, 1874-03-26

that Secretary Richardson's resignation
will be finally accepted within very
few days. The naming Of his successor
has notbeen made public, bntI there is
every reason 10 believe that the Presi-
dent has made a choice. The contracts
under which. Mr.. Richardson becomes d
partner in the French banking house Of
John Munroe and Co., 50 into effect the
last of May. .89fB s4ssieg -
s. Committee on Ways and Means had
q consultation this morning on the eur
rercy question and the proposed change
in. the duty onswlne. In reference to
financial auestionss it is stated that the
majority of the, Committee favor. the
four hundred million bill, but some of
the, members viii test the House by
amendments fixing the amount ofgreen-
backs at $35, 900, 600, and others at $685.
20O, 1000. d 1c ansa. .esi} .Hia3de tFe2
CHICAGO, March 23.--A Washington
special says Mrs. Attorney General Will
liams is lying dangerously i'll at ther res
idence in this city. of nervous disease.
A fire at Elgin, Ills. this morning de-
stroyed three blocks in the business part
& tostown, with nearly the entire contents.
The loss is not less than $147. 900, in-
surance not ascertained; the best part
of the town destroyed re saf
Il INDIANAPOLIS, March 23.--The total
loss blythe fire last night is estimated at
$500. 900. The insurance does not 'ex-
ceed, $4,000. faa .eei: i p 77
HARTFORD, Conn, March 23.-Thei
Etna cutlery works, at London Ferry,
and the Clark Company works, New
Britain, Conn, burned this morning..
Loss. $500, 900, insurance. $3.50, 900.
New YoRK. March 23.-The First and
Fourth New Jersey regiments. 100 po-
licemen, and so deputy sheriffs are held
in readiness to suppress any violence by
Erie strikers, Gov. Parker and aids are
at the City Hall, Jersey City. II,
l. PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 23.-The
Democratic State Convention to-day re-
resolved to make no nominations, and
appointed State Central Committee.
F. SAN Francisco, March 24.-T The Sem
ate last night sustained Booth in his We
70 of the harbor commissioner bill.
LONDON, March 23.-Ten Thousand
people witnessed the landing of the
highlanders. It is rumored that the
Queen has ordered an inspection of all
the returned troops on Friday, in Hyde
Park. . ass
MADR1D, March 23.--The Government
contemplates the promotion of Burriel
to full marshall. for his emin ent services
in Cuba.
WASHINGTON, March %. --Lutterell
will tomorrow offer resolution direct
ing the Postmaster General to suspend
all payments on account of Pacific Coast
mail contracts Of Berlow, Sanderson amp
others, who, he alleges, are drawing
money from the Department in advance
of fulfllment of their contracts. Lut-
terrell says these parties. in violation of
law, have been paid about 5000. 600 in
advance. and, he proposes to have the
whole matter investigated, with the view
also of defeating number of straw bids
put in by the same parties, for prospec-
tive service on the Pacific coast.
Clayton was before a special commit
tee of the Ways and Means Committee
to>day, urging the imposition of ten
cents pint upon all imitation efferves-
cent wines, for the protection Of natur-
al sparkling wine producers. faA
PARIS, March 23.--In the Assembly
to-day protest was presented demand
ing the dissolution Of the chamber. The
protest was signed by Gambetta. Ledru
Rollin, Challemet, Lacour. Peyarat and
Rarodet.
NEwYeRK, March "a. The freight
men of the Pennsylvania Central Rail-
road, who struck for an advance of wagg-
es, have returned to work at the old
price, with promise of an increase
should other companies make an adj
vance. The Erie Company have resoiv-
ed not to employ any men who joined
in the recent strike. All the laborers
wanted, and more, are offering, now
that protection at their work is guararr
teed. The strikers are endeavoring to
inouce the callers and checkers to Join
them. lp 8easa a, ~ azr n I,
WAsHINGToN, March "a The House
Committee on Ways and Means will
probably report a bill abolishing the
motley system. It is expected to be fol-
lowed by joint resolution authorizing
the President to appoint a commission
to codify the laws, and recommsnd any
amendment necessary to perfect con-
sistent system.
If the Pacific Railroad Company fail
ia its amending efforts to effect an
agreement with the U. +. II. R., it will
recommend legislation compelling the
company to pay tax on land lately en-
tered. They have escaped taxation
hitherto because the Interior Depart
nent. holding that the road was not
yet completed, has not issued its land
patents, and tie road refuses to pay tax.
es until it receives patents. i
Boston, March c4.--In the final ballot
for Senator the House stood: Hoar,
6S; Dawes, 81; Curtis, SO; Banks, 4;