The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-03-16


Tor ne observes InaJ congressman ana ex-
congressman are putting great many men
into Office. This remark Is Justified by the
great rush Of members of the late congress
10 secure places for themselves or for their
dependents. 1t would be highly intere:,t-
ing to have batch of the statesmen who
were wounded In the revolution OF $50 sub
jected to a crucial civil-service examina-
ton. A large number of appointments are
tn be made within the next few months for
the public service in and outside of Wash
ingt0n but only u small portion OF them
will come within the Jurisdiction or the
civil-service board.
CIvlL-sERvICE COMMISSION.
The attorney general has given all opinion
to the president that the chief examiner I'M
der the civil-service commission Is an ofil-
Ger of the United States, and as such his
appointment Is vested In the president
The question of the selection Of chief ex-
amner has, however, been referred to the
commission. and the appointment will be
based upon their commentator. The
members of the commission met by appoint
ment at Wizards hotel, and thence pro-
ceeded to inspect the apartments offered
them as headquarters. Judge Th0man, one
OF the commissioners, said: I'VE want
three rooms for the commission proper, and
large room in which to conduct examina-
ti0ns." After the commissioners secure
quarters they will prepare for the work for
which they were appointed. Rules for the
adopted, and the mode Of conducting exam.
nations will be agreed upon. The commits
sion have not yet formally considered the
matter of the appointment OF an examiner
in-chief, but Will do so after they have es-
tablished themselves In headquarters.
THE SHERIDAN CASE.
Representative Robinson, of New York
has had an interview with the secretary of
state OH the subject of the extradition of p.
secretary to examine the case fully before
taking any steps In the matter, and ex-
pressed his opposition to surrendering
Sheridan to the English government unless
the United States should receive guaran-
zee that he will receive fair and impartial
he would certainly give the subject earnest
consideration, and would make no move
which was not required by law, treaty, and
propriety. In connection with this case
Mr.. Robinson will, Mt the earliest Opportun-
ity, offer resolution declaring that the
people Of the United States Twill look with
Jealous suspicion on any attempt to drag
from their sanctuary any political refugees,
Tor whose blood despOts are thirsting;" and
In no case will they tolerate the surrender
OF any person without full and reliable
proof OF the guilt charged, and without a
partial jury without reference TO class,
caste, or sect.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Of the general land Office respecting the re-
payment OF purchase money under the act
of June 16 1880, "fOr the relief of settlers
on public lands, and to provide for the re-
Of certain fees. purchase money,
and commissions paid on void entries OF
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whenever an entry of land Is made by spe-
cific location, and wholly fails (the scrip
or warrant being within the control of the
general land Office and not in fact satisied)
may be returned for proper location upon
the cancellation OF the former invalid en-
try. But where'cOnsideration Is carried in
TO the treasury as cash can only be with
drawn by an application under the repay
ment statutes, In the opinion of the secro-
tary IL is clear that 1t must be repaid In the
provided by those statutes, tout of
any money in the treasury not otherwise
Appropriated" and In cases Of excess where
payment acts the excess must also be re.
paid as provided by law out Of such
. Secretary Teller has affirmed the recent
decision of the commissioner of the general
and office, denying the right Of the state of
Florida to select certain specified tracts OF
iOuOiO dRBItkdtlIK SfU
acres in lieu Of deficit or a like quantity OH
lands situated In fractional townships. In
his decision the secretary holds
hat the action of the commissioner was
n accordance with the department rule
governing all cases of such selections
he decision Of the commissioner Is dis
missed.
DORSEY KICKS A GUEST.
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titor, accompanied by friend called at
he residence Of Stephen w. Dorsey, a few |
lays ago. The. ex-senator admitted his |
visitors, and invited them to take seats In |
he parlor. During the conversation which |
followed Dorsey became greatly excited, |
charged Lilley with responsible ity for Rer-
iell's treason to the other star-route de-
and dealt his guest q violent blow
n the face: Lilley threw himself back
ward TO elude his enraged assailant upset
ing his chair, and falling to the floor.
Then, 1t is alleged, Dorsey jumped upon
he PROSTATE man and kicked him In the
over part OF the abdomen. Liley is still
confined to. his room by the severe Injuries
lie received. This story has just leaked
tut, and local paper which gave it public
ty says that DOrsey's friends admit the
act of the assault on Lilley, but say the
'Iovocation was great. The Judge claim
would not pay. He had loaned the money
N account of Rerdells relations to Dorsey.
'ome time since Lilley called on Dorsey
or the pay. Dorsey said he was not any
nore liable for this amount than he would
e for the debt Of any one else. Finally
C said he would pay half the money rather
han have it said nc was not generous in
money matters. Lilley called again, and
sked for tho rest of the money. Dorsey
wanted to know what he meant I.ilcy
aid that he had acknowledged the debt
Y paying part of ii, land now,o he said.
i am going to have the rest. No one will
elieve you if you deny tlse debt. You arc
liar and thief ~ the estimation of every
ne At this Dorsey knocked Lilley
own. To be called a liar and thief i'm
Is own house vas more than he could
tand.