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Year: 1870

THEIR OCCUPATION GoNE.-The Treasury
officials are unable to take any action for the
r. / ct OF claim agents having claims before the
Department which cannot be paid under the
recent decision of the Attorney-Gen al rela-
tive to the disposal of appropriations, and many
agents here contemplate the abandonment OF
the claim business for the present, or at least
giving but slight attention to Ii. Advices from
the North and West are to the effect that the
decision in the matter creates great surprise


and the departments daily receives large num-
bers OF letters OF inquiry relative to the SAM.
Year: 1870

THE TENNESSEE ELECTION.-Those who have
knowledge of the political situation in Tennesse,
say it is generally conceded that at the State
election for judicial officers to-day, the
Democrats will elect all the Supreme Court
Judges On the general ticket, but think the
Republicans will carry the East Tennessee dis
trict, and elect the local judges and other offi
GERS OF the court in that part of the State.
Year: 1870

The CoLoRED CADET AT WEST PoINT.-The
court OF inquiry ordered by the Secretary of
War to investigate the charge of cruel treat
ment towards the colored cadet Smith at West
Point. by the other cadets closed its labors last
week, and the record and findings are now in
fhe hands of Secretary Belknap. The record
fills nearly two hundred pages Of foolscap
manuscript, and copy of it is to be furnished
to the House members of the board of visitors
who " ere also ordered TO look into the subject
Year: 1870

The CoEFEDERATR EXECUTIVE MANsIoN.-A
proposition has been pending before the War
Department for some time to surrender the
Davis mansion in Richmond for rmerly used as a
military headquarters, and turn it over to the
municipal authorities, upon condition that that
city will bind itself never to set up a claim for
rent. The city attorney finally recommended
the Council to receive the building under
protest, and dreserying the right to prosecute the
claim for rent. The Council referred the whole
matter to the attorney, with authority to receive
the building and turn it over to the proper CITY
authority. The War Department will insis.
upon IFS terms, and the executive mansion of the
CoBfederacy is likely to remain United State
property for the present.


NICKEL AND COPPER CoIN.-Many letters
having been received at both the Treasury and
Post Office Departments from Postmasters,
Ferry boat agents and others, as to the disposi-
ton OF copper and nickel csin, the Secretary
or the easury has replied that the nickel coins,
issued uI der the act Of February 81, 1851, are
not legal tender for any amount, but are ex-
change1ble at the mint OF the United States for
the three and five cent nickel pieces. The one
and two cent pieces authorized by the act OF
April %, 1864, which comprise the chief portion
of the cent coinage in circulation, are legal
t,nder for any payment not exceeding four cents
in amount; the three cent nickel pieces are a
legal tender for sixty cents. and the five cent
pieces for one dollar. There is no provision of
law authorizing the redemption ofth one and
two cent pieces, but q circular issued by the
Secretary dire cts the redemption of i've cent
pieces BY the Treasurer and Assistant Tressur-
ers hen presented in sums not less than one
hundred dollars.
Year: 1870

In Newark yesterday at the funeral OF Mrs. M. z.
Rose, the young and more than ordinarily preD0s-
sessng fancy store keeper OF Broad street, whose
demise under circumstances peculiar as they were
melancholy, was reported in last Tuesdays HERALD.
an extraordinary ana by many considered disgrace
Iul spectacle was witnessed. The anxiety among
females TO view the corpse, which was laid out with
q great deal OF OstentatiOn at deceaseus residence.
was SO great that 1t was found necessary to procure
the assistance OF couple OF policemen TO preserve
order and prevent accidents at the entrance and
in the street In front OF the residence. 1t Is esti-
mated that between the hours OF eight and half.
past ten O'Clock IN the forenoon not less tnan
5000 persOns, almost entirely women crowded
In and out Of the presence OF the dead the
corpse presented beautiful appearance In elc-
gant casket, robed IN the costlest description OF
ceremen,s In which silk satin and lace were the
chief materials. The chamber was laden with the
choicest gifts or Flora. After the morbid mu titude
OF feminity had sat.ated itself the remains were
removed to Grace church, where the solemn burial
service chanted, after which they were inferred
at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. 1t was thought ihat
deceased, being OF French extraction, was Roman
Catholic but It appears that before her dissolution
sne became an EpiscOpalan. 10 Is now asserted that
the cause OF all the trouble between Mr.. Rose and
hts wife was caused by designing woman in the
employ OF the latter. and steps Will probably bo
taken TO Investigate the matter.
Year: 1870

Pariia mont Inauirlns Into Red River AfaIrs-
Union Between the Dominica and Home
Governments-Plau Of Operations Agreed
Upon.


