, 1872-12-30
Considerable Talk Over Our
Relations with the Sand
wich Islands,.
Probable Invitation to Kanaka Annex
alton.
The Mexican Frontier Commission.


tion OF Judge Strickland, of the United States
Court Of Utah, will leave the Court there, as far
as known, entirely in the hands of those who are
in favor Of the Administration policy Of severe
dealing with the Mormons. The feeling Of the
the meeting Of Congress, is not fully
during hislate visit to Washington it is believed
that he will go as far az the law will allow in car
rying on the Administration crusade against
AIornonism. The minority of the present Con-
gress seems disposed to let the Mormons
alone, and to allow the more moderate
OF them an opportunity OF urging their
policy OF = gradual abandonment Of polyg-
will be no one can tell, though some of the
leaders Of the House who havo been reelected
a7o in favor OF no stringent legislation. They
Say that the history ct Mormonism illustrates
the truth Of the old adase, that "the blood Of
the martyrs is tae seed Of the church" When
Mormonism has been lot alone, they
say, it has grown very slowly, it at
all. but prosecutions, whether in Ohio, Illinois,
or Utah, have invariably given it new life. Judge
Strickland is not understood to contemplate
resignation because Of any difference with the
Administration, though he favored the view
taken Of the notable case Of last year, By Dis
trict Attorney Bates, and sustained by the
Supreme Court. He says that, while Congress
proper maintenance OF tie Court, it is unable to
administer justice enforce its DEGREES, and is,
therefore, q dead letter, which he cannot en-
dure, and furthermore, that he cannot afford to
be d Judge for $4,000 year, when he can make
twice as much money by practlclng at the bar.
MRS. GAINES LEGAL FEE SUIT.
The case OF Dodridge us Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines, which was tried hero last week in the
Circuit Court for the third time, terminated yes
teray BY verdict foE the nm defendant Ids The &c. &C.
event Of Mrs. Gaines SUCCESS in her
suits, and tho Chief Justice instructed
the jury that if the contract WAS
one which WAS not complied with until after the
was made, it came within the provisions Of the
statute of Frauds and vas void unless eyidonced
by memorandum in writinN and left it for the
jury to say whether the evidence showed, or did
not show, an execution Of the centract within 3
year. In tho first offthese suits 9 verdict was
rendered for the plaintiff for 81, 500, and in the
second for 350, 900 under ruling of Mr. Justice
Macarthur, that the whole amount claimed must
be awarded, and verdict given for the plaintiff.
stood, settle tho matter Yesterday the counsel
for the plaintif fled motion for q new
trial On the ground that the Court erred in in
structing the jury on the subject OF the statute
Of frauds also, on the subject Of the statute Of
limitations; that the verdict was contrary to the
law as given by the Court, and Was contrary to
the evidence.
OUR HONOLULU RELATIONS.
The death Of the King Of the Sandwich Islands,
fact that he loft no heir to the throne, is the
subject OF considerable comment and specu1a-
ton here, in official and diplomatic circles.
Governor McCook, Of Colorado Territory, who
was Minister Resident ut Honolulu .prior.
tho opinion that it our Government
wants to annex the islands it can
be done now without much difficulty. II our
ptoEent Minister there shows any sort Of man
agement he can haze control Of matters. The
English and French Ministers absent on
leave, and there are no foreign vessels Of var in
the uawaiin waters except American and in all
departments OF the Government Of the king
dom the Americans have the ascondancy. The
tSe sianSs pp0n' te the 70 untcd na satss
the dead King Kamehameha. In his youth he
had visited this country, and, unfortunately, the
treatment received was not OF q character to
progresses him in our fayor. Being q colored
man, and travelling incognito he was in many
instances subjected to indignities which ho never
forgot. In 3 conversation With General McCook,
while he was Minister RESIDENT on the subject
OF annexation, KameAamehh stated that
as King he received salary much larger than
that Of tho President of the United States, some
$4,000 per annum, not to speak OF the prlvl-
eges Of his position as sovereign. With anno1a-
ton, he said, as accomplished fact, he would
become q very ordinary citizen of the United
Stsn ssatsS He %ss was OF his poson
The sentiments Of his subjects. or at
least the most influential portion Of thom, wero
most favorable to the United States and to an
nezation, but while Kamehamoha lived the
question was not agitatcd. Shortly before his
death, the King expressed desire to visit the
United States, for what purpose is not known,
but the fact WAS communicated to Mr.. Pearce,
our Minister Resident at Honolulu, who in
formed tho Government. Tho result was that
TTrf+ f+n3 All a. Cal
ordered to proceed to the Sandwich
Islands for the purpose Of bringing the King
here. That vessel is nov on her way there
under tho original order, and not as has been
zens. It is not known what course the Admin
istration will pursue, but it is not improbable
that, in view Of the Importance OF the islands to
the United States, it a favorable opportunity
offers, annexation will be at least invited
TO the associated PTcss.]
GOVERNMENT GOLD SALES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Tho Secretary OF the
Treasury has authorized tho Assistant Treasurer
at New York to buy one million bonds and sell
one million in coin ench wook during the month
OF January.
THE MEXICAN FRONTIER.
The Commission to inquire into tho dcpreda-
tions Of the Me1ican8 on tho Texas frontier OK
poet to leave Washington on tho 7th OF January
to resume their labore. hIr. Meade, ono Of the
Commissioners, has resigned.
THE CASE OF SENATOR CALDWELL.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions will, on the 10th OF January, resume their
investigation Of the charge against senator
Caldwell that he was elected by the bribery OF
certain members Of the Kansas Legislature.
The testimony taken by the Committee OF the
Legislature is already before them. They Will,
at the time above stated, begin tho e1a1nina1lon
OF the Witnesses, tho Sergeant-at-Arms having
summoned about twenty persons for that pur-
pose.
TO RESIGN.
Associate Judge Strickland, Of the United
States Court Of Utah, will soon resign
Obituary.
Special Despatch to The th;eago Tribune.
DETROIT. Dec. 29.-Yesterlay evening two
| business men OF Detroit died, Francis Eccaru