The Portland daily press., 1878-03-16

England Agricultural Society to-day decided
to hold the next fair at Worcester, commencing
the first Monday in September.
WASHINGTON.
The South Carolina Moonshiners.
WASHINGTON, March 15-Gov. Hampton
telegraphs he has offered reward Of 5000 for
the arrest of Redmond, the whisky brigand.
A Lively Demand for Silver.
There was a lively demand upon the Treasu-
ry today for silver dollars in exchange for
gold coin. The Treasury is exchanging silver
to any quantity needed by those applying there
for. No new silver dollars were received from
the mint today.
The Committee on Postofices of the House
has nearly completed the bill for classification
of mail matter and postage thereon. 1t is di-
vided into four classes, viz: First, foreign mat
ter; second, printed matter of two kinds, privi-
legged and ordinary; third. other printed mat
tar; fourth, merchandise. The rates now ex-
listing will probably not be changed, but the
classification is simplified. The bill will pro-
hibit the carrying of second class mail
matter outside of the mails and authorize
| the Postmaster General to use return
and envelope. The committee is divided
as to whether any Obstruction should be
made in rates on second class matter, or
whether they be uniform. The probability is
| the law will remain as it is, making the rates
| two and three cents per pound. Sample copies
of newspapers, &C., are to be admitted to the
mails at the same rate as the regular issues of
registered matter.
The Indian Territory Investigation.
Senate Committee on Territories were en-.
gagged today in making ont list of witnesses
to be summoned in the investigation recently
ordered by the Senate under Voorhees, resolu-
ton to inquire into the attempts to procure
creation of territorial government for the In
dian territory. The resolution refers to certain
railroad land grants which are expected to be-
come operative in the event of the organiza-
ton of the proposed territorial government and
inquiry is directed to ascertain whether the
railroad companies have issued bonds based up
on conditional grants of Indian lands, and In
whose possession the bonds are and for what
purpose. Committee is also empowered by
Dorsey's amendment of this resolution to in
| vestigate the alleged expenditures of school
| moneys belonging to the indians for the sup
port of delegates in Washington during the
past five years to defeat attempts to create
civil government for the territories. Committee
also are to report whether civil form of gov
eminent cannot be organized over Indian terri
tory for the better protection of life and prop
erty, and whether lands now held in common
by said Indian tribes cannot be divided among
Indian tribes without confirming the additional
grants to railroad companies.
The Deficiency Bill.
Senate Committee on Appropriations to-day
considered the small deficiency bill recently
passed by the House. and heard Assistant Sac.
rotary of Treasury, Assistant. Attorney General
for Interior Department and several other off,
cials in regard the the items which provide for
clerks in their respective departments or bu-
reaus. Final action on the bill was postponed
until Monday.
The silver Bullion Certificates.
The following is the text of the silver bullion
certificate bill, agreed upon by the Committee
on Banking and Currency today:
Be 1t enacted, ETC., That coin certificates Of
the denomination of $40 and multiples thereof
be exchanged by the several minis and assay
offices at San Francisco, Denver, Boise City,
Carson City, Philadelphia, New York ann-New
Orleans for the net value of the silver bullion
deposited thereat, and the bullion SO received
| in exchange for said coin certificates shall at
all times be held and kept on hand for the
redemption of said coin certificates in silver,
The silver thus deposited shall be computed in
said exchange at its coming value at the rate of
412a grains of standard silver to the dollar
less the usual and lawful mint charges and the
charges for transportation from the several
assay offices to the mint for coinage, and from
the latter to the assistant treasurers respective
ly at which coin certificates shall be payable.
SECT 2.-That for bullion deposited at the
minis of San Francisco and Carson the coin
certificates provided for in this act shall be
redeemed on demand at the Office of the
Assistant Treasurer at San Francisco, and for
bullion deposited at PHILADELPHIA New York
Denver, Boise City and New Orleans minis
and assay offices the certificates shall be re-
deemed at the Office of the Assistant Treasurer
at New York, and it shall be the duty of the
Secretary OF the Treasury to cause coin and
mint bars to be transferred after said bars are
stamped, as provided in the first section, to the
Assistant Treasurer at New York or San Fran
cisco for the redemption of coin certificates,
which shall be receivable without limit for all
dues to the United States.
SECT. 3-That the coin certificates to be issued
under this act shall be redeemed on presenta-
ton either in silver bars or silver dollars at the
option and convenience of the Treasury
SECT. 4-That the Secretary of the Treasury
act to be prepared and delivered to the mints
and assay offices aforesaid as part of the bullion
fund, and from which fund deposits shall be
exchanged as coin or coin certificates at the
option of the depositors.
SECT. 5-That the fine or standard silver bars
authorized to be issued by this act shall be
stamped according to their weight and value,
and the value of the silver bars shall be COM
puted according to their coming value in
dollars, and the Secretary of the Treasury is
hereby required to prescribe the necessary
regulations for carrying this act into effect
The Tariff Bill.
The Ways and Means Committee today pass
ed on the clause in the tariff bill relating to
mustard without alteration. The present rate
on oils was retained with the exception of es-
sentlal, spermaceti AMI all others now on free
iist Which were liked at 10 per cent. ad valorem.
Cabinet Meeting.
The Cabinet meeting today was devoted
principally to routine business. Nothing of
more than ordinary Importance was under con-
sideration.
Death OF Representative Leonard.
Secretary Evarts this afternoon telegraphed
from the State Department the following:
To Hon Samuel j. Randall, Speaker House of
Representatives.
A Geographic Communication has been re-
ceived from the United States Consul General
at Havana stating that Hon. John w. Leon
ard, Representative from Louisiana, died this
morning OF yellow fever. The Consul General
states that he has ordered his remains to be en-
balmed and requests the family or friends of
deceased to be informed. Re also requests in
structions (Signed.) VIM. M. EvARTs,
Secretary of State.
Speaker Randall Immediately telegraphed to
the Secretary, requesting him to ask the Consul |
General to have all proper respect paid to the
memory of the DECEASED, take charge Of the re-
mains and forward them to New Orleans. and
that the House of Representatives cover all
necessary expenses.
The intelligence of tie death of Mr. Leonard
came suddenly on the members of the House
and caused general sorrow. He had been abb
sent from Washington only about three weeks.
The fact having been announced by the Speak
er, the House adjourned in token of respect.
Various Matters.
The receipts from internal revenue today
were Szol, III and from customs $316,202.
The Electoral Commission to be Investi-
gated.
NEW YORK, March ia Washington
speclal says: CONGRESSMAN Blackburn of |
kentucky says that Hayes right to the Presi- |
dency Will never be disturbed and he knows of |
no movement to disturb it, but he saws there is |
movement on foot for very thorough and |
cQmplete inyestlgatlon of the manner In which |