TORONTO, Aprl I, 1870.


In the House OF Commons last night Mr.. Cameron
asked II the government had any further inteL
gence from Red river. and whether tney were in
position TO give any further Information than already
had been laid before the House and what the gov
ernment intended to do In reference TO the murder
tnat had recently taken place at Fort Garry.


John A. Macdonald said he could only state that
the government are fully aware and appreciate the
gravity Of their position. We have done all we
could during the winter and. indeed, ever since the
fully appreciate the responsibility tnat rests upon
U.S. and, may say, We have been In constant COM
munication with her Majestys government. may
add further, that the two governments are In &C.
cord and IN unison and for one object and that is
70 retain that country as portion OF her Majestys
Dominion and TO assert law and order thefe.
(Hear hear.) We are acting In complete union with
her MaJestyS government, and line OF conduct mas
been settled upon. What that line OF conduct
may be must DO withheld from the House,
FOR to communicate II now would simply be giving
information at an improper time that would very
soon De sent 70 improper quarters. clear, hear
acting IN accord with US, have In the frst place
approved OF the course we advised, and are CO.
operating with us IN carrying out that course; and
am sure that course Will be carried to successful
0mpletiOn at no distant day. Further than this 1t
woud 0e improper l0r me to say.
Year: 1870

s. Resolved, That the power of the
Federal Government to assess and collect


taxes on the bonds of the United States is
clear and unquestion, d, and we demand
of Congress that share of taxation equal
Year: 1870

and drive direct for South Maryland, over
Benning's bridge We felt confident that
all the cavalry in the city could never over
haul us; we were all mounted on swift
horses, besides having thorough knowi,
edge of the country. 1t being determined
to abandon the carriage after passing the
city limits. Upon the suddenness OF the
blow and the celebrity of our movements
we depended for success. BY the time
the alarm could have been given and
horses saddled we would have been on
our way through Southern Maryland
towards the Potomac river. To our great
disappointment, however, the President
was not there but one of the government
officials Mr.. Chase, if mistake not.
We did not disturb him, as we wanted a
bigger chase [laughter] then he could
have afforded us. 1t was certainly Bit
ter disappointment, but yet think most
fortunate one for us. 1t was our last at
tempt We soon after this became con-
vinced that we could not remain much
longer undiscovered and that we must
abandon our enterprise. Accordingly a
separation finally took place, and never
after saw any of the party except one, and
that was when l was on my way from
Richmond to Canada on business of quite
a different nature"
Year: 1870

Followed as these facts are by the announce
ment from the Bureau OF Statistics at Washington
that our exports, In gold value, for the first nine
months Of the current fiscal year are two million
dollars greater than our imports we shall not be
surprised to gold dip below before the Fourth
Of July.


In the other departments OF business there was O
steady market for governments, which were strong,
rather in sympathy with the Improvement in the
London quotation than from any new home nnu-
ence quarter per cent-three-eghths per cent
certainy-would cover the variations during the
week IN the prices Of the more speculative issues.
In the Southern State bonds the Tennessees were
active and excited, particularly the new issues
which fiuctuated from SIX to 63a on scare among
the 'snorts" who are reported to be very numerous
fact which is supposed to have originally suggested
grand cornering operation.


The money market opened easy enough at three to
four per cent, with five as the exceptional rate AS
the week progressed the figures became four to i've
per cent, with three the exception. The change is
due TO the cessation Of the fow Of currency from
the interior and to retrograde movement OF Slight
extent. The bank statement details OF which are
given below, shows that the loans have been de-
creased about three millions and that the
specie and legal tenders have fallen or three
and half millions, against decrease In
deposits Of only five and a half millions. The dis
crepancy is due to the TACT that the loans drawn in
were funds left upon hypothecated stocks and bonds
on which the banks were earning only four to five
per cent. Those who read the bank statement each
week are accustomed to think that the loans should
figure IN the deposits They do not necessarily
The money lent on stocks and bonds appears as
loan, and may or may not as deposit When such
loan Is ca He'd in II appears as contraction OF loans
but not necessarily as a decrease of deposits.


