The New York Herald Newspaper, February 27, 1868, Page 5

s * TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ENGLAND, SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Disracli’s Accession to the Premiership—A Political Revolution and Deep Excitement— Opinions of the People and Comments of the Press—The March Towards Good Govern- ment and Democracy—The Derby Line of Statesmen ‘Cannot be Renewed.” " \, Quexy’s Hore, Lonpon, Feb. 26, 1868. Tho fosiguation of the Premiership of Great Britain by Sarl Derby and the accession of the Right Honorable Benjamin Disraeli to that office, with the canvass of the Cabinet changes which are likely to ensue from these events, engage the at- tention of the clubs, the extra-Parliamentary poli- tical circles and people to an extent scarcely equalled in the history of any of the previous offi- cial crises of the country. The Queen's request to Disraeli to form a Cabi- net and his acceptance of the charge are regarded as an acknowledgment that the aristocracy and conservative party generally failed to present a man of sufficfent influence, or perhaps talent, for the post, and hence the entrusting of the great seal to the Chancellor of the Exchequer is viewed as a great step in the march towards popular government; for henceforth the Premiership will be looked upon as the legitimate reward of public leaders exhibiting persever- ance, tact and a ready application of the powers of oratory and debate, so as to combine and util- ize a great force in the House of Commons, like Mr. Disraeli. The people are taken by his success. The poli- ticians callto mind that thirty years ago Lord Melbourne—who then controlled a powerful party—noticed Disreali’s exertions and inquired of him what official position he intended to achieve, to which he at once replied, ‘I mean to be Prime Minister of England.” : » The Cabinet change and ministerial prospects are discussed at length in the city papers this morning. All the journals speak in the highest terms of praise of the talents of the new Prime Minister. The London Times says that Disraeli has won the position fairly. He is, the Times adds, the first man in‘ power in England who obtained such office solely by’ the exhibi- ‘tion of personal ability in Parliament and the Cabinet, and who won it despite of disadvan- tages of birth, education, youthful position, and, at one time, the actual distrust of his party. He does not boast of a line of ancestry from ‘‘distin- guished forefathers’? nor the inheritance of ances- tral honors, as have been generally vaunted in such cases. His contributions to the literature of the country go to make and emblazon his escutcheon. The Times concludes by reminding its ‘reavlers that Mr. Disraeli has frequently defined ‘himse'f as a ‘gentleman of the press.’” The yondon Standard prints 9 warm editorial enlogy of Mr. Disraeli. The writer says that his attainment on Office exhibits the greatest feat of political generac ship to be found in the history of England. As Shancellor of the Exchequer he dis- charged duties of a Very difficult nature to the satisfaction of the Crown tnd Parliament ; and his great experience, courage, tat, and close official relations with Earl Derby, qual.fy him to under- take the very onerous task which wit! be imposed on him as head of the Cabinet. » The London Herald asserts that Mr. Disraeli’s cap, acity to organize and lead a party both in and out on” Parliament has never been excelled, and that his call to the Premiership reflects credit on the politica’! system under which he was matured asa public m,™%, and which now yewards him with such a crown, A career of arduous exertion, conducted with com,@s¢ and masterly tactics, adds one more brilliant nam? to the list of British Com- moners who have held thy’ Premiership. The London News says tIn’t With Lord Derby's resignation terminates a line ov & class of states- men which cannot be revived im the kingdom. ‘The era of dashing and dazzling gafty leadership clbses with Disracli’s accession to INgh office, and the era of solid progress in the path of practical British reform commences in the new. London Telegraph expresses the hope that Mr. Disracli will be Premier of England—not Premier of the tory party of England. He must, the Telegraph says, recollect that he rose from the people, and that, as one of the people, he owes a deeper measure of loyalty to England than he does to an aristocratic party, the members of which merely borrowed his talents as a political aid for party purposes. The London Star states that Mr. Disraeli’s call to office constitutes a great step towards the per- fection of a system of good government. It isan attestation of the triumph of genius. The London Post admits the great ability of Mr. Disraeli, but expresses regret that some man noble—not self-made—has not obtained the Pre- miership. The Post asserts that Disraeli is Premier not so much on account of his acquire- ments and merits, as the fact that there is no one else so fit for the office. The London Advertiser says that the new Pre- mmier must make up his mind to do Parliamentary vattle for his place, and face the probability of defeat. He will, it adds, have no quarter from cho whigs or tories, as both parties hate him; but as head of the Cabinet he will enjoy fair play at the hands of the people, if he stands forth boldly and avows a line of policy distinctive from the sourse of either. THE PRESS TELEGRAMS. id the New Ministers. Lonvos, Feb, 26, 1868, Tho London 7imes this morning, commenting on the changes in the Cabinet, says Lord Derby's resignation was a foregone conclusion; 80 also was the succession of Mr. Disraeli, as no othor man has an equal right to take the tory lead, It thinks that Lord Chelmatord will re- tire, but that no other change is likely to be made, It feos no foason in the present circumstances why the ministry should not be a permanent one. The Daily News says it is possible that Lord Cran. bourne may succeed sir Stafford Northoote In the Indian