The New York Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1866, Page 10

8 NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1866—WITH SUPPLEMENT: EUROPE. |THE NATIONAL CAPITAL, as ythe Merch: ral Clay mts of Moscow— Significant Article im the Moscow Guxette, [From the Paris Journal des Debats, Jan. 30.) The Moscow Gazet‘e gives a description of a jet on by the merchants of that city to the American ‘gation, in honor of the arrival of General Clay, Envoy Extraordinary aud Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of Amegica. Mr. Kathofl’s organ with great enthusiasm of the toasts drank to the Emperor Alexander, to the President of the United States and to she continuance of good feeling between Russia and the American republic. “It is @ificult,” it rg igs express the emotion pro- duced by the speeches that accompanied these toasts, which imparted so great significance to the entertain. ment, and which will find an echo in the heart of every Rassian and American 4 We should not have alluded to this banquet: it been simply one of those convivial gatherings for the ex- change of compliments inter pocu/a, The reader knows ‘what usually remains in such cases of all the froth of in- onion Reco pe ur abe the Heel epee a 3 disappeared ; ig is quite i sider comments af the Moscow Gartite are wa without fm portance, That journal, with a very natural satisfaction, shows tha conditions of the entente cordiale existing between the United States and the Russian empire. The Beographi- cal situation of the two countries seems to prohibit the possibility of one of those conflicts of interest which some- times arise from the too close proximity of two nations, In this respect the past is a guarantee for the future, and of all allianc:s that between these two nations seems to be the most nalural, After treating generalities the Moscow Gazet'e considers the question more in detail, adding upon. the subject of recent events :— While the United States were being ravi by civil wai ‘many on this side of the ocean were convinced of the de- ‘struction of that young Power. Bold calculations were made, and changes were projected and even executed in 4he vicinity of the United States. “But, on the other hand, what eon/usion the triumph of the United States caused in those same eircler, destroying ata blow all the political calculations combined an vieio of America’s disasters, Russia alone never once swerved either in her friendship for the United States, or in ihe conviction that their cause would triumph. From Russia alone did they receive “one s word of sympathy and encouragement,” according to the ex- ression ‘American (Mr. Curtin). We know how this riendsi he purt of Russia has been appreciated, and what re our sailors met with, upon arriving th the United States at a period when Russia herself was the ob- sect, of hostile projects, and when her enemies hoped to sue: feed with ease by means of menaces and aided by internal eachery, i This passage, which evidently refers to France, is worthy 5 hor a@ét.cntion from our stateamen. It. states enough to in- icate what the “Russo-American alliance may one day be- come, and how a'tentively Russia watches our policy in order lo tale advantage of any errors that we may commit, OUR RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND. Senator Chandicr's Resolutions—Their Reception in Englan [From the Loudon Shipping G An unusually important by the American imail ju 29. announcement bas reached us just arrived. A substantive reso- the Amorican Senate to ing refused to settle the nt be requested to withdraw rfrom England. This resolution, Was introduced by Senator Chandler, appears ave been “tabled” by a majority of twen- to twelve, In the absence of further ay-tive ‘nformation i! is imporsible to spcoulate upon the result of this threa'ening reotwion. There ig no doubt a strong feeling in America ov the subject of the Alabama claims ; Dut without beter assurance than i conveyed in the Drief report of the resolution referred to we hesitate to deideve chee: Congress will press matters t the extent uf sus pending ciplowa'ic reiatine with Eagland. The ense- quences of swh a step wowd far outweigh the importance of the question al issue. THE FENIANS. "wo More Countics Proctaimed—Selzure of Arms--'Che Reward rox Steph Aye rest {Fre In spite o the the uri verpool Courier, Jan. Ss and convictions 30.) the Fenian fe tin, the state nies exceedingly disturbed, in the f the present week a regiment of infantry lion of rifles wilt be moved into the country, prepar re strengthening et furty In the meantin Hhigo—have been prock suli guntinuc. A case opon’d twont of security among the art ot the populari (From the London Shipping G btn x mn for the rs ore at an en of t @ (James Floyd, found guuty a penal servitude for fiv ars), Was marked by wonders ful aude tiy walle the courts were sitting, went to a hou within « stones 1, and hi ned adinittanes ar whom { there engaged in the 4 In the house antity of powder, The {Dublin A proclamation was he offering au additional reward for the o The euin of £1,000 wil! b may lead to his are person by wh ater , if be should the escape of tho prisoner against any person by whom he oniident that be is etitt 2 escape 8 Impossible eed the keenness of the pursuers ANOTHER SEIZE KY OF ARM, Aw additional seizure of fity nl ® and bayonets was mado on Saturday at Dondaik harbored, » Dablin, and Nothing can ex- Commercial Intelligence. LONDON MONEY ; Oonsols, 86) 1 MARKETS, JAN. 3D. tho two days 17,000 bales, including ilators exporters. Market dui maintained. Bacavreres,—Flour very dail and declined Ad, per teady. Corn easier and declined 28x, ed a 209, —Boet steady. Pork steady. Bacon firm. Lard upward and dat 674, Tal. tow du! Propuce. —Ashes qniet and steady. Sugar dull, Coffee aieady. Rosin inactive. Spirits turpemtino—No rulea, Petroleum steady at 2s, od. a 2s. 64. TRADE REPORT. Tho Manchester market was quiet and steady, MARINE DISASTERS. rald of the Morning Aa' Hamict in a Critical Position. Boston, Feb, 1 4 The ship Herald of the Morning, from Shields, Eng, with @gargo of coal and chemicals, while entering this harkor @aning 4 southeast rain storm last night, got ashore on Paleo Spit, balfe mile inside of Boston Light, staving a hole io her bottom. She remaius in the same position this morning, with ten feet of water in her hold A meg pump and lightere will be seut to ber assistance, and sho will probably get oi aftr dischargiog a partof er care The whip Hamlet, ashore on Naueet beach, was badly saeakew up by # violent southeast gale laat night, and ‘dhe: motoing the sea is breaking over her. PRovision: Butter downward. Sews from the Pacific Const. (OUTED ATATES WANK SHIP LANCASTER at y THE AMKRIGAN BARK MUS ven WO NCA LOSS" € TANG aETC. San Franc: Honelahz dater to the 27th of Ja ‘The United Mtates war ship Lanen wos etl there. The wilicers were being extensively féted by the Hawaian authorities. There i no news of importance. The Victorias Chronicle announces the total lose of the American bark Mustang, Jaouary 21. She eft San Fran cisco on the 14th The ship Wiliam Teil, reported lost rometine since, has entirely gone to pieces The evamer America, from Nicaragna, has arrived with pasnongers and frembt (rom New York ‘The meamer Moses Taylor, of the san Francisco line, walled for San Jaan to-d “A Portiond deepatch says the steomer Pacific sailed for this port with one hundred and forty thousand dollars ie treasure. Navigation was not yet open between the Dalias and Pmatitia, ‘The merchants of this city held a meeting teat night to topt measunes to secure Montana trade, claiming the © best routes from thie side. ain stronger. Opbir, $245; Chol. me sha, $268; jorcroea, $996; Crown Point, $900; Gould $1,000; Imperial, $43 50. Legui venders, 72% hreveport Ratiroad, | nd The VA“ksburg ond maura, Fob. 14, 1808, & . 4 Gixeveport Railroad has been wp sae ena ae ner eqio, Th was te eeht ie eoale . to whom liege pany compox whonr were joined a qumbsr 1 0 ite, The yaad will be put in run fd stackholn m Vickstm't¢ to Monroe. The or sunmediatoly ¢ xd Crom Sbreveporty®? Marahall, 1 will soon bi Suing od The Fate of the Freedmen’s Bureau Bill Still Uncertain. Continued Debate in the Senate on the New Representation Scheme. Report of the Annual Post Office Appropria- tion Bill in the House, The Bill Providing for the Sale of Postage Stamps on Credit Under Consideration. &e. &e. &e, ‘Wasuvaron, Feb. 15, 1868. THE FREEDMEN’S BUREAU BILL. The fate of the Freedmen’s Bureau bill is still un- known. A caucus of conservative) republicans was called for last night, but was prevented from meeting by inclement weather, Its chject was to consider the pro- bable fate of the Freedmen’s Bureau bill and provide for the cotingency of a veto. ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT’S POLICY, ‘Preparations are being made for mass meetings in Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia and, rumor says, New York, on the 22d of February, to endorse the Presi- dent's policy of reconstruction, A DELEGATION OF NEW YORK CONGRESSMEN VISIT THE PRESIDENT. A delegation of New York Congressmen, composed of Messrs. Ketchum, Hart, Griswold, Morris, Dodge, Marvin and Leffler, called on the President this evening, but disavowed any political significance thereby. THE REPRESENTATION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Senator Fessenden has given the Senatorial orators no- tice that he shail be very loth to allow undue time upon the constitutional amendment debate. A vote upon Sen- ator Henderson’s amendment to the origmal amendment will be brought to a vote at one o’clock to-morrow. THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL. Among the items in the Post Office appropriation bill reported to-day are one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for steamship service to Brazil; for such service between San Francisco, Japan and China, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars; for overland