River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-04-27
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WASHINGTON.

THE New York Avenue Presbyterian
church at Washington has extended call
to Rev. William Alvin Bartlett, of In
dianapolis.
THE house naval committee has made a
favorable report on the bill to sell the
hayward at Charleston, Mass, for
Sc, 600, 600.
The cabinet at Washington has taken
action to strengthen the hands of the
authorities of Arizona in suppressing out
breaks by cowboys.
In the star-roste cases at Washington,
Judge Wylie decided the incidents sui
fcient. The recognizance of Stephen w.
Dorsey was declared forfeited, and his ar
rest was ordered.
DR.. ID. w. BLISS, who says that he
overtaxed his strength in Mr.. Gar6eld's
case, will leave Washington shortly for an
extended European tour.
In his latest card, Guiteau expresses
the belief that had his relatives all died
twenty-five years ago il would have been
a god-send to him.
TUE senate committee on territories
will report Mr.. Butt r's bill to create a
territorial government IN Alaska. the
council.
THE house judicia committee is con-
sidering joint resolution introduced by
Representative Davis to allow the erection
of public library building in Dearborn
park, Chicago.
CONGRESSMAN DIBRELL, of Tennessee,
in an official statement of the fiscal cispo-
sition of the confederate specie, shows that
$108. 322.90 was distributed to the troops
at Washington, Ga, on May 3, 1865.
THE California delegation in congress.
seems to feel confident that President Ar.
thur will sign the anti-Chinese bill passed
by the house, suspending immigration fol
ten years.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR sent to congress a
special message showing his right to cal
a congress of nations, and asking to bt
informed of the sentiment of Legislators
in regard to converting an international
gathering.
w. III. HURLBERT, editor of The World
of New York, appeared before the Peru
Wan investigation and pronounced Ship
herds statements false. 1t was announced
that Secretary Blaine will give his testi
mony soon.
1T is stated that ever since the adjourn
ment of the Schofeld board of inquiry
except during the four months of Presi
dent Garfeld's administration, pardon has
been within the reach of Fitz John Porter
but he would not accept it. He can still
receive pardon and a nomination to the
army if he wishes.
In response to the request of President
Arthur, Queen Victoria has respite6 DR.
Lamson to April %, to await the arrival
of documents from the United States
The high sheriff of Surrey is ordered tc
explain to the condemned man that nc
evidence hitherto submitted will justify
any interference with the sentence. The
London journals desire il to be understood
that the respite is solely based upon inter
national courtesy.
THE United States senate passed bills
for the sale of property belonging to the
Soldiers home at Harrodsburg, Ky, OF
the post reservation of the Omaha lndi'
ans in Nebraska, and of the Kickapoc
lands in Kansas. The house bill appro-
priating 1866 900 to supply the deficiency
in the government printing Office was
passed. Mr.. George advocated the Mis-
sissippi river improvement bill appropri-
ating $15 900, 900 for the levees.
IN the house OF representatives. MessfS
Taylor and Blackburn submitted reports
on the expenses attending the death OF
president Garfield, the majority report
providing for $35, 900 for pr. Bliss. $l5.-
600 each for Drs. Agnew and Hamilton,
$4,000 each for Drs. Reyburn, Boynton,
and Edison, and 5000 for Stewart Crump.
Debate on the Utah contested election
case lasted until 4 o'clock. when the pre-
vious question was ordered. An hour
was accorded TO George Q. Cannon, who
charged that Gov. Murray had defrauded
him of his rights. and proceeded to de-
fend the institution of polygamy. A reso,
luton that neither Cannon nor Campbell
is entitled to a seat was adopted without
division.