THE BANK STATEMENT.


The weekly statement OF the associated banks is
unfavorable, in showing loss Of about three and
half millions Of reserve, although the deposits are
down about flye and half millions the surplus re-
serve falls of only about two millions. The loss in
specie Is two and half millions, rejecting the
heavy payments Of customs this week and the ex.
port or specie decrease of million In legal ten
ders confirms the movement OF currency to the
West, to which reference was made In this column
few days since, and which was predicted from the
figures Of the previous statement The decrease in
deposits is made up Of tho loss Of specie and
greenbacks and the receipts OF the Treasury from
the internal revenue collectors. The contraction in
loans seems to be due to the calling III Of money
lent on pledges Of stocks and bonds to Wall street
firms The statement compares with its predeces.
sOr as follows:-
Year: 1870

THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE PENrrEN-
TIARY HAVE BEEN IN SESSION the last two
days of June at their Office at this place.
There was no important business before
them-only the routine monthly appoint
ments to vacancies and examination of the
prisoners. There arc at the present time
1853 convicts in the prisons several will be
discharged within q few months-their
term of Imprisonment being terminated.
An order was made authorizing the Deputy
Warden to receive all convicts sentenced
for three years or longer until further notice.
The Sherifs of the several Counties having
convicts so sentenced can take them forth
with to the Penitentiary. A momant's re-
Election will show any one the reason for
this limitation. The Commissioners are
limited in the number of cell houses. Only
definite number can be employed by them;
and, further, the means at their command
for the several purposes of their commission
are so limited in amount as to make it i'm
possible for them to take charge of all the
convicts of the State. So soon as the rep
resentatives of the people will furnish means
adequate, the Commissioners will cheerfully
do all in their power to relieve the Counties
of the burden Of the support of their con-
victs. Until this is done it is not fair to
blame them.


The condition of the prison is excellent.
There is scarcely any sickness among the
prisoners. Indeed, the whole of the officers are
very diligeat in the discharge of their re-
spective duties, and perhaps no young pri-
son has been so successful in its choice of
men.


The entire work of the prison is perform
ed by the convicts, and the cheerful and en-
ergetic manner in which they labor, and
their manageable disposition, is the admira-
tion Of all the visitors. Quite number are
employed now in the quarry, and also in
grading the track for the turnout. from
the railroad, and in putting down the sills
and iron. - 7f


In few days-as soon as the material can
be had-the railroad will be finished, and
then the serious work of building will COM
mence by delivering the brick, moving the
rock from the quarry, and by laying the
foundation of the cells. Mr.. Coleman, of
the firm of Coleman Brothers, is busy in the
quarry, and plenty as fine rock as we ever
saw.


This is one of the public works of the
State to which We can point with PRIDE
The commission are giving their untirlng
efforts to its rapid advancement. They
have an immense duty resting upon them,
not only for the erection of the prison edi-
flee, but also for the management and con-
duct of the prisoners. They labor without
reward in this great work of humanity and
it is to be regretted that they so seldom are
cheered by the kind words of those who
direct public opinion. We wish every Caro-
linian could visit the institution. Could see
the order and neatncss of the prisoners and
their cells. Could see the industry of the
prisoners. Could walk over the site and
visit the quarry. @
Year: 1870

We WILL RELATE short fable Tor the
Eastern Intelligencer's benefit.


A fly lit upon the horn of an OK one day,
and very politely intimated, that if its
weight was too oppressive that it would
leave at once and no longer annoy its good
naiured friend. The OK replied, little fel-
low, did not know you were there, until
YOU informed me of it."


So with the Intelligencer. Its talk about
going to Jail and being made martyr of,
had never entered our head, until its editor
pictured the horrors of his anticipated con-
finement. "Little fellow, we did not know
YOU were there" Only keep quiet and be-
have yourself, and there will be no danger.
Your friend is good-natured; and you can
do no damage any how. Go to sleep -"bye,
baby Bunting"
Year: 1870

We observe with pleasure the general dis
position on the part of Republicans, as well
as Conservatives, to canvass together in th e
approaching contest. We believe that We
should return to this system. Various rea-
sons caused departure from it, but as those
reasons have ceased to be any longer bind
ing, the old method of campaigning should
be resumed.


