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GERMANY. Herald Special Report from Berlin. The Nation Preparing for War and Troops Being Made Ready for Action. French Political Party Movements Excite Cabinet Apprehension. Kaiser William Anxious for the Sanctity of Treaties. Can France Fulfil Her Engagements, or Will She ? Tho Soil of the French Republic May Be Again Invaded. TELEGRAM TOD THE NEW YORK HERALD The following special despatch to the Hezgacp has been received from our cor re- spondent in Berlin by the way of London:— Beri, Feb. 28, 1872, The German nation is arming again and as- suming an aspect for war rapidly. Two corps of the imperial Prussian army have received orders from the War Office to hold themselves fully equipped and in readi- ness to move immediately when directed. THE REASON WHY. The reason for this isto be found in the great and unusual activity which just now prevails among the French political parties at Versailles, and a consequent apprehension on the part of the Germans of the possible occur- rence of a sudden change not only of the Minis- try, but of the form of government on the soil of the French republic. IMPERIAL OENSORSHIP OF FRENCH EXEOUTIVE MOVEMENTS. Prussia reserves to herself the right to judge of and pronounce on, any new govern- ment which may succeed that of President Thiers in France on the following important point:—Whether the Emperor William's Ministry deem that government unlikely, by inclination or incapacity, to execute the treaty of peace, and to discharge the obliga- tions incurred ander it to Germany. A NEW INVASION POSSIBLE. Should Prussia decide either point in the affirmative against France a new German {ovasion of the French territory will follow. FRANCE. The Royalist Movement in the French Legisla- ture Extending—The Press Law of the Re- public—Flow of Specie to the Bank. TELEGRAM TQ THE NEW YORK HERALE PaRIs, Feb. 23, 1872. The royalist manifesto, on which the hopes of a Tuasion of the Legitimist ana Orleanist parties are ‘based, is still circulating among the members of the Right in the Assembly for additional signatures. ‘The document has not yet been printed, and its terms are kept secret, The prime leaders in the movement have ad- ressed a note to the journals, stating that the pub- Ucation of the aocument is withneld at present in order to avert agitation; that the list of signatures is increasing, and that “‘when tne crisis comes the Darty will be found ready.” SBVERE CENSORSHIP OF THE PRESS. It ts said that the government will make the pas- Sage of the bill increasing its powers over the press @ Cabinet question. The Gaulois has been succeeded by a new paper, L’Etotvle, Tne suppression of this journal ts ex- pected. FLOW OF SPECIE TO THE BANK. The specie in the Bank of France has increased 1,400,000 francs during the week. AUSTRIA. Observance of Washington’s Birthday—The Le. gation in the United States. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. VIENNA, Feb, 23, 1872. Mr. Jay, the American Minister, gave a supper Party last night in honor of Washington’s Birthday, Which bronght together a large and brilliant com- pany. Among the invited guests present were the members of the British Embassy. Herr Hengelmueller has been appointed Secretary Of the Austrian Legation at Washington. SWITZERLAND. erious Quarrel Between Germans and French and Foreign Riot on Neutral Soil. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Berne, Feb. 23, 1872. Acondition of angry feeling has existed during 4ome few months just passed between the Alsatian and German workingmen employed in thie city, and yesterday it culminated in a serious riot. Tne disorder was suppressed by the authorities nd twelve of the ringleaders of tne riot arrested, but not until many persons had been severely in- Jured, GENERAL SHERMAN’S TOUR. The American Party at Audience with the Pope and Received by Antonelli. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Panis, Feb, 23, 1872. Aspecial despatch from Rome to the American Register newspaper says General Sherman, Colonel Audenreid and Lieutenant Grant, previous to their departare from that city for Naples, bad a pleasant Anterview of an hour’s duration with His Holiness ‘whe Pope. The party subsequently called upon Cardinal An- toneill, who gave them a cordial reception, ROME. Pontifical Proclamation of Bishops—fome for America, TELEGRAM TD THE HEW YORK HEAALD. Rome, Feb. 23, 1872. The Pope in consistory yesterday preconized entyetwae vishoos. including four 10r dicescs in BELGIUM, Progress of the Legitimist Monarchical Congress in Antwerp—Monseigneur Dupanloup at the Scene of Amsemblage—Crowds in the Streets and Symptoms of Tumult. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. ANTWERP, Feb, 23, 1872, Monseigneur Dupanioup, Bishop of Orleans, and the Dukes of Rohan and Tremoille have arrived THE CITY CROWDED AND EXOITED, The number of strangers is constantly increasing; ‘ana their presence causes much agitation in the ty. SYMPTOMS OF TUMULT IN THE STREETS. To-night the streets were occupied by tumultuous crowds, and the police are out in force, THE ALABAMA CLAIM The American Reply to Berl Granville Note— Newspaper Publication in London—Citizen Anxiety for Official Facts TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK WERALO. Lonpon, Fob. 23, 1872, The Telegraph newspaper has issued an “extra,’’ which contains what purports to be the reply of the American government to the note of Earl Gran- ville on the Alabama case, Great eagerness is manifested by the people to see the paper, and the “extras” are selling rapidly, Filing of English Claims Under the Washing- ton Treaty. LonDon, Feb, 23, 1872. Notice is given here that all the memortals of English claimants under the Treaty of Washington must be filed by March 26, ENGLAND. Royal Preparations for Participation in the Na- tional Fete of Thanksgiving—The Prince of Wales Indisposed in Health-He May Be Absent from St. Paul’s—The Gov- ernment of India—A Cabinet Vacancy in Prospect. TELEGRANS TO THE NEW YORK HERALG. Lonpon, Feb, 23, 1872. Her Majesty Queen Victoria has returned trom Osborne to Winasor, where she will remain so as to be in readiness to participate in the thanksgiving services at St. Paui’s Cathedral on Tuesday next, It 1s possible His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales may not be able to attend the Cathedral on that day. The Standard newspaper of this morning says the Prince “is suffering from siight indisposition, which may compel him to pe aseut."” THE VICEROYALTY OF INDTA. Although the appointment of Lord Northorook to the Viceroyship of India has been pronounced premature there is but little doupt tat it will be maae and confirmed ultimately. CANVASS FOR A CABINET APPOINTMENT. The Marquis of Landsdowne will probabl ceed Lord Northbrook as Under Secretary of for War. PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY BY AMERICANS. The English workingman who was killed by the American, Minor, last Saturday night, having left @ family in very destitute circumstances, the Amert- cans residing in London are subscriving funds to relieve the wants of the sutferors. THE COTTON SUPYLY. Twelve thousand four hundred anda forty-eight bales of American cotton were landed at Liverpool to-day. spits The Canadian Fisheries mentary Movemeut Ballot. Question —"arline Woward Le islaive LonDon, Feb, 23, 1872, In the House of Commons to-night Mr. Alugessen, Unier Secretary, replying to Mr. Dal- rymple’s inquiry, said collisions between the American and Canadian fishermen were, in the opinion of the government, impossible, but precau- tions would be taken. PROGRESS TO THE BALLOT. During the sitting of the House of Commons Mr. Bentinck gave notice that he should, at an early day, move that divisions of the House be conductea by ballot. “CONSERVATISM AT THE POLLS. Mr. Monckton, a conservative, has been elected to Parilament from North Nottinghamshire, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Speaker Denison. AFRICA. Reports from the Cape Colony Diamond Fields and Decline in the Value of the Gems, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Feb, 23, 1872, The mail steamer from the Cape of Good Hope has arrived. Encouraging reports trom the diamond fields con- tinued to reach Capetown. Diamonds were selling at auction at a decline of twenty-five per cent on the prices reported by the previous steamer. Good order had been restored among the miners, Several persons who were prominent in ‘ynch- Ing’’ operations had been arrested and punished. CUBA. Manifesto by the Cuban General Manuel Agra- monte Urging the Insurgents to Surrender to the Spanish Authorities. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Havana, Feb, 23, 1872. The insurgent General, Manuel Agramonte, who Nas surrendered to the Spanish authorities, has issued a document to his late companions in arms, which deprecates the continuance of the war and asks them to surrender to the Spantaras and allow bis manifesto to circulate among the Cubans in the revolutionary districts. Agramonte offers to receive any Cubans who are desirous of surrendering, and for that purpose he will accompany & Spanish column of troops, But shouid they refuse to surrender he threatens to or- ize the Cubans who surrendered with him and march against the persisting revolutionista, ‘The manifesto concludes by saying that there 1s no jonger any reason why the revolution should con- tinue, EUROPEAN MARKETS. LONDON MONEY MARKET, Consols Poy . . 13-5 P, Mam 124 for the be: 913g : 1865, old, M.—Rentes closed at S61, Ne. LIVERPOOL COTTON MAREET.—LIVERPOOL, Feb, 23— 5 P. M.—The cotton market closed dull. Middling up- sales ul ; midding Orleans, 11%d. The of the day have bees 12,000 baless including ts for export of sea, pearly and have been made at 11 916d., at New Orleans at f eo" falen 85 bales, of which 6,000 Am, ayer peutation, |The stock ia port te bal rc an. 1 the weel TORO) ‘Vales, Tncluding 78,000 Americus "het $235 for money and 93% ee Sroswenty bonds, I we been at sea bound to 400,000 baies, of which 160,000 are American, Mani TRADE AT MANCHRGTER.