The New York herald., 1878-02-26

agents. and good men and women have endeav-
ored 10 introduce tho arts and modes OF
industry among the Indians. who, notwithstand-
ing these efforts, are savage still. After full
and careful consideration all the facts ard
circumstances, as we'll tho difficulties that surround
the question or what is best for the Indians, large
majority OF the committee (eighu have reached the
conclusion that the present system Is not success
that the integrity OF the SERVICE the good Of the Ind
iaps, as we'll as great economy, require that the
whole question should be transferred TO the manage
ment and control of the War Department. That
there are some objections 10 this department. in
this connection the COMMITTEES tree 10 admit but
In their view the plan proposed promises moro eni-
cheney and sreaver than the present system
In behalf Of the civilization Of these unfortunate
people
THE TRANsFER OF REGISTERED STOCK CIRCULAR
FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Tho following circular mas been issued by tho Sec
rotary OF the Treasury regard the closing OF the
books Of this department to the transfer Of registered
stock Of tho hvs per cent funded loan OF 1884, four
and half per funded loan OF 1891 and per
consos Of 1907, July H. 1870 ana January
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SEcRErARy's OFFICE,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Feo. %, 1878
Five per cent funded loan OF 1881
Hereafter the books Of this department. will be
closed 10 the transfer OF all registered stock OF the
Ave per cent funded loan OF 1881 tho evenings Of
and rsopened for the transfer and exchange
Of stock on the mornings OF the LIST OF February,
May, August and November Stock, issued, ex-
cSanges aud transfers between the llth OF January,
April July and October and the 1st days OF the next
succeeding months Will bear Interest from February
4uy ]. August and November as the case may be.
Four ana half per cent funded loan oi 1901
Hereafter the books Of this department will be closed
half per cont funded loan OF 1891 the evenings Of
the 10th OF February, May, August aud November,
anS o a snS s1ESsnEs Sns oa s
and transfers between tho 1lth Of FeO-
first days Of the succeeding months will bear in
terest from March J. Juno l, September and Decem.
Four per cent consos OF 1907 Hereafter the books
OF this department Will be closed 10 the transfer OF all
registered OF the per consols 1907
The evenings OF the 10th Of March, June September and
December and re0poned or transfer and exchange on
the mornings Of tho LIST OF April, July. October and
between the 11th OF March, juno, September and De-
oemeer % and Tho nrst days OF !he next succeeding
Der and January !, as the case may be:
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
PRO TEMPoRE OF THE SENATE.
The democratic Senator'S held q caucus this after.
to select candidate for the position Of Presi
dent pro empore OF the Senate and unanimously
agreed to cast their ballots for Senator Thurman.
THE KENTUCKY MULE CAsE-DECIsIoN OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT.
The Supreme Court Of the District OF Columbia In
General Term dec,ded to-day the of tho United
States OK re. McManus against Moore, Brlstow and
others, the celebrated Kentucky mule case Judge
Humphreys delivered the opinion Of the Court. affirm
Ing the judgment OF the Court below Circuit Court,
held by Chisi Justice Carter) in sustaining the de-
murrsr VI the defendant 10 the declaration holding
that tho Court OF Claims having passed the claim
they had full Jurisdiction OF the case Judge Near.
thur also read opinion concurring In the aarmance
OF the Judgment IN which he said
Congress regards the Court OF Claims as one in
which the judgments are conclusive
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The House COMMITTEES on Pacific Railroads to-day
drcoted favorable report on the bill to extend
for ten years the time tor the compile
tion OF the Northern Pacific Railroad. An
amendment has been made authorizing the company
to issue bonds 70 the amount of $25 900 each mile of
the road. with tho Of twotnrds OF the stock
holders. r@
INroR7<ssHr Evils INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE.
The following the bills introduced the House
to-day
by Representative Shelley, OF Alabama-Grant ting
o charter 70 the New YORK and Mazatlan Air Line
which proviaes Tor the organization oil corporalion
authorized and empowered 10 lay out. locate and
sruct y continuous limo OF railroad and telegraph
Mcintosh on tho Rio Grands, via Washington City,
Richmond, Va Atlanta, Ga; Selma. Ala; New
Orleans La Houston, Texas, and Fort Mcintosh,
with the privilege OF constructing and tanning q
branch air line from about Charleston 8. c. TO Nor
of said grand trunk limo. The capital stock shall not
exceed 5000, 900 900. OF which So 600 900 shall
be subscribed IN shares oi goo each before organza
tion. The bill authorizes the Secretary OF the Interior
TO appoint tive commissioners 10 act in conf unction
with those organizing the corporation.
Mr. Shelly also Introduced o bill authorizing the
issue Of United states notes and providing for the
demption certain United States bonds ana for other
purposes /, directs the Secretary OF tho Treasury ~
issue $500, ,0O0, 900 Treasury notes. not less than
$50 000 900 nor moro than 500 900 TO be issued
in any year, the notes 10 bo receivable payment
OF all debts public and private, oil the United Staes
except customs duties and United states bonds and
notes payable com. The bill authorizes The Secretary
TO purchase coin with said notes, and with this
coin redeem outstanding United States bonds When
tue premium coin exceeds the market value Of
government bonds 10 Treasury notes then The Secre
tary shall be authorized 10 purchase the bonds with
said notes and cancel the same provided that not loss
than $50 900 OF said bonds shall bo redeemed In
any one year. The Secretary Of the Treasury shall
the gold now on hand IN tho Treasury Tor the pur
pose oil redeeming outstanding government bonds,
provided that In redseming bonds under this act
preference shall be given to ponds having the largest
rate Of interest and the shortest time to run.
BY Mr. Knott OF Kentucky-Providng that any
owner OF silver bullion may deposit the same at any
United States coInago mint or assay office, TO be
coined Tor hrs benefit Into silver dollars oil weight
oil 4lZia troy OI STANDARD silver Tie same
terms and conditions gou bullion deposited
Tor coinage under existng laws prov ded that cert
Gates o such deposits shall be issued in sums Of $40
or mutipes OF that sum, II required by tho depos-
itor be pad to the bearer thereof silver dollars
Of tho weight and hnensss herenbefore specified
upon presentation TO the Treasurer any assistant
treasurer. oil The United STATES.
This bill implies the Usual OF certtncatos TO the de-
positors OF silver bullion. 1t referred TO The
Committee on Coinage. Weights and Measures
similar bills were introduced by Messrs. Sparks OF
Illinois; Bland. OF Missouri: Cummings and Sapp, Of
Iowa.