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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-01-24
WashLngtOn NoMs.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-The
forthcoming report Of the Bureau Of
Statistics will show that the duties
accruing on certain specified articles
entering into consumption In the
United States during the fiscal year
1869, to be $I77, ,151, ,126.
The National Council of the Union
League will meet here on the 10Th of
February.
The Sub Committee of the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs will. in a
day or two, sub nit to the full COM
mittee a long report on the Para
guayan question.
The recognition OF the Red River
leaders by the Hudson Bay Company
as the only legitimate Government In
Winnipeg, has excited much conver-
sation in the city. No force will be
attempted against the insurgents, but
prOfuse promises of a trans COnti-
mental Railroad are made to change
the rapid course of events toward an
nexation to the United States. Ii an
nouuced that such a bill would be
passed at the February session Of the
Dominion Parliament, and that Great
Britain may be induced to guarantee
3 per cent. on the stock. Minnego-
tians are urging a land grant from
Breckenridge, on Red River, TO the
termination of the st. Paul River,
and the Pacific Railroad to the Win
nipeg border, with assurances of its
immediate construction, as a sure
means to check the Canadian scheme.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The re
port of Judge Orth, Chairman OF the
Sub Committee of Foreign Affairs,
regarding the Paraguayan investiga-
tion, is understood to severely con-
denim Admirals Gordon and Davis,
and sustain ex-Minister Washburne,
The report has been submitted to the
Subcommittee. which meets again
on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON, January pa large
crowd assembled at the Church Of the
Epiphany this morning, the an.
nOuncemeHt having previously been
made that Prince Arthur would at
tedd service at that church. About
IL o'clock he made his appearance,
walking in company with Mrs. Thorn
ton, Dir. Thornton and Colonel El-
| phingstone, and others of the the suit
and members of the British Legation
| following them. The church was
crowded with the usual oongrega-
tion and a number of citizens and
/ STRANGERS,
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George DennIsOn Prentice.

The telegraph on Saturday an
nounced the death of GEORGE d.
Prentice, the distinguished editor,
poet and wit, which sad bat not unex-
pected event occurred at 3:15 Satur-
day morning. Mr.. Prentice was a
native of New England. aud came to
Louisville more than forty years ago.
In 1880 he established the Louisville
Journal, which lie continued to edit
until it was merged with the Courier,
period OF almost forty years, and
was for many years one of the most
distinguished writers Of the present
century. Some of his poetry stands
unrivalled in the English language
for sweetness and beauty. As wit,
he was unexcelled. In politics he
was a Whig during the existence of
that party, and was bitter partizan,
unsparing and scathing in his invee-
tives. During the rebellion he was
on the side of the Union, but since
the war ended, has acted with the
Kentucky Democracy. In social life
he was convivial, warm hearted, free
handed and generous. As poet and
writer a whole nation admired, and
his death will be very generally la
mented. He died at the age of So.
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MeetIng or nIsflIlers-

CINCINNATI, Jan. 23.-The meeting
Of the Western DistilIers' Assoeia-
ton yesterday discussed the reported
determination Of Commissioner De-
lanO to insist on forty eight hours
fermentation. No official information
had been received, and it was deter
mined to take no definite action till
the 9th. and in the meanwhile to
ask Delano to suspend collection on
assessment. One distiller said the
enforcement of the rule had already
cost him $4,000, and he would close
his distillery before he wOulS consent
to be robbed. r.. NJ. Pomeroy had
Office furniture seized by parties who
furnished il on credit upon hearing
his arrest on Friday in New York.
The goods consigned TO him were also
detained at the depot The impress
sion here is that he undertook to
carry on business in the name Of II.
NJ Pomeroy q Co., whose house
closed January 1st
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Pembina News.

TORONTO, Jan. ga dispatch
from Pembina Of the 10th insts.. via
ST. Cloud, MINI, 21st, to the Globe,
contains the following article from the
NeD Nation, the organ of the insur-
gents, published at Fort Garry:
Something as to our policy will be
expected from US IN this number, and
we proceed briefly to define our posi-
ton in common with the majority of
the settlement. We regard the Hud
son Rays Government as obsolete,
and never to be reinstatcd by the Do
minion Government; by its criminal
blunders and gross injustice 10 this
people they have forever alienated
them, and by its forfeiture of all,
either receiving or permitting its pro-
lection by the Imperial Government
we consider to be too far distant in
teliigentIy 10 administer our affairs.
Questions arise as to what form of
government is best adapted for the
developemont of this country, and we
reply unhesitatingly that the United
States Republic offers to day that sys-
tenn OF government which would best
promote order and progress in our
midst, and open up rapidly country
Of magitlcent resources; but in our
present dependent condition we will
hold it to be our duty to advocate In F..
dependence for the people of Red
River as present cure for public ills.
Our annexation to the United States
will follow In time and bring with it
advantages this land so much re-
quests.
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New York Items.

