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——— ‘WASHINGTON. Re nO ay ‘Wasunaros, Teldec #. ae} The War Department Difficulty, ‘The excitement oecasioned by the disclosure of the Serious disagreement betwoen the President aad the ‘@eneral-in-Chief seems to be on the increase if any- thing. No other subject is talked of in public and pri- vate ¢ircles, The radicals, of course, applaud the conduét of General Grant, and affect te view the whole matter as an attempt on the part of the President to inveigle Grant into committing himself in some way in opposition to the will of Congress, and failing m that, has endeavored to injure Grant's repatation. Acarefal gleaning of facts from all reliable SOUTY og, since the publication of the correspondence, Show", inas ‘the initiation of the correspondence by Gener Grant ‘was but part ef a deep iaid scheme, * srangea by the radical familiars of the We". Department for @ twofold purpose, First, ¥, agora General Grant an opportunity of “speakir.g oat,” that the radical party might have such ® revelation of Grant's Political views as would sativ’,y the demands of men like Wade, Sumner, Stevens gag Boutwell, and secure thelr hearty co-operation towards Graai’s comination for the Presidency. S¢.ond, to beguile the Prendent into committing to wrl” ing something that would serve as sufficient pretext on which to base articles of im- Deachment. Im Poth of these ‘objects the radicals ap- pear to thik ‘they have been successful, Grant has taken & posi¥ion wholly in accord with the radical Party, @B4 ‘the question ef impeachment is again in motion. he endorsement of the President on the back of Grant's letter, requesting written orders not to obey Btanto’'a ag Secretary of war, is regarded by thom asa mle/iemeanor; and itis expected that many days will ‘Wot elapse before the recent logisiation regulating cases ef impeachment will be brought into requisition, ‘The plot, as far as it has been developed, scems to have been that Grant should write to the President asking for written orders directing him to refuse obedi- ence to amy and all orders .coming from Mr, Stanton uuntees Re war satisfied that sueh orders emanated from the Executive, and should af the same time give bis ‘Vorsion ef the understanding bad between Mr. Johnson and bimeelf im regard to the course of action he should ‘adopt if thé Senate failed to agree in the suspension of Stanton, which would afford an excellent opportunity for Grant to get bis side of the question before the public whem the correspondence should be called for. ‘When the Presidemt gave the written order requested ‘another consultation was held, apd it was decided that General, Grant should refuse to obey the President's written order, om the ground that Mr, Stanten had not Deem notified that he should issue no order except direeted #0 10 do by the Executive, If, after receiving ‘this determination of the General, Mr. Johnson bad sent such instractions to Stanton, addressed to him in any other way than as Secretary of War, the latter would mot have received them; and if addressed to him as Secretary of War, it would have been deemed a full Teoognition of himassucb. General Grant then wrote his letter, dated February 3, and placed it the hands of Mr, Stanton immediately after the passage of the resolution presented by Mr, Hubbard, of West Virginia, ‘who knew precisely the time when it should be intro- duced. Thus Mr. Stanton had possession of Grant’s Jotter before it had reached the President, and the whole Correspondence was hurried off to Mr. Colfax before the Proaident could make any reply. Theo Impeachment heme—Meeting of the Sub-Committee Reconstruction. ‘The Reconstruction Committee had an extraordinary weasion this morning, when an effort was made to revive the impeachment scheme. Dir, Stevens and Mr. Bout- ‘well spoke tarnstly m favor of immediate action. In order to give the minority a voice in the matter Mr, Beck, of Kentucky, was added to the sub.committer, Sub- sequently at a meeting of the sub-committee: it pro- ceeded to take testimony in the Johnson-Grant matier. Mr, Btillson, a correspondent of a New York paper, was tm attendance and gave bis testimony at length in regard te his connection with some of the published versions of the imbroglio, but nothing new was elicited. General Grant has been subpoenaed, and it is expected he will give bis testimony before the committee on Monday next, at which time the sub-committee will again assembie, The feéling is very strong in favor of impeachment, but the proceedings will be conducted ‘with