The National tribune., 1882-04-22


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The death of Judge E. f. Potter has given
rise to the rumor that his sudden taking away
has rendered null and void the final proceed
lngs in the Sprague divore case. 1t was known
that the decree was to be left open until certain
matters could be arranged between Governor
Sprague and his creditors. The contingent
matters have not yet been settled, and the
decree has not been ordered. Unless Judge
Potter either wrote "Granted " on the applica-
tion or ordered the clerk of the court to make
that entry, another hearing will have to be
had.
The President has sent the following nom-
nations to the Senate: George Nancy, of Ten
nessec, TO be minister resident and consul
general of the United States to Bolivia; VIM.
H. Scruggs, of Georgia, minister resident to the
United States of Colombia; c. C. Andrews, of
Minnesota, consul general at Rio de Janeiro;
Joseph T. Swords, of District of Columbia, to
be consul at Trinidad; Samuel Spackman, of
Pennsylvania, consul at Cologne; George e.
Bullock, of Indiana, consul at Annaberg, Ger
many; Theo. Canisus, of Illinois, consul at
Apia; and Thomas Adams, of Pennsylvania,
consul at Panama
THE Ohio crop report for April says that the
probabilities for the growing wheat crop are
better than they were q year ago, but not as
good as two years ago. 1t predicts that prices
will remain firm even after harvest. The
wheat for export in 1881 is estimated at
13s,000,000 bushels less than in 1880. A gentle
man who, during the past month, has travelled
extensively in Kentucky and West Virginia.
reports the growing wheat as looking more
promising than for many years past. Fruit
has been somewhat injured by the frost, but
the outlook upon the whole is highly favor
able
MORGAN City, Louisiana, which has been
partially under water for several weeks, has
been visited by another terrific rainstorm
The water rose 46 inches higher than the great
flood of 1874. At Drew's mill, on the Teche
five miles above Morgan City, some twenty
houses were swept away. There were num-
Der of narrow escapes from drowning. Two
colored men were killed at Bayou Sale, by fall
ing timbers. At Bayou Maringoula a sugar
house was blown down, and nothing can be
heard of eleven persons who are supposed to
have been in the building.
THE Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
has declared semi-annual dividend of 5 per
cent, leaving a surplus of 100000 net earn
ings for the construction fund.
THE President has informed General Fitz
John Porter, in answer to his petition for relief
from the sentence of the court-martal that
under the law he can do nothing in the case.
This action is based upon an opinion by Attor-
ney- General Brewster, which received the
unanimous concurrence of the Cabinet. The
opinion was sent to General Porter by Secretary
Lincoln, with a letter stating that the Presi-
dent had no authority to grant the application
asked for.
M. B. WHITE, Treasurer of Newberry Co.. S. c.,
has absconded. His accounts are $4,000 short.
He i. said to have lost the money in gambling,
and is supposed to have fled to avoid the shame
of his default. He has been county treasurer
since 1876, when he was appointed by Gov
ernor Hampton to collect the voluntary tax.
ANNIvERsARY services in commemoration of
President Lincoln were held at Springfield,
ILL.,, Saturday.
T.. THE Ford brothers, who killed Jesse James,
have been convicted of murder in the first
decree and sentenced to be executed May 10Th.
?. S.-They have been pardoned by Governor
Crittenden, of Missouri. The comedy has, at
last, been played out.
4 DISPATCH from Columbus states that the
bill to re-district the State of Ohio, for Con-
gressional purposes, has become law. Under
its provisions the Republicans will have fifteen
and the Democrats six districts.
THE st. James Hotel property in Boston is to
be purchased by the New England Conservatory
Of Music. The plans contemplate the expend-
iture of 100000 in additions, alterations &c,
and the establishment of the largest institution
Of the kind in the world. The instruction will
not be confined to music, but is to cover many
other branches Of knowledge, with musical
education as a special object. Preparations
for this work have been under way for a long
time and its consummation is announced for
September next.
The House Committee on Territories will
report favorably a bill providing for the
organization Of the judicial district of Alaska,
and the establishment therein of civil gov
ernment. The bill provides for justice and
three associate justices and for United States
marshal, who shall act ex-oflcio as Governor.
J. G. PANGBonN, assistant general passenger
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has
returned from months Western trip. He
was in Minnesota and the far Northwest and
says the rush of immigrants into that country
exceeds anything ever before seen. They are
pouring in by every train, and the railroads
have difficulty in handling this heavy passenger
traffic.
WITH it's issue of Saturday last the Balti-
more Gazette, Democratic daily, after
twenty-three years of bufeting on the stormy
sea of journalism, quietly expired. There were
very few mourners at the final obsequies The
Gazette enjoyed the benefit Of the Associated
Press franchise, which, together with its press
and other equipments, have become the sole
property Of Mr.. William T. Croasdae, formerly
of Wilmington, Del. Mr. Croasdale has COM
menced the publication of The Day, which we
find to be one of the brightest and newsiest
Journals on the exchange list of THE Ma
TI0NAL TRIBUNE. He is journalist of ex-
perience, graceful and vigorous writer, and
the paper bears evidence of being edited with
ability and care In fact, The Day presents
quito a metropolitan appearance, and its
makeup" is model of the topographic art.
It's managing editor is Mr.. Il. c. Grey formerly
one of the brightest and most active journalists