The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-03-27

The Mexican government has made an
lHcial answer 70 the British note making de-
mand for damages IN consequences Of raids
by Mexicans on British Honduras. In answer
the government says is viii do everything IN
its power TO prevent a repetition Of these de-
predationa, but refuses to entertain the pro-
position for damages. The government also
hopes En- gland viii not carry out the threat
contained ia its note to invade the territory Of
Mexico, should its demand not be conceded,
and declares that the Republic has always OBJ
served its lawful obligations
FROM WASHINGTON
The Secretary Of the Treasury states that
the use by the department Of legal tender re-
serves viii exceed IS, 600, 600, and it is hardly
| expected there win be muclr over 81, 600, 600.
/ The amount drawn from the reserve fund is
for the convenience OF the department alone.
and has no relation whatever to- the money
market, and it is not concentrated at any one
place, but distributed in paying warrants to
parties all over the country. There is no in
tention at the department. to permanently ex-
paud the currency, and ia his views upon this
spbject.
-Congressman William r. Roberts, in
communication addressed to tile Secretary OF
the Treasury, says ne directs his back pay as
a member Of the Forty-second Congress TO be
paid into the Treasury Of the United States
It is said that Mr.. Merrick, Of Maryland, also
refuses his extra pay, and that Mr.. Hoar, Of
Massachusetts,, accepted his and afterwards
turned it over to charities. .
The negro Senator from Louisiana Pinch
backl has addressed communication to the
Republican members Of the Senate, complain
ing that he has not been fairly treated, and
that his claims have been ignored without
hearing. He holds that he has much right
to a seat In the Senate as Spencer OF Alabama,
whose election was held under similar cicunn-
stances. Had Congress ignored both parties
claim ng recognition in Louisiana and ordered
a new election, Pinchback says he would have
had no ground for complaint, but the President
has recognized the Kellogg government, and
Congress, by failing 70 act in the matter, has
virtually indorsed him, and as Pinehback was
elected by the Kellog Legislature, he holds
that he has a priyaa tacie right to be admitted
Robert W. Douglas, eldest son Of the late
Stephen A. Douglas has been confirmed Unit
ed States Marshal for the Eastern district Of |
North Carolina. Douglas was until recently |
private Secretary Of President Grant.
I'm an interview with Herald reporter at |
Washington, President Grant is reported as |
saying that no changes are to take place inthe |
Cabinet beyond that which BoutwelPs resig- /
nation will occasion. Nevestheless, the inan- /
cial policy viii not be changed. He hopes to /
see the republic of Spain well established, aud /
thinks that bv the end of the year the inde- /
pend nee Of Cuba viii be secured. No trouble /
is expected with Hayti, and the President |
thinks that the Sanana Bay scheme viii result |
In the development of that country, so that I
our government will ultimately annex it for I
something like ten or fifteen million dollars.
The people of Utah, he says, must obey the
laws. He is satisfied with his Louisiana policy, 1
and his Indian policy succeeds so well that he
has great faith in it. His visit to ST. Louis
win be made when the first opportunity of
business will permit.
Five tons OF worn out bank plates were
melted down in Washington last week, in the
presence of a committee appointed by Bout
wen.
Some OF the disappointed Inauguration
visitors who were delayed by the baltimore
and Ohio railroad, between Baltimore and
Washington, to such an extent that they could
not witness the ceremonies, are bringing suits
here against this road for what is alleged to
be culpable negligence. The last suit entered
is en- the part Of David A. Griggs, who claims
$4,000 from the company, on the following
account That on Monday, March 9, while on
his way TO Washington with his wife, the train
between Baltimore and Washington was un-
necessarily delayed; that outside of this city 1
the locomotive was detached from the train /
and that the car, which was cold and uncom-
Portable, containing himself and wife, was 1
left long distance from the depot that 1
while there band of thieves entered the car
and, after attacking him, robbed him OF sixty 4
dollars in money and property to the amount
Of six thousand dollars that, being OF such
an advanced age, he could not defend him
self, but had, in company with hIs wife, to
make his way through the cold and Indictment I
weather to that city.
In recent examination for promotions
in the Internal Revenue Bureau under tho
civil service service rules, enc lady secured
fourth class elerkship of 81 500; and another
a third class of $1,000, while of ten other
persons appointed to second class clerkships |
of q, 400, six are women Miss seavy, who
secured the fourth class clerkship was ap-
pointed from Tennessee, She has been en-
ployed in the Office for over ten years, and for
several years has had exclusive charge Of the /
city eopyists.
A dispatch from Washington says it is /
rumorod that our Government Is likely to take
steps to establish new State on the Mexican +
side Of the Rio Grande, with San Luis as the /
capital The project was first conceived by /
Gen. Shields.
-Ketdsms Japanese law student, in /
Washington, has been elected to deaeons' or
ders by the baltimore Methodist Conferehoe, /
and admitted TO full connection. He wiz soon
return to japan.
Congress having failed to take action on
the matter it is reported that the Secretary Of /
tho Treasury viii issue the forty-four million |
of legal tender reserve. There is strong /
pressure brought 10 bear from the West and 1
the South, where moro currency is wanted to /
get the Secretary TO act immediately o /
.oourse it meets with opposition fr ON the East
ern bankers and capitalists. The Senate FL /
nance Committee made a report against the |
power OF the Secretary to issue this reserve, /
but It was not acted upon, and Boutwell, thinks /
he is free to act. Heis OF opinion that the /
business OF the country demands moro cur
rency.
Hundreds Of mon and boys are engaged |
ct the Capitol sending out daily through the
mali tons OF books and documents for mem- !
bers. who are anxious to have them reach
their respective homes before the expiration
OF the franking privilege. Tho basement
ynseages arc filed with boxes in which to
pack such parts Of the immense masses OF
accumulated printed matter as have not al
ready passed by sale into the hands Of mar
chants and paper. makers.
THE Boston CoRgregati0naIist says
cit will doubtless astonish the under
graduates of the American colleges to
learn that their brethen Of Trinity col
lege, Dublin, have been punished for