The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-02-19
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Morton introduced a bill to enforce the 18th
amendment.
On the 18th ground was broken on the Quincy,
Northern and Pacific Railroad.
Henry Wells has been confirmed as Secretary of
New Mexico.
Two hundred cases of relapsng fever have
been reported in New York city.
New York city ties sent 10000 valentines thro'
the post the 14th.
The death of William Harper, of Harper
Brothers, is announced
The Supreme Court declines to interfere in the |
sentence of DR.. Shoephe.
The Senate Judiciary Committee viii report |
favorably on the nomination of Bradley and |
Strong for justices of the Supreme Court.
Peace Conference from the South American |
Republics will be held in Washington in six
weeks.
Information is furnished the State Department
showing that the Cuban insurrection is growing
weaker.
The arrest of parties implicated in the alleged
conspiracy still being made by the Paris
police.
The scheme for the Pacific Railroad through
British Territory is well received by London
bankers, and it is thought the capital viii be
furnished.
1t has been proven that Whitmore, member of
Congress from South Carolina, demanded and
received S., 200 for cadet appointment HewiH
probably be expelled. Guilt has also been fast
ened on member of the House from Alabama.
Money contributed to the Rawlins' fund has
been paid in and will be invested in irst-class
securities; and the income divided equally be-
tween the widow and children.
Emperor Napoleon has recently invested in T.
S. bonds and deposited them in London for safe
keeping. Similar investments were made for the
Empress and Prince Imperial
In st. Louis, on the I4th, Capt. John J. Roe,
one OF the largest pork packers and provision
dealers in the country, died suddenly of apo
plexy. He had amassed a fortune of S3 900, GOO.
The Judiciary Committee reported a bill to
increase the salaries of the Chief-Justice and As
sociate-Justices of the Supreme Court. The bill
provides that after June 1st, 1870, the salary of
the ChiefJustice shall be Sl2, 900, and each As
sooiate-Justice, $4,000. An amendment pro-
vides further that the salary of Circuit Judges
shall be $500 and District Judges, $1,000.
Recent adyiees say that the insurrection
against yuarez is makiug rapid progress. The
strength of the revolutonists is in the very heart
of the Republic of Mexico, and the Liberals. Con-
servatives and imperialists are making common
cause against Juarez. The insurgents have pos
session of the States of San Louis Pote Beaeres,
Acua Diente and Janisce. An extensive con-
spiracy against the Government has been diseov-
cred in Puebla, and symptoms of a revolution
have appeared in Vera Cruz. Gen. Negrete is
preparing to sweep down upon the National Cap
ital from the Sierras and has registered an oath
to Shoot Juarez, Romero and Meiia sight.
Two battles have already been fought in the Vi
cinity of San Luis. The result of the rst-was
doubtful, but in the second the Government
troops were badly beaten. The Mexican Con
gress before adjourning invested Juarez with
ample power, thus virtually making him Dicta
tor. 1t is believed in Vera Cruz that Juarez vii
not be able to retain power longer than foul
months.