—LIVERPOOL, Feb. 28.—The ad- vices trom Manchester are less favorabie, and cause a dull- ness in the cotton market. LIVERPOOL BREADSTUPFS MARKET.—LIVERPOOL, Feb, P.M. The receipts of wheat for the past three days have been 85,000 quarters, including 25,000 American. Toe mar- ket is quiet, Wheat, 12s, 6d. per cental for California white. and ies us. Kad No. Zred Western spring. Corn, 28s. 9d, @ 298. per quarter, Livearoo. PROVISIONS MARKET.—LivERPoot, Feb. %—Eventng.—Bacon, wt. (or short rib middies; Me. 64, per cwt. for Camberland cut. LONDON PRONTO MABKET.—LONDON, Feb, 23—Evontng. Spirits turpentine, 568. 6d. per cwt, HAVANA, Feb, 28, 1879, & limitea jobbing demand; No. 2D. 8., 10 United Stat 60 days, currer ort nigh She & 44 premiums, Oh A ae Sugar quict and wi concessions would have to be made to sell, 2 lig reais per arrobe. Exebanye firmer. 01 WASHINGTON. THE TREATY AND THE CLAIMS. The Controversy Within Nar- row Limits. ARBITRATION, ABROGATION OR WAR Fish Weakening---The Presi- dent Will Stick. Trumbull, the “Sorehead,” and Morton, the “Whip,” on Party Allegiance, VOORHEES ON SPANISH ATROCITY Labor Convention Nominees. The Machinations of the Liberals Among the Labor Reformers—The Later Frank- lin Loommg Somewhat. The New York Central Bonds Tax Decision. Wasuinaton, Feb, 23, 1872. The American Reply to Earl Granville’s Note—Fish Floundering—Grant Steady— Shall Ic Be War? The intimation that the Cabinet dia not fully agree to-day upon the exact terms of the answer to Lord Granville’s note is not generally credited, though it seems certain that theré will be a delay of several days in despatching the answer of our government, England evidently means war or the abandonment of the American claim before the tribunai, and the general opinion prevailing here is that we must either insist upon the observance of her treaty obll- gations at the risk of war, or walt for the slower process oi a decision vy the tribunal itse!f and force the dect:ton. r ‘The democrats regard the situation as a dilemma for the administration, and some of them are pre- dicting a complete backdown, though this ts impos- ‘They say that negotiation will be equal to concession and the abandonment of the claim tor consequential damages, and are waiting for a re- treat, whicn wilt v¢ beneficial to them in the Presi- dential contest, ‘the Presiaent folds the view he has always held, but Mr, Fish is playing the diplomat, and itis not impossible that he wil! spo'l the case and disgrace the country. He hesitates avout sending the an- swer, or gives out that be ts not in a hurry, though it has been recorded at tne State Department and may be on its way. Cabinet oMcers are very reticent to-mght; and, though the subject 13 discussed im oficial circles, but little real news can be elicited. The HeraLp sible, | to-aay exhausted the subject for the present, and there the matter ends. ‘The result of the interview of Sir Edward Thorn- ton with the Secretary of State yesterday was despatched to-night to go by the White Star line of steamera instead of the regular mail packets, that it might reach England earier than the American answer, and thus autciipate the coue of Mr. Fish’s des,atch, The President and the Cabinet, The President returned to Washington early this morning, and was, during the forenoon, waited upon by the Chicago Relief Committee, who called to pay their respects, The Cabinet remained in session until three o'clock, all tne members remaining until the close, Senators Trumbull and Morion Not Talkiug About the French Arms Sale. Senators Trumbull and Morton occupied the whole of the session or the Senate to-lay. Tne resolution \o investigate the sale of the old guns belonging to the government was supposed to be under discus- sion; but neither of the gentlemen speaking said one word touching on the subject, Trumbull opened with a prepared speech, which occupied two hours in delivery. it was just such a speech as one would expect to hear had he been in attenaance at a political mass meeting held at @ cross roads or in some town hall. It 1s noticed that, although Trumbull is one of the bitterest of President Grant’s opponents, he 18 more diplomatic and more careful in his attacks than the other anti-administration Senators. He does not rush in with tne heediess- ness of Sumner nor with the malicious impudence of Schurz, for he is a candidate for the nomination of President in opposition to Grant, and while he is willing to have Sumner and Schurz and Tipton throw the mud he reserves himself for the more re spectable work of legitimate attack. He evidently feels that this “old gun’ resolution 18 a hasty piece of malice, concocted by two soured and impractical men; that it isa fraud too palpable to hoodwink the people, and that as a means of in- jury to the President it is an utter failure. Since the debate began, more than a week