, 1872-12-26


vestigate depredations on the Texas from
tier referred to committee on appropria-
tions. -
Bill providing for determining the
boundary line through Haro channel, a.
! decided by the Emperor of Germany
passed.
Bill appropriating one hundred thou
sand dollars for American exhibitions at
Vienna, after considerable discussion
went over until tomorrow.
Brooks. in personal explanation, de-
MED the charge against him in connec-
ton with Credit Mobillier matter.
At an interview Of the House commit
tee on Territories with the President,
yesterday, reference was made to the
bill now before them for the admission
of Colordo as State. The President
expressed himself warmly in favor of
the bill. He said that the Territory of
Wyoming wculd probably not within the
lives of those present have requisite
population to fit her for admission; that
it was useless expense and burden to
keep up Territorial folm of govern.
ment. He was therefore in favor Of suit
able action by Congress to abolish terri
torial government and restore the do
main to Utah, Montana. Colorado and
Idaho. He thought that would be just
to all as Wyoming has only 10000 in-
habitants. Committee ere in favor of
the bill and think it will pass the House.
SAN FRANc1sco, Dec. 18-Last night
was the ,coldest of the season. First
heavy frost and ice formed in the streets
wherever there was any water to be
found. r
There is decided improvement in
the business of paying taxes and there
will soon be funds on hand to liquidate
all city arrears and place the Treasury
in good condition.
W. Il. Hadamson lectured before a
large audience at Mercantile Library
Hall, last night, on the resources of
British Columbia. His discourse was
interesting and we'll received. -
Liverpool wheat quotations are un-
changed since last report.
A trial was made this afternoon of
Kane's patent flash burglar alarm. which
proved quite satisfactory. 1t is an ar
rangement by which burglars tampering
with safe strike alarm gongs and lights
exposing their presence and operations.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1S-The police ar
rested, on dispatch from San Francis
co, on the arrival of the emigrant train
this way, Chas. Spencer, charged with
grand larceny.
The case of Mary Thomas, charged
with arson in the first degree and abduc-
ton, committed four years ago, is ol
trial. ----.
SAN RAFAEL, Dec 19--B. Hong, charg-
ed with committing an outrage on the
person of little girl, was to-day dis
charged.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 1S-Rich sreci-
mems of gold quartz have been exhibit
ed, purrorting to come from ledge
within % miles of this city. m
The loss by the burning of Hardiville,
Arizona, is much larger than was first
reported. 1t is now estimated at $780,
600. The Court House. archives of the
county. ETC., were all destroyed.
SA LAKE, Dec. 1S.-In Johns VAL
ley, Toole county, to-rnorrow has been
appointed as day of fasting and prayer
that the Almighty might be merciful in
preventing the spread of smallpox.
Great enthusiasm is manifested at CO.
rinne at the prospect Of a branch of the
Utah Northern r. r. being built from
that point through the Northern settle
ments of the Territory to Montana.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 1S. This after
noon a fire occurred at the Pacific wood
preserving works on Berry street, by
which l ortion of the main building
was destroyed. Loss about $4,000. No
insurance. This is the fourth fire at the
! same place.
An evening paper publishes serious
charges against the management of the
Orphan Asylum for boys ct San Rafael.
| They refer to the subject of diet, general
treatment and the nature of the punish
ments said to be employed there.'g
| Charles Nutting was arrested this eve
ming, for assaulting Patrick Gray. with
intent to murder him.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, The Post
master General has made very impor-
tant decision in relation to the respon-
sibility of postmasters under bonds, for
loss of registered letters. tits decided
that postmasters are responsible. and he
will hold them accountable. This con-
struction has never been made before,
and is contrary to the opinion of many
eminent jurists, and greatly increases
the responsibilities of those under post
masters bonds. The committee on post
Offices, this morning, overruled the ru-
ling of the Postmaster General. relative
to double postage on unprepaid matter.
Boston, Dec. 18.-Sumner' g resolution
was condemned by resolution of the
Senate, 20 to 9, and in the House. 109
to IS.
LEAvENwoRTH, Dec. 18.-The epizoo-
tic prevails here to great extent. In
IS livery stables, five hundred are sick.
Half of the private horses in the city are
affected. Street cars are withdrawn
from the Leayenworth road.
New YORK, Dec 18.--Coliax has &C.
| cepted the editorship of the Tribune