The New York herald., 1871-01-09

crop, In which he had invested all his MEANS he
became embarrassed and the loan was made IN
private manner and for private purposes. The
whole amount In controversy is less than two thou
sand dollars, and 1t Is claimed that this private
matter has been brought before the public to gray
political vindiciveness and to influence the public
against MIN In the Senatorial canvass
The Alabama CIaims-Necessity for EARLY
Audit and Settlement.
The committee from New Bedford visited the De-
partment OF State yesterday with reference to the
Alabama claims. Secretary Fish being confined at
home by indsposition their interview was with
Assistant Secretary Davis. The committee found
that the Executive Department and Congressman
generally were in favor OF prompt settlement
OF the claims. Mr.. Crapo, In his con-
versation with Mr.. Davis, urged the inn
portance OF early action on the part OF this
government in the audit and payment OF these
claims before they became stale; that the evidence
was now perfect: proofs could be easily obtained
and all needed information gathered from original
sources. II commission were appointed at once
II would prevent the allowance OF fictitious and ex
travagant claims. and tine meritorious ones would
be included, which otherwise would be neglected
and forgotten. He urged the desirabnity OF the
indemnity being distributed among the original
sufferers rather than to spectators. II payment be
made now those who have suffered losses will
receive compensation, but II delayed the in
digent and needy will be compelled to
assign for o small percentage. Mr.. Crapo
related instances OF the hardship not only to
owners out to oficers and crews Of vessels
burned at sea. and alluded to the case OF Captain
James II. Clarke who was returning home al,er a
voyage of four years in the Indian Ocean, with a
large cargo OF OIL the results OF four years OF toll
and exposure The earnings OF himself and men
for four years depended upon the safe delivery Of his
cargo at the home port. Within months sail OF
New Bedford the Alabama destroyed his vessel and
cargo, and the master and crew were put on shore
upon one OF the Azores whence they proceeded
utterly destitute to Faya and there by the charity
OF American shipmasters, carried to the United
States. Captain Clarke, few months after took
command Of another ship; sailed around Cape Horn
made his wav into the Arctic Ocean, and while there
in the successful prosecution OF his vocation, the
Shenandoah captured and DESTROYED his
vessel, and again his earnings were swept away,
and he left in remote part OF the globe without
means OF reaching his home and without provisions
FOR his family. Mr.. Crapo represented that there
many such cases. and urged that speedy justice
shouln De done TO those men in the allowance and
payment OF their claims.
The Louisiana Senatorial Quarrel.
General Joseph II. West, who Is mentioned as the
probable successful candidate for the United States
Senate from Louisiana, served In the volunteers
during the late rebellion and came Into the service
from California. AT the close of the rebellion he set
tied In Louisiana, accepting the position Of Deputy
United States Marshal under General Frank HERON.
When the Office OF Supervisor OF Internal Revenue
was created he was nominated as supervisor for the
district OF Louisiana, but, owing to violent oppos
ton made by certain Californians, who preferred
charges against him. the appointment was with
drawn, and Mr.. Creecy. Secretary McCulloch's ap-
pontment clerk, received the preferment. General
West was subsequently appointed appraiser at New
Orleans, but before the Senate could act upon his
confirmation his name was withdrawn by
the President He was then nominated
by Collector Casey Auditor Of the New Orleans Gus
tom House, and confirmed by Secretary Boutwell,,
which position he subsequently resigned and ac-
cepted the post or Administrator OF Public Improve
ments by appointment from Governor Warmotn.
In politics he is republican and Is regarded as
safe party man. 1t is supposed he receives the
active support Of Governor Warmoth although 1t
is believed the Governor would favor the
election OF Mr.. j. p Kennedy, OF Red River
In certain contingencies. The feud between
Governor Warmoth and Lieutenant Governor Dunn
colored, Is bitter one growing out OF a difficulty
occurring between certain members OF the State
Central Committee and the Governor To this feel
Ing Senator Harris has been sacrificed but the elec-
u
umph, as alleged by partisan papers. Governor
Warmoth Is very much 1ncensed on account OF the
Senate having rejected the nomination OF Mr.. Blan
cnard as Postmaster at New Orleans vice MIR. Lowell.
The President would have Withdrawn his name
before action had the opportunity occurred. 1t is
SAID that the election Of Senator is question OF
money; that the votes in the Legislature command
nigh price, and that West is rich and willing TO
spend s5oo,ooo, II necessary, TO secure the place.
This is given the reason why West Will probably
be successful over Kennedy who Is not well sup
piled with cash as his competitor.
Carnival Season i'm Washington.
Large sums OF money have been subscribed to
render the proposed celebration the goth ana 2lst
OF February IN Washington successful. Arches are
to be erected PENNSYLVANIA avenue and the line
OF this thorougnfare Illuminated on the nights Of
those days. In addition to fast rotting horses it
contemplated TO have procession OF trades and
troops OF masquers and other public diversions; and
also invite the editors OF the country to visit the
City at that time in order TO have grand reunion
or the press
Baznnr in Aid OF the French Orphans.
The grand bazaar at Masonic Hall in aid OF the
widows, orphans and wounded Of the French army
Will commence on Wednesday. The Marchioness de
Chambrun is among the prominent ladies having 1t
in charge Liberal contributions have been received
from citizens Of New York, Philadelphia, Boston
and other cities. The fair VIII possess unusual at
fractions to those who are disposed to charity
Admiral Farragnfs Last Moments.
Anew York millionaire now here, who was an in.
tmate friend Of the late Admiral Farragut, and who
was with him in his last moments. tells the follow
ing story-A few hours before Farragu died he told
hts wife that he would like to see clergyman.
There was an Irish servant girl in the room
at the time, end before Mrs. Farragut had time
to comply with the Admirals request the servant
girl had Roman Catholic priest at the bedside OF
the dying Admiral. He entered the room unob-
served by the Admiral, and proceeded to perform
the services peculiar to his Church The Admiral
suddenly opened his eyes. looked seadfastiy upon
the priest, waved hts hand and sa,d IN clear voice
go away, sir; you are not my pilot"
National Bank Reports.
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