the greatest caution and circumspection to prevent ® repetition of the tate flasco in the time of impeach- ment. n’e Letter Net Yet Published. impeachment scheme has, it is aid, induced President Johasok'to refrain for the time ‘belng from sending his final Yeply to General Grant, It te stated that it is couched'im strong if not bitter terms, end it is expected te be a:dlincher. Pendleton’s nces forthe Presidency De- feated by tho Election in Ohio. ‘The result of the recent election in Ohio, although received with wide demonstrations of satisfaction among the radicals, has not had the anticipaied effect of serious depression on the part of the democrats. ‘The latter, instead of feeling sore over the re- eo, rather display an opposite frame of mind. Among the leaders of this party hero the ‘effect ef ‘the triumph of the radicals, from a democratic: standpoint, is considered as a clearing of the decks for action. The manipulators of the preliminaries to the nomination of a democratic can- didate for the Presidency have been excessively both- ered by the importunities of the friends of Mr. Pendie- tom, and as a great effort was made by this branch of the democratic party in Ohio to carry the Eighth dis- ‘trict of that State, in order to set up a prestige to work Tavorably for Pendieton’s nomination, the defeat is Jooked upon as emphatically wiping out all his chances, ‘The radicals, on their part, were also after capital upon ‘the result of that cloction, as an encouragement w the wavering that the popular feoling was in their favor, ‘end consequently equivalent to am endersement ef the legisiation of Congress, Te accomplish ‘Weir end it is alleged that abundant sapport, pecuni- ‘aniy and otherwise, was extended to the party there, and, it 18 assorted, succeeded in accomplishing the de- mred result, The consequence has been that all parties ‘are satisfied, and the way is considered clear for the grand contest to commence in New Hampshir. The democratic ieaders here now express their opinions more openly in favor of Mr. Johnson as the most Proper man for the nomination of tho party. Aside, from any particular endorsement of Mz. Jonnson in bie political career since the beginning of the late war, the question is looked upon as one of wmoasures rather than men. They arguo there are Dat two principles at issue tho “onscrvative scheme of reconstruction and policy of governmental administra- on and the radical theory which involves a military -Oligarchy or dictatorship in the South, universal negro suffrage, and a consolidation of the moneyed interest of «the country in an organized plan of political usurpation. The democrats, taking Mr. Jobnson as the represeu‘ative of the conservative view, profer him, having supported bis measures. This, it is thought, will reduce the Problem to a question fairly eet betore the country, whether the future policy of the government shall be conservative or radical. A dark cloud, however, seems to hover along the political horizon, which the emocrats look apon as portentous of trouble. The ten ‘States now unrepresented in Congress are contemplated ewith some misgivings. The efforts of the radicals.to bring in these States, thus swelling the political prepon- dorance of their party, does not afford encouragement fo the democrats, Thoy fear the increased representa- on will create such an overwhelming strength that it eannot be surmounted. Aside from this the spirits of ‘tho democratic leaders were never more buoyant. Pr d Removal of Political Disabilities from Goversers Holden and Orr and Gen- eral Longstreet. AK ip stated that the Reconstruction Committee at ite weruion to-day agreed to report a bill to remove the political disability imposed by the Reconstruction act from ex-Governor Holden, Governor Orr and General Longstreet. torship ef the Port piri. ‘The Collectorship of the port of Philadelphia has be- come a subject of ponsiderable excitement among the évania politiclans in wery unpopular among certain republican and demo- ecatic memoers of Congress, and @ coalition has been formed among these to oust him, The contest has been going on Jor gome days, but seems now to have a aneumed: more formidable sbape Senator Cameron Jaage Kelley, republicans, and Samuel J. Randall, democrat, are the leaders in the hostile move- meat, while Senator Buckalew defends Mr. Cake, The matier co stands that the opponents of Mr. Cake are not very particular as tc hia successor only so a change is @ade, Mr, Brevn-r, who has been pushed for the posi- NEW "YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1868—TRIPLE