NEW YORK, January 22.-The
Collector declares he will enforce his
plan, which has been approved by
Secretary Boutwell,, and saves 80 per
cent. to the Government AID 313 per
cent. to the merchants and importers.
A witness IN the Hoffman distillery
case to-day stated for tne defense,
that his previous evidence for the
prosecution was untrue, and was Civ
en- under fear Of the threat of another
witness that unless he so testified, he
would be sent to the State Prison for
five years,
A rumor is in circulation that the
Spanish agents have put IN circula
ton a large amount Of bogus Cuban
bonds. The Commercial says there
IS every reason TO believe 1t to be
true, though the Spaniards stigma
tie it as a base falsehood. The
amount issued is said to be nearly
81 100000.
Carl Lindeman, we'll known por-
trait painter of Philadelphia, says
Paul Schoeppe, the Carlist prisoner,
is not the exchange forger of Berlin,
whom he could recognize out of ten
thousand men.
Jesse Bordman, an officer of one
the ocean steamers. is under bail,
charged with smuggling ninety pounds
of opium.
New York, January 22.-At a
meeting of persons interested In the
Northern Pacific Railroad yesterday,
general expression was that work
should be pushed forward v'gOrouslg
in appr0af.bI no SnriuO
Major Geo. W. Whistler, an Amer
lean engineer, died very suddenly re
Gently at Brighton, England.
Wheeler & Wilson's extensive sew
ing machine factory at Bridgeport,
Connecticut, was destroyed by fire
early this morning. Loss very heavy
to New England Insurance Compa-
MES.
The banquet at Delmonico's this
evening to John Martin, the dis
tinguished Irish patriot, was a great
success. Horace Greeley presided.
Among those present were John
Mitchell, Gen. Sweeny, Justin Nc
Carthy, District Attorney Fellows,
Judge Curtiss and others. Greeley,
in his remarks, spoke highly of the
| devotedness of Martin to his country.
Martin adverted to the sentiment,
Irish Emigrants in the Lands of the
West. Toasts were proposed to the
President of the United States, Gov
ernor of New York, our Sister Cities,
ireland, the Patriots of ireland, the
Press and Women.
Gen. O'Neil, President of the Fe-
nian Brotherhood, has issued a call
for a general congress of the organiza-
ton, TO meet here Tuesday, April
18th, for the purpose of making final
preparations for active hostilities In
vitations are extended to a.l the Irish
national organizations, including that
of which John Savage is at the head.
to send representatives.
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They allege that he is incompetent
and a drunkard.
Weather very pleasant and mild.
CONGRESSIONAL.
xLlst CoNgfEsg-sEOOyB SESSION.
HoUsE........w WASHINGTON. Jan. %.

