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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19

The Committee Pensions are requested
meet at room IL, on Wednesday of each week
TX O'Clock, p. NJ, until further notice.
TIMOTHY FULLER
NJ. +. GANNETT, Cbairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19

Committee on Dicision Of ToWns.
The Committee on Division ofTowns will meet ir
the Senate Chamber every Wednesday at 81
O'Clock z. NJ, and when convenient at other timei
to accommodate parties interested.
ST. KINKS,
Ill. &. o. SMITH, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19
How to Make

VINEGAR, Linimepts, Ointments, Salyes, Pain
Y Killer, Artificial Honey, Boot & Shoe Backing,
Cements, Bitters, Cologne and Essence Of all kinds,
also one hundred other Valuable Articles. For cir
culars enclose stamp and address
NJ. G. WABREN - co., SNTHFrELD, Me.
nov1bw6w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19

Committee on Dirision of Counties.
The Committee on Division of Counties will NEE
in room of Incorporation of Towns, CLAIMS ant
Indian Affairs, under the Senate Chamber, OF
Friday of each week, at "a O'clock r. NJ.
+. X. WEBER,
DANIEL STICKNEY, Chairnen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19

IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, !
January ., 1871.
Read and passed in concurrence.
SUMNER j. CHADBOURNE, Clerk.
A true copy.
Attest: SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-19
Committee on Incorporation of Toaons.

The Committee on Incorporation of Towns will
meet in the Senate Chamber, on Wednesdays at 2
o'clock T.. NJ, until further notice.
JOHN Il. NEALLLY,l
ISAAC HACKER, Chatrmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
lNDICTING THE TRIBUNE.

Since TIE TRIBUNE began it's exposures of
the Referee abuses and the Judicial Ring in this city,
frequent threats have been vaguely uttered that 1t
would be indicted 1t appears that these reports had
their origin the indscretion aevocnce Of certain
Judges whose names have figured in Its articles on
Referees 1t il UNDERSTOOD that during late session Of
the Supreme Court Judge Ingraham in b very violent
urged that his brethren ijOln him In demanding
from the "AntRing Grand Jury" Indictment
against the publisher and editors of THE TRIBUNE, with
view, be said TO getting the stand and vindi-
eating themselves and their Gratzes from the charge
Of being connected with the Referee abuse His fellow
Judses, however. prevailed him finally to abandon
the idea In the hope probably that the would
blow The storm continues, however and is not
likely 10 blow until the Legislature the matter
seriously In hand. Then the Supreme Judges-some Of
them at least-w have opportunity " be heard,
the Bar Of NewY0rk will have occasion to make good ts
charges, and ~ publish In detail the evidence the Bar
Association has collected.
II was also understood yesterday that James Fisk jr
had Instituted or attempted ~ institute proceedings
against TUE TRIBUNE or one Of ts writer's before the
Grand jury In tue Court Of Oyer and Termner. the
charge Of empting to defaiDe him. This charge
which for several being that II IL mposai-
bic TO reflect character OF which remnant exists
could not he sustained. and Was understood that tho
vent further than ~ DistsstAtospsys oeass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
INDIAN pension IR1TU>.
REPORT Of TIIF INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
FNPOStkE OF SIIAKrER>.