We announce to-day the list of appoint,
ments for this County. We hope to be able
to make similar announcement for the dis
trict in few days. There is no need OF
further shirking on either side, for both par
tics desire to hear the candidates, and con-
slider both sides of the question.


Should any candidate decline to acqui
esce in fair arrangement for mutual can
vass, be he Conservative or Republican, it
will be powerful weapon against him. So
lar as our party is concerned, therefore, we
unequivocally declare for common can
vass. We have nothing to fear from dis
cussion. We have much to gain. What do
the opposition leaders say to the propo-
sition2
Year: 1870

We have observed with q certain degree
of amusement, tinctured with indignation
occasionally, the articles in certain Repub-
lican and Democratic journals of this State,


in regard to the present tone of the press OF
this State. We have been amused because


the Democratic papers were well content


with the style OF Mr.. Turner's indecent
sheet in this City, until we opened fire upon
the drunken and depraved rascal who edits
it. And the Republican papers, who flung
up their hands in horror aroused our indigna.
ton, because we we're Of opinion that, il
they could take care of their own business
they had better do so.


The sum of the whole thing is this: that
the Standard, like any other good and


honest tub, stands on its own bottom; and


as we are not under obligations to any Ct


you, your advice is gratuitous. Certainly
we have received but scant credit from our
allies, and as to our enemies, they only beg
when we use their own scurrilous weapons.


The editor OF the Sentinel denominates us


as the "impudent son of the Governor" We
are impudent to such pusillanimous
black guard as he has proven himself to be.
The rail which flew up and struck him on
the head was impudent also. We are not
satisfied whether Turner or that rail was


drunk on the occasion or not But he was


drunk at Montgomery Courthouse, at Went


worth and at Greenville, in Pitt County
when he defled himself. The impudent
and drunken rascal ought to be kicked out
of decent society, and put to bed with some
of his colored allies in the Kuklux cause
who are sleeping in the Penitentiary her'


at Raleigh. 1t would have been the fate o
his brother had not Governor Holden sue


ceeded in obtaining pardon for him, Led


better and other criminals.


Besides we have been informed that thi
same Turner has seen another brother 60 tt
Jail, without appearing either as his bonds
man or as his counsel. So much at the
present for the drunken rascal.


We advise the North Carolina press to


keep silent. So far as the Republicans ART


concerned, we tell them that ne intend t.
fight it ont. So far as the Democrats or Con.
servatives are concerned, we say that if yor


feel that you need gentleman here to con
duct your leading organ, send him here, and


he shall have fair play. An eye for an eye


blow for blow, life for life-that il
all, and under the circumstances you ought
to expect from us at least no less.
Year: 1870

HEALTH OFFICER.-f we have health
officer, where is he? If we have not, then
the duty falls on the Chief of Police to en-
force the ordinance of the City in regard to
health. 1t is certainly some ones duty, and
we now ask why the ordinance compelling
parties to keep their back yards clean, is
not enforced2 Wake up! Somebody is
asleep, or got a bad cold and can't smell, or
blind and can't sec, one of the three things
certain, for otherwise he would have found
some of the places we found.


Now from all appearances VIC think it will
soon be warm, and think in justice to the
citizens this matter ought to be attended to
Immediately.
Year: 1870

WE FIND THE following in one of our ex-
changes, and publish it thinking it may be
of interest to some of our readers:


"The return of the season for gathering
fruits and preparing them for market makes
it our duty to offer some suggestions to
fruit raisers. To bring the best prices. ap-
Piles ought to be sliced thin; taking out the
core. There are simple, cheap machines for
doing this at great saving of labor; but
avoid that machine which cuts the apples
into rings. They are scarcely salcable in
that shape They should be dried bright
straw color, taking care to keep them from
wet. Peaches should he peeled and cut
lengthwise of the peach, and great care
ought to be taken to dry them bright The
smallest quantity of stones mixed with
peeled or unpeeled peaches Injuries the sale.
Blackberries must be dried thoroughly with
out breaking them"
Year: 1870

