, 1872-09-26

NFw YORK, Sept. 49, The CONNER
cial Advertiser states that the defalcation
in the Sub Treasury amounts to over
800, 900 and that the defaulter is James
J. johnson, who had charge of the
Stamp department. johnson was orig
inally from Albany and appointed or
Z years ago by Sub. Treasurer Van
Dyck. He had high character previ-
ously. He has been absent some time
aud his whereabouts is unknown.
New YORK, Sept. 1s.--At the conclu-
sion of Miss Kenan's testimony in the
Forester case to day the witness was
subjected to cross examination.
She positively recognized Forester as
the man she saw on the night of the
murder and described the color Of his
hair, eyes, etc.
She testifes that she saw the prisoner
at the Police Head quarters since his
arrest and recognized him at the time.
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Howe of the defense solemnly asserts
that Forester has never worn any beard
since his arrest. The examination
adjourned to Monday to allow time for
the production of clothing which he is
alleged to have worn on the night of the
murder.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 19.-Frederick
Sausser editor of the Volkblat, made
q speech at Hoondale last night, declar-
ing his adherence to Greeley and CIV
ing his reasons therefore.
New YORK, Sept. 19.-Man-o -of-war
Portsmouth is now at the Brooklyn Ma
Wy Yard fitting up for the government
exploring expedition to the Pacific.
She will go into San Diego and Lower
California and then survey the waters
that coast.
LONDON, Sept. ia Stockholm dis
patch announces the death of King
Charles of Sweden at Wealmo last even
ing.
PARIS, Sept. 1O.--The German author
tiles of Strasburg consented to allow
the wife of Edmund About to see him
but prohibited others. His case is now
being examined; it will take one week.
Lolive Deschsmps and De Awhile,
communists were executed yesterday.
Satony died bravely. his last words be-
ing, "Viva la Republique! Down with
raitors!'
New YORK, Sept. 19.-The Times says
the amount of liabilities of James S.
johnson, head of the Stamp Division
at the Assistant Treasurer's office, were
not previously ascertaincd. 1t is not
fully known how the fraud was accom-
plished and concealed; but probably
johnson made false reports of stamps,
which were not examined into with
promptitude, so that the fraud became
extensive before any suspicion was
awakened. johnson some years ago
was connected with Albany Argus. De-
tectives are in search of him. He has
been a man of ability greatly respected.
1t will probably be found that he has
frittered away his money on Wall street.
At Long Branch President Grant ex-
pressed himself to reporter as pleased
with the result of the Alabama Claims.
The arbitration contest in his opinion
was not for dollars and cents but for the
preservation of amity between the two
countries, with full and firm maintain
ance of the national dignity that was
contended for. These points having
been achieved the nation should be sat-
isfed.
The President leave, Wednesday for
Washington to remain during the winter.
The Tammany Committee yesterday
struck from the Rolls of Organization
the names of 100 men whose political
conduct is Objectionable.
Rumors were current yesterday that
the various organizations had determin-
ed to unite upon O'Conner for Mayor;
but were subsequently dispelled by au-
thoritive statement of O'Conner that
under no circumstances could he accept.
Boston, Sept. 18.-The Labor Re-
formers of the Fifth District nominated
James NJ. Bufin, of Linn, for Congress.
The final vote stood 40 to II for Banks.
P1rrsBuRG, Sept. 18.-Mr. Greeley
arrives here at Pm. He will speak at
the St. Clair Hotel this evening and
leave for Cincinnati at 10 o. clock tonight.
New YORK, Sept. 1S.-The failure Of
G.. D. Monroe & Co. was announced at
the Stock Exchange. Two other fall
ures were also announced, one in the
Grocery business and the other in Sam
atra trade.
There were thirty-fve bids for gold
to- day amounting is $40, $40. 900 at 1917
OLA. $4,000, 600 was sold at IA. '
Boston, Sept. 1S.-A fire at Wren
than this morning destroyed the build
ing occupied by the Wrentham Bank,
Dunklee and Muir, boat manufacturers,
Loss S21, 900.
LONDON, SEPT. 19.-John Fox Il Co.
merchants, suspended. Liabilities are