Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-01-16

officio Governor Of such Territory.
Reconsideration, of New York,
introduced = bill providing that the
President be requested to open cor
rsspondence with the Tien Sing
Government, the English and
other Governments interested,
with . view to prohibit or restrict
the emigration Of persons known
as Chinese Coolis laborsrs.
Tho Northern Pacific Railroad.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15th.-The
subcommittee Of the House Com.
mittee on Pacific Railroads gave a
hearing to those interested in the
extension Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad. The company was rep
resented by Fred Billings, Chair
man of the Executive Committee,
Roberts, Engineer in Chief, and
Gray, its counsel. Senators Mitch.
ell and Grover and Representative
Williams, of Oregon, and several
of the Representatives and Dele
gates from the Northwestern States
and Territories were present and
took part in the proceedings. The
discussion was opened by Billings,
who gave q narrative Of the origin
and history of the company and Of
the progress made in building the
road He related the circumstance
Of the foreclosure of the mortgages
and Of the reorganization of the
company; stated the legislation
tie company now asked for, being
merely an extension of ten years of
time for the construction and COM
pletion of the road. The company
was willing to Ohjise itself to COM
plete 100 miles q year, and would
probably complete $50 miles. 1t
was also willing to agree to tho re-
qlirements Of The Board of Trade
OF Oregon, that the line should be
located OH the south side Of the CO.
lumbia, although the route had
been surveyed for the north side.
On motion of Rice, the further
hearing WAS postponed till Satur.
day next, arguments in the mean
time to be reduced to the form of
briefs, which are to be submitted
to the committee.
Subjects Before the Cnbinet.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 15th.-At the
Cabinet meeting to-day the subject
of national finances was earnestly
considered. 1t was determined TO
give notice to the Syndicate that
the department intends to tsrmin-
ate its contract with them. Score.
tary Sherman will Immediately
prepare an advertisement for
popular loan. The Cabinet also
gave attention to the Chinese
question. The President will adj
dress special message to Congress
on the subject.
Geo. Williamson will be nOmi-
mated for Collector of Custom at
New Orleans.
Meter d Co.'s Liabilities.
NEW YORK, Jan. 18th. -Netter
& Co. have filed q schedule of their
liabilities, showing them to be
1856, 648, after deducting the good
collaterals now on hand. The as.
sets are estimated at $685.
Among other losses are Fitzhugh &
Stuart, $50, 1000; e. Sweet & Co.,
S12, COS; g. G. Ravens & Co., $685.
600; Davis & Frselan, $2S, 914, and
d. Urquhart, Of New Orleans, $10,-
1872.
Now Yoak Money Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15th.-Silver
bars isl greenbacks, l164 gold;
silver cein 4@9 discount. Gold
closed at 2 after selling as low as
Il, the lowest since 1852. Money
active at 7; Governments strong;
stocks heavy and lower.
Iowa Legislature Organized.
DIES MONIES, Jan. 15tb.-The
Governor delivered his message
to the Assembly to-day. John Y.
Stone was made Speaker.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15th.-The Jour-
mats Washington special says
the Senate Elections Commit
tee to-day discussed at length with
out disposing of the woman's
suffrage Constitutional amend
msnt. A report was drawn up by
Senator Cameron, Of Wis, chair
man of the subcommittee on cleo
tons, in relation to the condition
OF affairs in South Carolina during
the last compalgn, including the
Hamburg massacre. 1t 10 not en-
tirely satisfactory to Senator
Christiancy and other Republican
members Of the Committee. 1t is
probable the report will be modified
to meet Christiancy's views and
then be presented.
Pendioton Elected Senator.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan 15.-Geo. H.
Pendleton was elected United
States Senator to-day.
General Mcclellan Iuauyurased.
TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 15.-Gen-
eral Mcclellan was inaugurated
Governor to-day.
When Gen. Mcclellan had taken
the oath of office of Governor and
delivered his inaugural, which was
frequently applauded, he returned
to tho Executive Chamber, when
the Veteran Association Of Phila-
delphia presented an address signed
by 2036 members. The same party
also presented q silver medal made
from a half dollar picked up on the
field Of Antietam. The reception