SHEET. tion, positively declines to accept Ex-Goverage W, '¥. Johaeos, of Pennsylvania, ® BOW narced with some assured if he gets pominati’, by the ‘@& he will be confirmed Search After the Meadow Teport o@ the Moantain Y Massacre in 1857. All the records "4 official transactions of thé several dopartuents ome government service are supposed 10 De DIee rod with jealous care for the purpose of add. TEN? £4 wailanal archives bus eccasionaliy some ac. "aor ether reveals the fact that public officers are °4 tirgoa guilty of a remissneas of duty not wtogether Soma etivle with strict oficial integrity, Am example of FJcia) fulure to yeeora public. documents of great im- Portance bas just come to light here, In 1857, when o serions difference of opinion arose between the govern- ment of the Untted States and a foreign goverament which sprung up in the valleys of Utah Territory, it will de remembered that the Governor of the foreign State in question, Brigham Young, and subjects, the Mormon suints, received S revelation from Heaven to desitoy a Very wealthy @migrant train that was passing through their country te California, ‘hey harkened to the voice of the Spirit and smote the train, slaying men, women and children, at a place called Mountain Meadow; and the siaughter of these emigrants has since been known as the Mountain Meadow massacre,”” The government, about the close of the next year, thought proper to order ait investigation, and Major J. H. Carleton, U. & 4., was instructed to proceed to Utah, make a thorough inveshgetion of the facts connected with the massacre, and + the result Major Carleton executed his. in the oarly part of 1859, and made a full repert of the same to the Secretary of War. In that report ‘Carleton mentioned the name of William Hooper, then as now the delegate in Congress from Utah, in connection with the Mormom attack gm the wagon train at Mountain Meadow. A few days ago Judge Waite, counsel for Mr, MoGrorty, who is here contesting the seat of the delegate from Utah, began search for this report of Major’ Garleton, but up to the present time has been unable to discover ite whereabouts. After searching through the Congressional Library and all the records of \Comgress he found a resolution calling upon the President te furnish all the information in his pos- session in relation to the Mountain Meadow massacre. In reply to thig request a voluminous budget of docu- ments was submitted, but Carleton’s report was not among them. At a later date a resolution was offered by Senator Latham, calling upon the Secretary of War tor Major Carleton’s report on the Mountain Meadow massacre, The answer returned to this resolution was that ne such document was on file in the War Department; and thas at the period referred to Major Carleton was on duty in Pennsyivania. Judge Waite, determined to ferret out this mystery, then applied to Secretary Stanton for permission to search the records of the War Office, Mr. Stanton directed bim to put his request in writing, end promised that the mysterious document should’ be diligently suught for and a copy furnished him if found, As before stated, however, the ‘search has as yet failed to discover the report. General Carleton, the officer who made the report, is now in the city, and states positively that the report was writteu by bim and sent to the Department. The parties in- terested in seeking this report are pushing their re- searches with great energy, in the hope of eith:r obtaining the paper. or proving that the Secretary of War, who held the office in 1859, and the delegate from Deseret, have the secret of its fate in partnership, ‘The Great Toelgraph Job. The lobbyists and other optside operotors manifest some uneasiness at what would appear to be a prema- ture exposure of a big job thay have had im view for some time past, namely, the sale of the Western Union Telegraph lines to the goverament They admit the thing is on the tapis, but are anwilling to divulge any details, A bill, now;in course of preparation by the Washburnes of Iilinow and Wisconsin, looking to the establishment of telegraphic postal communication in the United States, gives color to the proposed sale of the Western Union lines, and is a great lever in the pro- Mminery operations of the lobbyists. The majority of the members of the House are entirely iguorant of what {a brewing, while others look wise and say nothing. The The fractional currency issued from the Printing Bureau of the Treasury Department during the week ending to-day amounts to $532,500. The shipments