Office, and that Lord Stanley may be made a peer and £opresent the goverment in the House of Lords. The Telegraph bes rengon to believe (hat Sir Hy Cairns NEW will replace Lord Chelmsford as Lord ChanSéllor, and, discussing the position of the new Premier, m‘imates that Mr, Disraeli cannot expect the indulgence alwo¥s shown and due to bis veteran and revered predecessor, Lonpox, Feb. 26—Evening. In the High Court of Chancery this afternoon Lord Chelmsford announced his intention of resigning, _ It is now certain that Sir Hugh Cairns, one of the Lord Systices of Appeal, will be his successor, The English ‘Friends of America’’—Enthusi- astid Meeting in London, Jonpox, Feb, 26—11 P, M. A great méeting of the friends of the United States was held to-nigitt at St, James’ Hall. John Bright, M. P., presided. A numberof promiuént members of the liberal party were present on the platforate In the course of thé evening Mr, Bright mado a powor- ful speech, arousing thé sympathy of the audicuce for the American people by eloquent allusions to their “02° duct in the war of rebellion, Rev. Newman Hall followed with an address in which he presented with ability the American side of tho Ala- bama controversy, and pressed his views with an earnestness and eloquence which carried the vast assem- blage entirely with him. The meeting was very enthusiastic and broke up with repeated cheers for America, ITALY, American Sentiment Towards the Kingdom— Treaty Mission te Austr! Fiorence, Feb, 26, 1868, * The Iialian journals are commenting on remarks al- loged to have been made by Secretary Seward in regard to Garibaldi, but think his words must bave been incor- rectly reported. They hope that the United States gov- ernment has not been secretly using Garibaldi as an agent of discussion, and trust that America desires only the unity of Italy. Pants, Feb, 26, 1868. ‘Tho Presse to-day reports that the Italian government is about to send General Nino Bixioto Vieana to nego- tiate a treaty with Austria, COLOMBIA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. The Inauguration of Gutierrez to Take Place in April-The Steamer R. R. Cuyler Rotting. Havana, Feb. 26, 1868. The Spanish man-of-war Ulloa has arrived here from Carthagena, February 12. General Santos Gutierrez is to be inaugurated President in April next. The steamer Rayo (R. R. Cuyler) is rotting in harbor. Her machinery has all become rusty, The watchmen aboard are all New Granadians. The Spanish men-of-war Carmen and Chorrea were still at Carthagena. CUBA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. English Negotiations to Loan Money on Cuban Account. Havana, Feb. 26, 1868. It is reported that the German mercantile house of Kobbe, Liiling & Co., Matanzas, are acting as he agents of strong London bankers In securing a treaty toloan the Spanish government twenty millions for account of the island of Cuba, the loan to be secured by a lien on the revenues of the island. ; THE PRESS TELEGRAM. Commercial and Marine Intelligence. Havana, Fob, 26, 1868, ‘The sugar market is animated, but quotations arg un- altered. Exchange—On London, 9}, a 9% per cent premium; on United States, currency, 32 a 33 per cent discount, Flour, $12 a $12 25 per bbl. Potatoes, $4 per bbl. Butter, 24¢, a 30c. per Ib. The steamship Gulf Stream arrived here to-day from New York. ‘The weather is clear and very pleasant. BRITISH COLUMBIA. Expected Feninn Attack at Victoria~The Property of, an Intestate American De- clared Revertible to the Crown. San Francisco, Feb, 26, 1868, A telegram received hore from Victoria says it is re~ ported that a Fenian head centre had arrived there, and that the government is in receipt of despatches from reliable parties in San Francisco announcing it to to be the intention of the Fenians to mako a raid on British Columbia. This news has caused considerable excitement, and Admiral Hastings has deemed it pra- dont to take immediate precauticnary steps. The baring houses are also active in securing themselves bent thé threatening danger. ‘The Scpreme Court of British Columbia has decided that the property of Isaac Humphreys, an American citizen, who Cied intestate at Victoria, must revert to the Crown should thero be no heirs tothe same. The Chief Justice of the court said the office of consul was created for commer cial purposes only, and that no ministerial duties or privileges were attached to it, Consul Frances appeared tn behalf of the United States, The property in question is of considerable value, THE NEW DOMINION. Adjournment of the Nova Scotia Parliament— The Confederation Question in Newfound. I Haurax, Feb, 26, 1868, Tho Nova Scotia Legislature haye adjourned to the 6th of August. The Govexnor of Newfoundland, in his addrecs to tho Legistatare, faving intimated that the question of con- foderation raightt come up for consideration, a large meeting was held at St. Johns, and resolutions passod deprecating the jnteption of the government to intro- duce the sulject: Subsequent action in tho House showed that a majority of members wero anfavor- abte to any steps being taken in the matter of confedera- tion, Shock at Montreal—Municipa) Election. Mowranat, Feb, 26, 1868, Another sovere sia ck of carthquake was experienced here about midnight ,last night and was the most vio- lent felt here of late yea "8. ‘The manicipal election $ Commenced here to-day and rocoeded quietly. Workman is over 600 ahead of Beaudey for Mayoralty. Earthquake THE INDIANS, Open Hostilities Reswaed by of Indi Stoux— * Among the Sr..Lovis, Fob, 26, 1868. A letter from Fort Berthold, dated December 23, says the mail trom St. Paul to Helena, Montana, was partially destroyed by a band of Sioux Indians near White Earth river, onthe 19th, and the mail carriers wore warned that if they were again caught they would be killea, The hostile Sioux encamped on the Yellow stone river fare endeavoring to induce the friendly tribes on the Little Missouri and Big Knife rivers to join them in war on the whites, They have offered them