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THE NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Proposed Investigation of the Anairs Of
the Company.

A Washington dispatch dated Decem-
Der 3lst says: A resolution will be
introduced in Congress Immediately af-
ter the holiday recess, providing for
an investigation into the facts as 20
an alleged forfeiture of the charter and
land grant of the Northern Pacific Rail
road. 1t is stated that the road has not
complied with the express terms of the
charter, which provides, among other
things, that the road shall be built along
certain parallel and to a certain termi-
nus that in consequence of the building
If the road different from the route de-
scribed under the charter, some of the
ablest lawyers in the country have gwen
an opinion to the effect that the charter
is liable to a forfeiture If this is the
case the company would lose its valuable
land grant In support Of this move
ment if is stated that in consequence of
the great development of the country it
is now possible to build all the necessary
railroads through tho partially settled re-
gions of the West without any of the
valuable privileges which we're deemed
requisite ten Years ago. In further sup
port of the movement it is stated that If
the policy of extending land grant privi-
leges to new railroads in the West is to be
continued there il mnch more reason for
the extension Of subsidies to the ocean
steamship lines and sailing vessels under
the American flag. Ip other words, that
the country would be much more bene-
fitted by Withdrawing these land grant
privileges in those cases where there may
have been neglect to comply with the
original Conditions and consequently a
forfeiture, and it any donations are to be
given by the Government for the devel-
opment Of transportation lines, that they
should be liz the form OF subsidies to the
long neglected ocean marine interests of
the nation--N Y Graphic.
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r,, R;.hon Of s,skatchewsn evidently

THR Bishop Of Saskatchewan evsaenus
does not attribute much religious feenns
to ,hs mounted police and white settlers
in the Northwest Territory. In a recent
,scture to = Toronto audience, In descrio-
ing his lss. summers pilgrimage through
,,ort;o,, of the di.cese Of the Saskatche-
wan which embraces, by the way, some
40. 900 square miles, he remarked 'na'
a, Fort Walsh "there we're 100 Pohoe'
aoo settlers and 500 Assinaaboine lndi-
ans gut there was no missionary there
mo one TO ten the heathen of God (;
and wha, a field for the planting OF the
Gospel seedss In spite of this dePiors-
hi. religious state of affairs, however, De
has rreat confidence In the commerciai
DEVELOPMENT of this benightened land and
saws the day is not far distant when
steamers and lesser boats viii hoat down
the two branches of the Saskatchewan
laden with grain to be shipped by sys-
tenn of roads to Hudson Bay, and thence
by q special line of steamers to England
thus bringing the inexhaustable grain
bearing territorv of the Northwest into
oyerbearing competition with the exports
of our ncishbors across the line
, 1882-01-14

DREDGING FOE OYSTERS. Friday
Messrs. s. Barker, C. Ethridge and an oy-
sherman from Shoalwater Bay, rigged up a
eredging apparatus, and proceeding down
the bay to deep water, commenced opera
tons, and succeeded in finding some of the
largest oysters yet found on she Sound.
How extensive they are is not yet as
certalned, but the trial demonstrates
that larger and finer oysters exist in the deep
water that is found in our shallow bays. We
look for this to be huge business in the fu-
ture.-COrier.
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To err is human. How much better is it
that the humanity in Judge Cox has made
him dissatisfy some Of or. fellow citizens
though great lenieney toward Guitcau,
rather than through great severity A
merciful judge is to be praised. A vim
dictive judge is no judge Az it is, ono
trial for Guitesr Will no doubt b enough.
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ExEcrrivg CnANegRs,

EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
January 2, 1882.
Col. PAgKER-Dsar Sir: The STATES
sAs has commented upon the pardon q
VIM. McAllister, who was convicted ol
murder in the second degree in 1872 and
sentenced 20 seventeen years iniprison'
ment. Will you kindly allow me to make
n brief statement For some years his
health has been failing rapidly aad "i
late he has had attacks Of paralysis, which
incapacitaied him in body and mind Al
the late visit of the membt RS Of the Leg.
islature to the prison, upon tour OF IN
spectioD, thoy examined him, and twenty
legislators, making a majority Of the
whole body, petitioned in writing for his
release, stating that "the officers OF the
prison bear testimony to his good Con-
duct that he is thoroughly subdred he
pledges himself to go out OF the Terri
tory; unless he is released he cannot live
through the winter We are advised
that the Judge and the Prosecuting At
torney who tried the case are both favor
able to his pardon" The learned Judge
who tried the case and imposed the sen
tence, in full communication to me coy
ering the entire history Of the crime.
concludes thus "This defendant is
about Ga years old ne has been in prison
about o. years has been most severely
punished, and from reports OF persons
fully informed am convinced that he
has reformed. In this case the law has
been amply vindicated and the purpose
thereof accomplished am of the opin,
ion that the case as it now exists is one
wherein mercy may be shown by your
Excellency and the defendant permitted
TO 90 free and pass the remainder OF his
allotted time with his children. There
fore earnestly recommend that he bt
pardcned.'
gave the matter full consideration,
and. averse as am well known To be d
the exercise of the pardoning power.
came conscientiously to the conclusion
thet could not resist such advice and
appeals without disrespeet to high anthor,
ity and influences His attorney saw hin
out of tis Territory, and he decided hi:
property TO his children | am
Yours truly,
W. A. NEWELL
, 1882-01-14

BRET HAKrE's hair is said to be turn
ing white Bret hs- been working too
hard. For four years he has drawn his
salary as United States Consul at Glas
gov without sssistance.
, 1882-01-14

n.rtv of san Juan ranchers made ,
boofre Of m Apache Indian, and the cor
orner'. iurJ returned verdict of ''ovsr-
CANA by heok
, 1882-01-14

- - Dbusiness now before the
public. You can make
money faster at work for
MS than nj anything else.
CAPITAL not needed. We
will start you. s12 day and upwards made
at home by the industrious. Men, women,
hoys and girls wanted everywhere TO work ior
Us. Now Is the time You can work in sisie
time only or give your whole time to the bu''-
ness. You can live at home and do the wor,
No other business viii pay you nearly as we'll
No one viii fail TO make enormous pay by en-
gaging at once. Costly outfit and terms free-
Money made fast, easily and honorabiy. Ad-
dress TRUK 4 Co., Augusta, Maine,
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The following has just been received
from Gov. William A. Newell, and ex'
plains the circumstances under which Nc
AlIister was Iatsned. We cheerfully
give il space
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II b Boz 5ee, Post-ofice.
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Good Opinion Of Himself.

HeralTs Washington: Guiteau said
to-day, 81 Just want one hour to speak to
the jury, and when they hear me they
will vindicare me. can say more in an
hour than Scorille in a day There are
Christian men on that jury who will
know the truth of my words. l Twas I'M
PEELED by the deity to remove the Presi-
dent, and they will see how this is when
they hear nv speech"
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CARLYLE was not . good speller.
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England don't see IL

LoyDoN.-The Ne,rs understands that
the British cabinet, refuse to recognize,
AS inconsistant With international law in
general and with the Clayton Buiwer
treaty in particular, the claims OF the
United States To exercise entire control
over the Panama canal, and says that Lord
Granville Will explain to Minister Sack
vile West the ground on which this deci-
~, h,,aI
, 1882-01-14
The Egyptian situation Serious.

ALEXANDRIA. - Serious complications
have arisen between the chambers and
European controllers generally, over
financial measures. Cherif Pasha, prime
minister, is supported by the army, and
another demonstration ID probable. The
situation is critical
, 1882-01-14

January I, 1882.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
THE FLOODED DISTRICTS.
The Flooded Area Widentng-Heay!

