become citizens.
The Louisiana Legislature has ratified the new
amendment.
In the Maine municipal elections yesterday Port
land carried by the democrats for the first time
since 1860.
John W. Frazier, revenue assessor IN Philadel-
pha, has been suspended by Supervisor Southworth.
Frzzer. however it is sad refuses to recognize the
authority OF the Supervisors and holds on to his
Office
The City.
The Board Of Police has prepared bill and will
have it presented soon to the Legislature modifying
essentially the Excise law. In the meantime the
liquor dealers are in doubt about renewing their
licenses under the present law, as the new one pro-
poses to graduate the prices for licenses according
TO the amount of business.
The Board Of Health met yesterday and reelected
George b. Lincoln President. DR.. Harris presented
report to the effect that smallpox is spreading in
the city and more general vaccination Is demanded.
A note proseqd in the OF John G. Braine.
the Chesapeake pirate, was entered in the United
States Circuit Court Brooklyn, yesterday, under di
rections from Attorney General Evarts. Braine was
then discharged and left the court in hack saying
that he would go to Savannah, where his relatives
reside.
Edwin ID. Lee, the Bergen stockbroker, was charged
with another bond robbery yesterday he having been
already committed charges OF being concerned
some time ago In two other robberies. The last
charge is that he stole tin box containing $50 900
from Henry Rochol. No. 90 Pine street. In January
last He pleaded not guilty and was recommitted
In default OF an additional bail OF $4,000, making
500 900 bail required altogether.
Michael Mullen and Patrick Duffy were arrested
yesterday about three o'clock in the morning for
attempting to kill officer RhuIe. OF the Eighth pre-
cinct, who had cautioned them against being dsor-
derly and noisy. They drew pistol and knife
upon him, but the timely arrival OF another officer
saved him probably from serious injury. Mullen
and Duffy were committed
The "Grnith Gauntn libel suit was continued yes-
terday. Mr.. Edward House testified to being pres.
ent with Charles Reade while he was engaged on the
novel IN question. The case was adjourned until
to-day.
The ship Harry Blun. Captain Oliver OF New York.
from Cadz bound TO Boston, was wrecked on Nan
tucket shoals Friday night last. Two OF the crew
were drowned and TWO frozen to death. The re-
msndef were picked up from the iongboat and
landed at Boston yesterday
The steamship Hammonia, Captain Meier Of the
Hamburg American Packet Companys line viii
leave Hoboken at two p. M. to-day for Southampton
and Hamburg. The mails win close at the Post
once at twelve NJ
Gold opened yesterday at 13ih, advanced to 1922.
and closed at 1885, The market was excited and
unsteady throughout the day udher adverse reports
from Washington respecting tae Schenck bill and
advces of decline in b8nds in London. Govern
ments, in sympathy and under the operation OF the
same causes. nuctuated inversely with gold. The
general stock list was weak.
With moderate arrivals, being 1,773 head, ana a
fair demand the market for beef cattle yesterday
was firm, prime and extra steers selling at
l6lsc l'c., fair to good at l5c. 1eHc,
ordinary at 121c I41sc., and Inferior at lOc l2c
The major part OF the offerings was fair in quality
Mich cows we're slow OF sale ana prices were
heavy at 500 sl25 for extra 500 sos for prime.
sI5 a ss5 for fair to good aud s45 $40 for inre.
rior TO common. Veal calves were steady and firm.
with fair demand. We quo,e:-Extrs, l3c 13xc.:
prime, 12c 12jsc., and inferior to good, eIsc. a