New-York tribune., 1877-05-18
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ARE THE FHIBUsTERs DIAz's MENl


Col. Schlecher Representative in Congress of
the border district of Texas spoke recently OF the re-
ports in circulation of intended Glibustenng ex-
pedton into Mexico in the interest OF Lerdo. He re-
marked that it is very possible tna such schemes may
be afOO this country, yet ii 10 not possible tdt LeIdo
can give any agement whatever to the IDEA OF
converting Mexican States into United states territory
However much the people Of Mexico may be divided on
other questions and in spite Of the revolutionary spirit
which prevails among many Of them, they are united IN
their opposition to any scheme which threatens the
autonomy Of their country. II President LerdO hopes
to regain power in Mexico, he could do nothing more
suicidal give the least countenance or encourage
mcnt to a scheme contemplating the annexation OF MeX
can territory TO the United states The fact that TINS
has been spoken of prominent part oil the MI
clustering scheme leads COL Stcichcr TO suspect that
the pretended flbusers are really agents ol Dz VINO
have resorcd this OF destroying Lerdo's popu
arIty at home The republication OF inc reports uiit
Isrio il identified with schemes originating in tins
country lookng an extension OF American territory
woald be sufficient to destroy al chthces nc may nave
Of regauing his official position
THE LOWEST BIDDER on POSTAL CARDS.
Third Assistant P0stmaSter-General Barbour
has written letter to the American Prototype Company
Of York. informing them that Their bid OF 69o5 cents
rcr 900 FOR furnishing postal cards was the lowest lie
requests that arrangements be made for an inspection
hv an agent OF the POstOce Department. IN order 10
determine whether the Company provided with build
lf.
which the Lids were made He also informs the success
f bidder that the desires TO impress
IL upon contractor that whoever undertakes 10 lu
nish the postal cards will be held 70 strict flhnent OF
his contract in accordance Win thc sI"cihcaJiois n
propotlon to furnish the POStOcc Department VITA
nstal cards was received by mail to-day from NADIA,
"a hours after the bids were opened Inc ehtIpIslhg
C,noian manufacturer offered supply the cards Tor
- rcr OOO nearly three times the price named Dy the
successful American Ddier
OFFICERS SHOT IN VIRGINIA.
Collector RiveS telegraphed to this city to-
day from Iynchburg Va, follows Deputy Marshal
J. C. Conway, at Bristol, informs me by telegram THIS
morning that Deputy Collector JOsyn aud Deputy Mar
shal Austin and three others have been shot in Lee
County while in the discharge OF their daty moraly
wounded trust you will take some steps to secure thc
arrest and punishment OF the murderers. have tee-
grabbed GOV Kcmpcr requesting his aid" Mt Rogers,
the Acting Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has re-
ferrcd the elo to the Attorney General "ho VIII
issue instructions for the prompt prosecution OF such
offenders. The Ontrages as reported 10y c"ec'0r hEeH
create profound sensation at me lDterhl heyenue
Onice Troops may be employed 10 assist the revenue
authorities ia the performance oi their duties.
TERROR AMONG GEORGIA DIsTILLERs.
Attorney-General Devens has received a
letter from United states Marshal Smyh of Georgia em-
phaiicaly denying the statements OF the puDshed re-
mont made 10y Col Williams the Governor Of Georgia
COL Williams charged tnat the deputy marshals have ar
rested ana persecucd large numbers OF Innocent men,
iusted women destroyed private property not SUBJECT
10 seizure under the revenue laws and "inaugu8teda
,I rrn of terror" by various Illegal and op. resslyc
Irnrrrdugs The Marshal says there has u cn 10
rrian OF terror nauurated' against any one except
iiioi1 d.;icrg aud that about SOD OF them pleaded
l,v M tuc March Of the court In conclusion lie
earnestly demands full investigation OF all the charges
PAY ACCOUNTS CAN BE CERTIFIED
The Attorney General in response to the
ouestion submitted to him by the Secretary o War as
70 whether it would be lawful for him to instruct pay
masters in the Amy mdorse upon the back OF officers
vourhe for pay the words "Tne within account Is be-
Ieyed 10 he correct, and would be paid by me had
nubb funds available fUr that purpose decides that
sIci an order car bc issued without violation Of law,
au thar ynasers then transfer their accounts to
NJ s.r- IircXrl Morgan Co, who have offered 70 ad
vance the money the settlement of suCh accounts