H0USE...,s... w ASHINGTON, ian. q
Moore, Of Illinois, addressed the
Committee In favor of the removal OF
the National Capital, though he did
not expect the question to be settled
in this decade.
Kerr spoke IN review of the action
of the Republican party, charging IL
with mal-administration of Govern
ment, and dwelling at length on the
evils Of high tariff. Internal Revenue,
National Banking laws, and the
vicious currency, fostered by National
Banks.
Logan spoke next, in favor OF the
National Capital. He would, at the
proper time. offer q resolution for the
appointment Of a committee to ex-
anime and report whether it is prac-
ticable, consistent and possible to
remove the Capital from the City OF
Washington. The West, he said,
asked to have the seat Of Government,
because the centre Of population fell
within the limits OF the West; be-
cause the great nucleus OF artificial
aud natural highways were found
there, and beea use the great vital
forces of the nat IN would ultimately
be found there.
Beck spoke Ia ravor OF looping off
she enormous and wasteful expendi-
lures OF the Government; reduction
Of taxation of agricultural and pro-
ducing interests; reduction of tariff
and extinction Of the national bank
ing system. In the course Of his re-
marks he stated that over 81 ,000, 600,
of which So 900 came from his own
State, was exacted from distillers to
pay for the Tiee meter, which is
known and admitted to be a misera-
Bile failure; but Tice was pet of the
former Commissioner. Those, for
which 81 900 was charged, were man
ufactured at $400 by Miles Greenwood
& Co, OF Cincinnati.
Washburue, OF Wis, spoke against
the removal Of the Capital. He en-
tirely d:ssented from all such propo-
sitions.
The Committee arose and the
House at 4 80 adjourned.
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York, and which Adjourned on Saturday,
arrived at a harmonious solution OF all
questions at issue, embodied In q general
agreement OF all the companies, whlch
awaits only the signature OF the United
States Company. who were not represent
ed, TO make IL effective.
The Erie Railroad strikers were in q
despondent mood Friday evening, as no
information whatever from their co-lah0r-
ers along the line was received up to IL
o'clock that night. Many rumors were
afOat concerning The action of
the workmen in Buffalo, Susquehanna
and Port Jervis, but none mad the plausi-
b lity Of an official announcement. Some
had 10 that the men at Port Jervis had
unanimously left off work, while others
main tanned that all refused 10 strike, as
they deemed the action Of their brethren
In Jersey City premature. On Friday
morning the customary meeting was held.
There was a small attendance, and
nothing OF importance transpired. There
were few men at work in the shops on
Friday, but none of the original strikers
were present. About twenty new hands
went over from New York, but the strikers
who were on the qui UiUe, intercepted them
and persuaded nearly all of item TO return.
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Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, January 22.-The
following officers have been ordered
to report to Admiral Farragut, to ac-
company him as members of his staff,
to Portland, in connection with the
ceremonies proposed in honor of the
late George Pea body: Rear Admiral
Fl. K. Thatcher, Captains j. j.
Almy and D. Men. Fairfax. Com
mander d. b. Harmony. Lieutenant
Commander Frederick Pearson, and
Ensign VIM. II. b. Franey.' Com
mander S. 2. Baird has been ordered
to the Naval Station at Mound City,
February 1st. Orders have been is
sued to Lieutenant Commander East
man, commanding the y. S. steamer
Mack, attached to the Pacific Fleet,
to proceed to the Bay of San Miguel,
where his We ssel will act as depot of
supplies for the DaFien expedition, to
cooperate with Commander Selfridge.
The Assessor of the Second Dis
trict of North Carolina reports an in
crease of 100 per cent. on the asses
ment of December, 1869, as compared
with that of 1868.
The Commissioners of the District
| of Columbia, IN joint session this
morning, received and heard a delega
ton from the Woman's Suffrage Con-
vention. The delegation was nearly
200 IN number, nearly ell ladies. The
Commissioners were addressed by
Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Hooker, Mrs. An
| thony and several others. The last
named speaker said if only one
woman, or no woman IN the District,
desired TO vote, they should have the
right to do so as their protection made
the exercise of the ballot necessary.
The Committee listened attentively to
the SPEAKERS, but gave no indication
ola disposition to grant their request
James Fisk, Jr., was on the floor
of the house to-day, a1d attracted
much attention.
The Committee on Banking and
Currency this morning examined Jay
Gould with reference to the gold
panic.
The proceedings in the House 10.
day were uninteresting.
WASHINGTON, January 22-J udge
Fisher to-day, In the Criminal Court
passed sentence on the Baltimore 4
Ohio Railroad Company. besides fiues
of $500 and 1000. 1t is required
to remove, at its own cost, the various
) railroad nuisanees now obstructing
; the streets and fill up excavations
| The city has thus triumphed over
: that corporation.
i In pursuance with an appointment
made with the President a few day:
5 ago the following citizens called a
:, the Executive Mansion to- day: Johr
; w. Forney. W. w. Corcoran. w. S
, Huntington. j. G. Barrett, w. B
; Todd, w. III. Phillips, Hallett Xii
! bourn, w. G.. Metzeratt, Z. B. Brown
j. w. Thompson, Joseph r. Magru
2 der, and Alex. r. Sheppard, as citi
: zen representatives of the business
interests of this District, regardless
! Of the political complications of tn,
day.
5 w. w. Corcoran introduced severa
members Of the committee, and etate,
10 the President that they had calle,
i TO ask him 10 call the special atten
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Railroad Accident.

