New-York tribune., 1873-08-04
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL
INTERVENTION SOUGHT FOR THE FORT GARRY
PRISONERS,

PRISONERS.
WASHINGTON, August 3, 1873.
Senator Ramsay and Gov. Austin Of Minnesota had an
interview with Acting Secretary OF States Davis In refer
ence to the Manitoba prisoners. yesterday, and Will
have another tomorrow Their reception was favorable
and leads them confidently expect that their mis-
sion TO the capital will be successful The substance OK
this request Of the State Department is that VIII use
its good offices with the authorities OF the Dominion
Government and secure the release Of the prisoners on
bail until the term of the Court in October whenlt is
confidently expected in Minnesota that they will be
acquitted and in addition will be able to prove that the
Gordon affair took place on American soil, and entirely
without the Manitoban Jurisdiction Diplomatic inter-
ference not sought nor is it believed that any formal
action between the Governments will be necessary all
concerned being willing for the present to allow the
law Of Manitoba take its course until the conclusion
of the pending trial. Mr. Strain, counsel for Mr. Rob-
ers OF New York from whose bail bond Gordon was at
tempting TO escape, accompanies the Minnesota dele-
gation and their mission is also facilitated by the pres
ence in town of Sir Edward Thornton, the English Mn
lister.
THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.
Private adyices from North Carolina represent that
little or no popular interest manifested in the election
ia that State which occurs on Thursday OF this week.
The offices to be filed mostly local and educational,
and In many instances party distinctions have BEEN
ignored in the nominations. The constitutional amend
ment repeating the clause Of the instrument which de-
which Is the most important OF the several which are TO
be submitted, Is sustained by both parties, and VIII
almost certainly be adopted The principal argument IN
it's support relief winch 1t promises from paymens
OF the special and other frauduenty issued bonds
THE MEXICAN CLAIMS COMMISSION.
Some weeks may eapse before the United states and
Mexican Commissioners choose umpire In the place
of Dr. Leber deceased In this they VIII act with de-
liberation beug desirous of selecting some gentleman
of emuence having confidence Of both countries.
and of undou stsi qualification for the important pos
tom The rev Mexican Commissioner Is now engaged
i'm making his family arrangements. He has already
created favora Die impression those with whom ho
mas been brought in business relations.
THE NEW TRADE DOLLAR.
The coinage Of the trade dollar will Row be
pushed forward rapidly especially at the San Francisco
and Carson City Mnts where active preparations are
making to coin large number. In Philadelphia about
100000 pieces coined the 3lst nlt, seme little
time having been lost In trimming down dies, &c Now
the dies all perfect and the Director OF the Mint ex-
poets be able supply the demand for the new dollar
la q very days.
THE TREASURY PROGRAMME FOR AUGUST
The Secretary the Treasury directed the Assist
ant Treasurer at New-York TO buy half million OF
bonds on the second Wednesday. and 10 sell one and
half millions gold each Thursday during the month OF
August all sell six millions OF gold. and buy half
q million OF bonds.