The New York herald., 1869-01-28

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that Governor Bullock had drawn drafts to the
amount Of $4,000, which amount was never paid IN
nor reported to the Treasury by Governor
Bullock. The drafts are then enumerated-one
for $4,000, $4,000 and $4,000. Angler further
states that he found the amount OF money real
ICED by the bank on the sale Of the bonds was
s2losso out OF which the bank paid coupons to the
amount OF only $1so,Ooo. The letter accompanying
the account current furnished to the Treasurer BY
the bank reports two notes, In addition TO the con-
tracts mentioned, given by Governor Bullock, both
amounting to $57O,00o supposed to be given o.
security for money advanced and to be advanced
to meet the interest on the public debt
Revenue Seizures at San Francisco.
Reports just received at the Treasury Department
show that the agents and inspectors OF Gus
toms at the port OF San Francisco were un.
usually active and vigiant during the month
OF December last On the 5th uitimo they
seized ON board the steamer Montana from Panama.
one trunk containing 14oO cigars; on the 10th they
seized on the steamer Constitution, from Panama,
5000 cigars; the cath they seized the steamer
Colorado, from Panama $500 cigars At other times
during the month they seized on the steamer Great
Republic, from China, sixty-three tin cans and i've
skins OF opium and 213 pounds Of rhubarb. On two
subsequent occasions large quantities OF opium were
estimated as worth about $4,000. This opium was
hidden between the deck and the ceilings OF the
state rooms by removing the ventilators and filing
the cavity with opium. The trick was only dis
covered through the disclosures OF one Of the hands
employed on the steamer. Another large lot Of
opium was seized on the wharf, concealed in TIN
cans marked '.nut oil.n The whole invoice Of oil
was taken to the appraisers stores.
Pleasant Entertainment at the Turkish MINI
istcr's.
A very enjoyable entertainment was given at the
residence of Blacque Bey, the Turkish Minister, on
Monday evening last for which invitations had been
issued to about fifty persons The party was small
owing to the small size OF the Minister'S house.
Among the guests were General and Mrs.
Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Fish and
daughter, Of New York, who are now visiting Gene
raj Grants family; most Of the foreign ministers and
Of the Secretaries Of Legation with their ladies'
and several Senators and their ladies. Avery excel
lent dinner was served up. after which the entertain
ment pariook Of q musical character, both instru
mental and vocal. Among those who contributed
to the enjoyment Of the evening by singing were
Miss Fish and the stepdaughter OF Admiral Dahgren
The party continued to a very late hour, General
Grant remaining until after midnight. Mrs. Blacque
Bey viii issue cards Of invitation to similar enter
tanments for every Monday evening during the sea-
son. Among those invited for next Monday evening
are Speaker Colfax and Senator Sumner.
The Pension for Mrs. Lincoln.
The Senate Committee on Pensions held meeting
to-day and after dsposing Of the usual petitions for
soldiers pensions took up the resolution Of Senator
Morton in reference to granting q pension TO Mrs.
Abraham lincoln The letter from that lady, re-
Gently published, was read and varousy commented
upon. The committee concluded that they had no
power to act upon the suggestion OF Senator Sum-
ner OF granting Mrs. Lincoln stipend Of 5000,
and that the limit Of their berality was confined to
the sum usual in such cases OF thirty dollars a
month, and no more. In instances where higher
pension has been given the Committee on Military
Affairs have had the disposition Of 1t. report will
be made by the committee to the Senate setting forth
their inability to render any greater pecuniary relief
than the law allows to the widow Of the martyred
President
Opposition to the Air Zine Railroad.
John W. Garrett president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, appeared before the
Committee on Roads and Canals to-day and made
an elaborate argument against the proposed Air
Line railroad from Washington to New York.
Mr.. Garrett did not produce any new facts
other than those heretofore laid before the COM
mittce. majority Of the committee are deter
ruined to report to the House bill for air line
before the Senate. Whether 1t will pass the House,
at least at this session, is another question.
Seward Lobbying mt the Capitol.
Secretary Seward was at the Capitol to-day using
his influence with the members OF the Senate COM
mttees on foreign relations and on appropriations
to defeat Buffers amendment to the Diplo.
matte and Consular Appropriation bill, provid
ing for the consolidation Of the Central and
South American missions. The statements made
IA forth ft, bso
letter to the committee, have had considerable
weight with Senators, and it is probable the amend
ment will be stricken ont when the bill comes up in
the Senate.
Suffering Among the Dacotah Indians.
The Secretary Of the Interior to-day sent q COM
muncation to the House, enclosing letter from the
Commissioner OF Indian Afairs, together with let
ter from the Governor of Dacotah Territory and from
the Indian Agents Hanson and Conger, and me-
mortal from the Legislature OF Dacotah In relation to
the urgent necessity for furnishing speedy relief 10
the now suffering and starving Indians on the Upper
Missouri. As the department has no means OF af
fording the relief the Secretary asks for the favora-
BILE consideration OF Congress- An appropriation Of
slls,5oO Is required.
The Ninth Census.
The committee OF the House Of Representatives ap-
pointed to inquire into and report the legislation
necessary TOT taxing tue nlntn census s desrous OF
receiving suggestions from persons in oil parts OF
the country touching the question Communca-
tions addressed to the chairman Mr.. Garfield, will
receive due attention and consideration.
Presentation Of the Peabody Medal.
The President sent to Congress to-day a CORE.
spendence between Secretary seward and George
Peabody relative to gold medal presented to him
by order Of Congress, In consideration OF his mu-
nifcent donation for the promotion Of education IN
the Southern States. Mr. Peabody says:-
Cherishing. as do, the sincerest arection for my
full than do for this precious memorial OF ts regard
coming. as IL does, from thirty millions OF American
citizens, through their representatives In Congress-,
with the full accord and cooperation OF the Presi-
dent. This medal, together with the rich lumiila-
tive transcript OF the Congressional resolutions,
shall shortly deposit IN the Peabody Institute at the
place OF my birth, In apartments specially cot-
structed for their safe keeping, along with pnblic
testimonials with which have been honored there.
trust 10 will remain for generations to attest the
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