The New York herald., 1873-12-28

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The Charges Against Judge Durcn.
Congressman Wilson, of IndaDa, and Eldridge,
OF Wisconsin, the subcommittee appointed by the
Judiciary Committee OF the House OF Represent
atives, left Washington tonight for New Orleans
to investigate the charges brought against United
States District Judge Durrell by parties seeking
his Impeachment
Cuban Reception of the Virginius' Pas
sengers.
A delegation OF CuDans VIII leave Baltimore
tomorrow for New York to meet the United States
steamer Junata and escort to Baltimore Seniors
Manuel Silveiro and Amador Saco, formerly of the
Edgar stuart, who are among the survivors OF
the Virginius crew. They were both officers OF the
yirginIus have fought in Cuba, and their escape
from death at the hands OF the Spaniards is TO
be attributed to their extreme youth, Sveiro being
only II years old. After short stay In Baltimore
they will join the of the Edgar Stuart.
General Aguilera Vice President of the Cuban
Republic, who has been at his residence in Balti-
more for some time past, has been recalled to
active duty.
The Mcdoc War Expenses
The enormous expense attending the Modoc war
mas IN all probability not yet ended. Settlers in
Southern oregon and Northern California are
urging their Congressional Representatives to have
the general government reimburse them for losses
sustained By the depredatons committed by these
Indians. bill has been already introduced in
the House. by Mr.. Nesmith, OF Oregon, and
also in the Senate, by Mr.. Mitchell, of
that State, for the appointment OF three COM
missioners for the examination OF these claims.
Should the bill pass it Will be taken an evidence
that Congress is disposed to make the necessary
appropriations for the damage sustained by such
depredatons There is but little doubt that
Candy, and also to that of the Rev. DR.. Thomas.
the Peace Commissioner.
The New Years Reception at the White
House.
The following is the official programme for the
Presidents reception on New Years Day:-At
eleven O'Clock A. M. he will receive the members
OF the Cabinet and foreign Ministers. At half
past eleven the Judges OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States Senators and Representatives
in Congress, the Governor Of the District
Of Columbia and suite Judges OF the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia
and OF the United States Court Of Claims. At
twelve O'Clock, officers Of the Army and Navy.
AT half-past twelve O'Clock Assistant Secretaries
of the departments, Assistant Postmasters General
and Assistant Attorneys General ana the heads of
bureaus OF the several departments. At quarter
to one O'Clock p. NJ the Associated Soldiers OF the
War of 1912 and members OF the Oldest Inhabitants
Association OF the District OF Columbia. The
ception of citizens Will commence at one O'Clock
p. NJ, at which time the gates will be opened, and
will terminate at two O'Clock p. NJ.
The Mystery of the Moth Appropriation.
Congressional inquiry is to be made INTO an ap-
preparation OF $500, 600 now being expended while
800, ZOO is asked for to be expended during the
next fiscal year. In the preservation of army CLOTH
ing from moth and mildew by patent process.
As the Quartermaster General reported over a year
ago that the clothing on hand was so moth eaten
and useless that new clothing must be made and
issued, there is some curiosity expressed to
know what this $4,000 is for, especially it is
understood that percentage OF 1t goes into other
pockets than those of the patentee.
Serious Accident to Rev. DIR. Newman.
private letter states that Rev. DIR. Newman,
late chaplain to the Senate. and pastor OF
the Metropolitan Methodist church or this
city, was thrown from his horse at Canton,
China, and severely injured Dr. Newman
started as on trip around the world
last summer, having been appointed for that pur-
pose an Inspector OF the consuates. The position,
however, by the act creating the office, expired by
limitation some months since. but it is generally
believed that the reverend gentleman is, in some
way or other continuing his travels at the govern
ment expense.
| Serious Charges Against Patent Agent.
| The Commissioner of Patents last october made
| charges against Thomas II. Upperman, patent
agent, OF wifuly, fraudulently and corruptly with
| holding or misapplying moneys which he had
received from clients ostensibly to pay Patent
| once fees The Commissioner, after giving ample
time to answer the charges. says there appears no
palllation of the offences charged, proven and
! confessed, and 1t is, therefore, adjudged
| that said Upperman has been guilty OF
| such gross misconduct as to demand that the
Commissioner shall refuse any longer to recognize
him as O patent agent and " Is accordingly or
dered that said Upperman, or any firm OF which
he may be member, be hereafter forbidden TO
practice before the Patent once in any and all
| cases.
Illicit Stills in Tennessee.
Internal Revenue Supervisor Cobb. OF Tennessee,
Illicit distilleries have been destroyed by Collector
Cooper In the Second district oil that State and
nine in the Third district by Collector Williamson
Pardon for Ku KIux.
. Attorney General to-day recommended to
n sident the pardon OF Ringgold Young and
thc ife> s, OF Alabama who were convicted OF
Near hasAh. some time since and sentenced
kn klux outrab 'entiary.
to the Albany Penn. son Pasta, C,ra.
master General decides
The Third Assistant Pos, : ar arr,s mo-, -.
that any number OF Indviduai> card ho,ora,, .
their advertisements on postaA>
deposited in the mails. -
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