of fractional currency, during the week were as follows:— To New York, $100,000; te Boeton, $100,000; to tho na- tional banks and,bers, $181,6 notes to the United States IR $00,000. Total $441,937, The United States Treasurer holds in trust for the national banks in government bonds, at this date, the following amounts:—As security for circalating notes, $341,150,950, and for deposits of public moneys, $37,967,950. Total $378,918,900, The national baok currency issued during tho week ‘amounts to $152,080, and the total amount to date is $306,130,831, From this is to be deducted the following amounts:—Mutilated bills returned, $6,137,855; notes of insolvent banks redeemed by the erasure of the “United States," $389,860—leaving in circulation $220, 603, 116, The tractional currency redeemed and destroyed dur- ing the week amounts to $571,800. Monthly Statistics of Trade. ‘The Telegram states that the monthly report of the Director of the Bureau of Statistics has just been issued. It contains a table showing the value of commodities in all the warehouses of the country, .which, since Joly, was as follows: j, and one and two dollar at Pittsburg, Pa, Specie valucs, ‘The tonnage statistics show some diminution of our foreign trade, but none im the coastwine. The specie value of goods shipped east ward during the quarter ending September 3, 1867, is stated to be $5,500,000. The value of our ree tranait trade was, during the past fiscal year, over $17,000,000, Our trade with the Sandwich Isiands for ibe year 1867 is as follows Imports, +$1,102,785, Domestic exports. . 38T Foreign re-oxports. . Daties received on imports THE FORTIETH CONGRESS. Second Session. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wasttixcron, Fob, 8, 1968. Immediately after the reading of the journal the House went into Committee of the Whole on the Stace of the Union, Mr. Dawes in the chair, for general debate on the President's annual message, THE FINANCES, (rep.) of Ind,, addressed the House question, He argued that che true cause of tho present depression in business arose, first, from the pariinl failure of Crops; recond, from the contraction policy i the Seo Hy of the Treasury; aod, third, trom the action of the detnocratic party in de- reconstruction of the seceded States, th Ho Wotioved om culty was as should be levied to pay the intervst on the and the current exponses of the government, leaving principal until the country shall be in a pros; ‘con- dition, Second, these taxes should not be f ted so a8 to make every man pay according to bis worth. but ex- closively on luxuries, the far classes and the wealth of the country, sane ioe Sas, Ce c) and ict interests of country, Third, ail the Semen bonds which are ible as the ure of the government five years after date should be deciared due and payable at this o, and payabio im the jawiul currency of the United States, or exchangeable at the jure of tue holder into six per cent long bonds, pay: ) princi and interest, in coin, untaxable, bat with a deduct of éne cont to be distributed to the States according ‘© popu i CLARKE, (rep.) of Obl, Mext addressed the com- mittee on the subject of the national banka, the car- Fenty, the public debt, &e. He favored the paying the ee of tue five-twenties iu lawful curreacy, and the jubetitution of greenbacks for udtional bank uotes; but 4n such. @ manner as not to do Wrong or injury to the banks, which be thought ¢ould wot bo woand up without reat evile to the country. Ho was im favor of the re- Storation of the free banking system, but would have no banks of issue, the currency being limited to green. backs and specie, RATIONS, POLITICAL Mr. p.) of N, H., next addressed the com: mauttee on the q Vhs thi 52 of meg yn He So inajority in Congress Tesponsible for the present disturbed condition of the coa nor for the burdeas now resting on the people, ply Jay on the people of the Soush and the North, The rebellion had been a Non, the © ‘iftes in tic rebel- position to the army bad been @ democratic née, aud the failure tw restore the rebel states wos in consequence of democratie opposition. Mr. Joumpon next addressed the committees on tho 8 | polriical questions of the day Tne committee rose, aud the House at baif-past four o'clock adjourned. POLITICAL INTELS.gENce. TY PO sTics, Oe The Presidential Campaign from Loved Standpoiat—Th.e Candidates in Field= T Purtiew—The loirigu Tammany—The Gubernatorial Contest—Tho Congress! I Vacanciee—The Hiug at Al- bavy—The Mozart Party. The red men of Tammany and the big chiefs of the democratic party throughout the