LYNCHBURG, Va, January 3D.
The mail train on the Tennessee
Road, which left Lynchburg on Fri
day last, at 3 30 P. 81, experienced
variety Of misfortUnes and disasters.
When about six miles from the city
some machinery Of the engine broke,
and the train returned to town. This
occasioned some delay, and the train
did not leave until 8:45 p. NJ. When
about two miles west Of Bansack's,
the sleeping car was thrown from the
track, owing to the breaking of a
wheel, and after being dragged some
distance. was thrown down a bank
and dashed to pieces. Conductor
Nelson and ten others were severely
bruised, and General w. @. Roddy,
of Mississippi, was slightly wounded.
The passengers for the South were
placed on other cars and proceeded
on their Journey.
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ton of Congress TO the pressing needs
of our community; to the fact that
the continued agitation for the re-
moval Of the Capital was affecting
their interests injuTiously, and par
alyZlng the developments OF the DIS
tTict; that the condition Of the ave-
OUes of the metropolis, the channel
OF the river, the canal, ana the ex-
listing act that so large a proportion
Of the laboring classes were IN need
Of employment, suggested the pro-
priety of such action on the part OF
Congress as would insure the neces-
sary aid IN relieving these pressing
wants, by the improvement of the
public avenues and property in a cor
responding degree with that accom-
plished by the city government.
Col. Forney aud Mr.. Phillips en-
larged upon the great want Of the
good which would accrue by the ac-
ton of the President in this matter.
The proposed Worlds Fair was
attended to, and great satisfaction is
expressed that the President had
given his sanction to the undertak-
ing by his subscription. as well as his
personal interest manifested in the
affair. The President said he wished
to see the seat of Government made
such as to arouse the pride of the
citizens OF the Republic, and accept
able at least, of the proper considera-
tion Of the people of the old world.
Mr.. KiIbOurn suggested that spe-
cial attention be called to the fact
that we were governed to q great ex-
tent by old laws, which existed In
Maryland when the District was
ceded that whilst that State has alter
ed her laws to conform to the progress
Of the age, but little change had been
made here, and as a consequence our
efforts were powerless for any good.
At the conclusion of the interview,
the President stated that he appre-
ciated the disadvantages under which
the citizens of the District labored,
and that he would help them out to
| the full extent of his power.
The expression Of the views enter
tanned by the President was received
with much satisfaction by the com
mittee. Many of them had never be-
| fore been brought into contact with
| the President, and expressed gratifica-
| ton, after leaving, with the manner OF
their reception and the results Of
| their interview.
WAsHINGroN, January 22.-Mr.
Cartozy, Russian Minister, this even
ing gave the first of series of grand
dinner parties. General and Mrs.
Sherman, Speaker Blaine and wife,
Baron Gerolt, Prince Dolginickig and
other persons prominent in political
and diplomatic circles, were present.
Prince Arthur arrived at $50 P.
II. Quite a crowd congregated at the
depot, but there was no opportunity
for a demonstration. The party en-
tered carriages and drove to the resi-
dence of the British Minister, where
to night the Prince is receiving the
members of the British Legation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The House
met for general discussion, as if in
Committee Of the Whole. About
fifty mem bers we're present.
Stokes took the floor and made a
speech on Tennessee politics, and as
to the standing of Gov. Senter.
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GnilaN NoKG.

HAVANA, January 22,-Advices
from Avoveatos and Puerto Prin-
cipe of January 18th received.
Nothing has been heard from General
Puella. General Goyencch, with five
thousand soldiers armed. arrived at
Puerto Principe January u, from
Santa Esprit. After resting his troops
a few days he again took up his march.
Goyeneeh's destination is unknown.
but he is supposed to be acting IN
combination with Puella.
It is reported that the chol-
era has reappeared in the vicinity.
HAVANA, Jan. 22.-The United
States steamers Severn, with the mon
itors Dictator and Saugus, sailed to-
day for. Matamoras.
The Spanish iron clad Victoria and
frigate Lallah sail for New York on
Monday.
One month has elapsed since Gen
Puella left the coast for the interior:
during that time nothing has beer
heard of him.
A grand reception of volunteers il
Havana aud neighborhood will be
held to morrow in honor of Wm II
! Seward.
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Indian News.