transportation between Atchison and Folsom and, marine transportation to California, nine hundred thousand dollars. The bill also authorizes the Postmaster General to employ sailing vessels for mail transportation to any foreign porté, compensation not exceeding the sea postage accruing on the mails so conveyed. THE SUPPRESSION OF THF RICHMOND EXAMINER. H. Rives Pollard, of the Richmond Examiner, visited the White House this mornmg for the reputed purpose of obtaining a revocation of the order suppressing the publication of his paper. We do not learn that he was successful. We understand the authorities have finally decided to hold publishers of newspapers to a more strict accountability’ in all Southern States during the continuance of martial law. NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE, The Senate to-day qpnfirmed the following nomina- tions:— sane N. Arnold to be Auditor of the Treasury for the Post k to be Assistant United States Treasurer ‘aham to be Assistant Regiswcr of the Treasury at in own to be Assistant Treasurer at the Mint, . Whitman to be Deputy Commissioner of Internal Chandler and John F. Hartley to be Assistant See- the Treasury. foreo! Custom Kadward Prentiss ankirk, N. o- Morion, Buffalo, N. James Brad: River, Mava.; Silas imgien Leng. Vase nt, Be ; William Kath, —Renben Daniels, Ipswich, Mas ttaburg, aniel Arter, Cain J. Anderson, Ni district. “Ancestors or’ Internal Revenue in Kentucky. Ninth discr' Tr Alexander Magruder John tt. Goodloe, of Kk wmmings, V *, Mass. ; Levi |, Mass; Thomas 5. Bu » Alexandria, Lon, A. Baldwin Norton, to be Superintendent of Indian Affairs ‘ SENATE. Wasniwaros, Feb. 15, 1866. REWMURSEMENT OF MIS*OUR FOR EXPENSHS INCCRRKD IY THE WAR. Mr. Brows, (rep.) of Mo., reported without amend. ment the bill to reimburse the State of Missouri for Moneys exponded for the United States in enrolling, equipping and provisioning militia forces to aid in sup- pressing the rebellion, ‘It provides for the appointment of a commissioner to ascertain the amount #0 expended sinee August 24, 1861, It contemplates the payment of troops called ont by the Governor at the request, order, consent or concurrence of the de; t commander. Bs proposes a reduction of the direct tax assessed upon the State from the aggre- gate allowed, The commiasioner is required to report to the Secrutary of the Treasury, who shall tasuc a warrant for such amount as may dae. [t appropriates six million seven hundred and seventy-tive thousand dollars: for payment. RIGHT OF WAY AND AID FOR A RAILROAD, Mr. Powxnoy, (rep.) of Kansas, introduced a bill te re- new and extend the provisions of an act granting the yal J and making a grant of land to the States of Arkansas and Missouri to aid in the construction of a railroad from a point upon the Ohio river, opposite its mouth, via Little Creek t the Texas boundary, near Fulton, in Arkansas, with branches to Fort South and the Miseiaeippt river. Such enactment was made in 1858, ‘This he Fe ss to extend tho provisions of that act for ten years, and reserves the public lands so grant- ed. Italeo reserves all lands heretofore granted to the state of Arkaneus for railroad purposes or other internal improvements which may remain unsold. It was re- ferred to the Committee on Puble Lands, ‘THE STATE WAR DENTS, Mr. Waon, (rep.) of Ohio, | ce enn ponent of the Ohio Leg.clature againat the assumption by the neral cevernment of the war debts of the several lates; which was referred tw the Committee on Recon. struction, POLITICAL, RQU ALITY. ‘Mr. WADE presented a petition from the colored peo- ple of Arkansas asking for political equality with the white race, Which was referred to the Committees on Reconstruction AGMICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Mr. Crawouen, (rep.) of Mich., presented the of manufacturers of agricultural’ tm, nta, areduction of the exciee duties, to the Committee on Finance. PRITION OF XEGRORS AGAINST THR PASSAGR OF THR REPRR- SENTATION CONETITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Mr. ee nen rep.) of Masa, presented the memorial of the col legation that recentiy waited upon the President, protesting againat the passage of the pending constitutional amendment in relation to representation. It was ordered to be printed and referred to the Com- mitice on Reconstruction, PETITION FOR ABOLITION OF COLOR Mr. Trewern, (rep.) of ieee ‘& petition for by right and the abolition distinctions on account color among the soldiers of the United States army. ‘TUR PAY OF WILITARY OFFICERS, Mr. Nesors, ) of |, offered a petition for an Increase of the pay of mil officers, which was re- ferred to the Military Committes, BRIDOR ACHOSS THe MIGAIMIPT! RITRR AT ST. Lov Mr. Rameay, (rep) of Minn., from the Committee on Poet Ofhces and Post Roads, reported a bill for the erec tion of a bridge across the Misstesippl river at St. Tonie TAP SEW MILITARY MLL ANT THR Hint FOR THR ADMISSION OF. COLORADO. Mr. ,‘Yusox, (rep.) of Mase, asked leave to call up ition ing for ch waa referred the bill to ix the millitary peace establishment of the “ya {rep.) of Nevada, wished to call up the og tho admlonicn of Osloreas? 