Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-12
To-DAY's KILOGRAMS
Washington Intelligence.


special says Grant has decided that Ban
croft shall remain Minister in Prussia,
Hale Minister In Spain, and Marshal in
Italy. Changes will be made in Minis
tiers to England, Russia, France and
Portugal. Governor Curtin's name was
not sent in as Minister to Russia, as re-
ported. There is a great contest over
the office of Commissioner of Pensions.
The Diplomatic Corps called on the
President to-day, and were presented BY
Secretary W~ashburu. The attendance
and general interview we're very agree
able. Baron Gerolt OF Prussia, in be-
half of the delegation, presented their
congratulations and hopes for II continu-
ance of the friendly relations now exist
ing. Tho President briefly responded,
thanking the gentlemen for their kind
wishes, and declaring that it should be
his constant endeavor to maintain the
present relations of peace and friend
ship.
President Grant, in reply to Wash.
buruc's letter Of resignation, says he
accepts it and regrets that ill health
will not permit Washburn to continue
in the Cabinet. He says: "Our per-
sonal relations since the breaking out
of the rebellion have been such that no
other idea presented itself more strongly
on the first news of my election to the
Presidency, han that should continue
to have your advice and assistance
lie concludes with expressions of con-
tinucd confidence, and hopes for an
early restoration OF Washburne's health.
WASHINGTON, March H. Commits
sioner Delnno is completely overrun
with visitors.
Brevet Brigadier General George p.
Ihrie, Paymaster, is transferred 10 the
District Of San Francisco, and ordered
to report withuot delay.
Holmes Eoffy is appointed Chief
Clerk Of the Treasury Department.
The following names were also sent in
to-day James Longstrcet for Sur
vcyor OF Customs of New Orleans ;
james T. Casey for Collector OF Gus
toms for New Orleans ; Sidney A..
Stockdale, Collector Of Internal Revenue
in the First District Of Louisiana (;
Edward V. Kingsley, of New York, for
Secretary of Legation at Madrid Alex
ander Sharp, Marshal for the District of
Columbia; Chief Engineer James w.
King to be Chief of the Steam Engi-
ncering Bureau in place of lshen Wood.
Reception Of cx-presIdent johnson Mt
Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, March ll.-Ex-Presidcnt
Johnson arrived in this city ut IL
o'clock to-day, and was received by
Governor Bowie, Mayor Banks, and q
number of city officials. The process
sion was long and imposing, compris-
ing II squadron of cavalry, two regi-
ments of State militia, the. Fire Depart
mcnt, and n large number of citizens.
The sidewalks, balconies and windows
were crowded with spectators. The
welcome was very cordial. During the
afternoon Johnson held u reception Mt
the Exchange. Thousands called upon
him.
MIME Ratincs the Suffrage Amendment.
AUGUSTA, Me-, March ll.-Both
Houses of the Maine Legislature have
ratified the Fiftecnth Amendment.
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Presi-
| dent sent the following nominations to
the Senate to-day, all of which were
confirmed Hamilton Fish, Secretary of
State; Boutwell,, Secretary of the Treas
ury General Rawlings, Secretary of
War; f. b. W~ashburne, Minister to
France. Also, tho nominations Of Frank
Moore ms Assistant Secretary of the
French Legation A. X. Smith, Marshal
Of the District Of Columbia; Ex-Governor
Curtin, Russian Minister.
A report prevails tina, General Scho-
field will be assigned to the command of
the Pacific Coast, in place of General
ITalleck.
Buckley attempted to assault Rollins,
late Commissioner Of Revenue, in the
street this morning, but the latter
escaped. Buckley o after assaulted
Mr.. Harland, knocked him down and
beat him, but the crowd interposed.
L,nuding Of Troops and Arms I'm Cuba
The Rogers Murder.
NEW YORK, March IA steamer
from Jacksonville, Fla, has succeeded
in landing II hundred Cubaas and II
largo assortment Of war material near
Mayari, where Cospedas is waiting to
receive them. The Cubans were all
armed with Peabody rifles and had sew
cral pieces Of field artillery.
4 mnn named Cunningham, impris
oned for bigamy, has confessed that he
was ono of the Nineteenth street gang,
and that james Logan killed Rogers in
revenge LOT Icstils iHb "6"i"Sh :" o." "
burglary case. Cunningham's brother
was with Logan when the murder was
committed.
The Fifteenth Amendment Before the
Georgia Legislature.
ATLANTA, Ga, March 1.-The Gov
ernor, in n message, transmitted the
Fifteenth Amendment to the Legisla-
ture. 1t was read in both Houses yes
terday. The message strongly urges
the ratification Of the amendment ms
the best means to secure a full rccogui-
ton MS a State, and to finally set at rest
the feelings of insecurity aud uncer-
tainty which disturb and excite the
people. The amendment vas made the
special order in the House for to-day,
and in the Senate for Friday.
The virginia Republican Convention
More Observation-Disclosures.
PETERSBURG, Va March ll.-At the