The Flooded Area Widentng-Heavy
 Losses in Cotton Land-Great Distress
 and Suffering.
 NEW ORLEANS, La, March 2O.-The area of inundation in the lower Delta is constant ly widening, though the water is falling at all points about Vicksburg and on Red river The distress continues and the loss is incal- culable. It is estimated that in Mississippi 247, ,OO0 acres of cotton land are overfowed in Louisiana 2O3 900, Arkansas 135, 1000, hay ing an average productive capacity of three- quarters of bale per acre. The sugar crop outlook is magnificent where untouched by the food A third of the sugar acreage is endangered. The water here is at stand All the breaks below the city will probably be closed during the week except that on the Story plantation crevasse, which is now 26O feet wide 10 feet deep, being at the Point of Cawdino, the proposed outlet to Lake Biergen. No further efforts will be made to close it till the river falls It has all the descent in six miles that river has in more than one hundred, therefore it is unmanage- able. Running directly to the sea it only af- fects three plantations
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21

The coronation of the Czar has been fixed to take place at an early day in August.
 The second election for Mayor in Port land, Me, yesterday resulted like the first in no choice.
 The Austrian Polite states that European diplonatists are likely to convene Congress for the purpose of settling the Bosnian-Her- zegoyinian question.
 Timothy A. Newton, married man, was arrested yesterday at Lynn, Mass, for as sault with intent to kill one Alice Jones, his paramour, who had tilted him on account of his drinking.
 Richard A. McDow, laborer from Provi- dence, was found dead in room at the Union Hotel, Milford, N. H., yesterday morn ing. It is unknown whether it was a case of murder or suicide
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21

pend ad been disposed of AS no quorum voted on the motion and had not been dispos led of he so held the motion to adjourn not in order and the House must remain in session until action Was had the question of suspension. The Democrats in sisted that the ruling unjust but did not take appeal The Republicans held that quorum was present and failed it the fault of these bers that business delayed.
 At 11:1O MT. Hewitt, of New York, offered com promise resolution fixing the date for conside ration for April lth instead of the fourth Tuesday in March approved by Mir Reeds resolution.
 MT. Bragg moved to adjourn. The Speaker aga In ruled the motion out order. An appeal tax sn and a motion to table the appeal was made. yea and nay vote was taken the motion to table the appeal.
 The motion to table the appeal carried 79 to AZ The Democrats cried quorum The Repub leans 12:O5.
 On the call of the House 131 members answere d. Mir Reed suggested that adjournment be had and that the question be again taken up where it now stands The proposition accepted.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

General GarfeId's slandsrer-Another
 Letter From IsJusticen-- " ho the Writer
 WASHINGTON, March 2O.-The Post prints, as was announced, another letter to-day from the contributor who recently made the sav- age attack on General Garfelds character, over the signature of Justice" In this communication he discloses his real name and position. It seems that the writer, William Brown, was delegate to the Chicago con- vention from Kentucky, and voted consist ently for Mir. Blaine. In the article of to- day MT. Brown shows less temper, but the same bitter animosity, and the letter excites much comment. He defends his course on the plea that his motive was not to attack the dead but defend the living. He declares that several letters of General Garfields are in existence more damaging than the one re- l gently published in the Sun He then adds, | with the cynicism of the thorough. going pol l itician: Much of my own correspondence | with MT. Chase is mixed with these papers, and I hope all is destroyed. For if ever these letters come to light, I could not easily explain, with knowledge of their existence, 1 how I canvassed for Garfield President 1 Gartield's friends, instead of censuring me, should also remember that bore his secret in my bosom for fifteen years and would have borne it to my grave but for that un- fortunate letter that Mir. Dana published If I formed an unjust opinion of General Gar field it was the work of MT. Chase. He is dead, and I shall never reveal several con yersations we had on this subject" The writer then returns to his analysis of Gen. eral Garfield's character, and declares: ''The misfortune of General Garfield was his bound less ambition and great egotism. His natu- ral instincts were all good. He was patriotic and sincere in his devotion to his country and party lie would not have betrayed public trust, but he was like thousands of men who figure iu the pages of history-he loved place, power, and what he called popular credit
 Such men are none too particular as to how they pratify their wishes. We had a marked instance of this in President Johnson wher he tried to entrap General Grant into an
 untruth and tried to prove it by his Cabinet
 yet apart from politics Johnson was one of the most honorable of men-in politics utterly
 unscrupulous. Men born poor, like Garfield and Johnson, who have ambitions, are fol
 the most part selfish. The struggle with life
 makes them so, and they can more hell it than they can the color of their eyes.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
A Bonanza Fer Hunters.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 2O.-The floods have crowded game of all kinds into narrow districts, and parties of hunters camped along Crowley bridge and other dry slips of land are slaughtering deer, wolves, foxes, beaver, mink and other animals by the hun dred. Deer and other game exhausted by the struggle and hunger, that can be.shot in droves, are killed for their hides, which are shipped. The meat of the slaughtered game, except enough to feed the hunters, is thrown away. There is no game law in this State.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
THE OLD WORLD.
Germany.

