The New York herald., 1870-03-13
WASHINGTON.
SPANISH ElLlGERENCY IN WASHINGTON.
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vigorous Method Of Adjusting
American Claims.
First Step Towards Recon-
structing Tennessee.
Jackson and Murfreesboro to be Garri-
soned by Federal Troops.

soned Dy Federal Troops.
WASHINGTON, March 12 1870.
Spanish BeIligcrency In Wnshington-vigor-
GUS Method Of Paying OF Spanish Bond.
holders.
With regard to the recent assault upon Mr.. Ht
drefb, OF New York by Mr. Potestaa Secretary OF the
Spanish Legation, General Butler proposes to offer
y resolution In the House on Monday directing the
secretary OF State to take cognizance OF the matter
ana to do whatever he may deem necessary to
secuSe redress or the grievance complained or
according to Mr. Hildreth's story. he went TO the
Spanish Legation TO leave pond which ne holds
against the Spanish government for collection and
saw Mr. Potcstad, the First Secretary. After stating
what he wanted, Mr. Hildreth says he asked for
definite answer as TO when he might
expect to hear from hts bond. This the
secretary declined to give. and peremptory
ordered Hildreth to vacate the premises After
some sharp words Hildretn said ne would not
leave until ne got definite answer about his bond
He says Mr. Potestad and one OF the servants OF the
Spanish Minister thereupon seized him and threw
him down the steps with great violence. Mr. Potes
tad, who Is regarded here a quiet lnorensiye
gentleman, tells different tale He-says HildreIh,
aiter transacting MS bs'ness-rhat is leaving his
papers to be examlnei-lnslsted, as he going
away, That he must have definite answer as to the
uine Wben MS business would be attended to. Mr..
Potestad said he was unable to give def
mite answer; whereupon Hildreth became
very abusive not only towards Mr.. Potestad person.
ally, but towards the Spanish government in gene
ral He denounced all connected with it in vigorous
style. MIR. Potestad told him to leave but he con-
unued ms abuse and refused TO co. Mr.. Potesiad
then useo Iorce to put him out, but he mad no fnte
ton OF injuring hn, and his fall down the steps was
ACCIDENTAL and, as Potestad says, his own fault.
Even Butler Is puzzled 10 know what to do with
Potestad. He cannot be arrested and the only thlny
Secretary Fish can do, II he thinks the provocation
sufficient IS to ask that MI. Potestcd be recalled as
Secretary OF Legation.
First Step Towards Reconsfructng Tennessee.
The Secretary OF War has issued orders directing
the establishment OF garrsons at Jackson and MUIR
reesboro Tenn, as check upon the excesses prac-
used by the turbulent inhabitants OF those districts
Proceedings In the HOMsc of Representatives.
The House met for general debate as II in Commit.
tee OF the Whole. Mr. Coourn In the chair as Speaker
pro tenn. There were not dozen members In their
seats on the republican side of The House. The at
tendance on the democratic side was somew hat
larger but the House had generally deserted and
dreary appearance. The proceedings were devoid of
public interest," the only notable incident being an
endorsement by Mr., Edrdge OF an editorial article
ON the Georgia bill in the Chicago Tribune. The
House adjourned at quarter past four o'clock.
Inquiry Into the Montana Indian massacre.
Much excitement seems to have arisen on the sub
1ect of recent Indian operations in the far West
The Secretary OF War Will not respond to the reso.
luton OF Congress asking information on the sub
1ect OF the AFFAIR OF the Piegan Indians until the
Official reports have been received from Colonel
Baker, The Department is not disposed to act
hastily In the matter, but win deal Justly in Its
action.
Fractional Currency Statements.
The receipts OF fractional currency for the week
ending to-day amounted to $780,, 100.
ShIpments-To national banks, $231, ,2o6; to the
United States Depository ut Cincinnati, $9s,OOO;
fractional currency redeemed ana destroyed during
the week, $685. 500; mutilated bank notes burned
during the week, 31,79o; total amount burned,
$21 $50; bank currency issued for bills destroyed
during the week, &27s,32o; total amount issued
therefor. $40, $50; balance due for mutllated
notes. $13o ose bank circulation outstanding at this
date 5000 e49; Treasurer Spinner holds In trust
security for national bank circulation $42 350
and for public deposits s17,4s3 500.
4 Bank Officers interviewing the President.
delegation OF officers OF national banks called ut
the Executive Mansion this morning TO pay their
respects to the President Ex-Comptroller Freeman
Clark introduced them to the President. The Inter-
view was very BRIEF as the gentlemen had no object
beyond paying their respects.
President Grant has pardoned John Boyle, con-
victed at the March term, 1857 OF the CRIMINAL
Court OF assault ana battery, with intent to kill
and sentenced to two years in the Penitentlary.
Victor Hugo on Diplomatic Authoress.
Madame Garcia, wife OF DR.. Garcia Minister OF
the Argentine Confederation, has become famous US
an authoress as well as a diplomat When young
Lopez, Of Paraguay was here a few weeks ago the
madame attracted considerable comment by reason
OF some stories circulated regarding her meeting
with the Dctator's son at one OF secretarys Fishs
receptions. That is hardly over when we hear OF
her through Victor Hugo, who writes the lady
highly complimentary letter on her last novel, called
'Pablo or Life on the Pampas.n The following is
Hugo's letter.
HAUTEvILLE PARC, Jan IA, 1870.
MADAME-Your book has captlvated me. owe IL
charming and good hours. You have opened me an
unknown world You write an excellent French ana
1t Is really charming to SEQ your American thoughts
expressed In our European language. In your novel
there Is both q drama and q landscape; the land
scape IL grandiose, the drama Is exceedingly touch.
Ing. thank you, madame, and lay at your feet
my "h0mages." VICTOR HUGO.