Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-22

George G. Bates, United States District Attor,
ney for Utah, and Representatives Peck and
day.
The NEW YORK observation-disclosures
General Creswell, in response 10 the Senate reso-
lation Of inquiry in relation to the defalcation
Of Norton, head Of the Money Order Bureau of
New York, answers that the City Postmaster at
New York informs him that the government is
fully protected from loss but it has not been
thought u proper TO press the suseties for
validate the claim against other parties who
may be Implicated with Norton in the defalca-
cation. The investigation in being actively
pressed, and it is believed that the money will
be traced To responsible parties.
NoNINATIoEs.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations 10 the Senate to-day.
p. G.. avis. collector internal revenue 10Th
district Pennsylvania; NJ. A. Shaffenburg, L.. y.
marshal Colorado territory; James r. McCaf
frey, L. s. attorney Arizona.
Assessors Of Internal Revenue-Eelson Nor
rill 31st district New York; VIM. A. Dsvis. 81
district California; Geo. NJ. Radcliffe, 9th dis
trict III nois; John A. Place, 22d district New
Postmasters-Henry Carnes, Santa Barbara,
Cal; JOsiah Smith, Warrensburgh, Mo; V. p.
Wilson, Abilene, Kansas.
DISTRICT BILLS INTRODUCED BY GEN. CHP-
hAN-Gen. Chapman introduced in the House
to- day bill directing the Secretary of the
Interior, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
the District, and Gov. Cooke to have the work
upon the new Jail for this District resumed, and
giving them power to select a new site and mo-
dify the plans for the new building ii they deem
it e1pedient Referred to the ID strict Commit
tee. Gen. Chapman also introduced a bill an
nropriating s2eoOO0 towards the completion of
the Washington monument, to be used on con-
dition that enough be raised from other Sources
to finish the work.
AGRIcVLTpIAL CoNvLSTioN is stated in
the report Of the Agricultural Department for
the month of January, now in press, that .sa
convention Of delegates, representing the inter-
ests of the state agricultural AMI horticultural
societies, boards OF agriculture, and agricultural
colleges Of the United States, will meet at the
city of Washington, on Thursday, the 18th of
February next. to confer upon bjects of mutual
interest, and to take such action shall be
deemed expedient for the promotion OF agricul-
turai education, and TO secure a more intimate
connection between the department and the
several institutions mentioned. The meeting
will take place in one OF the rooms of the depart
meDt building, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
The call for this convention was issued by tile
Commissioner of Agriculture after a full inter-
change Of views with officers OF agricultural
colleges, and with other prominent agricul-
turists.''
THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
DHPOT.-Mr. Starkweather introduced i'm the
House to-day a bill to confirm the action of the
o
mating depot site for the Baltimore and P0-
tomac Railroad Company. 1t provides that the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad shall have the
tight to extend its track from Virginia avenue
along 9th street and across the canal TO the open
grounds between 9th and street and the canal.
and to occupy said grounds for depot and rail
road imposes as authorized by the city Councils
OF Washington. Provided, however, that if at any
time park shall be established, including 9th
street, said railroad along 9Th street shall be so
adapted to the park avenues either by tunnels
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direct as not materially to interfere herewith |,
and that said 9Th street from the canal to Penn
sylvania avenue shall at all times be kept paved
and in good repair by the railroad company, and
that existing laws relative to Strengthening the
canal shall not be affected thereby. Referred to
District Committee.
THE AsIATIC FLEET.-3ppOiat aeRt Of a Neiv
C0mmonder.-It is announced that Rear Admiral
Thornton A. jenkins will soon be appointed TO
the command of the Asiatic feet vice Rear
Admiral John Rodgers, the latter Off Ger having
signihed desire 10 be relieved that he may re-
turn to Washington and settle up business Of a
private nature. Rear Admiral Jenkins will
leave here on the LIST Of March for San Fran
cisco, where he will take the steamer for Yoko-
hama. and about the list of April take command
of the Asiatic squadron, retaining tie Colorado
as his flagship. He will confer with Minister
DE Long on his arrival here i'm order to under
stand fully the policy OF Japan. 1t is under
stood that the Chinese are placing constructions
on the Burlingame treaty, especially in regard
to merchants and missionaries which were net
anticipated when 1t was made. and it is admitted
that the latter a source OF great trouble and
annoyance, both to the Chineee and to u.s. The
duties OF the commander Of the Asiatic feet are
therefore OF delicate character on his action
depends in large measure the maintenance of
amicable relations between the United States
and China and Japan. 1t is understood that
Hear Admiral Charles s. Boggs. who has just
been relieved from the command Of the Euro
pean squadron, and who will be placed on the
retired list the 18th Instant will be appointed
secretary of the light house board, as successor
Of Rear Admiral jenkins.