The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-03-18

AaAUEt thpsf CahEISStoH uaVy~yarQ rs 20 De
t1verhauled by the aame gentlemen. Mr.
Willis, Of New York, Ia the same
lifme IL pursuing minute researches
into everything connected with the dis.
cIpline OF the navy, and expects nexs
| Brooklyn nayy.yart.s. This Naval Commit
tee, with its several branches, Is mt work
accumnlatipg material that VIII make as
many volumes as the ,kGkux-outrage report
or the report on the conduct Of the war.
The Committee on Military Affairs finds
work enough IN endeayoriug to throw light
on some of the dark spots connected with
the soldiers ombstone contracts. s.
The Committee on Printing labors quietly
but assiduously in pllipg MP facts and figures
bearing on the cost of the Government print.
ing Office, which, according TO che estimate OF
experts outside, is fully FIVE per cent. more
than 1t ought to be il, is was not run as q
Government political machine. 80 ~
The Committee on Expenditures Ia the
Interior Department and in the Department
Of Justice are going very deeply into the adj
,ministrati9n.o efficia!sTiu Georgia and else.
where, and also are looking scrutiuiztugIy
into the minor expenses Of these depart.
ments, particularly in the matter Of furni-
ture, &c. ~ =, t. =, '.,.
The Committee on Expenditures in the
War Department looms up over all the rest
by its big-bonauzi discovery Of the FortSill
leadership. 1t is holding daily sessions, and
is the happy hanting- ground OF the gentle
men of the Press. Il - ~ 4 ~ 1
The Select Commute on the Preedman's
Bank Is the most methodical Of all the COM
mittees. Ever since its appointment, early
in the session, it has met on alternate days
and sat from 10 to II. The testimony taken
by it is, very important, particularly as re-
vealiDg the manner in which the funds of
the bank were frlttered away in loans with
out adequate security.
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL DEFENDS HIMSELF
WASHINGTON, March II. Governor Camp
bell, Third Assistant Secretary Of State, ap.
peared before The War Department Expen-
dture Committee in explanation of the
charge made against him IN the New York
Herald relative to his securing the appoint
ment of post-traderships. He denied every
reflection upon him contained in the article.
He said he had in no Uapner been connected
with the sale of post-traderships, nor had any
one for him.
oPERA-HoUsE BURNED.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 1.-THE opera
house was burned here last night. It was
erected ten years age, and cost S130,G00. It
was owned by jacob Dunn. There was no
insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
ST. PATRICK's DAY IN NEW YORK, WASH
INGTON. AND AT OTHER POINTS
NEW YORK, March 17.-There was grand
demonstration in honor of st. Patrick's
day, there being about 10000 persons in the
line. The procession was reviewed BY,
Cardinal McCloskey, and also by the Mayor
and Common Council.
WASHINGTON, March 17.-There was
grand parade in honor Of the day hero. The
various societies were reviewed by the Pre-
sident and Cabinet.
Dispatches from other points report the
day duly observed. ....:..-
A TWo-DAYS' STORM IN THE NORTHWEST
CHIcAGo March 17.-Telegrams from
throughout the Northwest indicate two
days storm, ending last night. 1t was the
most widely extended storm that has occur.
red for long time. No casualties have been
as yet reported.
MARSH, THE FUGITIVE WITNESS.
MONTREAL, March Nv. Marsh, of Illi-
nois, brother of Caleb Marsh, The fugitive
witness in. the Belknap case, is here with the
view of effecting Csleb's return to Wash
ingtoD.
WASHINGTON, March 17.-An agent of the
Department of Justice has met Marsh in
Canada with offers of safety, and it is be-
lieved he will soon be here.
THE BANK OF THE STATE OF NEW york;
NEW YORK, March 17.-President BEL
mont, of the Bank of the State Of New
York, authorizes the statement that after q
very strict examination of the accounts and
assets of the institution it is found that the
bank will he able to lquidate all its debts.
The officers are arranging its affairs, and the
prospects are that the bank will resume busi-
ness Monday.
MISSISSIPPI AFFAIRS.
MEMPHIS, March 1.-THE Audlanche'S
Jackson, Miss, special says that In the court
of Impeachment to-day Governor Ames ap.
peared by his counsel, Thomas j. Durant,
and FIVE days were granted for him to an.
sWer.
Lieutenant Governor Davis has resigned,
and Ames will appoint his successor. Car
doze, superintendent of public education,
will also resign. .
MURDER IN NEW YORK CITY.
New YORK, March ia woman named
Ann Hammond, residing on Second avenue,
was murdered to-day with Ratchet, it ID
SuppOSeQ, Dy Oue luOluaS oailcll, WIN uao
previously had an alteration with her. The
remains were frightfuly mangled.
CONFERENCE OF MASSACHUSETTS BE-
PUBLICANS.
BosToN, March ia Conference of
prominent Republicans from different parts
| of the State was held at Worcester yesterday,
the object of the meeting being to secure a
| State delegation to the National Convention
| which will give the voice of Massachusetts,
| for candidate whose character will be
guaranty of purity and ability. In reference
| to candidates for the presidency the mn.
| iority of those who expressed views favored
Bristow or Adams. .---.. ----------..
OHIO DEMOCRATIC. CONVENTION.
COLUMBUS, March 17.-The Democratic
Central Committee cali State Convention
| in Cincinnati May 17th. -. rs-,.e-.5e
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION:
CONCORD, March II. Returns from all the
towns and cities in the State except Two give
Cheney 8 693 plurality over Marcy and S,2Io
majority over all. ''>
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.