The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-06

Messrs. woodbridge Eldrldge and Churchill, being
present. The examination OF Senator spencer OF
Alabama, was resumed and continued till noon.
No other witnesses appeared to-day, but nearly u
dozen are on hand
Subsidies 20 the Union Pacific Railroad.
In a communication laid before the House to-day
from the secretary OF the Interior to President john
son, dated December IS, he says
The Union Pacific Railroad Company has received
bonds on 900 miles OF its road amounting to
So, 19S, 0O0 The commission has submitted favor
able reports upon two sections OF twenty miles each
but no Executive action has been taken upon them
The amount OF sl.2S0,O0o, which win be due the
company in the event OF your acceptance OF these
Tie 5 governments men SUBSIDIES Which NV viii ill., be
earned upon the completion and equipment OF the
remainder OF the road It is believed. win be suA-
cent, with the foregoing amount, to guarantee its
completion as o first class road. Since the date Of
tins communication the two sections have been ac-
cepted.
The Denver Pacific Railway.
Governor Evans, President OF the Denver Pacific
Railway and Telegraph Company, says the reports
sent out to the effect that the company has received
aid nom the government heretofore or that it now
asks for any, except in lands, is erroneous. That
all IL asks Is o transfer of lands that have been
already granted TO the Union Pacific, Eastern Divi-
sion, Company, with Its assent.
Troops Engaged i'm the Indian War.
In compliance with the Senate resolution Of the
14th utimo the Secretary OF War to-day transmitted
to the Senate statement TO the number Of United
States troops employed in connection with the
Indian hostllities in protecting the Missouri river
trailc and the Union Pacific Railroad, and otherwise
policing that region OF the country, of which the
following is a recapitulation:--
Number OF regular troops employed in guarding
and policing tile frontier, 10,09l; operating against
the Indians and policing the frontier 6,s24; opera
ting AGAINST the Indians 2,ll9; guarding the Union
Pacific Railroad and policing the frontier, 657 guard
ing the Union Pacific Railroad, 405; guarding the
traffic on the Missouri river 1852: operating against
the Indians and guarding the Union Pacific Rail-
road S,55S. Total regular troops, 2560l; add voun-
teer troops, 1,2l3-aggregate 26sl4.
Rewards for Friendly Indians.
The Senate received this rather novel communities
ton to-day from the Secretary Of the Interior, adj
dressed to him by Commissioner Taylor, Of Indian
aiiairs:--
SIR have the honor to state that it is customary
when President OF the United States has been
elected, to have medallons OF such President made
and purchased for distribution to some OF the chiefs
and head men OF the different Indian tribes at peace
with and under the jurisdiction Of the government,
and also to any other member or members Of any
tribe who may have proved deserving OF some spe-
cial mark OF favor or recognition from the govern
ment. have therefore caused an estimate OF APP
preparation ($5000) required for medalli0ns OF o. 81
Grant, President elect to be prepared and respect
its action. Yours, obedicntly, N. G. TAYLOR.
lNO0sAus4isOu Va AHtcKuhi ACvCuuc NOnAuAASs
sf0ner.
The precise action OF the committees on the nomi-
nation OF Cummings for Internal Revenue Commits
sioner Is dicull to arrive at, but it Is generally
understood that it was laid on the table, which Is
equivalent to killing it.
Petition for the Pardon Of DIR. NIndd.
Paul Baglcy, the missionary, is circulating petit
ton here for the pardon OF DR.. Mudd prisoner
at Dry Tortugas. II is headed by Hon. Stevenson
Archer and Is signed by twenty other democrats Of
both Houses.
Supreme Court Proceedings.
The following cases were argued In the Supreme
Court to-day:-No. II. The Steamship China, Her
Tackle, &c, vs. Walsh ct al in admiralty. Ar
gument concluded. No. ~. The Louisiana Mutual
Life Insurance Company w. Tweed action In policy
OF insurance. Argument commenced.
Mysterious Death Of Two CoIored Men.
There was considerable excitement in the upper
part Of this city to-day, IN consequence Of two
colored men being found dead in their BEDS at the
residence Of the French Minister. Large crowds
were surrounding the house. Reports were current
that they were either suffocated or poisoned.
Health Of General Spinner.
General Spinner still remains very unwell, and ia
unable TO be at his desk at the Treasury Department.
Personal.
General Logan appeared in his seat to-day,
although still suffering from sickness.