The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-05-04
FOREIGN NEWS.


CHICAGO, April 13th.-The 1-i6sane's Washington
special says the antpolygamy bill, reported yes
terday by the Senate Territorial Committee, retains
all the amendments TO which the House, on Cullom's
motion, agreed, and half a dozen new sections Off
GERS OF the Mormon Church are not only prohibited
from solemnzing marriages, but is it made a msde
meanor. punishable with fine and Imprisonment.
Marriages in violation of the terms of the bill are
declared incestuous and void and all persons aiding
or coDsentng to them are 10 be punished for INSIDE
meanor. Spiritual marriages. scaling, CONSIDERATIONS
and all other devices whereby get the services
of women are prohibited, and so-ealled spiritual
wives may sue and recover payment for their labor
CHICAGO, April 13th.-H is evident there is a
state of feeling in the Supreme Court by no means
pleasant relative TO the rehearng of the Legal Ten
der case The two cases so far presented involve
other points which argument will be offered. In
any-event the Attorney General asks that the Legal
Tender argument may also be made. Chase Nelson,
Clifford and Field hold that the order agree
ment of last year preeludes this, but the majority
override them, though Chase may be able to throw
any further decision over 10 next winter.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-An additional postal con-
vention has been made with Switzerland reducing
the rate to 10 cents the half Prepayment is
to be optional. 1t takes effect May LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, April l4th. Senator Reyels lee
tured the Press TO a large audience this evening
two-thirds of which were colored.
Gov. Smith, of Alabama, teegraphed to Senator
Warner to-day that he had matured and is putting
into operation vigorous and determined measures,
which will not only stop violence, but bring the Of
Tenders 10 justice Mr.. Warner replied by saying
that the President, Congress and the country would
sustain him in the enforcement of the law Let reb
els be forgiven and murderers hung. Amnesty and
the halter will give us peace and safety.
New YORK, April 14th.-The Tribune Of this
morning says that when the Mcfarland trial is con-
cluded it will ask attention to the question, how
far shall lawyers be allowed to criminate ladies who
not legally charged with any offense without
shadow of excuse and without mourning Judicial
adomontion. 1t also announces that the eulogistic
obituary on Henry j. Raymond, which appeared in
its columns, was written by Mrs. Calhoun.
Seven million dollars have been subscribed in this
city for the purpose of erecting Crystal Palace for
the approaching international Exhibition here.
CHICAGO, April l4-The Fenian Congress is in Sc
cret session here. 1t has changed the Constitution
of the Brotherhood, and in place OF President and
Senate, has appointed an Executive Committee of
nine. 1t has also voted to send Committee of
three, representing different sections of the Union,
to confer with the New York Fenian Convention to
be held on the 18th inst, which is regarded an
important step towards the consolidation. The
Congress will probably adjourn tonight
MONTREAL, April 14-There is great activity
among the regulars in the garrison. Troops and
stores are being moved to the most convenient
points Parties on the Canadian side have been in
vited by friends TO the American side, invasion
is imminent. The country about Huntington is
considerably flooded, which would suspend military
operations either side. The call TO arms is res
pended to with much promptness 10y all the Volun-
teers.
Gen. O'Ne reports at st. Adams that, although
doubtless an extensive movement is being made by
the Fenians the Eastern frontier the information
from that quarter the belief that ii will pro-
coed no further, owing to the precautions taken.
WASHINGTON, April IA memorial to Cyrus W.
Field will be presented to Congress tomorrow, ex-
pressing his desire TO undertake The laying of tele
graphic cable between America and Asia. Eighty
five hundred miles of cable will be required for the
purpose The bill which accompanies the memorial
proposes to incorporate company with ten mill
ions all paid up, within year from the organiza-
ton; upon the completion Of the cable within five
years thereafter the company TO receive - acres
of public lands. Naval vessels are to make the nee
essary surveys and soundings. AS guarantee of
good faith deposit is required 10 be made with the
Secretary of the Treasury of bonds TO the amount
of one hundred thousand dollars.
WASHINGTON April 18th Mr.. Sumner introduced
bill to incorporate the Pacific Submarine Telegraph
Company, and to facilitate telegraphic communca-
tion between America and Asia Referred to the
Committee Foreign Relations and ordered print
ed.
NEW YORK, April 14th.-Yesterday, and for the
seventh time within few years, an explosion oc-
cured in the Fire Works Mandatory OF Mr. Had
field Williamsburg The explosion was terrific, ut
terly destroying the building and severely burning
three persons.
Lieutenant-G General Sheridan leaves town for the
extreme western parts of his command in Utah and
the scenes of the Indian troubles. He was enter
tanned by the Union League Club last evening with
elegant dinner.
1t was stated last evening that five hundred men
belonging to the Fenans left this city for the Canad-
ian frontier, in squads of twenty-five or thirty to
prevent arousing suspicion Each squad is under
charge of subordinate officer; but the superior
officer in charge of the expedition is travelling inoog
'lito. without them. Arms, ammunition and pro
visions were taken in the shape Of baggage. 1t is