A Threatening Aspect for Europe.
 BERLIN, March 2O.-It is reported that deputy of the Prussian diet privately speak ing to Prince Bismarck on the question of the internal affairs eff the government was told by the latter that all his time and strength were occupied in preserving the peace of Europe. Whether or not he would succeed the Prince did not say but intimatsd that the aspect of affairs was quite serious.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS

NEW YORK, March 2O.-Arrived, the Lake Manitoba and the Celtic from Liverpool, the State of Nebraska from Glasgow, the City of New York from Liverpool, the Bohemia from Bremen.
 Queenstown-Sailed (the 19th) the Arizo- na and the Bothnia for New York
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Germanic from New York.
 Plymouth-Arrived, the Silesia from New York for Hamburg.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
THE PACIFIC COAST.
California.
Snow Storms in 1he West.

Snow storms in the West.
 SAN FRANCISCO, March 2O.-News from Nevada and Oregon report heavy snow storms. In some places it is three feet deep. The roads are impossible between Carson City and Reno. Late dispatches from Dutch Flat Summit, Truckee and other points along the railroad state that heavy snow storm lis prevailing, and the blockade continues. This is the heaviest snowfall on the headwater of the mountain tributaries of the Sacramento river for ten years. Damaging floods in the Sacramento valley are almost inevitable
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21

HoUsE.-The Congressional Library bill made the special order for April 12. Enc tarin commission bill made the special order whenever the House goes into Committee of the WhOle not to bo antago nized by appropriation bill This motion was an tagonized by many Democrats, but passed by vote of l56 to 52
 Ats D. m. a motion to adjourn was opposed by the Republicans, who desired to ii day tor considera- tion of the bill reestabshingthe Alabama Claims com mission The Democrats tilibustered at 6:l0. call of the House was had. At o'clock the Sergeant at A ms was sent for absentees. MT Clements, of Geor- gia asked to be excused, as word had been brought him that MT. Black his colleague, dying granted
 The scenes fin the House are those customary on oc casions this sort Members are brought in at long intervals and greeted with of laughter. They are brought before the Speaker and present trftng excuses and are by vote of the House excused Members sit in ,helr seats chatting, smoking and cracking jokes lounge upon the sofas in the lobby The Republicans say their request to fix date for the consider ation of the bill is only just in accord with the opponents of the bill. The Dem islation which should be attended to first, Nothing was done except to wait for members to be brought until lol5. Mr. klotz, of Pennsylva- pia made his excuse In German and MT. Robertson in French. Both were applauded. At 1030 vote was taken with 105 yeas. nays, the Democrats re- training from voting. The Speaker held that he had entertained one motion to adjourn since the motion to suspend the rules to fix vote had been made and could not entertain another until the motion to
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
NEW YORK.
Troy Anxious For Lost Honors.

TROY, March 2O.-James Fox, blacksmith of this city, offers to fight Sullivan, of Bos- ton, for $2, 800 a side. Fox is young, very powerful and displays considerable skill in sparring. He is a blacksmith by trade, and with view of demonstrating his great strength recently drove in the head of bar rel with his fists. He publishes the follow ing:
 hereby state my " willingness to fight John L. Sul, liyan, champion, according to the new rules of the London prize ling for s2 5O0 side, the fight to take place six months from date of the acceptance of my challenge If Sullivan refuses to accept, then my challenge is open for any body else. The money is al hand, and If sullivan will accept forfeit will be i'm mediatey deposited in order to bind the match.
 JANt EOS
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
Wyoming Territory.