three hundred horses to do so, and say if they persist in refusing they will force them Into hostilities. ‘Another letter from Furt Berthold, dated January 16, says that for two woeks previous the severest snow storm had prevailed in that region that had been known for ten years, At Fort Stevenson the troops have been obliged to burn a warehouse and all their lumber to pre- vent thom from freezing. The cattle and mules were literally buried in the snow, and large number had been frozen to death. The Indians in the neighborhood of Fort Berthold are in a starving conditida, being obliged to eat their horses to sustain life, MISSISSIPPI. The Tax Ordinance in the Reconstruction Convention. Jacnaon, Fob, 26, 1868, ‘The Reconstruction Convention to-day was engaged upon its third tax ordinance. So far as adopted it pro- vides for the levy of a special tax of fifty per cent on the amount of the 10 tax assessed apon real estate and personal property of the State for the year 1867, to be added to the State tax assessment rolls for that year; also one half of one per cont on the vaine of the stock now on hand in each dry goods, grocery or provision store, ana flocks of goods or mercbandise, and all the movable or personal property not herein otherwise provided for; ‘also fifty conts on each bale of cotton now in the State, These en aro to be paid in Convention-warranie or United States Treasury notes, to bo collected by the ffs and tax collectors of the State. A clause fora treasurer was warmly supported by tne ox. 1 it was finally decided to allow the money the reguiar course through the State ‘Trea. adopted providg unim. Seah in wary. Ten more sections to be portant deaila YORK HERALD; THURSDAY, #EBRUARY 27, 1868. WISCONSIN. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALO. Repub. State Cunvention—Grant the Choice for President—The Impeachment of President Johuson Urged. . i Mapison, Feb, 26, 1868, Tho Republican Séate Convention to-day was largoly attended, and was darmest and enthusiastic, L, 5, Dixon was nominated for Ghiéf Just‘ce and Byron Paine for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, The following gentlemen were named as delegates to the Republican National Couvention:—Electors, 8. & Barlow, Henry D, Barron, E, Hy Enos, C, G. Walliams, Allen Worden, L, F. Frisbie, W. G Ritch, W. T. Prico; delegates at large, ex-Governor Saloon, Horace Rubley, E. H, Galloway, Henry Baetz, and ous from each Con- gressional district, Resolutions in favor of the nomination of Goneral Grant for the Presidency and for the impeachment of President Johnson were adopted, and the following telegram was directed to be sont to Stanton :—“Stand by tho War Department, We will stan by you.” PENNS YLVANIA. The Impeachment Question im the Legisia- ture. Partapetrnta, Feb, 26, 1868, The Senate of Pennsylvania has passed a resolution endorsing the impeacharent of Mr. Jounson, The reso- lution will probably be paased by the House also to-day. Republican Conventioas in Phitadelphia. Punapeerusa, Feb. 26, 1868. Republican conventions in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Congressional districts met to-day and elected delegates to the National Convention, In the Fourth Senatorial district Convention resolutions were passed congratulating the people on impeachment and pean thanks to the House of Represontatives for is action, CONNECTICUA. Republican Mass Meeting in New Haven. New Haven, Feb, 26, 1863, The republicans of New Havon to-night held one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings that has ever taken place in this city. Hundreds of people were una- ble to enter the hall, and at least three thousand por- sons were present, General Sickles made a speech, and Was received with the utmost enthusiasm. Some dis- turbance was made by about a hundred roughs, but it was soon quelled, CALIFORNIA. The Legisinture Supporting President John- son—Belligerent Advice of a Democratic Paper in San Francisco. San Francisco, Feb, 26, 1868. In the Legislature to-day the assembly adopted reso- lutions approving the action of President Johnson and censuring Congress for the course it has pursued, The independent press of the coast generally support Congress, ‘A leading democratic paper in this city calls on the President to declare martial law in the District of Co. lumbia and suspend all civil business, including Con- gress, unul the people can speak. NORTH CAROLINA. The State Radical Convention—Governor Holden Ke-nominuted for Governor. Rataicn, Feb. 26, 1868, The State Radical Convention to nominate candidates under the new constitution met here to-day in Tucker Halt. There was a large gathering of blacks at the Convention, Ex-Governor Holden was nominated for Governor. Colonel Heaton gets the nomination for Congress from the Newbern district, Mr, Hedrick, of Orange county, offered the following resolution :— a Resolved. That no person shall name from this Co: tion a nomination on the State ticket who ts disqui from holding office, either by the reconstruction acts of Congress or by the tourterath article of the constitution of the United States, known as the Howard amendment, Mr, Hedrick urged the passage of the resolution on the ground that reconstruction should be in the hands of those who did not need to be pardoned for participating in rebellion, and that the laws and constitution of the United States were in force in North Carolina. triends of Mr, Holden, who is disqualified under the laws for his prominent participation in the war, re- = to entertain the resolution and it was laid on the table, n= ‘in Lee, the Holden candidate for Sheriff of Wake county, virtually moved to expel Mr. Hedrick from the Convention for offering this resolution, but at the in- stance of Colonel Heaton the matter was dropped. The Reconstruction Convention to-day spent most of the session in personal explanations and adjourned about twelve o'clock. GEORGIA. Bill of Rights—Propesed Removal of the State Capital to Atlanta. ATLANTA, Feb, 26, 1868, The