city and State are ter- ribly exercised ag to the right man to choose for their leader in the coming Presidential campaign. Much they would give to be able to foretell the right man out of the many embryo candidates im the field, each with his recommendations and claims wpon the party, but all carrying ® damaging amount of dead weight, so much ro ‘88 0 preclude the idea of entering any of them for the rece, This hasbeen the trouble from the start. For # time they overlooked the only man tbat offered them the remotest prospect of success, and they allowed their attention to be diverted by crowd of aspirants for the honor of a Presidential nomination that had not the ghost of a chance to win. The trouble, however, is nearly overcome. The demo- Gractic mountain bas had @ protracted and difficult parturition, but the crisis seems to have been passed and things are now going on as well as could be expected under the circumstances, Uf late the political Srma- ment has brigitened considerably, and the shadows of the Seymours and Pendietous and Vallandighams and others have passed away, leaving a clear and unclouded vista open to the view. Thé party now see that the only man under whose banner they can fight the radi. cal candidate or the republican candidate is that of the Present incumbent of the White House, Within a short period Mr, Jobnson bes risen wonderfully in the politi- cal market, and from present appearances there is little doubt that he will be the first choice of the democracy of this city and State, But there is yet @ hard road to travel before a point ws reached that will put Mr. Johnson unmistakably. abead. There are many incipient schemes to perfect, a good deal of intrigue yet to be brought into play, and apy amount of party and agifish diplomacy to be renearsed before the curtain rises and discloses the propria persone on the Presidential ._ There is nos the slightest doubt that the ess it true to their Instincts, would throw the whole weight of the party for Mr. Johnson ‘but that they are keovly alive to the fuct that the Prosi- deut bas not tho prestige of past patronage nor much of the power of patromage to come to support him in the contest, They know, in fact, that the whole offices of are in the hands of the appointees of a joan régime, and that, contrary to the usual prac- tice in such cases made and provided, the aarsesents are all likely to voto against the at Executive ig the reason that wany #0 lon; a its choice. They seo all the departmental ry to the President—a spur to action, no doubt, if more confident of success ;tor the political axe, about the ides of March next, would insure them full recompense for the best service in the campaign, But these departments are powertul auxiliaries in a Presi- dential contest and it is only natural to suppose that tuey will go with that party that is moat Ittely to lot u continue in the well-foddered cribs in which they are at, preseat hybernatiog. The whole Internal Revenue Department ig in the hands of or controjled by Qongresa From the Commissioner, who will not resign aud caniot be removed, down through all the grades ot the Metropolitan Board in Cedar street and the branch es- tablishments of coljectors and appraisers and in- spectors to which the revenue aystem gives unwholesome b rth, Then there is the Collectorsnip of the Customs, the Surveyorehip of the pots the Naval Oticer and United States al, all combined wielding an im- mense power in a Presidential contest. Against this Pandy, the side of the radical members and of 4 majority of tho Cabinet, all anti-democratic, the democratic ele- ment in tho: national legislature is poweriess either to propose terms or to accept, with any hope of success, the gage of battle. It is from this disadvantageous standpoint t lemo- cratic leaders of this city are compelled to survey the chaotic mass from which a, are to bring forth the elements of order, and, i’ possible, 40 make them sub- servient to their decrees. Mr. Jobuson would be un- doubtedly the man of their choice, bat that the whole trumage of the government is taken out of his 1d ‘here 18 u0 party machinery to work by, and this, unless the great mass ol the péople resolve to elect him over party oand Congressional opposition, no political contest can be wou. ‘TAMMANY RING FLIRTATIONS, The Tammany ring and their new allies of the Sun bave not committed themselves as yet to Mr. Johuson. On the contrary there bas beem some secret negotia- ions geing on at Washington of late, the Grand Zachem of iammany veing at the Capitol in cog.