The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-04-02
TelegraphIc Summary.

WASHINGTON, March 26.--The House met for
debate only, and speeches were made against the
protective system, in favor of reduction of
import duties and internal taxation. Strickland
advocated protection of lumber and copper. Bird
was in favor of advancing farming interests the
best means Of insuring prosperity to the whole
community. Bill was in favor of protecting
American industry. Burdett, Witcher and Don
nelly argued in behalf of the protective system.
There was session of the Senate.
NEW York, March 26.-A preliminary meet
ing of prominent citizens held last evening
to arrange for holding meeting of those opposed
to voting away public money in support OF sec
tartan schools. A committe was appointed, and
it was resolved to hold meeting next Wednesday
evening. Henry M. Berger, w. M. Everts, N.
Il. Dodge, and others are expected to deliver ad-
dresses.
Alaska into penal colony.
James Blake, Chicago grocer, has received a
verdict of 81, $40 against Miss Tennessee Clafn,
one of the female brokers, suit instituted and
years ago.
NASHVILLE, March 26.-The election for the
ratification of the new Constitution occurred to-
day. Everything passed off quietly. heavy
vote was polled. Dispatches to the Banner indi-
cate the ratification by n decided majority. But
little opposition was made out of East Tennessee,
and the Conservatives claim for Tennessee the
credit of being the first State to adopt universal
suffrage, Incorporating it into the organic law.
Two delegates to the colored convention at
Nashville publish cards against Congressional in
terference, disclaiming any knowledge of crimes
against their race.
Governor Serter has received dispatch from
Gen. Butler inviting him to Washington to testi-
fly before the Reconstruction Committee touching
the condition of affairs in Tennessee If the Gov
ernor RECEIVERS his health he probably will leave
Monday.
New York, March ga meeting of the
Young Democracy was held tonight, at which
prominent members of that wing participated,
and addresses and resolutions adopted de-
nouncing their opponents, and ealing on the peo-
pie Of the city to overthrow those Democrats who
acted with the Republicans at Albany.
MONTREAL, March 26.-Princo Arthur will
visit California in the latter part of April, and
then return to London.
Sr. LOUIS, March 26.-An injunction was
granted in the Circuit Court to-day. restraining e
certain stockholders of the Pacific Railroad from
subdividing stock to cast illegal votes at the
election of four Directors next Monday.
NEW YORK, March 26.-The naval surveying
party of the Danen Canal expedition, Captain
Selfridge, left Aspinwall on the 21st of February
with forty natives, and cut their way through the
woods from point eighteen miles east of Aspn-
wall. They were three days in cutting their way
to the head waters of the river leading to the Pa
cific ocean. They returned to the ship by the
same route in one day. They were prepared to
survey another route in the neighborhood of the
the same river. The native Indians are hostile,
but extremely timid.
Advices from Guatemala state that the revolu-
ton is ended, and the chiefs of the rebellion cap
tured or shot.
slight earthquake was felt at San Salvador
on the 9th inst
broken up at Panama by the arrest of half a dozen
persons, who subsequently, released ON TAX
ing the oath of allegiance.
Large quantities of butter shipped via the
1sthmus from New FORK were found adulterated
with grease.
The government of Ecuador will demand salts
faction of the United States for the violation of
the law of nations, in that the gunboat Aydrh
has been making typographical surveys and maps
of the Galapagos Islands off Bogota.
The Senate will, doubtless, confirm the treaty
with the United States for the construction of the
Darien canal.
Chilean advices state that one Orelio Antonio
has proclaimed himself at Aranca and Patagonia
and defied the Chilean government. Antonio is
Frenchman, and ingratiates himself in favor of
the Indians Of these Territories. Trouble is an
ticipated, the Indians adhere to the new ad-
venturer.
A Valparaiso letter says Lopez and his few
followers are in great misery. Dcsertions are nu-
merous, and his cause is hopeless.
The Legislature of Colombia has passed bill
to recognize the belligereney of the Cubans.
HAVANA, March 26.-At Matansas yesterday
three brothers, Ravero, and man named Garata,
tried for furnishing supplies to AVendondar' s
band, were executed.
A severe engagement has occurred near Los
Figos. No particulars.
DAYTON, o.. March 26.-John J. Doran, late
of the Cincinnati Enquirer, has purchased the
interest of Vallandigham and Judge Dawyer in
the Dayton Ledger, and will become leading edi-
tor.
CHICAGO, March 26-About 700 workmen en-
gagged on Government works at Des Mones Rap
ids struck for higher wages. One or two hun
dred who remained at work were attacked by the
strikers and driven off. The sheriff, with an
leaders and lodged them in Jail at keokuk but
trouble continues, and fears are entertained that
embankments will be cut and works flooded.
Judge MeAllister, in the Recorders Court. en-
rad IL 1oolar the f1ea of
iff vacant. The duties of the office are assumed
by the coroner of the county. 1t will be re-
membered that Gustave Fischer, the sheriff, alb
seconded last December, to the great grief of his
creditors.
Troy, March 26-The moving and reaping
machine works of w. A. Wood were partially
destroyed by fire this morning Loss, $400, 900.
Insurance, $245,0O0. Temporary buildings will
gagements promptly.
CLEVELAND, o., March PA fire at Maumee
City to-day destroyed the Washington Woolen
Mill. Loss of building, stock and machinery,
$6O, 900. Fully insured.
COLUMBUS, Ohio March 27.-The Citizens
Convention, composed of prominent Republicans
and Democrats, yesterday nominated full city and
county tickets in opposition to the regular tickets
SANDUsKY, March 27.-A fire last night des-
troyed three stores, two saloons and some dwell
ings. Loss, 5000, 900 |; partially insured.
New YoRK, March 2S.-Itis stated upon trust
worthy information that communication has
been received by the President, to the effect that
the Virginia Legislature is preparing to abrogate
its ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment by a
comp de marin, and that members intend to rush
its repeal through both Houses the same day,
without notice and without debate.
The President, it is declared, intends to issue a
proclamation announcing the adoption of the
amendment soon as Texas is admitted, and
that he won't wait for the admission of Georgia.
Sr. LOUIS, March 28.-The number of persons
in this county who pay taxes on over half mil
lion is thirty over one million, ten two million
three nVQ YES mil Inns fhreo ror,f
pays on $4,000. Gen. Sherman pays ON $780,
600.
MEMPHIS, March 2S.-A. r. Curry, Republi-
can candidate for sheriff, is elected by 123. The
Republicans also elected Collector and Clerk of
the first Circuit Court.
WAsHISGroS, March 2s-The War Depart
ment rejects the eolored youth proposed by Ben.
Butler for appointment in the Military Academy,
on the ground that he is not of the required age.
New HAVEN, March 27.-Thomas Garmat, of
Westfeld, shot his wife fatally to-day. He was
arrested.
BALrIMoRE, March 27.-There was a severe
wind and rain storm last night. Twenty build