Convention to-day adopted section thirty-two of the Bill of Rights, It allows exomption from execution of a homestead of the actual worth of $2,000 and of personal property to the value of $1,000 in specie, both to be valued at the time they are set apart, and instructs the Legislature to provide for the setting apart and valuation of the same. ‘A motion to adjourn sine die on the 7th of March was fost, A resolation that mechanics and laborers shall have liens upon the property of employers for labor and ma- terial furnished prevailed. The removal of the State capital to Atlanta was warmly discussed, [t will oome to a vote to-morrow, ‘Adjourned, FLORIDA. Republic: State Convention—Candidates Nominated for State Offices and Congress, TaLLauasseR, Feb, 26, 1968. The Republican State Convontion met last night, Tho following State ticket was nominated and the nomina- tion made unantmous:—For Governor, Harrison Reid; Lieutenant Governor, William H. Gleason; Member of Congress, C. W. Hamilton. Six delegates were appointed to attend the Chicago Convention. A new stat tive Committee was elected, and three Presidential Electors were nominated, EUROPEAN MARKETS. Loxvox Moyry Market.—Lonnoy, Feb. 26—6 P. Mim Consois closed at 9344 for money and account. American securities closed at the following Jpited States fi cae 71% ; Ilinow Central Railway shares, 83. rie way shares, 44%. Frankrort Bocrse —Fraxkvort, Fob. 26—6 P, M.— United States bonds closed strong at 754. Livervoot Corton MARKrT.—LivkRvooL, Fe 26—5 P. M.—The cotton market closed unchanged at the fol- lowing quotations:—Middling uplands, in port, 9344. ; middling uplan to arrive, Oigd. @ 9d; igor j Orieans, 9%, The sales of the day foot’ up: 16, Poot Breapsrurrs Marker.—Liverroot, Feb, %—5 P. M.—Corn has dotlined to 42s, 3d, per quarter for mixed Western. Wheat steady at 16s, 2d. for Calt- fornia white, and 14s, 5d, for No. 2 red Western. Bar- ley, 5a, 6d, per bushel, Oats, 3s. 10d, per bushel, 46s, per 504 lbs. Flour, 378. 64, per bbi. for 3 Western Srvaarool. Provietons Marke?.—Livenroot, Feb, 26— 6P. M.—The market closed unchanged in tone and uotations. Lard ie excited, and prices bave advanced bales, Liv} cwt sincethe opening. Tho last sales were oon is also Grmor and higher, at 41s, Od. for Gamnberiand cut. Boef, 1128 64. por bbl, for extra UL for new. Cheese, 528 rime mess, Pork, Tle. ver ‘owt, for the best (grediow of fae. Livenroot Propvck Marxet.—Lrverroot, Feb. 26—5 P, M.—The sugar market i# buoyant at 24a 64, fer No, 12 D. 8 Rosin—7a. 9d. for common North Carolina, lia, for pale. Turpentine, 34a. 64, per cwt, Tallow, 42a 94, per cwt, Petroleum firm at is. 2 for refined, Oils—£110 for sperm, £96 for whale, 10s. for line seed, Linseed cakes, £10 10s, per ton for thin oblong, for foediny Perrone Manxer,—Axtwerr, Fed. 26—5 P. M.—The petroleum market is lower, but closed firm atthe de cline, Standard white, 44 france 50 contimes, AUCTION SALE OF COAL, Asale of Scranton coal was held yesterday by John Al, Draper & Co., auctioneers, at the office of the Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western Railrosd Company, No, 26 Exchange piace, The attendance was good and the bidaing active. It bas beon the custom in the agement of these sales to allow a purchaser uke ry low a8 100 tons, giving bim the of taking a8 much more up to the whole q ity put up as he saw fit, and were the surprise and disappointment consoquentiy to those who had come to purchase small lots when the success. ful bidders upon both lump aod steamboat took all that was offered, The following table exhibits the result of — 2$3 45 -_ 3.80 14 ity aa Ot 5 12%, a 5 25 390 0400 sale, a mi of the peaved 32282 = WASHINGTON Progress of the Presidential Impeachment, A Bill of Indictment Prepared by the House Committee. - THE WAR OFFICE IMBROGLIO. Non-Appearance of Mr. Stanton in Court and Discharge of General Thomas. Action Against Stanton for False Imprisonment. THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT. The Indictment Completed by the House Committec, Wasuinctox, Feb, 26, 1868, The labors of the committee of the House of Rep- resentatives to draw up articles of impeachment against Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, were finished this evening by the completion of tho charges upon which it is proposed to substantiate the resolution of the House. The committee went into session at nino o'clock this morning, and, with an occasional recess of a few moments, sat until five o'clock this evening. Generals Emory, Wallace and Lorenzo Thomas were oxamined in relation to the sup- posed intention of using the military force of the government in the removal of Mr, Stanton. It ig enid there will be six specitic chargos presented. The articles of impeachment, it is understood, have not yet been voted upon by the committee, This final action is expected to be taken to-morrow, It is also expected b the committee that they will be able to report the result of their labors some time to-morrow, unless some un- looked-for contingency arise in the meantime. Mr. Howard, from the Sonate Select Committee on Impeachment, reported the following to-day :— Resolved, That the Senate will take proper order thereon, of which due notice will ve given to the House of Representatives, SPEECH OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON. Visit of n Committee of Baltimoreans to the White House—The President Relies on the People tor Support. Wasuinatox, Fob, 26, 1868, ‘A Washington despatch to the Evening Telegram states that a committee of twelve, appointed by a meeting of the citizens of Baltimore held at the Maryland Institute, on the 22d of January last, in relation to tho rights of American citizens abroad, waited upon the President this morning at eloven o'clock, to present to him a copy of the resolutions adopted by the meeting, ‘The resolu- tions were presented by Mr. William P. Preston, Chair- man of the Committee, who addressed the President at considerable length, After discharging the duties