ago, he has care- fully kept in the background and only comes forward to cover the retreat when he sees Sumner compelled to withdraw his infamously faise preamble, and Schurz, with all his rhetoric and oratory, beaten in every point touching the charges made. Thus it is explained why, in nis speech to- day, Mr. Trumbull paid little or no attention to the main question before the Senate. He dweit on the political situation of parties, defending and ex- plaining the meaning of the platform on which the Cmcinnati Convention 1s called, and the achieve- ments of the republican party, through the instru- mentality of Lyman Trumbull. He pictured a very plausible platform upon which the democrats and “sorehead'’ republicans might unite and nominate Lyman ‘Trumbull for President. He denounced the enforcement act, the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in certain counties in two of the Southern States, and the failure of Congress to grant universal amnesty. He denounced the cor- ruptions of the goveruments of the Southern States under republican rule, and said he wouid prefer and would be willing to trust the rule of the men who carried these States into rebellion and are now disfranchised. He compared the corruptions of the government with those of Tammany Hail, and warned those in power to beware of the fate of that Organization, Leet and Stocking were classed with Hodge and Norton, He seemed to think every ono corrupt except Lyman Trumbull. He charged that the war had not only demoralized the general government, but it had tainted the merchant, the banker, the artisan, and especially our great railroad corporations. When be had finished Senator Morton replied, making the only sensiole speech in the many he has made during this debate. Mbst of ‘Irumbull’s re- marks were aimed at him, and consequently he was well warmed up for a reply. He showed up the schemes and {ntrigues of Trumbull for a Presiden- Mal nomination, which, when made known, would be sufMctent for the country to understand the motives of these attacks on the administration. He believed ‘Trumbull @ monomniac on the subject of corrap- tion, and thought it peculiar thata man Who was on record as having made 103 recommendations for office during the present administra. tion should pe such @ blatant advocate of reform as to brovose to Make 11a penal offence for NEW YORK HEKALY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872. @ Congressman to make a recommendation for oMice, Thus the debate went on until four o'clock, when Senator Nye got the floor; but before ne began the Senate adjourned. ‘There was no abatement in the crowd in the gal- leries to-day and the sofas and aisles of the Senate Chamber were also filled with members of the House and other celebrities, Among the number who carefully watched the debate were Representa- tives Dawes, Garfleid, Poland, Sam Hooper, Banks, Bingham and Morgan; Senacor elect Allison, ex- Postmaster General Randall, old Frank Blair, @x- Senator Wade and Goveraor Brogs, General Rufus Ingalls, who 18 called the chief of the “miliary ring,” sat in one of the galleries with two very preity ladies, Messrs. Leet and Stocking sat near the reporters’ gullery, and Mrs, Grant, with some lady friends, were in tne diplomatic gallery. Voorhees as the Apostle of the Down. trodden aud Terror of Denpots—The Havana Covsulate—William ana Mary’s College. Mr. Voorhees treated the House to a buncombe speech upon Cuban matters this morning, recom. mending that no appropriation be made to continue our Consul at Havana, The struggles of the Cubans for independence, the tyranny of the Spanish gov- ernment and the outrages perpetrated upon ua- offending citizens through the arbitrary use of Spanish power were each and all dwelt upon at length. He chargea the State Department with cowaraice and wmisrepresentation. He dwelt with great earnestness upon the position of our government toward Cupa, and charged that we alone of all the republican powers had no kind word for her. He would nave ships of war built for the purpose of awing Spain into good behavior. Mr, Garfield thought, in view of the very delicate state of affairs between this government and several of the great Powers of Europe, tt would be weil to proceed with great caution upon any question in- volving our relation with them and opposed Mr. Voorhees’ amendment, Mr, Banks was also anxtous about our foreign relations. ‘The bill was passed as amended by the commitree, ‘The bill for reimbursing the William and Mary College for losses sustained through the ac- ton of our soldiers during the war was up again to-day, and received some sub-committee of the Committee of Commerce to Prepare a bill for the revival of American Cou merce, The New York Central Bonds Tax Decision. ‘The following internal revenue decisions have been rendered :— 1. Commissioner Douglas decides that the issue Of interest certincates to Lhe amouut of $23,036,000 on tho 19th day of December, 1868, by the New York Central Company, 1s suvs'aotiaily a scrip ae and taXable under toe imternal revenue wi 2, That the admission of the company made, and | yet of record, when the said certificates were 1% | sued, that they were bared on the earnings of the | and expenuitures of the company, equal in amount to eighty per cent of the stock of the com pany ($23,636,000 being the amount of the scrip divie | dend) ts binding and not to be disregarded aa against the rights of the goverument, though-subsequenuly | contradicted by the tesuimony of the counsel of the company; that the Commissiouer io the matter of | admissions and contradictory explapauons has the | power 0! a court Lo judge of and accept or reject | the explanatory evidence. 