We have again the most cheering intelIi-
gencc from the operations of this intrepid
soldier. The Republicans OF the West
should stand by him to a man, and those in
the East, who dare to defame him and join
in the cowardly assaults upon his character,
made by rebels, ought to be marked. There
is but one way, and that is to support the
State and National administrations. Our
eyes are upon its open as well as its secret
enemies.


mo rogue ever felt the halter draw


With good opinion Of the lawIn
Year: 1870

Col. LEWIS HANEs.-The able and un.
answerable argument of Col. Lewis Hanes in
the last number of the old North State in
opposition to the Graham theory that per-
sons banned are still eligible to scat in the
Legislature, has spiked the guns of such men
as Gov. Vance, and will keep him from be
ing candidate ioy the State Senate.
Year: 1870

We have received the following letter
from Western gentleman, who is thor
oughly in accord with the sentiments Of the
Union men of that region of the State. The
letter indicates the spirit of the Western
Republicans, the men, who took their
lives in their hands and defended the old
flag, during the late war.


They were not kicked out of the Union
like 10. Turner, and there has been no need
to Eics them in again. But they arc deter
mined to kick such trash into the Union Oh
to kick them out of it forever. hG
/ The letter saws: NJ
Year: 1870

LIST. Every still in the possession OF any
person and set up must be registered on
Form 26, either as being "for use'' or mot
for use;" and all stills that have not been
so registered must be forthwith registered
by the person in possession thereof, with
the Assistant Assessor. An omission to rcg.
lister incurs penalty of five hundred dol.
Year: 1870

a NEW IDEA IN TENPERANcE.-Ina temper
ance lecture recently given by Rev. d. \
landevere of Kingston, n Y, he remarked
that no druggist parts with a deadly poison
without physicians prescription, and he
wonid have some such principle prevail in the
tramc of liquor. de would have a license put
in the hands of the buy er, not those of tbe
seller; he would have an arrangement that no
man should sell liquor to any one who does not
nave such a license, and no young man should
nave license to buy glass Of rum until lie
should be twenty-one.
Year: 1870

YOUNG GIRL named Kitty Felt was abducted
rom her mothers home at New orleans last
week, and conveyed to hovel in the woods by
white man, who held her while she was being
shorn Of her blonde tresses by an old negress
ohe was then conducted back to the city again
and allowed to 60 home. The larceny Of hair
from young girls in the West and South has
recently been made quite business of by men
VINO have heretofore contented the mselves with
the profits Of peddling.
Year: 1870

HEALTH OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHAsE.-We have
a letter from Narragansett, X L., stating that
Chief Justice Chase Is slowly recovering from
his illness and is now able TO ride out an hour
each day.
Year: 1870

The Court decided that the case Of Mr..
Bowden must come up on the Indictment
agninst him, and could not be considered at
this time.


MIR. Wise gave notice that he would be
ready this (Tuesday) morning to proceed
with the trial OF the accused on the indict-
ments for felony.


The court then adjourned.
Year: 1870

Thousands of persons through
out the United States, who
have gazed in wonder upon the
colossal proportions of Van
Amburgs famous elephant,
Hannibal on exhibition in this
country forty-six years the larg-
est of his species ever brought
to this country or Europe, will
be interested in the final dispo-
sal of bis bones which we un-
derstand, are to be added to
the geological curiosities of
New York Central Park.


Hannibal died at Central
vile, Maryland, in about the
ninetieth year of his age, in
May, 1866. The complete skel-
eton of an elephant being very
difficult to obtain, the bones are
correspondingly valuable, and
great precautions were in con-
sequence taken to preserve
Hannibal, and under the charge
Of Albert Townsend the huge
carcass was dragged to a field
about a mile from the village,
and large and strong mauso-
leum OF masonry erected over
it. There it was permitted to
remain until the flesh had was
ted away sufficiently to permit
of the removal of the bones.-
So great was the mass that not
until a few days since was it
thought advisable to open the
tomb.


To Mr.. Hyatt Frost director
of the menagerie, is due the
conception of the idea of ma
king this unique and valuable
present to the city of New
York. Within a few weeks the
massive bones will be cleansed,
transported to the Central Park
and set up in the geological de.
partment there to remain an
object Of interest to the visit
ors until the tooth of time caus-
es them to crum bic to dust.