The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-24
WASHINGTON.
The Purchase OF Cuba.

The Purchase OIL SuD6'
WASHINGTON, January 23.-The pro-
position for the purchase of Cuba
introduced in the Senate yesterday IS
subject to much comment with every
probability of its passage. 1t is a fact
not generally known that the Govern
ment sent an agent to Madrid three
years ago to negotiate for the purchase
of Cuba. Negotiations have been In
progress since then. At the outset the
chances OF success were uncertain. 1t
is believed now, however, that Spain,
alarmed at the prospect Of losing Cuba,
has agreed to sell out. 1t is even
intimated that Minister Sickles brought
a proposition looking to this end.
The President has laid before the
Foreign Affairs committee certain IN
formation which it is known has
prevented that committee from reporting
back Mr.. Cox's belligerent rights reso-
luton, although a majority of the
committee favored the resolution. The
tardiness Of the Government in demand
ing satisfaction for the insult offered
our flag may also be traced to these
pending purchase negotiations.
CounteJeit Money.
The committee on Banking and
Currency attheir meeting this morning.
decided to report bill authorizing
bank officers whenever a counterfeit
bill is presented, to stamp the word
ALTERED" on its face.
The Dividend Case.
Commissioner Douglass has notified
the authorities oithe New York Central
railroad that he will give them a final
hearing ON their dividend some day
next week.
The South Atlantic Fleet.
DISPATCHES received here from Rear
Admiral Lanman, commanding the
South Atlantic fleet, report that the
Lancaster arrived at Monteveido,. on
December Is. The Ticonderoya sailed
from Monteveido on December H.
for Pernambuco, from thence 10 Moec-
clio and Bahai, and would probably
reach Rio Janeiro by January 10.
Tax on Tobacco.
The committee on Ways and Means
had a large delegation of tobacco man.
ufacturers before it this morning. A
majority of the delegation argued in
favor OF a uniform tax OF 10 cents.
The delegation will have another hear
ing tomorrow morning.
Appropriations.
The committee on Appropriations
continue to consider the naval approprl-
alton bill. They will complete it to-
morrow morning and report it to the
House.
CreswelI's Straw Bids.
The House Postal committee have
summoned witnesses to appear on
Thursday in reference to the charges
AGAINST Postmaster General Creswell in
the matter of straw bids. Those who
have been free in alleging corrupt prac,
tees against General Creswell Will
be given an opportunity OF proving their
allegations.
Marriage OF Secretary Robson.
Secretary Robson and Miss Aulick
were married this forenoon. 1t was a
O uiet affair; no bridesmaids or grooms,
The President and lady; members OF
the Cabinet and their wives, and num-
Der of Congressman and their wives
were present. The pair leave tor
Camden, n. J., and New York. The
Secretary returns to Washington Tues
day next.
Assistant Secretary OF State.
The Senate Foreign Relations CON-
mittee at their meeting considered the
nomination of Mr.. Charles Hale as
Assistant Secretary Of State, and after
much discussion voted to request the
Secretary of State to withdraw his
name, the committee not being favor
able to bis confirmation,
Female Suffrage.
DR.. Mary Walker and and her CO.
laborers will present their mammoth
petition for woman suffrage tomorrow
morning to the Hon. B. F. Butler In
in the committee room OF the Judiciary.
He will then proceed with it, accompan-
led by an informal procession OF the
ladies, to the central door Of the House,
where the procession will disperse, he
TO his seat and the ladies to the gallery
| On the first opportunity Mr.. Butler will
1 present the petition to the House and
deliver a speech in favor Of female
suffrage. ,,o
During the quarter ending December
81 1871. over $4,000 immigrants arrir-
at the port of New York. D. 800 OF
whom were females.
MARYLAND.