3% That only. such earnings, tacomes, profits as are represented aier September, the date ol the first income tax law, are lable ou. i That the measnre of valuation for the taxation | of scrip dividends is generaliy the ‘inarke: value,” | but that where, by the admission of the company, the scrip actually represents doilar for dollar of its face | then the valuation thus solemnly given by the com- | pany will prevail in adjusting Wig 5. That so much of the dividend aspelongs to the period irom September, 1862, to Seprember, 108, 1s to be taxed. In tnis case the dividend covering in time fifteen years’ earnings, &c., six-fitteentns of | the whole being the proporuonate amount between | 1862 and 1868, is What must be taxed. In tnis case | Six-fifteentis ammount to $9,214,400, omwhicu a tax of five per cent should be collected, Vincent Colyer’s Resignation—Correspond- ence on the Subject. Mr. Vincent Colyer furnishes the following cor. | respondence concerning his resignation 4s a mem- ber of the Board of indian Commissioners, which resignation was accepted by the President to-day:— Wasainaton, D. C., Feb, 17, 1872. Stx—I have the honor to herewith tender my res- ignation as a member of the Koard of Indian Com- missioners. Perit me to say that, until yesterday, was not aware of the precise contents of the letter of the secretary of the Interior — ol the lath ultimo, although aware at the time of my resignation of the Secre- taryship that some such letter had veen received, trust that this will bea suficient apology tor my delay in retiring from the Board. Thanking you tor your kinaness to me, lam, very respectiuily, your obedient servant, VINCENT COLYER, gains or 1862, | to very damaging and probably fatal blows from Mr. Blair of Michigan, Strong of Connecticut, and Farnsworth of Illinois, Mr. Blair, who 13 known to favor general amnesty, and upon all ques- tions atfecting the interests of the South to be gen- erously disposed, sald, as chairman of the Commit- tee on Claims, that if the House admitted this one 1t must expect to find itself hooded with hunareds which had a far better title to consideration than this aristocratic nursery of secession, ‘The closing scene of the afternoon's debate was a very funny misunderstanding between Mr, Dawes, of Massachusetts, and Mr. Perce, of Mississipp!, in regard to tue former gentieman’s claim to the floor. for half an hour. Mr. Myers, of Pennsylvania, who was in the chair, found some dificulty in pilot- ing the committee through the dangerous seas of controversy; but, with the help of the Speaker’s page, the reading clerk, who 1s aw fait in all rales and de- cistons, and several members who volunteered ad- To the PRESIDENT. LETTER CALLING ON HIM TO RESIGN. D&PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, | Wasuinaton, D. C., Jan, i2, 14) Hon. Fenix R. Bruno, Arlington House, ington, D, C.:— Sin—1 aeem it necessary for the welfare and prosperity of that part of the public service with which the Board of indian Commissioners is con- nected that thts Board shali change its Secre- tary. I have entertained the opinion for seve! Months that this charge 1s necessary, but for pra- dential reasons connected with the service | have waited for a proper (ime and occasion Lo express it. 1 may add that f aave made known to the us well as the Commissioner of Indian Att Intention to make this request, and I mitted to say that they jom’ with sincere expression of regret for the nec lever, as well as an earnest hope not only that the request’ may be complied with cheerfully, but that the motive Which prompts it may be fully appre ciated. I desire to express to you, and throu ‘ou to each Member of your board, the most sis sentiments ot regard and esteem. Very re- fully, your obedient servant, ‘ Wash- a ity of this: sy vice, he succeeded in giving the floor to Mr. Dawes, when Spear, of Georgia, successfully moved that the committee rise, which carries the bill over to next Friday. The uxe Committee on Claims. The House Committee on Claims agreed upon several important bills this morning, and will ree port them to the House under the next call. Among them are certain cotton cases, tnvolving in each bat smali amounts, but aggregating when all of that class are disposed of to $000,000. Irrigation, The