Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-31

ent Of the association In California. Its Di-
rectors are Wisner H Townsend, George B.
Ripley. VIM H. A. Brown, q. Edward Les
ter, John w. Harker, R. e. Berford, Arthur
Brown, Edward G. Kemble, Samuel Bran
nan and George S. Scho6eld. Jr. At a meet
ing of the Directors on Thursday the follow
ing officers were elected: President, Edward
c. Kemble; Vice Presidents, Wisner b.
Townsend,'R G. Berford, John w. Harker (;
VIM. II. A. Brown, Treasurer G. Edward
Lester, Corresponding Secretary Arthur
Brown, Secretary Samuel Brannan, General
Agent.
Washburne and the Presidency.
New York, January 30th.-The Tribune
SAYS: Z. B. Washburne, now here en- route
to Boston, denies that he is candidate for
the Governorship of Illinois, and also that he
stands in any other relation to the Presi-
dental canvass than that of supporter of
Grant. This does not prevent his friends
canvassing his possible strength in the event
of Grants withdrawal, and it is generally be-
lieved that in such contingency his name
would undoubtedly so before the Convention
with strong following. This view of the
possibilities of the canvass receives no en-
couras ement from him, however. He feels
so sure that Grant will be rendered and will
accept the nomination, that any talk of posi-
bilities and contingencies does not concern
him in the least.
The Blaine "Boom."
New York, January 30th.-A Washington
special to an evening paper says: A meet
ing of the friends of Blaine will be held
tomorrow to get up a serenade and reception
in honor of his services in putting down the
recent rebellion in Maine. The National
Republican, which has been for Grant first,
last and all the time, begins to show signs OF
Topping over to Blaine.
Indian Commissioner Hayt's Removal.
New YORK, January 30th.-The Tribune'S
Washington special, speaking of Hayt's re-
moval, has the following: Hayt had sup
posed that he would at least be allowed to
resign. His request to that effect was, how
ever, sternly denied, and he at once began to
collect his private papers and personal eff
fects So sudden and unexpected was the
blow, that official letters which had been
prepared for Hayt's signature were returned
to the clerks TO have 'acting" pre6xed to
the title of Commissioner. When Hayt had
completed his preparations for departure he
hastily bade one of the clerks "good-by,
his eyes filing with tears as he did so, Then
he hurriedly left the Department His re-
moval is received with general expressions OF
approval III Ollcldl CICles. lldyI Hds Hiduo
few friends and many enemies since he has
been in office. As he has judged others
harshly, so have they judged him. Said one
Senator tonight, This event ought to cause
as much rejoicing among the friends of the
Indian as the surrender of Lee did among
friends of the Union.
Decisions OF the Secretary OF the Interior
in Pacific Goa t Laud Cases.
Especial to the RECORD UNIoN.J
WASHINGTON, January 30th.-The Secre-
tary of the Interior has affirmed the de-
cision of the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office, rejecting the application of
Elijah W. Null, to enter certain tract of
land in the Marysville District, California !;
also the decision in the case of Eunice Ann
Rees VS.. Isaac N. johnson and the Northern
Pacific Railroad, involving a certain tract of
land in Lagrand District, Oregon also the
decision in the case of Samuel r. Watson VS..
the State of California, rejecting the claim
of Watson to certain tract of land in San
Francisco Di trict, and reverses his award of
the tract to the State This case involves
some interesting points, which are briefly
as follows First, where the State
of California had sold a portion
of the public lands to purchaser under her
laws, and had made an illegal attempt to Sc
lect the same, but had afterwards accepted
the surrender of the certificate of purchase
for the money paid, there is nothing left for
confirmation by the Act of Congress passed
July %, 1866, to quiet land titles in the State
of California. Second, to bring case within
such confirmation it must be affirmatively
shown that the purchaser fully complied with
the State laws, and made all the payments
required thereby up to the date of the con-
Erp, or ri ba ct of
March l, 1877, relating to indemnity selec-
tions in the State of California,
title is not confirmed if at the date OF such in
valid selection the 10th or Seth section named
as basis for indemnity was not in fact a
private claim but was found already sur
veyed, in place and subject to appreciation by
the State under the school grant. Fourth, in
such case the State purchaser had prefer
ence right to purchase from the United
States to an amount not exceeding 800 acres
to one person, and upon failure to make such
purchase, after proper demand, the land is
subject to disposal under the general land
laws of the United States. The certi6cation
to the State, being found accidental, er.
roneous and invalid, upon showing that it is
not confirmed by the statute, must be re-
voked, and the statutory provision for com
plete disposal of the lands by the Land De-
Colorado Indian Affairs Governor Pit.
kin's Views.
WASHINGTON, January 30th.-Governor
Pitkin, of Colorado, to-day resumed his tes-
timony before the House Committee on In
dian Affairs. He related the incidents of his
interviews with Jack and other Indians, 60
ing to show that Ouray had gradually lost
his influence over the younger Utes, and that
the feeling of disaffection and war spirit had
for some time past been gaining an ascenden-
cy with them. He said some of the scouts
had, previous to the Thornburgh fight. been
warned that the Indians would attack the
troops at or near Bear river, and that the
general opinion among the people of Colorado
was that the outbreak was premeditated.
Encouraging Business Prospects I'm Mas.
sachusetts.
Boston, January 30th-The Commercial
List says Buyers are on the alert, and the
spring trade will soon be in full operation.
All the leading raw staples are on a strong
basis, and several large movements have been
made during the week in anticipation of
higher prices. Manufactured goods never
had a more promising outlook, and the hum
of industry, which is heard all through the
manufacturing districts, is a sure indication
that the coast is clear for long and success
full run. The boot and shoe market is full of
buyers again, and business is active. The
call is for nearly all kinds of goods. Leather
has taken a new start, and rumors are preva-
lent of some very large purchases at full
prices Wool sustains very firm tone, with
fair average business, the sales for the week
running upwards of 1000, 600 pounds
Invalid Pensions.
WASHINGTON, January 30th.-The House
Committee on Invalid Pensions, on motion of
Caldwell, unanimously agreed to-day to the
following resolution to govern consideration
by the Committee on Invalid Pensions
Resolved, That all pension claims of an invalid
character shall be reported to date from disch 4rge
where disability was incurred previous to discharge;
and where disability incurred subsequent to dis
charge from date OF disability and all gratuitous
pensions shall date from the passage of this Act
All widows pensions. where husband had been a
pensioner shall date from the death of the husband
and where the husband had not been Rensioner,
from the date of disability.
The Eanawha River VS.. the Interocean
Canal.
NEW York, January 90th.-The World's
Washington special says, speaking of Davis
opposition to the canal project in the Senate ::
1t came particularly preposterously from
him, whose special commission to investigate
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