7 Dill tor the admi Mr. ) of Cal., hoped the latter bill would be taken ‘the army bill could be post- for present. orig ta eect ie re were or bee se aoe gd to be with until th Mr. 3 Colorado bill Mas the admnisaion of a hundred negroes to the right of Mfrage. Mr. Sumwer said it was a great question hundred persons should be shut out from the right of suffrage on account of color, It was not a little ques- tion, as intimated by Mr. Lane. It might bo little to him, but it wasa principle to the country. It was also’ question whether Colorado had a population to warrant the admission of two Senators herv, to put her on. an equality with New York and Pennsylvania. 3 of Kansas, said—It does not come with very good the Senator from Massachusetts to say to me that I regard this as a little question; one who has devoted eleven years of his life to the cause of treedmen one to be secure from such an imputation as that. ir. SumngR—I only used the Senator’s words. Mr. Lanx, of Kansas—I used no such uage, Mr. Suunzr—Then I misunderstood thebeats, Mr. Lani T only said the question was as firage to a hundred blacks in Colorado, that question was being discussed day by day. Upon this question, pending before the Senate, let me say to the Senator ‘from: Massachusetts that the question of negro suffrage is as important to me as to him. It occu- pies and absorbs me as much as him, It has occupied me for eleven long years. We may differ, and I presume we will as to the manner of granting that right and as to the time of granting it. But as to the great question of ering to any Saar Oe pers fain years of age the right of suffrage in the Union, that question is as im nt to me as it in to bee 7 ee Messrs. Srracue, (rep.) of R. #., and Gar rep.) of Towa, aires of met tit for the harass of the dete army as of more importance to the country than Colorado bill. Ne a cig ai ~ dir. Srewant demanded the yeas and nays on taking uj the Military bill, but aiterwards withdrew the demand, and the Senate voted to take it up. The bill to establish and fix the establishment of the United States, as reported by Military Committee on Tuesday last, was then taken up and read. ‘THY REPRESENTATION CONSTITUT(ONAL AMENDMENT, ‘The morning hour having expired, the pending amond- ment to the constitution of the United States on the sub- ject of representation was taken up. Mr. Witu1aMs, (rep.) of Oregon, took the floor. He did not believe the Southern States were in the Union in the sense that New York was in it, nor out of it in the sense that Canada and Mexico were out of it. The relations which ought to subsist between the government and the States bad been disturbed as regarded the Southern States. He did not say as a matter of fact that all the p.o- ple of South Carolina were traitors; but a majority of nom did seize upon the State government and make it the mere incorporation of the individual traitors of the State. Thore were two kinds of treason—political and legal. When Satan was overthrown by force he attempted wo accomplish his object by guile and deceit. And it seemed to him that the rebels of the South, having been beaten by the North in the field of war, were following the example of their great prototype. They were seek- ing to accomplish under amnesty oaths what they could not do under arms in the field. ‘These States, whether in or out of the Union, wero not entitled to the rights and privileges of the other States, Mr. Sizwarr asked him whether he thought the Staté of Tennessee should be included among the States that had forfeited their rights, ‘Mr. Wittiams eaid he would come to that presently. He proceeded to discuss the validity of the secession ordinances, Whether constitutional or not, they wore operative and had the same effect as if constitutional, A parallel case was the legal tender Jaw. The con- stitutiondlity of that law had been qnestioned, but stilt it had farnished means for carrying on the war just as if there had been no question as to its legality, So with the ordinances of secession; whether valid or not, they severed for atime the connection between the govern- ment and the States, They were practically operative in thege States, and pursuant to them their State govern- ments were organized into eleven States, which organized a war which made the nation tremble {rom centre to cir- cumference. Mr. Willams next discussed the alle, obligation of the government to pay the rebel debt. ‘te dened any such obligation, saying there was no proce- dent for it and there would-be no justice in it. Commenting on the speeches of Messrs. Johnson and Dolittle, he said the lately rebellious States wre in the hands of Congress to do just what it thoaght best for the welfare of the country. “He denied that the apportion ment of taxes among the Southern States committed Congrese to the recognition of their State goveruments, Congress