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Chicago, Jan. 30. A AVa&hington special
to the Times says, when the judiciary com
mittee of the House is next called an impor
tant bill will be reported, tho object of which
is to regulate tho relations between tho gov
ernment and Pacific ltailroads. It is well
known that tbeso companies arc in default of
payment of interest to tho government to
the amount of several million dollars. Lut
in presence of the enemy, shall not be con
strued so as to prohibit the conferring of bre
vets for distinguished conduct and gallant
and mcrritorious public service, during In
dian war, when in tho presenco of hostile
Indians.
It is rumored that arrangements hnvo been
made for a duel between Jefferson Davis and
Henry S. roote, of Missis-sini. Said duel
trcll has already introduced a bill autlionz-1 oascu on correspondence which recently ap
bring suits against these companies to obtain
ing and requiring the attorney General to j pcared in the ashingtnn papers.
obtain rcrmission uas nccn given .Mexican
author-
this money. It ties to extend their telegraph line across the
Urounzof JNcbraska, lias introduced a bill i iuo uranuo to nrownsviiic, ami to establish
to make all lands granted to railroads liable 1 an office there and open communication be
to State taxation. tween nil points in the United States and the
Last Monday Wilson of Indiana, intro-. City of Mexico,
duccd a bill amendatory to tho Pacific Kail- ) Jesse I). Carr, of San Francisco, and John
road Act of 1804, so as to compel the Union jS Carr, of Arizona, are here bidding on mail
Pacific company and its branches to chargo contracts which are to be let next month.
uniform rates for freight and passengers tier San Dieiro, February 2 Gib. Latie. of
mile, whether local or through traffic. The Osbkoh, isconsin, took charge of the Hnr-
bill makes it unlawful for any omcera or ion nouse to-oay,
agents of the companies to grant special rates,
privileges or drawback, or to discriminate in
any way in tho transaction of business. All
these provisions arc to be combined in one
bill which the judiciary committee will re
port next week, and which will eventually
become a law.
Uiikersfield, Cal. Jan. SO. A courier who
1 he Pacilta Mail steamers from Sas Fran
cisco, en route for Panama and Arizona, and
vice a, are due to-day. The Mohongo i
due to-morrow.
C. P. Taggart has resigned the Pacific Mail
Steamship agency at this port, and is succeed
ed by II. I). Dozicr.
I lie Democrat of Southern California talk
arrived from Tehachapa this morning, brings ! favorably of running Hon James McCov, now
the startling intelligence that the Vasquez
gang, numbering about twenty-one, were
seeu in camp within four mile of Tejon
rancho. It is feared they contemplate a raid
on some point not remote from their camp.
ShcrilT Cooms, of this county, with a posse
and party from Tehachapa, starts imme
diately in pursuit of them. Among the gang
was recognized tho murderer of the consta
ble at Tehachapa.
New-York, Jan. 30. The police arrange
ments for tho mass meeting at Cooper Insti
tute, to-night, are elaborate. The Superin
tendent is to command in person. The cen
tral detectives and fifty patrolmen will bo
in civil undress, and tho reserves uf all sta
tions arc to bo held in readiness.
Topeka, Jan. 29. The Legislature has not
yet elected a United States Senator. Heu
dcrson, the granger candidate is ahead.
Uoston, Jan. 29. It Is proposed in the Mas
sachusetts Senate to rescind the resolution of
censure against Sumner.
Washington, Jan. 30. Kutnors concerning
the intended movements of the Texas it Pa
cific railway comtmny, havo been freely cir
culated here during tho present week. One
of the leading members of the Pacific rail
road committee of the House was interviewed
on the subject to-day. He says the company
has pursued a peculiar policy. Colonel Scott
undoubtedly has wished that events would
shape themselves so that Congress would be
disposed to pass a bill providing for a loan of
about 850,000,000 in convertable bonds, to
be secured as tho road progresses by mort
gage on its franchises, property and revenues,
Hu did not introduce any bill however, pre
ferring rather to gradually discover whut ef
fect his first proposition would havo upon
Congress, and what majority of tho members
would be willing to aid the company. It has
been well known that the proposition for a
loan would not be entertained at all, and
since there are about a dozen diflwrcrit prop
ositions based upon the general idea of guar
antccing tho interest upon tho bonds of the
company, have been submitted. Scott has
now so many volunteer. advisers that it is dif
ficult to ascertain which of these proposi
tions belong to legitimate persons nnd which
to tho lobby.
Cleveland, Jan. 31. The great flro in
Worthington Hlock is now subdued. Tho
loss is over half a million dollars. Kceh,
Goldsmith & Joseph, clothier, tire insured
lor tfou.onu.