—the brown mustache to the contrary notwithstanding—conduct- ing matters in the interest of many. Certaip cou- tungencies were binted at which, if they could be brought about, the influence of the Tammany a tnis city would be operated im the interest of neral Grant for Presiaent, with the Graad Sachem on the same ticket as Vice, To effect this consummation the new Sacheme of Tammany, and Conkling, strasgied hard, bat from iJate developments it would appear the party at Washington neither desired’ thelr alliance wm that and so poor Hofman, nor 4 their enmity, diagusted with gubernatorial suffer from the soporific influence of that ancient poiiti- cal mausoleum of Lured parties and defunct issues. The ring is therefore left im the condition of Micawber— nothing ally to do, aud waiting for something to ‘he other democratic Presidential “Jim Baggs’’ are the trio—Seymour, Pendieton and Vailandiguam, Tho first of these bas written three leiters of declination ; but no one doubts that if invited he would acvcpt a nomination. At all events, the Tammany party kee pt Soe fogh enien and if all else tail them they ipteud to spring him upon the people at the time—that is, if the radical measures st omgen tnould by any misebance them. 1s would ‘mour and Hoffman. ‘The latter is anxious to head the ticket himeeif, but the time, though the Sun ring can’t see it this is that holds forth in the old wigwam has sougnt,to throw some light upon the ‘and he is compelled to content himecif with second Pendleton and his confrere Vi igham, they have been thro “aoreelg overboard after slight consideration, and Wes the Heid pretty clear for a choice, THE RADICAL KECUBLICAN NOMINATION, ‘Tae nomination of Grant and Fenton by the State Radical Convention at Syracus: bas in no wise excited enthusiasm in the repubiican ranks, or tended to heal the differences that prevail between the two branches of the party. In influential quarters the proccedings Syracuse bas had a damaging effect upon Grant’s pros- 18, It hasbeen rumored that A, T. stewari, Vauder- it and other prominent repubiicans some time ago no- uted General Graut that if he endorsed the radival acts of Congress and their unconstitutions! opposition to the Executive they would withdraw all count party in this State that wouid give bii tion for the Presideucy, How far i nt has be influenced by thi threatened defection remains to seen. com- this ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD, But there is a candidate looming up in the republican ranks and who, though not much spoken of as yet, 16 attracting the attention of the republican party opposed 1o the radical Congress and to General Grant ior bis afbation therewith, ibis 1 Commodore Vanderbilt, the millionnaire and railroad king. He would prove « formidable antagonist to Grant. He possesses some of the characteristics of the great General. Ho loves « Jast horse and owns some of the nimblest pacers on the road. In reticence on debateabie topics he 1s the Geveral’s equal, but when it comes to “talk horse” then let General jook out tor his laurels, He is shrewd and capable and success. ful in all bis undertakings—o soould he undertake to run f ney. The Ce has powerful triends and brother mil. hhoonaires at bis back who strenuously urging bim to enter for the race, Whatever secret jafluence these per- # may have on bis mind, he bas pot as far as it ascertained yet giveu any clue to bis intentions When tho result of t then the Commodore will no doubt accede to or 10 w act op the wishes of his friends. <hould he consent wo run we may expect a lively campaign. The coming gubernatorial contest promises to bes the party le beginning to show itaslh fhe last proof of tte influence is seen in Appylatinnss af Matthew T, Bren the suiomership made vacant aga front its victorious rival, and contest for the palm another struggle for political ascendancy, MWELLANEOUS POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE. Madical Mace Meeting in Manchester, N. H. (From the Evening Telegram of yesterday.) Mancussten, N. H., Feb, 8, 1868, ‘The republicans of Manchestor held their fret formal mass meeting of the present campaign at Smyth’s Hall last evening. There was an immense attendance, bun- dreds being unable to obtain seats, A large delegation of ladies occupied the galleries, On the platform were many distinguished men, repre- senting the professions and the industrial interests of Manchester. At eight o’clock ex-Governor Frederick Smyth, President of ihe Grant Club of this city, intro- duced in s short speech the orator of the