had a perfect right to legislate for the suppres- sion of the rebellion and to collect taxes for that pur- pose. The apportionment bill proved nothing. If it proved that the Southern States bad a right to represen- tation now, it proved that they had it thon... Thekenate had repeatedly committed itself against this doctrine, Speaking of the President's policy, be said that from the first, President Johnson's action showed that he regarded the Southern States as out of their proper relations with the federal government. He did not wish to censure or criticise the President, though he doubted bis power to reorganize State governments as Comrander-in-Chief of the Army, He thought there was too much importance in the public mind on the subject oi reconstraction. Time had a great deal to accomplish which time alone could do, It took seven years alter the inst British flag went down before th ment was formed; and Congress was now being denounced for conspirators in the late war to seats in roe South were iit to vote now; they must bare tin . But he hoped the day was not far dist nan American would be endow ranchise. He objected to Mr. H ndment because it world prevent the St Jing Indiaus from the right of suffrage. Mr, Hexpensox, (rep.) of M 4 Mr. Willams was mistaken, jaens of the United States, and tieretor ld not vote, They were espe- ty declared not citizens by a law recentiy passed. Mr. With iAMe said that the law referred to was liable to be repealed at any time, wher as this was a constitu. tional amendment desigued to be repel Mr. Wii liams then endorsed the proposition ofthe Committee on Reconstruction as the best measure betore the Senate, In conclusion be referred to the President’s policy. He gave him great credit for pure and patriotic motives; but without violating any rile of propriety he thought he might be allowed to enter an opinion that the President had made a mistake in the unlitnited exercise of the par- doning power, The South bad not acted in good faith, Tt had shown batred and malice and contempt and defi. ance. It seemed as if there was nothing that weald toch the hearts of the Southern people Fexcept the irresistible power of the government, It might be well to make an experment with Tennessee and allow ber to be represented in Congress to see whether loyal men would control the State and whether the white people woula treat the negroes properly. He was sorry to hear the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) say the other day that the Freedmen’s Burean bill wouid lead to a diseolu. tion of the Union, This was the gentleman who re- ported in the Chicago Convention a resolution declaring the wara failure, Mr. Gurane, (dem) of Ky.; sad Mr, Williams mis- understood his ret s. He said the Freedmen’s Bureau bill and the civil rights bill were being msed to ne- compitsh what the rebels failed to do. As to the Chicago Convention referred to, it had only declared the war a failure up to that time. ‘Mr. Wittams concluded his romarke. Mr. Hgvperson took the floor, but said he war not pre: pared -o speak to-day, and the further consideration of the subject was postponed until to-morrow. PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF KIDNAPPING, Mr. CLanx, (rep.) of N. H., called up the bill to pre- vent and punish kidnapping; which was Pro- vides that if aay poco kidnap or negro or mulatto, with the intent that he or she shall be sold into slavery; or if any person tice any person to go on board any veasel, or to any I — pe the intent that belie Speen meng ery, the person so offending shall, upon conviction, be punished by @ fine of not lee than nor more than $5,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding five — or a pt .. kecond ye ishes the heypen any veasel sporting such person, forfelts the vessel. GOVERNMENT TITLE TO LANDS IN GAN FRANCISCO, Mr. Hanns, or.) of N. Y., called up the bill to re- = the tf the United States to certain lands Within the city limits of San i! RXECUTIVE SeSRION, The Senate then went into executive seasion and aftor- wards adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wasinscton, Feb, 15, 1866. POST OFFICR APPROPRIATION MILL. Mr. Kasson, (rep.) of Iowa, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported a bill making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the year ending June 30, 1967, which was made the special order for ext Thursday. THK PHOTOGRAPHERS AND THR RXCIER LAW, Mr. Raymon, (rep.) of N, Y., presented a pewttor of delegates of the photographers of the various sections of the United States praying for an amendment of the Ere law rolating to their business, aw ¢ petition was referred to the Committee and Means. ry PROTRCTIVE TARIFR. Mr. Reon presented the petition of James Hamil- ten and fifty other citizens of New York foe Mine for protection to American industry by a on fm: The petition was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, z THE AAL OF PORTAGE STAMPS AND STAMPED RNTRLOPTS, The House then reeumed the consideration of the bill — ben y from the Committee on the Post General may, whenerer Ltt sbali and stam, envelopes are so shall engege and circulate the sume under the Instructions of the Postmaster General, and give bonds in such som as the Postmontor General may direet, with one of mote urs ties, conditioned for the faithful Keeping of the etauiyg kl Hl I i ; ii 5 : zB ile fh f AG H E H iL 58 5 | E E was desirable, ag there were storekeeps others who would be glad to make their places of business de- positories in view of attracting number of customers, Mr. Auury, of Mags., did not think that the amendment would improve the bill, the object of which was to enable the people of the South to tage procure stamps at the current rates, near berry com| tag buy them at great expense. The bill was merely for basiness and to increase the revenue of the de- partment, It would do no harm to any individual or section of country, The bill was a measure for the inte- rest of the government and in behalf of freedom and bumavity. If it were he would not advocate it. No man appreciated more than himself the er of any legixlation which would bring buck into this hall those who have never acknowledged tifeir allegiance to the government, for he heid that no men who stood in that position should be entrusted with the power con- ferred by their admission. But he was in favor of grant- ing all facilities nece: to promote the intercsts of the great masses of the le of the South. He felt no hos- tility to these people. As a body they lave suffersd grersininy, a recele ought to suffer for their transgres- sions, and while he had nothing but sympathy for these poople, as he bad pity for all mankind, he felt that those who 1d the people into reb:lion—the leaders—deserve and ought to receive all the torments of the damned. Several voices here exclaimed ‘‘Amen!”? ‘ Amen!’? “Am nl” Mr, Atsy, continuing, said—This bill, he repeated, was framed only in the Interests of the government, and erg additional mail facilities to all the people of the South. . Mr. Kasyos said his proposed amendment met all the objects in the South and elsewhere, while it saved the government the expense of paying tive per centum for the sale of stamps, Mr. Atiey said that tho people of the North were supplied now. ir. WASURURN®, (rep.) of Il, wished to know whether yey proposed to pay five per centum for the sale of stamps, Mr. ALUky replied in the affirmative; but sald that the sale was to be confined to such localities as might be desicnated by the Postmaster General. Mr. Srevens, (rep.) of Pa., inquired whether it was not intended to give the men of’ the South, wh cannot take the oath required of postmasters, an opportunity to sell these stamps and get tive per contum for doing 80? Mr. ALLEY replied that tho whole obj:ct of the bill was to give the people of the Fouth the mail facilities they do not now possess: cannot have for the reason assigned by the gentleman from Pet ivania, There ‘was no disguise about the bill. It was not intended to provide for the sale of stamps outside of the rebel States, Mr. Hoorn, (rep.) of Mass., asked why the South were not provided with mail facilities? Mr. AlLey replied because the Postmaster General could not find persons who can take the oath required of postimasters. He wanted the House to understand that it was found impossible to obtain persons to take ‘some of the small post offices which had hereto‘ore been @ matter of a-commodation rather than of profit. Mr. Kunicy, (rep) of Pa., felt it to be his duty to state in behalr of the loyal ple of the South that he thought the . eutieman from Massachusetts (Mr. Alley) was misguided. ‘There were loyal men in every d.surict of the Souih who would take any small office of emolumeut if the publi ntimnent wround them would permit and if. the government would protect them in the exercise of their functions, and among them he mentioned a man from North Carolina, who the first regiment in that State, aud who called upon him last night. That soldier fought with General Baker and with Geveral Banks. Mr. Dawes, (rep.) of Mass, said he was acquainted with the loyal North Carolinian to whom the gentioman alluded, Tie was chosen by loyal men to repr sta district in that state, and after having fought through the war he came here to find some diffrence between himself and rebels at the hands of loyal men of this Con- gress. He asked whether the gentleman officially made any dist.nction betweeeu bim and the rebels of Norta Carolina, Mr. Keuxy replied he had not made any distinction to prostitute the constitution or tis office, Mr. Attey said he had received numerous jeitors from all parts of the South, imploring Congress to take some action in order to grant mail facilities. Mr. KeLney eald he wanted to vindicate the loyal men of the South acainst aspersion, Mr. Lawaence, (rep.) of Ohio, moved-to lay the bill on the table, which was disagreed to—30 against 108, ‘The farther consideration of the bill was postponed for two we. ks, PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF TUE PO-TAL LAWS, cuey, from the Committee on Post Oiltees and reported a vill to amend the Postal laws, izes the Postmaster Genoral to sell postage wes for newspapers or letters at the value uupressed upon them, and allows dead lot- fron of prepaid letters to arded at request of t essed to another f post oflice without additional charge; and also letters endorsed “to be returned to the writer’’ shall be free of postage on their return, It also authorizes the trans- portat.on of maiia by sailing veseels to and from foreign ports at a cost not exceeding sea postags, The mode of advertising letters is left with the Postmaster G. neral. Tho money or es are made ten cents on thirty d& enty-five on forty dollars, and thirty om fifty d ‘order shall be good for one year. The cousideration of this bill was postponed for two weeks. WIBCELLANROUS APPROPRIATION. BILL. Tho House resolved itself@uto a committee of the whole ov the state of the on--Mr. Pomeroy, of New ¥ in the chair—and eeded to the conside of the Miscellaneous Appropriation bik (Luis ineasure failed to become alaw daring the last session of Co, gress.) The Cierk baving read the tort Pubiic Bulidings to property farnish and repair the Pre- sideut's house, Mr. Stevens explained that heretofore bef< stamped the in- comiog of a Dew administration a certain « was up- propriated for a similar purpose. item was inserted in the Misce! bill, which ali know come & law, ; wilt, ¢ Muryland, During th od between Mr. Lincoln's death and tho leaving of the White House by Mrs, Lincoln, who was detained thore by sickness, the building was left a prey to comers. When President’ Johuson tok possession there was seareoly anytuing left—spoons, linen, bedding and other articles having been taken away, the house having been open to everyhody. The steward was res onsibie, but had fated in his duty. The family had tried to get along with great economy. Some fitteen thousand dollars of the former appropriation of thirty thousand dollars was anticipated. The sum now proposed was necessary for the purpose indicated, . Mr. ScugxcK, (rep.) of Ohio, offered an amendment for the removal of the double rating or fence in the old Hail of Representatives, and, aiter a debate of a humor- ‘ous character, it was adopted, with an amendment also providing for the removal of the hucksters’ stands in ‘he halls and corridors. ‘The bill makes appropriations for coast survey, licht- house establishment, surveys, public buildings, &c., and also thirty-thousand dollars expenses attending the death and funeral of the late President Lincoln, Mr. Giuywent, (rep.) of lowa, offered an amendment providing in fature purctiases of carpets for government shall be of American manutacture. He raid proach to American industry. ‘against 40. The committee SS eo & recess till haif-past seven o’c! DEBATE ON RECONSTRUCTION. Mr. ee een epeech on reconstruction of ‘States, but soon, on account of in- og obtained leave to print, and floor. Boer nsmeng gsm Pa, who favored imumedi- ate admission of the tatives elect from the re- a State loyal enough to #e- bellious States, that loct a Pres.dent from in 1864 was sufficiently loyal deserve : i i ahs ie i opie of he Middle Blan, the and 1, and Mr. Devens, of Ind., argued for the earliest settlement ar ite not the the VIKGINIA SUCCESSIVELY CONTROLLED UNION AND REBEL ARMIES. SPECIAL ORDERS—NO. 24, War DarantMent, ADJUTANT GexeRat's Orricr, Wasatixoron, Jan. 18, 1866, } (Ex! 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DrsbOW ENN: Axtr—eopesaly ail contangbenag ‘ cory TTENTION “LADIRG AND GENTLEMEN re eee si tin Wo aA te ine PAST TURLPTH STREET, NEAR BROADWAY, 4 road: Gentiomen's Cast Off Clothing. waited MEN HAVING ANY CAST OFF CLOTHING f, ad: ing Ties Riekrareice ‘sda Beach cttoan, bear VENTLEMEN—I With, New ond Left Of ms Sutengaccs copa at the treet, betve uatham. — aoe — ADIES AND GRNTLEMEN CAN OBTAIN THE UT 4 moat value for at OF Wearing Apparel, Furniture, Carpets, de, iy 00 of Addresetog fH. ROSENTHAL, 8 Bowery, oppasiie Great Jongs «treet. }.oJies attended to ahs by Mra, Rosettiu IMPERIAL MEXICAN EXPRESS. Protest of Mr. Romero, Mexi- can Minister. Grants of the Emperor Not Sanc- tiomed by the Constitutional President of Mexico. Neutrality, if Not Active Friendship, Demanded of the United States. The Real Object of the Organization the: Furtherance of the Imperial Schemes of Conquest and Colonization, REPLY OF SECRETARY SEWARD. The United States Will Not Permit. Any Violation of Treaties with the Mexican Republic. ° General Grant Believes the Company Formed “ for the Undoubted Pur- pose of Aiding the Impe- rial Government.” United States District Attorney Dickinson Di- rected to Watch Its Operations Significant Hint to Clarence A. Seward. &ee kee ae. The Correspondenee. To THe House or Reraesexrativns:— In compliance with the resolution of the House of Ro- Presentatives of the 10th uit., requesting information in regard to