Evansville, Jan. 30. McO. Casey, wealthy
farmer, living near Newburgh, was murdered
yesterday afternoon, by an unknown nwsaiisin,
'vho shot him down in tho public road.
Chicago, January 30. A Hro at Quincy,
this morning, destroyed five small stores.
Loss, 823,000; partly insured.
liajonn, Jan 30. Tho Carlist Junta an
nounces that tho municipality of Ilalboa have
oflered to surrendered tho city in one week,
but tho Iusurgcnts refuse to grant more than
four days.
London, Jan. 30. Information from the
Gold coast states that tho main force under
Gen Garnutt WooUey crossed the Prant, on
tho first of January, shot the advance guard,
and had penetrated 13 miles beyond.
Washington, Jun. 29. Nesmitb, of Oregon,
made a speech against tho project organized
by a lot of humbug peace commissioners who
think tho best way to deal with Indians Is
to preach Christ and the Holy Crucifix, and
asserted that if God himself were to preach
hi the wilderness of Oregon ho could not keep
tho hair on his head twenty-four hours.
It has been shown that there were 5250,
000 of Government funds in thu hands of
Clews fc Co., at tho timo of their failure.
McCormick, of Arizona, has introduced a
bill providing that the net conferring brevet
rank on officers only during times of war, and
State Senator, for Congress at the next elec
tion.
Washington, Jan. 31 Gen Vandcver, In
dian Inspector for Arizona and New Mexico,
sustains the position taken by General Crook
in bis recently published letter to the War
Department.
The Secretary of Treasury recommends the
establishment of the life boat system on the
l-aciuc coa3t, inciuumg one between Point
Lobos and ban Diego
St I aul, Jan. 30 Twenty wood choppers
were recently murdered by Sioux Indians
near tort Ittcc.
San rrancnco, Jan. 31. It is probable
that Capt Higgins will renumo semi-monthly
service on tho Mail Company's line to China.
uum hi .ew iorK, mj. ureenbacks in
San rrancisco, 90(90k
Sin Diego, Dec. 2. Douglas Qunn, editor
oi iue union, Kindly Hinds me a Washington
letter from his special correspondent, from
which I clip thu following :
Gen Crook's letter to tho War Department
attracts great attention, and tho wholo mat
ter was brought to tho attention of the press
through the labor of your (Union's) corres
pondent. It seems that Gen Crook was not
aware that written treaties with Indians were
not now permitted. Tho main cause of dis
pute grows out of different notions ns to the
true jKilicy of treating Oacbl.e. It is evident
mat. Howard was actuated by the best of
motives when he made the verbal contract of
peace witU Cachisc, but ho is an enthusiast
ana believes in the active power of the Di
vine lielng to subdue the evil passions in
men.
tnc interior Department theory is that
Cachiso's band aro so desperately situated
that they must be handled cautiously, or,
like wild hawks, they would fly at the first
appearance of troops.
Y e know, since tho Modoc war, what it
Lusia iu suouue a nouy ot desperate men.
All know that Gen Crook has not sufficient
orce at his command to mako a successful
fight, nnd that tho Secretary of war has re
fused to give him more. All must bo care
ful not to stir up war. It is said thnt Ca
chiso has offers from some of tho very men in
Mexico who now complain of his raids, to
give him aid and protection if ho will go
over and divide plunder. In such case tho
frontier would be exposed lo attack from ac
complished desperadoes, whom we cannot ex
pect to conquer peacefully.
It Is proposed to the Secretary of War to
establish two posts on tho frontier, one at
each end of the Cachiso reserve ; keep pa
troling parties out to watch raiding parties.
Under the treaty between tho United
States and Mexico, our Government pledged
itself to protect Mexico from depredations
"f on our sldo of tho line. The
nV!n2l,VvrTcnt ,IM claillw fur
5d-,UW,000 on this account, and it is impor
tant that this score bo not Increased.
Then follows tho full text of Gen Crook's
l.u ,1S "W to Howard's letter, part of
tVlliftll I liini ....... A 1 . . . - .
Prf. b" . ","' A , a ironi Major
"" "iciiwa, 111 which ne nsks the
officer at Camp llowio not to harbor but
.... uacK apacnes why recently fled to
uto.u arrest. w. . Smith.
Delayed Dispatches.
These, since tho convalescence ot the
graph lines, have been so numcr.ui.
lengthy as to mako it utterly impossible for
u io puuusn uicm entire, o wo, below, give
tho most important: ; '
Tho P. M. 8. Co. h
their wooden stcnmshim Utn dii.... ?
an.Uo, hereafter, none but. jrtjffi'
All but 113,000,000 pi tho S 10,000,000 nJ
servo have been paid out.
;scw banking bill says county banks must
keep reserves at home.