REPORT Of TIT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
ENPOstk RE OF SIIAKrER>.
The report Of George l.. Webster and of +.
Forster SPECIAL Agents Of the Pension Office exposes
the operations Of d ring which has been engaged in dir
honest transactions III Indian pensions and bounty
lands. These special Agents under instructions from
the secretary of the Interior WENT Fort Gibson Indian
Territory, whore the books and papcvs Of Alexander
Capperton the late Pension Agent had been seized by
the commandaut Of the post. On examining these, it
discovered that Clspperton had been employed by
cution Of claims for pensions and bounty ana had re-.
cases of claims on hle in the Offices Of Pensions and
Second Auditor fun OF giaring irregularities and randu
and were in the interest Wright AIDE to appear rr1i
lar and authentic the seal and Endorsement OF the Chero
claIatons and affldayit- in similar eases were
forged. and false signatures Of officials who
S% Of p persons Who we're e'' pretendod to r
witnesses were in numerous instances, entirely
without their know ledge or consent The payment Of
pensQns and bountics to Cherokee citizens who had
ton absorbed in advance 10y traders who sold goods
Oapperton and Wright to the Indians, who were thus
fore the original bounty of Indian claimants was allowed
applied for their claims were hypothecated ytradng
Brothers d Co. Notwithstanding hs knowledge OF
wSs wn a y s~ ey ns %
sold ,ranse,red assigned, or in any way parted With
ss s i Ia ssS s. art. At
Wright that he should have ten per cent OF the full
amount hy HIM secured 10 them when such bOuntcs
should be paid That on the failure Gf the firms above
ferred the evidences OF the indebtedness OF these In
dian claimants were assigned TO their creditors In st.
and that thereupOn said creditors
gaped with Wright Through his sOn that for all Of said
Indebtedness that should be to them paid through the In
duenee of sad Wright he should receive ten cent
had been previously agreed between him and the Gibson
mere hants.
Furthermore. it found sfidavts Of the Indians
thenseve that large proportion OF the claimants
were derSuded Of their back pay and, though Wrghs
books show that the dns had been c0lectGd rev vOuch
ers for their payment tO the lawful creditors appear.
transcripts OF the services of Indian soldiers
hid ieen taken from the files OF the Government, and
raudule mt dee arafiOns made In conformity with them.
The special agents make number Of charges "i rren
lar practice against Wright and CappcrtOD and con
clude follows:
ronp~eion with the 81 four
wopLr ~
ost ist tIs al Gu sSsteians Lse
sxjIsjs itsii AID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
TIE NEW DOMINION.
ruE Nrw MINISTERIAL POLICY.


ToRoNro, Dec. 22.-At o'clock His Excel
leucy came down and signfcd the acceptance OF the
election Of Mr. Crre as Speaker Mr. Blake moved the
issue OF wri,s for South Wellington and the City OF
Ottawa aud entered into an explanation Of the Minis
teral policy He contended that the Provincial Govern
should take position Of neutrality IN regard 10
the Dominion Government. There should DC neI.ner
alliance nor hostility Ontario sho"la no, asats Of
any other Province except when her rignts w sHt
infrnged. The policy of the Administration Was that
the public funds To hand over such control 10 ihe Ex
ecutive, would he the abandonment Oh the yaIt OF tne
House Of its most important functions Inc rupnc ITO
vncal institutions should be more under Parliamentary
control. both In regard to construction and Regulation.
More stringent laws TO secure the independence OF fa
lament would be introduced h bill to s SSwn
A scheme to amend and combine oon aru
OF law and equity would be maured az soon as possible
The Administration would redonbe it's energy IN tn
cause Immigration chiefly to secure large nnux OF
agricultural labOrers to meet the heavy demands exist
ing throughout the province The crown snds %Ou "a
wind up land sales in that branch OF the department.
The timber policy would be adopted 50 as to harmoze
lumber trade. The Government would carry out the
obligations Of the country in regard to ordinary
to be made to each subject The new Government had
yet full information on this point nor IN regard 10
the Municipal loan fund and award and the Government
would not bring down. this session. scheme Tor the
disposition Of the surplus He did not think the difcn
respecting the award to be nsuperable and com
preheDsive plan could soon be maured Tor assisting
partly settled districts and doing justice to the old cou-
try. He Indignantly repudiated the idea that l0groll'
ing would prevail In the Legislature II members were
required TO pass upon each railway other grants.
Mr.. Blake went on to explain the formation OF MS
ministry and defended the appointment Of Mr. Scott to
with reluctance accepted the onerous task OF
forming the administration TO carry out the principles IN
ing the support Of his friends only, however when he
was IN accordance with their views.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
THE GRAND DIXIE AT NIAGARA.