the organization, iu the city of Now York, of the “Imperial Mexican Express Company,” under @ grant from the so-called Emperor of , I transtait a report from the Secretary of State, and the papers by whieh it ‘Was accompaned. ANDREW JOUNSON. Wasmxeatox, Feb, 1, 1868, Deranraest or State, Wasutxctos, Feb. 1, 1866. ‘The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the reso. Jation of the House of Kepresentatives of the 10th ult, requesting (he President “to communicate to thes House any information in possession of the government in re- Jation to a company called the Imperial Mexican Express Company, alleged to have deen org New York, undera grant from the so-c Mexico, for the purpose of carrying . or other trade berween the Mexicuu republic, the United States and other natious, and specially any !tters or cor respondence on the subject with any party or parties,’ has the bonor to lay before the President the papers mentioned inthe subjoned bet calted tor by the sad resolution, Respectfully subm ted, The I’resivent. WILLIAM H. >EWARD, MK. ROMERO TO Mi. SEWAKD. Mexican Lacarion TED TATeS OF AMEriCa, 7. cise pun) a3 grated sy ' by the constitit for whieu they cas of the opy. it ddressed, under date of Vonval of the Mexican » woeom panied by the are quoted in st (No. fh i to be publiv with the lo (No. 2). On the same (2 pr rid utof the Mexican Express Company, f virtue of one of the spurious grants of the wu addressed to me the letter, of which Lab (No. sending mea copy of that white) date, he addressed to the York press (No. 4), New another of the prosp: his company (N 1 also send these two decamen dd loiter Erepl , in the terms you w in the copy of iny 40 (NO. 6) Courcilion, in the manner which appears in Ul nexed of his letter to the Henatp of that ¢ I believe it to be my duty a! minumeate to you, for the information of the mmment of the Un ted States, the facts and documents to which have made reference, to call your attention to an important point, which may affect not only the good relatious whieh hep pily exist between the government oc the Mexean re public and the United States, but even the duties whieh Bolcag to this government us 4 neutral in respect ww Jexieo. Jn my letter to sir. de Courcillon (Ne. 6), ja that of ihe Consul of Mexico to the Henorn at New Yi and io the memorandum wht} sion, so-called, of the asurper (No. 8), You will see that the company engage: to transport all waterial of warfare of the invading army of Mexwo, The reading of the : company (No, 5) demonsirates thie more plainly. Of the five agents the company has, there is one only in Edrope, and lie rerid © at at Nuzas Which, a8 you know, # that port of France from which issues the material for war which the Emperor of the French sends to his forces in Mexico, and for which the French government has established a line of -team 1 between said port aud Vera Cruz, Of the other tour acents of the company, one resides at other at the city of Mexico, whieh are the sta to prepare forcibly the matoriai of war destined for to conquest of Mexico. In article 7 of the so-called concession of the usurner (No, 8) you will see aiso that the agents of the company in Mexico, as well as abroad, are official agent. ized for colonization, and in that will be subjeet te the orders and instructions one of the so-called minister® of the same usurper. The colonization which i« here treated of te, ae I have shown to your depertment n my notes of the Sth and 20th instant, emimentiy owtile the United as it is intended to be of citizens of te South who do not submit themselves to the autbority oF thie government, and to whom invitations are held out to gu to Mexico with their slaves, there to reorgan'?e under the shadow of Tne President and the members of the junta of colonization established by ‘he usurper are declared enemies of the United Stater, as | have shown to the department. At is Very satisfactory to me to avail of this opportant © to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurances of my ¢~ Unguished consideration. & M4. ROMEKO Wise H. sawann, &c. THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY TO MK. HOMKRG Mexican Exrnues Comrasy, | General, relating, Exprese Company, with which we hav connected. It was our intention to have called ere this in reference to the formation of this ex pany, but we were not able wy do so, Our regret | ‘were not able to do so is increased by your ence with Mr, Navarro, We enclose to you leuer which has been by us to the the journals in which fs correspondence The enclosure states the facts as represented Novel co be come ye ne who ha of seompany, compo fuer! xi and the Cad Wo will offert You may desire; ara eimen in whew thence nee Sepang tous ee “ame torma as those whe are publiey | solicited to take an interest in It. enterprise and of the company r quire time and effort for their The favre wit 4 afford the and to y it by the proper eer « will be the m king of the con iv. ‘We trust that you Will receive letior in the aame q