Postal savings bank scheme is not encour
aged bv Congress.
Col Scott has again declared his intention
of pushing work on Railroad at San Dieco.
San Diego Union had recent Mim:u cdito
rial on railroads telegraphed from Yuma, and
reasons that tlie T. t P. 11. 11. Co. wi be
the first to tap tho Territory and secure its
trade.
Washington. Jan. 19 Tho ITnusn Tlml-.
ing Committee have agreed to report with
favorable recommendation Congressman
Houghton's bill authorizing National cold
banks to issue and put in circulation to the
extent of 95 per cent of their deposits in gold
UOIK1S. .
Philadelphia. Jan. 29. Chief Justice
Thompson, whilo orguing a case in tho Su
preme i .ourt yesterday morning, dropped to
the floor and died in a few moments.
Olympic theatre burned this morninc.
Los, S2o0,0u0. Two firemen were killed
and a large number Severely injured.
aacramcnto, Jan. 2V The Scnato commit
tee on counties reported in favor of the for
mation of San Benito county. The no fence
bill passed the Scnato to take effect June 20.
1 lie Assembly concurred.
Washington, Jan. 29. Congressman Pace
expects to use the bill restoring to public en
try Placerville and Sacramento It. It. Grants
as precedent for similar forfeiture of Atlantic
& Pacific It. II. Lands.
Police superintendent Matscll believes the
fire in St. Uridget's church was the work of
Communists. Ho says they are thoroughly
organized, and he thinks other attempts of
tue same kind will bo made. Closo watch is
kept on all Catholic schools and churches.
There is bitter opposition at Dcnverof tho
confirmation of McCook as Governor of tho
Territory.
the lexas Legislature elected Gen. Maxey
U. S. Senator.
San Dieiro. Jan. 30 For the
days a steamer leaves San Francisco each
morning, for this and wuy jwrts, and on Tues
day two sail.
I he Pacific arrived this mnmlnc with .a
large load of passenscni. Tho Ventura is
looked for hourly.
Sherifr Adams of Santa Oln
after the reward of 815,000 offered for tho
capture ot asqucz and his band. Adams
with fifteen picked men armed with Henry
rifles, passed through Gllroy last Wednesday
on their expedition.
Washington, Feb. 1 Congressman Lut
trell has laid before the Commissioner or In
dian Affairs letters from Steele of Yrcka, Cal.,
relativo to the condition or Indians In Siski
you county. Tho commissioner says Steele
is authorized to furnish them all needed re
lief. Washington, Feb. 2. The question of giv
ing lands and bonds to the Atchison branch
of the U. P. It. It., is beintr disi-iii.i! . tl.
judiciary committee. The lobby here from
uoston are pressing tho matter.
New York, Feb. 2, Col. Montnncs and
six hundred Spanish troops were attacked by
Cubans. Tho Colonel ivas captured by the
troops nnd taken to Gen. Gomez's headquar
ters and ordered out to bo shot nt once. Cu
bans also shot tho Spaniards captured at
Puerto Principe.
Chicago, Feb. 2. A "Wwhlngton special
to tho Tribunosajsjjrr.'atcxclJcment respect
ing expected developments by the Tribune,
showing many prominent members of Con
gress bribed to voto for subsidy to Pacific
.Mull Company. Evidence said to be over
whelming. Quebec, Feb. 2. A sharp shock of enrth-
quuKo was tolt hero yesterday afternoon.
London, Feb. 2. Election return ulimr
twenty-five Liberals and thirty-one Conserv
atives returned to Parliament.
Uaron M. Ilothschild is ill and sinking very
fast.
Ajdiantce Ambassadors have sued for peace.
Cholera has broken out in Achecn.
It is reported that tho Sultan is dead."'
Tho Dutch war is over.
Washington, Fob. 2. Indications point to
the passage of a bill embracing substantially,
tho features of Scott's proposition for guar
anteeinu interest on bonds of thn tm p.
ciflc. It Is believed that certain nld in somo
snape will be granted upon almost unani
mous demands of Southern Itcpresentativcs.
Scott developed plans slowly, tnoro confident
of favorable action. Tho bill incdrporating
tho Southern Transcontinental Company re
cently reported from Pacific railroad commit
tee in tho Houso is believed to bo nut out m
a certain tempter to Congress in Scott' In
terest. Tho introduction of thn Texas Pa
cific scheme gavo rise to much discussion nl-
tllOUch of Stfemrtli in nst It. la nlroirlf mi
cured.
Tim VimI. Ha ,t1.i f. T... -4 ...
hows a decrease during tho month of nearly
two minions. i
London, Jan. 31. Tho excitement over
tho election for member of Parliament Is un
precedented. ;