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PERSONAL AND PoLITICAL.T

cussed. De Lesseps stated that II was rot
contemplated that the canal should be under
foreign control, and he would be glad TO have
the majority Of the stock placed In this
country. ~
A John NJ. Palmer Presidential Club has
been organized at Springfield, Ill.
The Louisiana Democratic State Conven-
ton has been called for April 18th, to select
delegates to Cincinnati.
The House Committee on Coinage,
Weights and Measures have agreed TO report
favorabIy Representative Forts bin to pro-
vide for the exchange Of trade-dolars for
legal tender silver dollars. A provision was
added that the Secretary Of the Treasury
shall cause 70 be exchanged at the Treas
ury and at all Sub Treasures United
States legal tender silver dollars for trade
dollars at par, and shall recon said trade-
dollars into legal-tender dollars, as now pro-
yided by law, and shall stop the further coin
age of trade-dollars, provided that the
amount so redeemed shall not interfere with
the minimum now authorized by the exist
ing law. ss1 ft 81
The United States Supreme Court has de-
hsered opinions on two additional cases in
velvine the constitutionality Of the Federal
Election laws, in both Of which their consti-
nationality is sustained. Justices Field and
Clifford delivered dissenting opinion in
both cases, as did also Justice Bradley. liTi
On account Of the dissolution Of Parlia-
ment, Mr.. Parnell has returned to Ireland,
but will return in few weeks to complete
his engagements in this country.
The House Committee on Judiciary, by 4
party vote, hsve agreed TO report fayorably
Representative Thompson's bill to regulate
the number and pay of United States Super
yisors OF Election and Special Deputy Mar
shals. The bill, as amended by the Com
,mfttee, provides that no more than one Dep
uty Marshal shall be appointed to any voting
precinct OF district; that Supervisors and
Deputy Marshals shall not receive more than
81 80 a day for their services, and Marshals
shall not receive pay for more than three
DAYS, nor Supervisors for more than six
DAYS; that no fees shall be paid except
In pursuance of an express appropriation by
Congress for that purpose; that it shall not
be lawful for any Deputy Marshal or Super
visor, or any person acting by their author
tty, to arrest or imprison ON election day any
election officer acting as such under and by
virtue of election or appointment under any
State law, for any offense against the cleo
ton laws Of the United States or Of any
State; but warrant or process for such Of
Tense may be executed at any time after the
close of such election day. 1t is said that the
Republican members OF the Committee have
signifed their intention to make party is
sue upon this measure when it comes before
the House. ,..a.f lr.1.rfa
The House Committee on Indian Affairs
have agreed to report fsvorably Represents
tive Pounds bill authorizing the Secretary
OF War TO set aside any vacant posts or bar
racks, not required for military occupation,
for use in the establishment of normal and
industrial training schools for Indian
youths from nomadic tribes, having
educational claims upon the United States.
The Arkansas Democratic State Conven-
ton will be held at Little Rock, June 2, to
nominate candidates for State officers and
also to choose delegates TO the National Con-
gention. ....l-gl +-7H Ell mil
The Alabama State Republican Conven-
ton to select delegates TO the National Con-
yention will be held at Selma, May 20.
Gen. Grant and party expected TO sail
from Vera Cruz, Mexico, on the 18th, for New
Orleans.
M. De Lesseps and Capt. Eads, by invita-
ton, have both appeared before the Senate
Committee on Inter-oceanic Canals and ex-
planned their respective systems., han d.
The Senate, by party vote, rejected the
nomination of VIM. r. Brown as Census SUI
pervisor of the Eighth District of Illinois,
upon the ground that at least one of the
eight Illinois Supervisors should have been
selected from the Democracy. Do. 1T
The Missouri Republican State Conyen-
ton, to select delegates to the Chicago Con-
yention, will be held at Sedalia, April IA.
The Nebraska Democratic State Conyen.
ton will be held March 81, at Columbus.
The Wisconsin Democratic State Conven.
ton, to choose delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention, will be held at Madison, May 10
The House Committee on Public Lands
will report favorsbly Mr.. Ryan's bill to grad
uste the price and dispose OF the residue Of
Usage Indian Trust and Diminished Re
served Lands, Kansas. r
The House Committee on Epidemic Dis
eases have agreed TO recommend for passag
the Joint resolution authorizing the Presi
Sert TO call an international Sanitary Con
ference, to meet at Washington, ID. c., an'
abill to increase the efficiency OF the Nationa
Board of Health.
The Ohio Republican State Convention
has been called to meet at Columbus, Apr
q.
Dennis Kearney was arrested in Sa
Francisco on the 18th, on charges .
hooa1 .1ror his ranaa1-1r of
workingmen's meeting. He was releases
On bail. r4trug,ts sacst5 gu1si
Secretary Sherman has written a letter .
AChicago gentleman, which the latter ha
given to the press, 10 which the writer say
be has not withdrawn from the Presidentia
race, as has been reported, but regards him
self As candidate and shall do so to the end
He adds that he does not deem il necesssr
10 belittle the claims of other candidates, o
touse his official position to promote hi
candidacy.
The United States Grand Jury at Milwau
kee returned an Indictment against ex-In
dian Agent ]. c. Bridgrnan, Of the Menomi
zee CWisconsin) Reservation, charged wit
making fraudulent returns and vouchers
the Government. Bridgman claims he wi
be able to clear himself of the charge.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.
In accordance with an order Of Court, tn
wires and property Of the Atlantic and Pa
etc Telegraph Company along the Union Pa
eific Railway, seized by order Of Jay Gould
have been restored to their owners and a
connections re-established. ~
The Post-ofice Department has con
eluded contracts for the Star Mail Servic
for four years in Ohio, Indiana, Kentuck,
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolini