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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Colored Enlgrants In indiana.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Jan. "a, 1850.
To he Editor of The National RevuJican:
SIR: The following portion of letter to a
gentleman of Washington from Rev. Patterson
McNutt, A. NJ, professor Of mathematics in
Ashury University ut Groencastlo, Ind, will
no doubt be read with .intercst by those who
so genuroUsld contributed money, food and
clothing for the benefit Of the colored emf.
grants from North Carolina to Indiana: J..
Yours containing an article from the Alexandria
Gazette on The North Carolina Negroes In Indiana y
is received. In reply wi say | know nothing
nor can / find out nom others anything in regard
TO the case referred to OF the woman who, when
arriving nj indianapolis was stationed IN church
packed with emlgranli Of her own color from her
own section, and for three weeks received only
one meal a day, and that poor one, and who says
that tho "emgIOuts were treated Ike dogs" but
from what | do know personally Of the treatment
what reliable Colored persons aud others who as
sisted in providing for the emiggunts ut mdunap.
oils have told me ! can but think that the story
of that woman must have been invented for
other purposes than the good of the omigrant
freedmen.
Before receiving your letter had been aiding, as
fur as was able, In looking mp homes for those un.
fortunate people since receiving yours | have
taken pains 70 inquire of seyers Of the emigrants
In regard To- their treatment since coming, rs also
how they are pleased with their change ana so
far have not found solitary ono who complains
Of his treatment or who is dissatisfied with his new
surroundings. ON The other hand, | find them,
without exception, enthusiastic over their new
homes and prospects, VIII mention one example,
from which YOU can Judge all. took the daughter
of one OF these North CNronians to do the work I'm
my family and after few days the father and
mother came around to advise her and, In conver-
sation with these parents, asked; How do you
like Indiana, and how do tho people treat you 2'
They replied. I'VE could not be hired to go back
to Carolina would not 30 back for $500. The peo.
ple here though strangers already treat us better
Than the Carolnians did, with whom we had spent
all our lives"
The class of negroes who have come to Putnam
county seem to be honest, industrious and anxious
to find employment and rejoice to say that SO
far, all who have come have found homes and en-
and house servants is not fully supplied.
think the cry that these people have been in
huenCed TO come here for political purposes Is q
Is controlled by power greOteraud safer than that
of politicians ana only fear that curse viii come
upon our Government Tor not aiding the helpless
freedmen 10 homes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

nately, The palace was appropriately illumi-
mated. No speeches wore made, but cordiality
reigned, and General Grant expressed much
satisfaction.
The banquet was concluded at 8 o'clock,
Afterward General Grant, General Sheridan
'anl Colonel Fred. Graut, with their wives
Generals Webb Arias aud Callejas and their
attendants went to the Tacon Theatre where
the Spanish zarzuola Comic opora) of tho
Barber Of Sevile' and the National Spanish
dance were given. The portraits of tho King
and Queen of Spain were suspended in front of
the stage curtain. The intended reception by
General Grant to-day of persons of social
prominence in Havana has boon postponed.
General Grant will attend n performance nj
the Payrot Theatre Tonight. Yesterday the
commission of the Casino Espanol invited
General Grant to visit tho Casino, and ho ac-
cepted tho Invitation In very ilIttorng terms.
General Grant also sent a congratulatory telo-
gram TO King Alfonso on the occasion of the
Kings saint day.
a Quiet sunday spent Yesterday.
HAVANA, Jan. 25.-To.day being Sunday,
General Grant aud his party passed the day
quioty ut the palace. This morning General
Sheridan and wife, Mrs. General Grant and
two young ladies attended mass at the palace
chapel. After breakfast the ladies drove out
visiting the churches, Tonight after dinner
tho party will take drive about town
General Grant and his party attended the
Payret Theatre last night. General Webt
has embarked for Now York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
UTES md FLUTES.
Indians Sent Home on Mission - The
Treaty with Winnemucca.

Indians Sent Home on Mission - Tho
Treaty with Winnomucca.
Lowawick, Sebc Jack aud INCA Sam, of
tho Ute delegation, left here at 7:i0 o'clock
Saturday evening for Colorado, accompanied
by General Adams and tho interpreter, Otto
Mecar, on mission having for its object the
surrender of tho Utos engaged In the Meeker
massacre. 1t is believed that tho agreement
between Ouray and the chiefs now in WASH
ington will result in securing the murderers.
General Adams and the Indians who accom-
pany him will make known to the Utes the
result of the negotiations here, and the posi-
tiOn of the Government upon the subject.
Chief Ouray and tho balance of the Ute dele
CATION will remain in tho city until the return
of General Adams aud the five chiefs who ac-
company him. Tho delegation of Southern Utes
are expected 10 leave Sante Fc n. NJ, to-day
for Washington. On their arrival they will
have conference with Ouray and tho In
terror Department
Old Winncmucca, his son Nachc, and Cap.
tain Jim, the Piute chiefs, expected to leave
for their Nevada home last night, but their
departure was postponed until to-day. Sara
Wiuncnucca intends TO remain East for some
time. The conference between the Piules
has resulted satisfactorily, and Secretary
Schur on Saturday signed Magma Charta
for the Pluto nation. This document secures
the rights Of the Plutes to the Maheul
reservation. Each head OF family and adult
male is to havo 100 acres assigned to him on
severalty, the land to he cultivated for thei,
own use. Those Of the Piutes who in conse
quence of the Bannocl1 war, went to the
Yakama reservation, and who desire to re-
join their relatives, are permitted to do 50
None Of the Plutes now living among the
white people and earning wages by their own
work will ho compelled to go to the Mahoul
reservation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
woman sui,nglsts at tho capitol.

The delegates to the Female Suffrage con,
vention remaining in the city on Saturday ap,
peared before the House judiciary Committee
10 urge tho passage OF the joint resolution pro,
posing the adoption ofasiXteenth (Woman Suf
lrage) amendment to the Constitution. The
committee was addressed by Emma Matt Nc,
Rae, of Indiana; Jesse Waite Illinois; Eliza
beth l., Saxon, Louisiana; Matilda Josslyu
Gage, New York; Phoebe Cozzons, Missouri
and Susan b. Anthony. There were present
representatives from twenty-five States.
Immediately after the hearing the commit
toe gallantly vacated the room to enable the
ladies to hold a secret conference or caucus
whore it was resolved to send two delegates
from each State and Territory 10 attend the
nominating convention Of the Republican
Democratic aud Greeuhaok parties to demand
from each q pledge to secure equal rights TO
women at the polls After the three cOnyeu.
tons have besn held the association will be
called together for the purpose of plelsing its
support in time, money aud eloquence to the
candidate and party that recognizes their
claims.
Mrs. Blake, Of New York; Mrs. Saxon, of
Louisiana, and Mrs Spencer oil the District of
Columbia, were appointed committee to pre-
pare an address 10 the women Of the country,
instructng them IN the intiatory work OF
organic ttion through primary meetings SC,
The address has DOen already prepared and
will be sent out ia u few days. The womon
declare that thoy mean business
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

Commissioner Bently occupied tho time OF
the Senate Committee on Pensions for two
and half hours recently, in advocacy of his
bill providing now system for the settlo-
mont of pension claims-a measure SO palpa.
bly, absurd in construction, so impraGticablo in
execution and SO devoid OF merit as to be in.
capable of serious consideration or comment.
The bill proposed is u most pernicious one,
that it is safe TO assert that no Senator or
Representative who will take the trouble aud
pains to read ii will for one moment hesitate
to cast his vote in opposition to its passage
That something is radically wrong with the
pension service everybody will admit. That
900 pending claims should at this late day
be upon tho files of the Pension Office await
ing action, with "a force of about 400 men at
tho command of the Commissioner OF Pen
sions, Is u matter that should receive serious
consideration.
The difficulty with the pension service Is
not in the law; II is not in tho present system
for carrying the law into execution, but it is
in the absenca Of proper organizing head,
the want of a man OF sufficient executive
ability to adyantageOusy manage the large
force under his command 10 discriminate
between men, aud place oach man in his
proper sphere.
Let tho system alone, increase tho salary OF
the Commissioner Of Pensions, place broad
liberal and legal mind vi its head aud the
difficulties Of tho pension service will be
solved.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
PROTECTION E0R oHILDREM


lent purposes.
A movement which has been on foot for
some time to organize Society for the
Protection of Children took form Satur.
day evening in public meeting at Tall.
madgo Hall, which resulted in the formal or.
ganizatiOn Of society for the purposes named.
The hail was well filled, a large number of our
best and most prominent citizens having re.
sponded to the call. District Commissioner
Dent was elected chairman and Mr. l.. s.
Emery secretary. Mcssrs, George l.. Douglass,
Samuel Robinson and LuGius NJ, Cuthbert were
appointed a committee to report plan Of
organization and suitable bylaws. During
the absence of the committee Secretary Thomp-
son addressed the meeting IN the needs of
such an organization. The committee on by
laws then made report, which was adopted.
Tho committee also reported hill to ncOrpo.
rate tho society, which Mr.. Douglass said
would be introduced in the House to-day by
Mr.. Loring of Massachusetts Remarks were
made by Commissioner Morgan, General
Eaton, Mrs. Belva Lockwood, Dr. j. Vaughn
Lewis Rev. $ Kramer and others. com
mittce, consisting Of r. G.. Fox, Commissioner
Morgan, DR.. Garnott, John A. Baker and Dr.
A. p. Pardon, was appointed to nominate otli.
GERS, and thoy submitted the following report
which was unanimously adopted.
President. William III. Webb; vlce-presi.
dents, Hon. Richard Thompson, Secretary OF
the Navy; j. IL. Savile, j. 5. Barbour Lewis
j. Davis, Commissioner Josiah D5nt. Henry
G.. Girnctt, DR.. William p. Young; secretary,
Albion K. Paris; treasurer, Thomas j. Fisher;
directors, Gcorge l.. Douglass, Luciem VI.
Cuthbcrt, G. NJ. Mathews l., $, Emery, A. S.
Pratt, D. W. Middleton ir, and Mr., Johnson.
The bill of Incorporation, which will bo in
troducod in the House to-day authorizes the
society's agents to prosecute cases before tho
courts for tho violation Of any law relating to
the protection of children and provides that
all fines and penalties collected through the
instrumentNlity Of the society shall accrue to
tho benefit of the society. The District Com
mssioneIs are authorized TO confer police
powers upon tho agents Of tho society, aud
The Judge OF tho Police court is empowered to
commit any child subjected to cruel treat.
mcnt, abuse or neglect to the orphan asylum
or other public charitable institution, the
parents, guardians or relatives having tho
right to appeal to tho Criminal court II they
feel aggricvcd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Tho utah Goynr,..,rs,..n-

The COMMITTEES oG Territories of the Senate
at its meel!3:: oG Friday unanimously decided
to report favorably to tho Senate tine nomina-
ton of General Eli II. Murray, of Louisville,
to be Governor OF Utah. Should an executive
session be ordered to-day, the nomination will
probably be confirmed at once, as it is under.
stood that ut tho request Of the President,
Governor Murray will come here Immediately
TO receive his instructions. The Territorial
legislature is now in session, and it is dcsira.
bio that the now Governor should be on tho
ground speedily.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
GENERAL GRANT IN HAV.4N.L
The onioiaI banquet Friday Night.

HAVANA, Jan. 2l,-The official banquet In
honor of General Grant took place last night,
beginning at $3.50 o'clock. About eighty per-
sons were present, including General Callejas,
the vice-Govern0r'G General tho intendents OF
tho treasury and army, General Arias, gov
ernoT of the province of Havana, members OF
tho municipality, the bishop Of Havana aud
other distinguished persons, Those of the
guests who are married were accompanied by
thoir ladies. General Grant occupied the
centre of the table, having on his right the
wife of General Callcjas and on his left Mr.,
Mendoza, tho mayor of Havana. Opposite
General Grant sat General CallejRs, who had
Mrs. Grant on his right and General Webb
Oh his left, General Grant was in citizens
dress, General Sheridan aud Colonel Fred.
Grant wore in uniform, and the ladies were
plainly but elegantly attired. The dining hall
aud table were prOfusely ard tastefully or
namonted. Music was furnished by the marine
band, stationed in the court yard Of the
palace, and the band Of the engineer corps,
placed outside on the square, playing alter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.-Stephon f. Whit.
man 81 Sons confectionery establishment, at
Twelfth and Market streets, was burned this
afternoon, involving loss of 100000. The
fire originated in the upper stores, but from
what cause is unknown. The third aud fourth
floors were burned out. The roof fell in, and
the lower parts of the building were deluged
with water, damaging the valuable machinery
in the cellar. The stock Of candles on hand
was not very heavy Tho loss will he $4,000
on tho building owned by tho Patterson estate.
A fro two hours later in the sash and mold
ing factory of Charles A. Doerr & Son
situated on Spring Garden street above Thirty
eighth, West Philadelphia, caused loss OF
S35, 900; insurance, $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
shool,lng cruelty to Chlldren.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The examination was
begun yesterday before Justice Donohue, in
the Supreme court chambers, to discover US to
made against Mr.. and Mrs Cowley, the man.
ugors OF tho Shepherds Fold, by the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Children.
Great public interest was shown in the investi.
cation. father Of ono of the former inmates
testified that no took his boy to tho fold in a
healthy condition, but when he removed him
(six months later ho was broken down physi-
cally. A teacher Of somo of tho children told
of their diseased wretched and hungry oondi-
ton when they came to school. One of the
little girls, who has been an inmate, narrated
sickenlnA details of the cruelties which, she
said were practced upon them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
IHE D.ISHiW1YS.
Charley Hurdle on tho stand-A Long List
Of SiSncrs.

OF Sisners.
The Dashawny Reform Club continues TO
draw crowded houses, Hallmadgu Hall having
bCou filled TO Overlooking at an early hour
last night After beautiful hymn by the
choir Mrs. Laura Seymour presiding at the
organ, aud Mr.. Frank Malone with coruet
accompaniment, the meeting WAS opened with
prayer by the Roy. j. ID. Hutton. Tho prcsi-
dent Hon. u. T.. Holloway, conducted the cx-
crcises, aud Mr.. l.. II. Patterson was ia his
place Ns secretary. The presidents made an
earnest opening address, and then introduced
Charley Hurdle, who gave his reurrkgblr and
thrilling experience rs drinking man, in
clenr aud candid manner, eliritHs tho ,pprO-
baton OF the large audience ior his frluJutss
aud determination to forever hereafter live
tOtal-abstiueucG life. The next speaker was
Mr.. John HOdgSDu, who made suma practical
remarks, bringing in his esp rivncv-the
benefits ho has realized from 70 temperance
life--with good vlcCt Air, James G.. L"e WIS
the noSt speaker aud after making d iulcb.e
appeal for sgnors to the vludae he appealed
to the audience 10 assist tho DtsHAWays 10
make tho musical, literary and dramatic en-
tertuiumeut m.OdI.tuilOWs' Hall, Wcdut sday
evening, February t. u grand success. MIR.
Tmuey VI. wilkins to!'Ow,d d with an eloquent
aud telling address Ell Humphrey then
made practical and impressive romurk,, show
ing plainly what temperance has done for
him. Nh, James Cunningham was the next
speaker, and he eelngiy roforrci to his own
career, and expressed confident dctormina.
ton to devote all possible time TO the cause of
total abstinence. Charlie Nye being in the
audience, was called upon, aud not feeling
well no asked to he excused, but tho applause
continuing Charlie responded with short
but impressive speech giving good advice to
those who had signed the pledge, and appeal
ing to them 10 stick, The meeting was inter.
esting and orderly, aud about sixty'ilve per-
sons signed the pledge. The meeting was
closed with The singing Of the dOXOlogy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

Tho religious meetings which have been
conducted during tho past week by Rev. A. T..
Mason and Mr., W. W, Bentley, the song
evangelist, at the E-street Baptist church, cul.
minated last night in q meeting 50 well at
tended that the church sdihee could not con
tain all who applied for admission. The
auditorium OF tho church having beou com
pletely filled the doors of tho locture.ro
on tho lower aoor were thrown open, aud
another meeting was held thors, Even then
there was not room enough, aud many werO
turned away. Mcssrs. Mason and Bsutley
divided their attention between tue two
mQgtinns
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
In Fnvor of SENATOR Enton,s DuI.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan, 24.-Hon. Daniel J.
Morrol, president of the American Iron and
Steel Association, and Joseph Wharton, chair
man of the Industrial League, after thoroughly
examining in Washington the prospects OF
tariff legislation this winter, had q conference
hero to-day with n number of their colleagues.
1t was decided to advise all parties interested
to confer promptly with their Senators and
Representatives in Congress and to urge them
to effect tho passage of Senator Eaton's bill as
means Of establishing II solid aud permanent
basis upon which all American industry may
safely rest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
A Yellov.-rs7er Vessel.

New YoRE, Jan. 25.--The schooner Delhi
from Ml.eroane by way of Jacksonville, Fla,
arrived Mt this port yesterday, having been
t~enty.eiGht days on the trip, most of the
timo with yellow fever aboard. On December
"a o. j. Lank, the mate, was taken suddenly
i'll with yellow fever, and no died the follow
ing day On the 9th Captain Lnnk died OF
the same disease, and was buried at Smith
Vile, s. c., into which port the vessel was run.
There the cook was taken sick and sent to the
hnsnitnl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Fatal Cunning Accident.