Committee on Public Lands of the Senate were this morning engaged in discussing the sub- ject of irrigation, and heard the argument of Mr, Hooper, of Utab, in favor of a general system. The committee will report in favor of a bill aliowing the construction of canals by all who desire to do 80. Military Prisons. The CommXtec on Militars%ifairs of the House this morning had under discussion the bill to esvab- 1i8n military prisons, but reached no final decision. ‘The Charges Axainst Comptroiier Hurlburd. The House Committee on Banking and Currency have taken more important testimony in regard to the charges against Comptrotler Hurlburd, From ‘what testimony has already been given it is sald that a majority of the cgmmittee are satisfied of the truth of some of the charges made against him, The Labor Convention Nominees, Davis and Parker—The ‘“Sorebead” Ploi—Horace Greeley to Get a Show—Trumbuil, the Sorehend, Sorer Still. The nomination of Judge Davis, of the Supreme Court, and Governor Parker, of New Jersey, for the Presidency and Vice Presidency by the Columbus Labor Convention is in accordance witn an ar- rangement lately effected in Washington by repre sentatives of the “soreheads,” che democrats who are willing to coalesce, and the political jobbers of the labor reform party. At the earlier consulta- tions of these wirepuliers it was proposed that the Columbus Copvention should, without committing itself to any menor any platform, be adjourned over ull all the straight-out political con- ventions had met and adjourned, and then fall in with and endorse the platform and nomwmations that might have been agreed upon by the anti- Grant fusionists. The plan, however, has been changed since the French arms business came up, and the radical ‘‘sorelieads”’ have cooled on srum- bull, for keeping himself aloof from his associates as long as he decently could, and even ridiculing them to the common enemy. The last agreement was that the Labor Conven- tion should nominate for the Presidency a man that would command tie democratic and reform repub- lican vote, and for the Vice Presidency one that would command the labor vote, overstated considerably at 300,000, In Judge Davis the might Presidential candidate is supposed to be found, and the sanguine schemers hope to detach in his favor the republican labor vove from tts party allegiance, on the.douole ground that he is really @ republican and that compromise measures are essential now to the prelim. inary success of the labor movement. The question whether Governor Parker can command for the ticket the laboring vote not brought in by Judge Davis is not likely to become a practical one, as, at a conference of the reformers held to-day, it was determined to postpone the Cincinnat! Conven- tion till the 20th of June, at which time the nomina- tion of Davis will be accepted, and Horace Greeley, the work’ggman’s friend, nominated in place of Parker, who will either decline his proffered honors outright or withdraw at the proper ume. The parties to this scheme are decidedly confl- dent in their expressions of its success, but admit the possibility or change both in plan and prospects before May and June. Trumbull’s friends, who have looked on, but have not been allowed a voice U. DELANY, Secretary of the Interior, The Fortifications. ‘The Fortification bill, as matured by the Commit- tee on Appropriations, contains the following items:— For Maine—Forts George, $20,000; Preble, $42,500; Scammell, $42,600; Battery on Portland Head, $50,000. For Massachusetts—forts Warren, $85,000; Wood- bury, $64,000; independence, $42,500; Acams, $85,000 For New York—Foris Schuyler, $85,000; Willev’s Point, $76,500; Wood, $17,000; Hamilton, $40,000; for a fort on the site of Fert Tompkins, $32,000; Battery Hudson, $17,000. Seventy-two thousand dollars are appropriated for Fort Mifflin and $42,500 for a new fort opposite Fort Delaware. Appropriations have been made for the forts in the Soutn and on the Pacitic coast, including Hamp- ton Roads, $42,500; Moultrie, "$35,000; Surnter, $35,000. ‘The entire appropriations for fortifications amouat to nearly $2,000,000, - WEATHER REPORT. ee Wan Derakitune, \ OFFICE OF THE CHK? Signal Orvivar,) | WasiINaron, D. C., Feb, 24—1 A. M. Synopsis sor the Past Twenty-four Hours, ‘the hignest barometer remains in the South Atlantic States as on Thursday. The pressure has very generally fallen elsewhere, and ts very low from Lake Untario to Minnesota. ‘rhe temperature has risen from the Middie and Eastern States westward to the Mississippi, and fresh and brisk southerly winds prevail trom Wis- consin to Maine and southward to the Guif, North- westerly winds are reported from Texas to Dakota, with threatening weather and light rain. Cloudy weather prevails in New Engiand; partially cloudy and clear weather irom New York to Mlinois and southward, The barometer has fallen very low, wit heavy rain at San Francisco. . Probabilities. The area of low barometer will probably ps eastward