imposed on him as chairman of the committee, Mr. Preston alluded in a few forcible and well chosen remarks in regard to the present condition of national affairs, and closed by saying that he felt impelled to assure the President— and ho thought in doing so he not only spoke the senti- ments of the genticmen present, but nearly of the entire community of Baltimore—that the past action and the noble and determined stand made by him received their hearty approbation, and that in his contest for the preservation and protection of constitutiomai government in tne country, he believed he would be enthusiastically supported by the poopie of Baltimore, He hoped and believed that he would have the honor of a@dressiag Mr. Jonuson again a3 tho Chief Executive of the United States at a much later period than many now believe, The President seemed deeply moved by the earnest and feeling manner in which the chairman spoke and by the impressive charactor of the address, In reply ne answered the committeo that efforts have been and aro now being made to accomplish the purpose so ably pre- sented by the chairman. Nothing, he said, will be left undone by the Executive to carry out am object so entirely in accordance with bis own convictions and feelings, Tho Prosident then continued as follows :— I shall not attempt in set terms or measured plirase to respond to the remarks which you have made in rofer- ence to the condition of affairs at present agitating the public mind, he presentation of such kind senti- ments and the encouragement mich they give constrain me, howeve say that they aiford mo a@ gratification witch words He tuadsduale: to express.” Such assure ances at this time give me strongth and courage in the fierce contlict which now prevails around us. Potnting you to the past as an index to what imy future conduct will be, I beg of you to believe that in an honest effort faithfully to discharge the high and responsible duties imposed upon me by the constitution and the laws I will consider no pal sacrilice 100 great for me to bear. Such a principle cannot be compared with the great object to be attained of preserving the principles of our republic by @sirict adherence to the constiiution and the laws made im accordance with its provisions. God being willing, I will perform my duty, let the consequences be what they may. From my adveut in public life to the present time i bave passed through mauy ordeas in my straggie for We interests of the people, Never hav for @ moment sworved from the straight lime of duty; aud, standing to this presence, 1 can sincerely declare that there has nover been aa yet am occasion when, having been assigned to daty, I have abandoned my post. I rely now as in the past upon the intelligence, the patriotism and the virtue of the American people, who, 1 beteve, will come iu all their might aod strength to tho rescue fof the country ana save it from the destruction which now seems to threaten its ruin. My faith in the American people is strong and abiding.tl have never betrayed thom, nor do now, when the waves of passion threaten to he jand, they Reg ge gender = boy in ir cause if oD an struggle for the preee jon of constitutional liberty aud the supremacy of civil authority. I agam thank you, gentiomen, for this encouragement, aud assure you that so long as the vital current continues to warm and auiraate my exist ence, and memory holds its place, this occasion will be reme mbered and cherished, THE WAR OFFICE TROUBLE. The Stanton-Thomnas Case the preme Court of the District of Columbia=N co Mr = Si ner by the © Wasmixatow, Feb. 26, 1868. ‘The room of the Supreme Court of the District of Co- Jumbia was crowded this morning with both white @ black apectators to witness the proceedings attending the caso of Adjutant General Thomas, who was arrostod at she instance of Secretary Stanton, and who on Saturday gave bail for his appearance before Chief Justice Cartier, Tho membors of the bar were also largely represented. ‘Adjutant General Thomas came into the room accom. panied by his counsel, Richard T. Merrick and water S, Cox, with Joseph H. Bradley, St., as advisory counsel, By order oi Judge Cartter, attwonty minutes past ten o'clock the criminal court was opened, A subp@ns was issued this morning to Mr. Stanton to appear in court and bring with him bis commission as Secretary of War and also certain official papers. Jadge Fisber sentenced a number of persons hero- tofore couvicted of crime, Two wore called Goorgo Washington and Jamos K. Polk, the same names as of decoasod ex-Presidents of the United States. Both tne criminals were colored, Judgo Olin came into court and took his seat at tho right band of Chief Justice Cartter, Judgo Fishor was at the tett of Judge Cartier. ‘At twenty minutes past eleven Judge Cartter asked whether the counsel were ready to proceed with the case of the United states against Adjutant General Toomas? ‘The Chief Justico—Gentiomen, are you ready to pro- coed with the case of the United Mir, Kiddio—With the of tho opurt | desire wo my professional engageinents Ce tad Mr. MM thew H. Carpenter, of Wisconsin, Mg Na appoar ig the cours of the District, I Ayav inact as's that he be admitied a rg ‘The Tifrioo—Lat Nt pore, ‘of this examination, 1 will xymark, however, ia this connection, that I aim now sitting here as a ndac!s trate, and such'a motion ts not, thorefure, uecessary, I | Sm bersovaliy weil aware of the tact that Mr. Carpenter is @ momber of the legal fraternity Mr. Carpenter—If your Honor please, with regard to this matter of examination, which is one, as everybody Of great imporiance to the parties and to the ublic, | wish to say that owing to circumstances which heed not be detailed, as they have no particular relation to the case, we desire to have the examination deferred until to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, There are some matiors which require exainimation beyond what wo have beon enabied thus far to bestow upon them, and in addition to this reason I would remark that I happen this morning to be in a condition of health which en- tirely unfits mo for entering into the examination of such an important case, 1 suiould, therefore, enter upon. the investigation of this matter with great reluctance. Yo morrow morning at ton o'clock I feel (eat we can bo ready aud that we will then ask no furth olay. The Chief Justice—Is there any objection, Bir. Mor. rick, on the part of the defendant to having the examin- tion postponed until to-morrow morning? Mr. Merrick—We would be very giad te gratify Carpenter and to accommodate this matter wo bis c: Ventonce if we did not feel the necessity which is upon us of objecting to the proposition and asking that the examination might proceed without any delay at all. If would suggest to the counsel that wo might go 30 far into the oxamination as the gentieman is prepared to go to-day, and then after we have gone into it in part, if absolutely necessary, the further consideration might be adjourned until to-morrow. We feel constrained, though with reluctance, in view of the condition of the sen ilewman’s health, vo object to the postponement of the hearing until to-morrow. ‘The Chief Justice—Are there any other reasons than thoso you have suggested which would seem to necessi- tate (he heariug of the caso to-day ? Ordinarily the in- disposition of professional gentlomon engaged in a tri _ gs habedpy especial reason for an immediat ng, furnishes a sui c post. ee uilicient cause for granting a Mr, Merrick—I supposod your Honor would have in- ferred the reason {rom the stacements. fhe Chief Justice—It is the importance of an early decision of the caso, I presume ? Mr. Morrick—Yes, sir; the caso is one of great public interest, and the conduct of the business of the govern- ment actually requires its speedy settlemont, 1 it were 4 case between private individuals and relating simply vo mattors of property the counsel for General Thomas would not hesitate under the circumstances to acquiesce in the suggestion of our learned brother on the other In view, however, of the importance of the case 43 a matter of great public concern we are constrained to object, and believe that your Honor will appreciate re force of the reason and the propriety of the sugges Mr. Carpenter—I would like to suggest, if the Court please, that this matter of haste in the examination of a case is very much at the disposal of counsel, who can be, it they choose, good-natured about it and be very brief. I think I may assure your Honor that if you will indulge us till to-morrow we can put in our case in two hours, The public service cannot certainly languish a great deal within that ume, Mr, Riddle—vesides, tuis is not the final trial of the c It is but the beginming, and not the eud, The Chiet Justice—The hearing may ve contiuned until— Mr, Morrick—Before your Honor passes that order I would move, on behalf of the defendant, that the case be adjourned from beforg your Honor at chambers to your Honor hoidig the Criminal Court of the District or Columbia, I apprehend there is no question as to tho power of your Honor so to adjourn the case; and from a conversation afew minutes since with Mr. Car- penter I apprehend that the adjournment into the Crimi- oy Court will be agreeable to the counsel on the other side, Mr, Riddle—My learned friend does not suggest any reason why such a course of procedure should be had, I suppose, acting as under ordinary circumstances, that it your Honor should retain this case you would then pass an order to the effect that the defendant appear at the ensuing term of the Criminal Court. This motion seems simply to anticipate that order, aud by direction of tho court places this case more immediately in the control of the Criminal Court rather than ofa judge sitting as an examiving court, We would preter to have action on this motion deferred until to-morrow, so that both questions may be heard and disposed of at tho same time. We would like to look at the matter in al pects. ‘The Chief Justice—I am as ready to decide this ques- tion now as at any time. ‘he process pending hero 1s @ process issued by a justice at chambers, in bis magis- terial capacity, simply with a viow to’ & preliminary inquiry into the question of whetber a crime has been committed or not. ‘The functions exercised by a justice at chambers might have been exercised by the same mazistrate as a court, provided the case had been initiated in the court, and by the magistrate as a court, Ihis not baving been done, the inquiry recurs whether it is good practice. Perhaps with tte consent of all par- tues it might be done, aud perhaps the transfer might “3 ae ae ee 5, ee memo OBITUARS. George Archibald McCall. Gonera! McCall, once commander of the celebrated Penusyivania reserves on sho Pemnsula under Generat McClellan, died at bis resideace in Westchester, Penn- sylvania, om Tucsday last, He was a native of Pennsvl- vania, and graduated at West Port in 1818; was pro~ moted to second liontenant of the First infantry in July, 1822, and in December of the same year he was appointed to the Fourth inigniry, with like He advanced to the first Neutenancy , and appoined Assi vant Commissary in the latter part of the ame year, which position he held until April, 1331,, when he was appointed aid-de-camp to Major General Gaines, which position he hold until 1938, acting a port n of the time as Assistant Adjutant General. Ho distin guished him~ sei under Colonel Worth im the Florida w ur, He was one of the most active oilicers in the Mexic ¥a war, and porformed no unimportant part ia that car \paign. He Wag breveted major and lieatenant colonel ‘or bravery and distinguished services performad at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma; was appointed major in t. \° Fourth: intantry in December, 1847, when be relingu hed bis line appointment and was advanced to Inspec ot Gen- eral, with rank of cotonel, in 1860, He 1 cigned April 29, 1853, After resiguing bis poemaon in th * ariny he took’ up