OMAHA, January 22.-ihe Sante
Fe Post, TO day, publishes correspon-
dence from Fort Stanton stating that
Lieutenant Cushing had just returned
after a severe Indian campaign. He
killed several Indians and captured
large number of cattle and other
stock aud property. Lieutenant
Yeaton, one of the officers of the
same expedition, was severely wound
&c, but will recover. The Posts cor
respondent from Moranma reports the
brutal murder OF a German, named
Griesfer, by some Mexicaus, one of
whom was arrested; the others escap-
ed
!" Almost, ," Los Cruces CORES
pondent, reports that the Indians had
stolen a large herd of mules from
rancho near that village There was
great excitement in the vicinity, ow-
ing to the possession of the Indians
on the government reservation, of q
lot of jeWelry belonging to a Mexican
woman woman who was recently mur-
dered. The citizens Of Los Cruces,
ct pnhlie meeting, passed resolu-
tions asking tive removal Of Lieuten-
aut Brew. The agent Of the 0rpatos.
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Canadian Items.

TORONTO, January PR. B. Cald-
well was arrested here last night on a
warrant sworn out by Col. Shane,
United States Consul at Toronto. He
was brought before a Police Magis-
trate to-day, and remanded until
Monday.
A dispatch from Ottawa says an
order has been passed in the Council
disallowing the Ontario supply bill, in
consequence of its conflicting with
certain provisions Of the Union act.
An extra session of the Legislature
will probably be called at once, to
amend the bill.
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Atlanta Items.

ATLANTA, January 22-It is un-
derstood that Boad of officers will
complete the investigation upon
members OF tho House, who are be-
fore them to night. General Terry
to- day sent the following reply to the
application of the Democratic mem
bers to have the investigation of eli
gibility submitted to the State Su-
preme Court:
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF
GEORGIA, January I'd, 1870
To Col. ]. E. Bryant, Chairman, &C
SIR: After giving to your letter of
18th inst, careful consideration, [
have decided that I ought not to sub
nit the questions Of law which arises
in regard to the qualifications Of GER
tain members elect, of the Legisla-
ture, to the Justices of the Supreme
Court Of Georgia | have the high
est respect for the character and at
tainments of the gentlemen who com
pose the Court. and have no doubt
they would endeavor to give me an
impartial opinion; but [ have learned
from several sources, that they, or at
least some of them, have been con-
suited individually, as to the eligibili-
ty Of several Of those whose eases
have been investigated, and have Civ
en- an opinion of facts, and submitted
them. Ithink therefore that in JUS
tice to all parties, the ordinary rule OF
law which foTbids Judge to decide
upon matter upon which he has
been consulted as counsel, should be
followed here.
(Signed) ALFRED II. TERRY,
Brevet Maj. Genl. Commanding.
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News from Red RiYeF-RenaFks OF
the New Paper on the Situation.

GAO NO8 0PNA Oh sAN
CHICAGO, January ga special
from st. Paul says the new insurgent
paper started at Red River, has an
editorial headed War Policy, In
which it says:
1.-The Imperial Government is too
far distant to administer the affairs Of
this country intelligently. The Uni
ted States offers us the best system of
government for the prosperity of the
country"
Letters also received. go to show
that there is less reason than was at
first supposed for the success Of Father
Thibault and Dellahay's mission.
A party Of Canadian gentlemen
from Fort Garry and Pembina, ar
rived at St. Paul, last night. With
them were j. NJ. Carpenter, of the
New York Herald, and Williams, Of
the St. Louis Times, who were turned
back from their Red River journey,
by the storm Of last Sunday.
The Governor Of Wisconsin, has
received advices from Washington,
that $2i9742 more of war claims OF
Wisconsin, have been allowed by the
| General Government.
A private meeting Of the creditors
| Of Fischer, the absc0nding sheriff
was held to-day His debts foot ur
$21, 600 His property valued at
$13. 900 has been levied on. His bank
creditors are scared.
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Miscellaneous Items

PoRTo Rico, Jan. II, via HAVANA.
Jan. 23.-The grinding of sugar has
begun in this Island. The Tonnage
for freight is abundant, aud the old
tariff remains in force.
VENEZUELA, Jan. 8. via HAVANA,
Jan. 23.-There have been several
engagements between the guerrillas
and Government troops.
Money is scarce and commerce
prostrated.
Senor Paul has been appointed Min
lister to Washington.
The daughter of Mr paulridge.
American Minister, IS dead.