over Upper Canada and New England, with fresh southerly winds, veering to brisk west- erly winds, on Saturday; falling barometer, with threatening and rainy weather, extend eastward into Alaoama, and cloudy weather prevail very generally from the Mississippi to the Atlantic; brisk southeast winds, veering to southwest, prevail on Saturday morning from Cape Hatteras to Cape Cod, and severe westerly winds prevail on the California coast. Cautionary signals are ordered for Saturday morn- ing for New York, New London and Cape May. THE CAMPAIGN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. | Senator Carpenter as a Conservative Kepub- liern, MANCHESTER, N. H., Feb, 23, 15 The Hon. R. B. Carpenter, of South Carolina, ad- dressed an immense political meeting at Music Hall this evening. The Hon. John M. Hayes, President of the Democratic City Club, presided. Judge Car- penter spoke as a conservative republican, who is opposed to General Grant and bis administration, " NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The United States war vessel Canandaigua, second rate, Captain Egbert Thomson commander, leit the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Thursday afternoon and proceeded to Ellis Island, where she took in her wader, She starts to-day on a trial trip to Phita- Neipnia, from whence sue will proceed to Join the Mediterranean squadron, NEW YORK CITY. The clerks in the Comptroller's office were busy yesterday and until a late hour in the evening examining and preparing the claims of the various persons on the rolls for an imme- diate settlement, and it is probable that several of the rolls will be ready to pay to-Jay. Rapid progress has been made during the week in auditing the claims of the inspectors, clerks and others, and it {s expected that another weck will im the negotiations, are in ill humor to-night, and think their candidate snabbily treated after the direct bid for the Cincinnati nomination in his speech of to-day. a The Turkish Firmans in the Egean. It has been officially reported to the State De- partment by the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs that the imperial vessel of war which had been sta- tioned at the Dardanelles for receiving the firmans of merchant vessels passing through the Straits is now anchored at Lampsacus, woere, hereafter, the firmans of commercial vessels procured by them for the passage downward must be deilvered. The Vance-\bbott Contes Senator Logan Is engaged In preparing the report, for himself and Senators Morton and Thurman, against the claim of General ADbott to the vacant seat from North Carolina, and Senator Carpenter, for himself and Mr. Rice, Is preparing the minonty report in favor of Abbott, The credentials of Governor Vance have never been before the Comunittee on Elections and Privi- leges. This case disposed of, the question concern. ing the validity of the cnotce of Geaeral Ransom by the Legislature will next be considered, 1 18 anti- cipated that this subject will occasion a prolonged debate in the Senate, The Ten-¥orties, The Secretary of the Treasury has directed the payment of the interest due March 1 ou ten-forties from Monday next, without rebate. Revival of American Commerce. Representatives Shellabarger, of Olio; Sheldon, of Louisiana; Sawyer, of Wisconsin; Lynon, of Maine, and Townsend, of New York. consutute the see this whole subject disposed of. On the 12th inst. Miss Josephine Finley, a young woman twenty. years of age, then employed as bookfulder at 110 Wiiliam street, fell through the hatchway from the third story to the lower floor, and received a fracture of the skull ‘wnd other injuries, She was taken to th ital and died there yesterday morning. 4 at #7 Haat Eighth street, whither the remains were taken for Interm oung will make an investigati Wednesday at the city Halt Se te On Thursday Mr. James D. Fisher, a travelling agent in the employ of Messrs. Lovejoy & Foster, merchants, at 309 Weat Randoiph street, Chicago, Iil., was taken from UN. Bowery vo the Conire Street Hospital in ‘a dying condivion, evidently suffering from mg od disease, and died three re after admission. age. in this country and lived in Chicago. Coroner Sting, who has charge of the case, has notived the empioy- ern of deceased by letter, Mr. Fisher evidenuy was in re- duced circumstances. BROOKLYN AFFAIRS. A New Building Law is about to be urged before the state Legislature, for the wet- ter security of Brooklyn. It takes away from the Fire Com- missioners several of their arbitrary powers, and vesia the execution of the law in experienced and practical workmen, Ti juperintendent and inspectors are to be appointed by the Mayor. A ci cluded wader" the “provisions of the proposed act as tho oticials, Explosion of an Oil Still. ‘The Fire Marshal yesterday took evidence touching the explosion of the otf still in the Wailabout Works, tbat oo- curred yesterday morning. The evidence of H. C. Jenney, proprietor, showed that the sti! bad been flied