Taken From Jail and Hanged.
 RAWLINs March 2O.-James Lacey, Robert Paddock and Wm Carter were taken, yester- day, from the jail by masked men. They were transferred to the stock yards one mile east of the town and Lacey and Paddock were hanged. Garter was allowed to escape. They belonged to a gang of thieves which ex- tend through Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. One of the parties hanged had money in his possession lately stolen at Leadville
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
PENNSYLVANIA.

Protest Against a CIersyman's Arrest.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 2O.-The Baptist ministers held meeting today to protest against the arrest of Godfrey Hubert, the Baptist pastor of Skein, Norway, recently sentenced by the courts of that place to $50 fine for baptizing convert both of whose parents were members of the church. It was decided to send deputation to Washington to request the Secretary of State to instruct the minister to Sweden to inquire into the case and take appropriate action.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
FIRE RECORD.
AResidence Rurued

ST. ANDREWS N. B., March 2O.-The resi- dence of George $. Grumme at Chamcook, four miles from St. Andrews, N. B., was with all its contents destroyed by fire yester- day. The family barely escaped with their lives. Loss $2O, GOO, insurance light.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
France.

Victor Hugo's Thanks to the Czar.
 PARIS, March 2O.-At a dinner given in this city this evening at which number of prom inent gentlemen were present, Victor Hugo, in replying to the toast "The Poet" took oc- casion to toast the Czar, and in an emotional speech thanked him for the pardon of five nnndanannI Nihilictc
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
Fast Maiis For the West.

BOSTON, March 2O.-Postmaster General Howe interviewed Postmaster Tobey today also Mir. Felton, of the Now York and New England railroad, and Manager Burt, of the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Worcester road, all in the interest of fast western mails. He will also see the president of the Boston and Albany. In the afternoon he visited the Legislature.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
THE WEST.
Nebraska.
Everything Quiet at Omaha.

OMAHA, March 2O.-The military occupa- tion of this city is coming to an end. Two companies of the militia left tonight, and to- morrow three companies of regulars from Sydney will start for their post. There is no trouble at any point in the city. The labor CTS held an enthusiastic meeting tonight to organize for active work at the coming city election. They will endeavor to control the next city council.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
Great Britain.

The New Rules of the House.
 LONDON, March 2O.-In the House of Com mons last evening during the debate on the new rules of procedure, the Marquis of Harrington intimated that the government would stand or fall by the cloture proposals. Without coming to any conclusions on the rules further than debating the matter, the House adiourned
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
NEW DOMINION.

MaSOn's Sentence Libel Justice. . TORONTO, March 20.-Rev. w. B. Affleck in his sermon at the Elm street church last night said it was libel on justice that Ser geant Mason should be degraded and sent to prison for having discharged his rife at the were annlauded
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
i NInnaarnnn Gmn

READING, March 2O.-The muzzle section of the Lyman Haskell gun was cast at the Scott foundry this afternoon. It took over 1S,00O pounds of iron. The gun is ten feet long and six inches in bore. When compile ted it will be tested on the proving ground
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
FORTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
WAsHINGToN March 20

SENATE.-In speaking on the tariff commission bill MT. Beck said he would probably offer substitute resolution that all taxes and customs duties imposed by the existing law imports from foreign countries be reduced at least 10 cent up to June 1885, and afterwards further discount of not less than per cent and abolish all discriminating du- ties.
 The Senate then went into executive session and adjourned at 5.20. There vera combinations.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-21
The Rayages of smaIIpox.

MT. CARMEL, March 2O.-Five cases of smallpox are reported at Diamond town, a suburb of this place. The place has been quarantined and all communication cut off. The disease shows no sign of spreading.