HuNTINGToN, L. l., Jan. 25.-While two
young men, named William Green and Hiram
AcSery, of Northport, were out duclS.shootin.
at Eaton's Neck, this morning, Ackorly's gun
was accidentally discharged tho content.
entering Green's thigh, sovoring the femora
artery and burning and decorating the Acsl
terribly. Assistance was procured and Gre:t
was conveyed to Northport, but he plea +,
death before reaching there.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Tho Louisville Lottery Case.

Judge Hayes, before whom the Louisville
Lottery case was argued, has been i'll for a
long time, and there seems but little hopes OF
his recovery, at least speedily, and it becomes
necessary, to reach conclusion, that the case
be reargucd. Colonel Freeman, Assistant
Attorney. General for the Postoftce De.
partmcut, will accordingly appear before Judge
Baxter aud argue the case for the Government
ON the 18th OF February.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

While the spirit of investigation moves tho
House of Representatives, let them inquire
into the management of the postOfice of the
House, ana they will find that the special
agents of the Postonlce Department made a re-
port on the management of that office nearly Il
year ago. That should receive proper consid.
GRAFTON now. They may possibly find, also,
that the postmaster of the House has misap.
piled moneys appropriated for that office for
salaries contrary TO the provisions of the APP
nriatinn hills
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
ratnl Stnhhlnr ANrny.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Jan, 25,-In Aght
last night at Staatsburgh between John Craw.
ford, Calvin Moe aud Johu Croaly tho latter
was stabbed aud probably mortally wounded,
bat aftorward discharged. HO will probably
be realrostcd,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

SCRANTON PA, Jan. 25--Thomas Manly
was found dead in vacant lot on the princi.
pal street in this city this morning, having
died from the effects of injuries sustained by
falling down an embankment while intoxi.
Gated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Irving Against "o!d Prob" Again

| PoETLANp, ME-, Jan. 24.--Conplaint has
again been made by tho shipping interests
against the Signal Service station here. Dan.
ger signals were kept flying until o'clock
this morning after the storm had cleared yes
terday ut noon, and passengers were afraid to
venture out, notwithstanding tho splendid
| thpr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

New York, Jan. 25.-Chares Brook way
and Charles Ferris alias Big Decker, were ar.
rested last evening charged with being the
accomplices of William Gillon, Andrew Ogle
aud James Williams, who have committed q
forgcrY of S., 400 on the Phpmix bank.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
A Challenge from Captain nogardus.

LONDON, Jan. 24.-Belrs Life publishes Il
let or from Captain Bogardus, tho American
pigeon shot, offering to wager $4,000 against
81 900 that he can kill 1000 pigeons quicker
than any man in the world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
XIrplnln for Grnnt.

A prominent Virginia politciau-oue who
has always been Democrat, but who is nov
ReSdjuster-said ou Saturday to friend in
this city; "lf General Grant is tho Repub-
lioau candidate he will carry Virginia by over
10000 majority, against any Democrat"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Gold Iu Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX, N. g., Jan. 2l.-A bar Of gold
weighing 23j ounces, valued at about $4,000
was brought here this morning from Montague
1t is the result Of three weeks work Of four
teen men
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

CLEVELAND, Jan. pa boiler explosion
occurred at saw-mill in Franfer. Pa, this
morning, instantly killing Joseph Grant and
Seth Degarno.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
Jay Gouidps Movements.

New YORK, Jan. 25-Jay Gould has re-
signed from the directory Of the old Union
Pacific railroad, but accepted n position on the
board OF tho consolidated organization.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. GA burglar
named Henry Stevenson, while in the net of
robbing store this morning, was fatally shot
by q policeman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-26
A BUDGET OF NEWS ITEMS
Everyday Occurrences of More or
Less Interest.
Discharge of workmon at the Norfolk Navy
Yurd-Gold Production In Nova Scotia
old Probabilities Arrnigned-A
Vessel with Yellow Fever at
Now York--A Smoking
Story of Cruelty.
Navy-Yard Hands Dismissed.

New YORK, Jan. 25.--A special from Nor
folk, Va, says that a heavy reduction has
been made In the force at the navy yard.