with petro- re ot which, having no eacape, caused the toetdent, None of the atilia have safety a Thy sion threw the stl seventy feet, breaking t eausing $000 damage. The testimony of the engineer a that the explosion must have oeen caved vy the worm be coming topped up and preventing the escay apor, ser inthe apinion the preseacs ot safety waves would Lave prevented the exulosivds | delay cannot be many hours . Fisner waa forty-five years of | enter, mason and architect are to be in- | THE SNOW BLOCKADE. Part of the Pacific Road Reported Clos® Again—Reports Concerning the Road from Lanai Crry, Wyoming, Feb. 23, 1372, The railway west of Bitter Creek is temporarily closed again by a storm, but the trains ought to be here to-night. The special Japanese train is de- layed by the snow, but the precise diMicuity te overcome does not seem to Bee ae here, The Clef Justice McKean, Major Powell, the Colorade explorer, and Mr. A, P. Gould, of Utan, pi Siaen nere on the first train to-day, on time, for e ‘The railway company ts sending @ large namoer of snow fences west, to guard against drifts. It is said by ratiroad men that the company wilt lose abvont three militons by the blockade this winter. Another year the trouvle will be obviated. ‘Tne weather is growimg cold and more trouble i apprehended, Report from Cheyenne, Wyoming. OHBYENNE, W, T., Feb, 23, 1872 The first through train for the east on scnedul@ time reached here from Ogden at twenty minutes te | wo o'clock thisafternoon, ‘The Salt Lake Agent of the Associated Press, who ts among the passeagers, | Teports the road entirely clear and the snow melt- ing raptuly all along ‘the Ime, Heavy winds still prevail, but there 13 Little or a0 probability of any further mterrupuion, rhe wack, bridges and trestles all seem in excet~ lent co dition. The numerous deep snow cuts Indicate how pro- digious has been the work of raising the blockade, At Larmie, Rawlins and other points Superin- tendents Sickles and Clark are highly praised for their eficiency in clearing the road in the face of such unprecedented obstacles, Arrivals at Chicngo—Murmurs Agaiost the Pacific Company by the Passengers. Curcado, IL, Feb, 23, LsT2, The first passengers who have reached this city from San Francisco by railroad for twenty-eight days. arrived here last night, ‘They numbered about one hundred and fitty, and came from Omaha via the Rock Island road, Tney denounce the managers of the Union Pachic road in emphatic language for the fe Lesa they ciaum to have received at their hands. ‘they left Ogden on the 2d inst. and reached Green Kiver, naving encountered bat live snow, At Green Kiver the train was stopped, aud nouning conid induce those tn charge to go ahead, passengers were obliged to pass thelr time the best they coulda, Whea it became known that the train could proceed no further Governor Potts telegraphed to San Francisco ad- vising the people not to come ast by rattroad, as it was blocked by snow. Hoe ceived an answer from one of the ofictals of the Union Pacifle Com. 1 | pany requesting him to coutradict bls statement or his pass would be revoked, fie refused to do so ane bougnt a ticket. At the expiration of thirteen days the passengers: got aboard the ana started for Butler Creek, SIXly-one miles, Waich was reached without iter ruption, Between Separation and Simpson 's Hilt there were several large snowdrifts, and pathways hau to be dug through the snow, ‘They were eighteen days going from Ogden to Simpson's Hin, a distance of 267 miles, At the latter place they encountered an immense snows dritt, at which all the passengers worked lor eigit or ten how Ai Mex Bow they encountered seven West- erp bound trains, and seven or eight hours were exe usted switching past them, ere Was uo suffering on the train, every one having plenty vo eat, except on one of the Westerm bound trains. where the passengers suifered from hunger and woul have starved had not Mr. Sauor, who ts avout starting @ restaurant at Green River, opened two carloads of provisions and permitted the hungry crowa to Lake What they wanted, NATIONAL CATHOLIC TEMPERANCE OONVEN. TION, BaLtiMone, Md., Feb, 25, 1872, The National Catholic Temperance Convention to» day adopted 4 constitution for permanens organise ton and elected the following oMicers:—President, Rev. J. McDewitt, Washington, D, C.; Vice Prest- dents, J. J. Flanagan, New York, and Rev, 0, G. tach teal Georgia: Recording Secretary, E. F. McCarthy, New Jersey; Correspondtag Secretary, 8B. J. O'Driscoll, Washington, D, C.; Treasurer, J. W. O'Brlen, New Jersey. Delegates were present from fifteen States, repre- hie 300 temperance geceties, embracing 350,000 membors, a An address to the people was adopted, and the Conveution adjourned at eleven o'clock P. M. sine» fui The lime eB vegies area pak aa ual Mecting was left ne Natiol ‘rhe members Bf the Gonyention attended a banquet after tne adjournment, teudered Maryland Union, ” Died. 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