NIAGARA FALLS, Dee. 22.-Tbe Grand Duke
Ae>. and suite arrived at Clifton Canada at 2ocok
this afternoon He received 10y the civil and mill
tary authorities and escorted y tie Ih Canadian Vol
uuteers around the Canadian side Of the Falls. The
Grand Duke visited the Museum and passed under the
Horse Fall He expressed great admiration at the
grandeur Of the falls while In their Winter dress. The
party crossed the suspension bridge al O'Clock p.
H. and quarters AT the Spencer House where
had been prelarrd for them The Grand Duke will re
main al tie hotel until Tomorrow morning, when, after
viewing the scenery the American side of Tia, falls lie
VII! leave for Buffalo.
BUFFALO Dee. 22--Thr Grand Duke and suite will
rive here special train the Central Railroad at
430 D. In Tomorrow. He will he received at the depot
by e Pre- idrnt Fillmore, the Hon. Win. G.. Fargo, and
Mvron Bush On behalf OF the Buffalo Club and escorted
his rooms the Tiff House. A grand reception will
he given IL the Club in the evening. Sunday will
I've ,ucnt 1uicy at the hotel. On Monday the party will
view the city and he entertained by private citizens
delegation from Milwaukee presented an address at the
F,s I'm, afternoon rendering the h0spltalitlrs of that
cty which we're accepted. The Grand Duke viii reach
Milwaukee Jan. 2 and remain until Jan. {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
CRIMES AND cAsuALr1Es-bY TELEGRAPH.

~ The steamer Seminole. from Boston for Savan-
the Hedge Fence Astsnee has beb sent 10 her
from Boston
. The dry goods stores of J. y. lIine 20. and
Sons Conrt Bnehsoop. were burned yest.Tsy
Loss 1880
The whiting works of John Petit & Co., on
Newmar-t Phiad,lpb burned yssIers Loss, s2sV0
insured for $4,000
.M Mrs. Clara johnson. an aged lady, was burned
her clothes TAXING hfe Shs was
attending the marsg. d her Granddaughter.
Beaver, Miller q Co.'S planning mil. Creze a.
Co.'S chair snd dwelling 10 for "sJnr Ind were burned
yesterday. Loss e1OW; insurance. $1,000
IA mixed train on the New-l 1OndOn Northern
Railroad The tsh last evening nesr Norwich Conh Seven
loaded With WRECKED, and bridge torn Gown
Frank NAYS, colOred was hung at Grenada,
ttsrrda poisoning his wife He hsd been twice r~ped
aud hAd to be carried to the seadoh
go Three boys. named Lee GrOsyen0r Hill COan,
Fole drowBd Thare6sy, In the hssAiseum
Rive. Marietta Ohio by hrrshns thresse The 'cs while ha'ag
In the South Carolina ku-Klux trials, yester
Chamberlain his for the the
Wi,de and Mitchell The retired And bed not returned
verdict at lss sdsiceh
The steamer Talmes hns been wrecked at Point
totsl loss vessel which se~nrd be assi
oh Buh Cal bbt oppsed 70 lie he barb Live
isuk.t, from Ponlsud
A car containing the mails express matter, and
tie morning fsu from inianspos to Ts Hsuts Ind
h vasa IRE so'~ u beeeysine The WITH
Iit toltthts ~ss ~purely eonsuised
William w. Hill, agent Of the Boy Mills Mt
nwh H. shot hmst twice ysseriay ~hk suffering sbsr
HIS enea the second ,bot
sesaeJ bs 70 bops Dbl fatally MIL h'iss bet We bsi
tssss& " 'sS ks5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
ACTION OF THE GRAND JURY.
JUDGE BEDFORD EXONERATED-INvEsrIGATI
TAMMANY BANK ACCOUNTS.

JUDGE BEDFORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TAMMANY BANK ACCOUNTS.
The witnesses summoned in the alleged case
against Fisk, jr. Mayor Hall. appeared promptly in
the wItnessroom Of the General Sessions yesterday at H.
but were told that the would not 60 on during the
dan AT later hour the Grand Jury entered the tourt
rool aud the Foeman handed the following to Recorder
Hackctt:
The Grand Jury having ut the request OF Judge Bed
ps,@r against him Of receiving $500 In fraudulent
manner from the City Treasury arc u OPINION mat me
said charge is unjust and unfounded, and that Judge
Bedford Justly and cIitaby entitled to this amount
extra services rendered
from ls66 70 1869
No new indictments were presented yesterday. Isaac
H. rockingham. President of the Union Trust Company,
summoned before the Grand Jury To testify with re-
gard Ia the accounts kept with his Company by certain
members Of the Tammauy Ring. subpeuas have also
been served on Augustus Sche, one Of the NlcePres
dents, and Horace 7. Clark, Of the trustees Peter
Is. Sweeny is trustee, and Wheeler H. Peckham tue
counsel OF this Institution At o'clock the Grand jury
adjourned TO II Il. m. on Tuesday
An invest CATION. il ia said, IL To he made INTO the
affairs of the former Clerk OF Washington Market in
order TO ascertain what has been done with the large
sums money collected from the occupants of stands on
tho sidewalks in Vescyst. some Of the standkeepers
pay from 200 to s5oo per year for the privilege Of
using the sidewalks for their stands, not one dollar vi
which has gone into the City Treasury.
The same quietude which has marked the proceedings
against the Ring since Saturday last prevailed ycstcr
day In the Sheris Office James Fisk, jr, vised the
City Hall and New CourH in the morning. his
ence giving rise to suspicious that he had been indicted
by the Grand Jury, and about to deliver himself to
the Sheriff; but after remaining about the buildings
few minutes he left II is said that Mr.. Connolly will
furnish bail to-day the criminal charges against him.
On the civil bOn the following gentlemen have signed
their for the amounts specified: George Hof
man. sOoWO; Charles NJ. Connolly, 100000 Washington
Connolly $4,000; James NJ. Connolly, &OOOO; Thomas
Connolly, $50, OOO This leaves o deficiency Of $ltO,W0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
THE pISGBANroy porHEBoy.s HALL

The Committee employed in investigating
the alleged cructes committed at the Susquchanna
Valley Home for Children. Bnghamton, y. Y, 10y
superintendent Van Epps, have made public their re-
port censuring the Superintendent and the Board Of
Managers. According to the evidence given AT the ill.,
vestigation. boys and girls at the Home have been
stripped naked taken into damp and chilly cellar.
called the bathroom, and subjected to cold bath, by
being plunged into the water and having dashed over
them from pals Sometimes smart. weed switches have
been used upon them while in the bath. This Van Epps
called, "healthful well "a disciplinary" BY
this mans system, the children: after pray
ing in concert at the foot OF their beds
are put to bed by one another, Van
Epps leaving them after performing the pious duty Of
listening TO their prayers The larger undyessed
the smaller ones who could not undre.s themeelyes He
adult was left in charge OF them and la Of sickness
they were compelled to help themselves hest they
might. They were not permitted to have drink OF
water from SUPPER Oclock-until the next morning
Their measured ont TO them and no child dared
ask more" of them possessing the assurance
Of Oliver Twist The food and cOniInon and
as Van Epps said not what he would give to boarding
school children" The sanitary condition Of the Home IL
reported good, and the arrangement Of the beds the
ventilation aud the clothing OF the children, are
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
THE WHARTON Trial,

ANNAPOLIS, Dee. 22.-The Court met at 10
o'clock state Attorney Rcva stated TO the Court that
the remaining witnesses for the prosecution had been
summoned hut were not present. DR.. William j.
Howard whom they very anxious to examine, was
H. The prosecution stated in reply to question Of the
Court that they would close the ease for the state cN
ccpting as the further examination or PIOi loilry,
unless the Court would consent to wait a little while
longer Mr. steele of The counsel for the defense stated
thai they wished be understood as not asserting TO
such al argument .
except as Toncy and the Cont adjourned until l:M
H. M Tuesday. IN the meantime II IL understood that
the counsel will arrange To- have two roOrcd servants Oi
Mr.. Wharton examined, neither side accreding the
witnesses the Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
Total asccridined Debt and Claims
oreecnIed AFTER dsft,tctiu0 The Sink

Total asceriained Debt and Claims
presented, after dsductinq tie Sink
ina Fund and cash IN bank. .f04, 533,S65 -
IL Is known that large amount OF claims will yet
come in services rendered and materials furnished
the several Of City and County Government
during the year 1871 which cannot for want VI definite
information, now be accurately stated.
Claims to considerable amount for previous years
also likely to be presented.
The Assessment bonds, and much OF the temporary
assessments taxes and arrears OF taxes, but the amount
that Will he realized from these sources is liable to
nntiuu the extcut that uncOllect-
able. ~ ~~H%Sssps"fN
There are also bonds and mortgages taken SAFES Of
real estate amounting to 1898 &c, the proceeds OF
which when collected applicable to the payment Vt
stocks and bonds redeelnable by the Sinking Fund. ~
works, docks and piers, parks. NewYork bridge to
Brooklyn. bridges tunnels across Harlem River, and
the Improvement of Harlem River, under authority Of
various acts Of the Legislature, some Of which In
progress will add In greater or less extent, to the
funded debt Of the city, according to the amount Of
penditure that IL required to he male upon them.
ANDREW Ii. GREEN, Controller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
SPAIN.
ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW MINISTRY.

ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW MINISTRY
MADKIU. Friday Dec. ~, 1871.
Senior Sagasta has succeeded i'll completing
the formation Of his Cabinet. With exception the
names Of the Ministers the announced yes
terday. Admiral Topee and Senior AnRuo, after some
dehberaton decided 10 accept their portfolios sehor
roizard finally and peremptorlly declined the Ministry
o Justice, and Schor Comenares, who held the same
once the last Cabinet rendered the appointment
and accepted it, .'Ff'
The Ministers with sehor sagasta at their head then
waited the King and III his presence took their oaths
Of Office The Ministry now stands follows
eAGAsTA. President of the Council and Minister
OF the Interior.
MAICANpO Minister Of the Marine.
DE BIAS. Minister of Foreign Afairs.
CAgpAU ...... Minister OF Public Works.
ToILIE......... Minister OF the Colonies.
hSGILO......... Minister Of Finance.
GAhINDBs. Minister Of War.
(oIMEHARRs Minister of Justice.
The new Government. II 10 rnInOred will not oppose
Of Ruiz Gorilla TO tie Presidency Of the
ITtls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
ITALY.

TIIL ARMY BUDGET-NO FEAR OF AGGRESSION
FROM FRANCE.
ROME, Friday, Dec %, ISL.
The Army Budget has passed the Committee
OIL The Budget The Minister Of War, while maintaining
that ,thel military establishment of the country
,hould fully provided for, declared that there was 10
10 fear aggression the part Of their neighbor
France for aggressive policy was opposed to her III
ttcsts Although there no danger Of war; stu. lie
.ad should ALWAYS be prepared for the evil
Tie Senate has adjourned over the holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-23
WASHINGTON.
TIE NEW CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS.
TINE REQUIRED TO PERFECT THEM-wHAT THB
COMMISSIONERS sAY-DIFFICULTIEs ATTEND
ING THE SELECTION OF HEADS OF BUREAUS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRfBUNRI

TINE REQUIRED TO PERFECT THEM-wHAT THE
COMMISSIONERS sAY-DlFFICULTIEs ATTEND
I'M; THE SELECTION OF HEADS OF BUREAUS.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNRI
WASHINGTON, Friday. Dec. q, 1877.
Although the President has ordered that the niles
prepared by the Civil Service Commission shall 60
into operation on the LIST Of January, 1t will prob
ably be some time before the machinery Of the sys-
TEN will be perfected, 70 as to make 1t work
smoothly throughout all branches of the Civil Ser
vice. But little trOnble is anticipated i'm introduce
ing the changes into the Department In this city,
especially in the Treasury Department. where COM
paratively perfect system Of examinations was in
trodnced IS months ago. under which 10 clerk
has been admitted except on passing salts
factory examination, and no appointment
made to the higher grades except from
those who had had experience in tho
lower BY the old system however, a man was
appointed and then examined; now, the examna-
ton is to be- open to all and the appointment must
be made from three, designated by the board az
standing highest. Members of the Commission think
that their system will relieve members Of Congress
from serving az employment agents, as no political
influence can help man to place under the new
system unless he has passed the ordeal and is one of
the fortunate three They also believe that the sys-
tenn will do away with removals for political causes
by removing the temptations to make changes
under the old system. 1t not generally because
mans politics obnoxious that he lost his place.
but because his place wanted for some other
man. Now the politician will haze no assurance
that the other man " will get the place, il il 10
made vacant. Bn tho difficulties of the system will
show itself when il is applied to offices higher than
that of clerk both IN Washington and all tho
country and the "gronping of officers referred to in
the new rules that is the arrangement Of them into
separated classes is work Of no snail magnitude,
which the Advisory Board will haze To do. For
instance the questions have alrcay arisen, How
heads of bureaus to be selected! " hcn vacancy
occurs shall the place be open only to competition
by the officers and clerks Of the bureau. or sl. II
be thrown open to all applicants who may desire TO
be examined for it, How shall collectors If customs
be grouped, Shall vacancies be filled by an exain
nation of all applicants, or from customs officers,
either those who have held subordinate positions in
the same Custom House, or have been collectors Of
smaller ports. The Commission gave its attention
to all of these questions, but came to c"nlnsien
on any Of them, leaving the Advisory Board 10
settle them.