The Morning herald., 1875-11-29
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Mr.. Chayin's residence, near Charles City
Iowa, was burned yesterday; loss, $4,000
insured for $1,000.
|. The purchase of the shares of the suel
canal by the Government is heartily ap
proved by the English press and public.
The Sunday Telegraph, of New York, ap-
peared yesterday, commencing with cir
culation of over one hundred thousand.
Goodkind e. Bros, wholesale liquor
dealers, in New York have suspended
Their assets and liabilities are not stated.
The London Daily Ners says it is intended
that some person possessing the confidence
of the Government shall proceed to Egypt
to examine into her finances. No definite
selection has been made as yet. VI
The London Times says meeting of the
bondholders and others interested in Libe-
ria was held yesterday. 1t was resolved
that a deputation wait on the American
Minister and the English Foreign Minister
with view of obtaining their aid in pro-
tecting the Republic in the present crisis.
The General Transatlantic Company's
steamers (French line) are to call at Ply
mouth on their voyages between Havre and
New York.
The local government at Quebec has in
troduced bill to abolish the portfolio of
Minister of Public Instruction In the Cab:-
net, and to place the educational affairs of
the province under the control Of superin-
tendent, who will have to assist him, 20
man Catholic Board of Education, over
which he will reside and in which he will
have voice, and Protestant board over
which he will also preside, but in which he
cannot vote.
The following dispatch has been received
at Washington from the Red Cloud Agen-
cy: Without provocation a young Indian
to-day shot at George NJ. Bosler, while
bringing in a herd of cattle. Tomorrow I
shall demand the surrender of the man for
punishment, which will undoubtedly be re-
fused. I respectfully request full and de-
finite instructions what course to pursue in
case of such refusal. Shall I stop issuing
rations and place the agency under guard
until he is given up?" Commissioner Smith
has telegraped to affect the arrest at all
hazards.
In the United States Circuit Court Satur-
day morning, Judge Benedict presiding
Colonel Robert Des Anges, cS-Deputy Col
lector of Customs, found guilty of ofcomplicity
on three counts in smuggling goods through
the appraisers office at an under valuation,
was sentenced to two years. imprisonment
and fine of $4,000, and to remain in AL
bany Penitentiary till said sum is paid.
1t can be said that Secretary Chandler
will not recommend in his annual report
The transfer of the Indian Bureau to the
War Department, but will favor its deten-
ion as part of the InteIior Department.
FIe will, however, suggest that the purchas-
ng of Indian supplies be made under the
direction Of the War Office, and that the
Indian Bureau be relieved from all respon-
sibility in regard to contracts for these sup
olies.
The follawing is the weekly bank state
nents, in New York Loans, decrease,
S7S7, 200; specie increase, s550,500; legal
enders, decrease, s04s, 400; deposits, de-
'rease, $685., 400 Z; circulation, increase,
2,7O0; reserve, decrease, S517, ,o5O.
The funeral of the late William B. Astor
ook place in New York, Saturday, from
he Trinity Chapel, and was attended by
large number of relatives and friends of
he deceased, including many of the most
prominent citizens.
In the Court room at Westminster, Car
.ol county, Maryland, on Saturday, Elijah
P. Crout, aged fifty-fye, one of the leading
members of Carol county bar, fell dead
while addressing the jury. The court room
vas crowded at the moment.
Peter A. Kelly, highly respected and
yell-knowh citizen of Baltimore, was found
lead in his bed at Barnum's Hotel, Satur-
lay morning. Hewas attending to business
he day previous, and retired in his usual
rood health. He was for many years Vice
President of the Hibernian Society of that
,ity, and one of the Board of Managers since
$50.
Professor c. A. Pape, aged about 45, died
It the Western Police Station House, in
Baltimore. On his person were found pa
,ers recommending him highly as profess