Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-28
AMERICAN TEAM,
Total,
WASHINGTON.

Washington, Sept. 81. 1t is ascertained
on enquiry at the U. s. and Mexican Com.
mission that of over 2000 claims presented
about 800 are unadjudlcated. These how
ever are under consideration, many of them
having been argued and being in the hands of
the commissioners. Much delay of business
has been caused by attorneys, who have in
some cases failed to comply with the neces-
sary requirement of proof, and by changes in
the Mexican commissionership, three several
appointments having been made in that Office
by the Mexican government. Our govern
ment still retains the commissioner (Judge
Wadsworth) first appointed.
| Sir Edward Thornton, The umpire, though
in England for several months past, has fur
nished to the commission decisions on vari-
Gus cases in which the commissioners were
unable - jointly agree. 1t is reported that
he will return to Washington about October
| 10Th.
The commissioners both being here are
closely engaged at the business before them.
Sir Edward Thornton says he will promptly
act on all subjects which may be presented to
him and generally there is a disposition to
close all matters before the commission with
in the time remaining for the termination of
the commission, (3lst of JAM although near
400 cases are awaiting final adjudication.
Many OF these are arranged in classes and
the decision in one such case will determine
the question OF the principle involved in
others. Thus the necessity of an elaborate
opinion in each case will be avoided.
| In reply to letter asking information, o.
III. Kelly, Secretary Of the National Grange,
says the Changers Mortgage Bank, lately
advertised in New York, is not endorsed by
the National Grange, nor is it recognized by
the executive committee in any shape what
ever.
The statement that the suspension of the
National bank of redemption agency is likely
to be permanent, is pronounced to be without
foundation. The temporary stoppage of re-
demption springs entirely from the fact that
the law required redemption to begin at once
before any preparations for asserting re-
deemed money could be made, nearly $l2,-
900 ,009 of the original per cent. deposit
of SIT, 500, 900 were exhausted before the as
sortment could be got under way. As the
treasurer cannot call upon the banks to re-
imburse him for his redemption of their notes
until the notes are assorted, the agency had
really only about S., 500, 600 to run upon
after it was fairly started. The gap was too
great to be closed and temporary stoppage
was inevitable. As soon as the lost ground
is regained redemption will be resumed and
there is no likelihood that another stoppage
ever will be necessary. The force is large
enough to handle the work as it comes in and
is daily becoming more expert. There is no
essential difficulty in carrying out the provis-
ions of the law.
Post office changes during the past week in
!. New England
Postmasters appointed
b. Coolidge, Lamoine, Hancock County,
Maine.
Justin S. Clement, South Berwick, York
Co., Me.
f. w. Morgan, Surry, Hancock County
; Me.
+ James B Moody, Ascutneyville, VT.
, Lemuel Bootum, SALISBURY, VT.
. Henry Baker, Van Dussnville, Mass.
! Charles S, Munger, Essex, Conn.