his residence in Chester cownty, 2 emsyl- Vania, and devoted himaelf to agricuttural pu ‘suits Upon the breaking out of the rebellion he was ‘alled from his peaceful seclusion and willipgly devote Ut bis great military attainments to the cause of his cou ry. was apoonies major general of Penneylvanta vo (sa- tors, and brigadior general in the service ef the Un \ked States, and, with the most commendable emergy, org \~ ized and’ disciplined the Pennaylvapia Rese we corps, Of which he became commander, During te early part of the war he commanded the Pennsyivan be roserves in the Peninsula campaign, and Was capture at Malvern Hili and taken to Richmond, wihero he re mained prisoner but a short timo, having been ox- changed. Ho resigned in 1803, In 1962 ae ran tor Congress, on the domocratic ticket, in bisdparict, and was de(eated. Since thea he has not mixed i% jpolitical life, General MoCall was an active and gallajet soldier, and made w highly honorable name in tue arnay during bis connection with it, especially in the Peuime ul a Cau paign i 1862, NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Tho frigate Piscataqua, Captain Daniel’ Ammen). \ bear~ ing the broad pennant of Rear Admiral steph eer C. Rowan, arrived at Rio Janeiro January 17, and’ a flor coaling and taking in provisions sailed again on thog’ 9th at noon for the Cape of Good Hope and China, The slooy-of-war Pawneo, Captain M/ B. Woolsey, a at Rio Janeiro January 29. The frigate Guerriere, Captain Thomas Corbin, fag - ship of Rear Admiral Charies H. Davis, commanding * South Atlantic squadron, was at Montevideo at last aan counts, Quite a squadron was collected ot that poink, consisting of the gunboat Quinnebaug, (Commandos Edward Barrett; the gunboat Kansas, Lieutenant Com— mander William #. Dana; gunboat Shamekin, Com mander Pierce Crosby, and the daspaich bows’ Waspy. Lieutenant Commander Wiitiam A. Kirkland, The gunboat Huron, Lieutenant Commander Henry-* Erben, was at Pernambuco February 4. The health of the officers and mon of the South Atlautic squadron was excellent, Tho corvette Monongahela was still high and dry as. St. Croix on the 17th of February, The shipwrights sens. ‘out by the Navy Department had, however, arrived and: wore making preparations to launch her, ‘The gunboat Saco, Commander Heury Wilson, was ab- St. ‘Thomas op the 17th inst Commander J. CG, P. De Kraft has been dotached frome: special service at Philadelphia and ordered to duty as: fleet captain of the North Atlantic squadron. Firse- Assistant Engineer P. V. Voorhees and Second Assistans- Engieer Francis B. Alien have resigned. ANNUAL RECEPTION OF THE JERSEY CITY YACHT CLUB. The ninth annual reception of this yacht club took: place last evening at the New York Assembly Rooms, and may be recorded as among the most succossful aad. gratifying events in tho history of that organization. A larger number of persona have participated in some of the previous gatherings; but none of the» old. favorites: were missing from the dancing course, The ladies- wero numerous, and their drosss of beauty and infinite variety ; each in every dance reminded one of the picture of the lower bay, rather than a dancing tloor, where, seen: upon the bright. waters, with a few larger craft sprinkled in, wore a perect fleet of well Utted craft, that sparkled asthe jowols of the aquatic occasion, The decorations wero in perfect keeping with the spirited event and ole- gant in the extreme, Prospect of breaking day. was ap- parent before the merry assemblage broke up, The: administer to the convent of record; but it could not change tbe character of the in- vestigaiion; it could not change the position of the parties to the investigation, whether carried on by tho court or by the magistrate, Either tribunal must act in a magisterial capacity, resolving a prelimi- nary inquiry into the question whether the laws have been violated, Now, would it be good practice, pro- vided the parties consented to it, to permit the judge at vs, Loreazo | chambers to transfer his labor, if he bas the power to do 80, over into the court? It changes the character of the investigation in no respect; it changes the relations of tho parties to the investigation in no regard; it changes— Mr. Cox--Will your Honor allow me to state an addi- tional consideration, and that is the doubt which exists whether, while the Criminal Court is in session, the con- sideration of a case of this characier can be proceeded with at chambers, and, because of this doubt, whether it would not be advisable to adjourn the examinati over to the Criminal Gourt ? After a brief conterence with his associates on the bench, the Chief Justice said—The inquiry submitied by counsel seems to presuppose that the duty and authority of @ criminal court is to inquire whether a crime has been committed, the court sitting and acting in @ separate capacity from its grand jury, a (ribunal created by the law for the purpose of making the in- qairy and rendering it unnecessary that the court should act, Now, the highest function that a magistrate can exorcise in thig particular ia to inquire whether a crime has probably been committed; and the highest power that he can exercise is the power of holding the pubiic offender to answer upon trial before the court, There is nothing in the nature of the investigation, except the mere process of inquiry into the trath, which is anala- gous to the ultimate trial. The duty of the jndue at chambers is merely to inquire whetoer an offence nas probably been committed, and that being the case the proprieiy of action would be in chambers as a magistrate and not upon the bench as a court, This question had betore been et to my mind Informally as a new question. It is said to have boon ruted by a very high authority in this District, not that a transfer should take place, but that it might be done. But that does not aifect (ue question of the pro priety of practice, While I should be very giad to do anything im my powor to convenience tho record, or