The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-23

AAe 0i Sueo thdt ulilCaFy O1ncer cannot
acquire an enforced inhabitancy, or domi
Gil, or residence, but he is to be referred to
the superior power that sent him to the
particular territory or section of country.
That astute and remarkably modest SEMI
tor, Thayer, rushed into the arena to attack
the Intellectual athletes Conkling and
Thurman, and got for his reward back
handed slap from the latter which sent him
Keeling to his corner amid the hearty
laughter of the audience.
He inquired pertly of Thurman: eff
Ames went back to Maine would he be al
lowed to votea" Thurman replied that it
would depend upon his politics, but GER
tainly he would be legally entitled to vote
in Maine.
Justice Bradley.
Associate Justice Bradley arrived here
tonight, and is expected to take his seat
upon the bench on Monday next. Report
says he will 60 upon the bench tomorrow,
the Senate rule requiring two executive
sessions to intervene after confirmation be-
fore q commission can issue having been
suspended in this instance.
Facts about the Fullerton Case.
The acquittal of Mr.. Fullerton, in New
York, upon charges Of improper conduct in
revenue cases and the prosecution of reve-
nue. officers there, is received with gratif-
cation in official circles in this city. These
cases originated during the Administration
of Mr.. johnson, who encouraged Fullerton in
the prosecution Of District Attorney Court
ney, but the hitter came here, and, with the
aid of certain parties who abused the con-
fidcnce reposed in them by Mr.. Johnson.
and for o retainer, induced the President to
stay the intended suspension of Courtney
and other Federal officers in New York
The proof against the latter presented to
the Executive and to Secretary McCulloch
was very strong, but the same influences
combined also to induce forbearance on the
part of tue then Secretary of the Treasury.
The Brooklyn Navy-Yard.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs
has agreed to bill for the removal of the
Brooklyn Navy-Yard. 1t authorizes the
Secretary of the Navy to sell the property
now occupied MS navy-yard, the machinery
and other fixtures to be removed toexisting
navy-yards or sites for yards. New Lon
don will probably receive large portion
Of the machinery.
The Mode of Appointing Cadets-The
Sale Of Cadeiships.
The House Military Committee has di-
rectcd their chairman to report bill pro-
viding for the mode of appointing mill
tary and naval cadets, which requires
every person appointed to make oath that
he vas resident of the district from
which the appointment is made for pc
Rod of two years prior to date of appoint
ment. For violation of the law the cadet
shall be dismissed.
The committee has decided that they will
not report the evidence in the cadet sale
cases because it does not afford ground for
action in the House, and is in Il great de-
gree hearsay testimony, which might un-
Justly injure members of Congress to whom
it refers.
The Duty OF Lumber.
General r. Stone, of New York, and
others are urging the Committee on Ways
and Means, with facts and figures, not to
repeal the duty on lumber. Canadians,
through their agents, are working to secure
o reduction on this article.
Clerks i'm the Internal Revenue
Bureau.
It has been found that the temporary
clerks in the Internal Revenue Bureau,
who, though engaged for month at time,
have been employed for more than q year
in bringing up unfinished business, will
be absolutely required as permanent
clerks, the business in the bureau having
grown into much greater proportions than
heretofore.
Unfounded Report.
The report of the proposed removal of
Supervisor butcher, of New York, appears
to be entirely unfounded in truth. Neither
Secretary Boutwell, nor Commissioner
Delano have any idea of getting rid of Mr..
butcher.
Mrs. Grants Reception.
Mrs. Grant gave reception at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. There were not many per-
sons present, as the reception had not been
publicly announced. 1t is understood she
will hereafter give reception at o'clock
every Tuesday afternoon.
Resignation Of ShOeph.
Shoeph, the examiner at the Patent
Office who was mixed up in tue cadetship
business, has resigned.
Spain-Cuba.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
adopted the bill to maintain strict and im-
partial neutrality towards Spain and Cuba
by q unanimous vote. WALLACE.
Associated Press kilograms.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-House.-The
Sutro Tunnel bill was taken up.
There was no action on the bill.
The Election Committee in the case Of
the seat of Booker, of Virginia, contested
by Tucker, reported in favor Of Booker.
The Utah anti-pelygamy bill was re-
sumed, and discussed until adjournment.
.Senate.-A report VAS made adverse to
the San Domingo treaty, and also adverse
to considering treaties for acquisition Of
tarrifo n, nDen segsiOr.