to convenience either party in a fair investigation of the case, and while [ will do so as far as time perinits, it seems to me that nothing would be gained by the transfer asked, and I therefore overrule tue application. I would state that Lhave informally consuited with my brothren on the beach and that they all concur with me in the view I have expressed. Mr. Merry may it pleaso your Honor, Goneral ‘Thomas having given bail to appear before your Honor this morning, he is in obedience to the exigency of that bond now before you, and surrenders himself to the Marshal of the District of Columbia, by whom he was orrested under the warrant issued upon an affidavit filed on Saturday last. He being now by virtue of the surrender thu# made in the custody of tho Marshal, I present to your Honor, holdimg tue Criminal Court ot the District of Columbia, a petition for a Labeas corpus, The following 1s the petition: — To the Hon, D. K. Carrrmn, Chief Justi Court of tive Distriat of Columbla, hold: ¥ District — ¥ ee eran of Lecenso {homas:—That he is now held in custody by the Marshal of said District uader and by virtue Of a warrant maie ou and given to suid ofiosr Dy your unlawful and without color of wa of the United his arrest, and f the Supreme the Criminat Honor, sitting in chambers. said ump authority under the ¢ he prays your Hi aii ‘al to bring the body of your petitioner before sae at tor ta open court; tat, the’ eatse of his capture And detention as aforesaid thay be inquired Into and he be dealt with according to law. Mr. Carpenter—If the court a bane to state that [ regard thin last action as an entirely unnecesary epivode This ‘action has been prosecuted hero by the Secretary of War for the purpose of bringing this matter to a settioment in the courts, fhero is no feeling be- tween him and Goneral Thomas siderations alone of a public nature have actuated thia prosecution. Gene- ral Thomas is a gentioman who will not We do not ask that he id even be required to enter into bis recognizance, and surely he cannot come {nto court and tmako bimeelf a prisoner unless the court at least accepts that fact, or somebody asks im to be imprison the full latitude, tuerefore, which we conse’ have, and which [ nave no doubt your Honor willingly accord to him, this application for a writ of habeas Corpus seems to be rather unnecessary. The Chief Justice—he question {s now as to the standi Juris of the defendant, Do counsel ask any action on tue part of the court i reference to the announce. mont that they surrender bimytg Mr. Cox—There is no nocessity for asking that any action bo had by your Honor, The accused has surren- dered himself to the custody of the Marshal, Mr. Bradiey, St,—His bail bave surrendered him. Mr. Cox—Yeos, sir; his bail have surrendered him. Ho is now In the custody of the Marshal; he is not ai large. By the terms of bis recognizance he was bound to appear before your Houor to-day. He has so ap eared, and now his bail surrender him to the Marshal. instead of being bailed to appear on the first day of the next term of the Criminal Court he was bailed to appear hore. Had ho been bailed to appoar before the Criminal to surrender him here at this time, He ts, therefore, now iovally and tochatoaily in the custody of the Mar- shal, whetner there be any pei actual restraint or not, This being the case he haga right to ask for « writ of habeas corpus, ia order that Marshal or anybody else to hold him im custody may be vested. did not bind the bait to return the defendant to the Mar. Honor, ag the foundation for an application of habeas corpus. a 7 to the court, Where is the Thot terms of the revogn: he i present in coart to ewer regarding th nce charged. | however, that is BOL the question ¢ s diately bet ate me as toe examining 9, father & question to bo considered by the judze w! shail tcoryain the application for a WEA of habeas cor- CONTINUED ON EIGRreH PAGE Court it would bave been competent for his survties to have surrendered him at any time, His bail see proper right of the Mr. Carpenter—If the court please, this recognizance shal; it bound the bail to return the defendant to your It ie very clear to my mind that the dofendan', cannot come bere aud ask wo have himself imprisoned The Chiet Justice—I have never beard of a pristner surreadoring Limeeif to his sureties or the io a @ “Mar. ohal by ae a mas is * Hie ‘carraat bas Deon returas and the party's recognize ace has been substitated. Haring appeared according te the patrate, bat bo Ollicers of the club for the ensuing year are:— Commodore—J, T, Schoonmaker. Vice Commodore—S, P. Hill Troasuror—A. B. Reynolds. Secretary —William Clark, Jr. Moasurer—L. ‘Taylor. “THE NEW HARLEM BRIDGE. The report of the Harlem Bridge Commissioners, . which was submitted to the Legislature y osterday, showa- that since tbe last report the following: material has been used and placed in posttion, v: 73,373 pounds of cast iron, 48,982 pounds of wrought iron, 1,689 yards of nry and 132,000 tect of lumber. The Commissioners that @ portion of the last appropriation for the com pletion of tho bridge has been expended im constructing the south apr and removing the old bridge, and pre- sent tho following estimate of the Chief Engineer of” what money is still noeded, the amount at present im hand being $33,808:—To complete the bridge proper, 54,500; tho south approach, $20,109; the north approach, $51,900, and to remove the’ submerged piers of the old bridge, $3,000. From this it oan be seen thas. afurthor appropriation of $43,791 is. etill required to. finish this struc.ure. A Perfect imparts a tine and oils or aleoh —A.—Japanese Hnir stain Colors the hair, whiskers and tmustiehe a beauttful black or brown, It cohaists of only one preparetion, Color will will not fade or out, Only 30 cents a box. Sold by I. 7. HELMBOLD, SM Broadway, noxt to Moteo~ politan Howl, and by ail druggists, Dye.—-The Beat in the armless, reliable, instantaas~ Mair 1 ous. 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