evening, Hon, Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts, who was greeted with prolonged apd enthusiastic cheers. of the importance of the pending campa: Hampsbire, and of the certainty of Gen election as President the coming fall. The next half hour the speakor devoted to a sharp review of the record of the democratic party of the nation during the past eight y and also severely denounced the policy and acts of Andrew Johi In discussing the condition of the Southern States Mr. Wilson said that Congress, after mature delibera- tion, bad adopted the present of reconstruction, ‘and would stand by it, come what would, which state- ment called fortn tremendous cheering the audience. In closing, Mr. Wilson spoke particularly to the foreign citizens prevent, and urged them to give their support to the Hy nley ge party, which Is for pro- tecting at home and abroad the rights of all men, of whatever color of Rplionality. The acdress was -neariy hours in longth. The audience was very attentive, but full of enthusiasm, the speaker being often interrupted by applause, The mecting closed with deafening cheers for the speaker, for General Grant and for Governor Harriman, Democratic Meetings in New Hampshire. {From the kvening Telegram of yesterday.) Concorn, Feb, 8, 1863, A large and well attended meeting was held at Leba- non yesterday afternoon by the democrats of that por- tion of Grafton county. Colonel A. 0, Brewster, of * Boston, addressed the meeting for about two hours in ‘an eloquent and forcible manner upon the political issues involved 19 the approaching election, He was listened to witn great attention. ‘The conservatives of Belknap county also held a very fali and spirited meeting at Laconia yesterday afternoon. Yhe meeting was addressed by Mr. Richard Vaux, of Philadelphia, He said that ho wished to call the radical party to an accoent of their stewardship; that their speechmakers passed over the live issues of the day, and he defied them to discuss these issues, He claimed that Congress wae a fraud opon the people, ana that the republican party had no fixed policy to submit to the poptlar vole, The meeting was very fully attended, notwithstanding the inclement weather the bad state of the roads, Impeachment at Home. ‘The Albany Evening Journa! proposes that the Assem- bly Committee on the subject of corrupt practices in connection with canal administration and otherwise, go forward to the work proposed for them. Let them, suggests, analyze -‘all the testimony and weigh all the proofs bearing upon this subject Let them present, ime partially, for impeacoment and removal, any officer against whom they find suspicion of guilt contirmed by lence. The republicans will not impede them in this And then, let the democrats of louse unite with the republicans ef the Senate in a measure which will bafle the combination of democratic contractors and underlings who have possession of at least four- firths of the work om the canals, under contracts which must have been the result of fraud, if the charges which ha ve been made are true,” ARMY AND NAVY GAZETTE. The’ Army. Wasaineton, Feb. 8, 1868, i) A general order bas been issued by command of General Grant, dated headquarters of the army, Feb. 5, exempting from the operations of General Order No, Ti, iseued from the army headquarters Nov. 12, 1867, all officers of the Ordnance at arsenals on doty as acting commissaries of subsstence or acting assigtant quartermasters, The order a luded to directs offivers as to the manner of entering into contracts for supplies, &ec,, by advertising end is submitted to com- responsible by that order more economical administration of ‘my and to amore uniform and sys- tomatic method of jetting contract - The Navy. Commodore John A. Winslow has been ordered to report at Washington, D. C., as chairman of the board to appraise certain tron-clad vessels under the act of Congress, Captaias John Aimy and Foxall A. Parker, and Chief Engineers J. W. Kiog aod E, Santon are or- @ered to report to Commodore Winsiow as members of the board. They wiil visit all the ports where iron- Glads are stationed. THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND, At the meeting of the surviving officers of the Army of the Cumberland, in Cincinnati, on the 6th inst., the following among numerous other letters were read :— FROM THE PRESIDENT, Exxcutive Maxsios, Wasuryatox, D. C., Jan. 20, 1868. Sin—I have reeeived the invitation to be present the meeting of the officers of the late Army of the Cumberland, which takes place on the 6tb inst, called for the ol of “forming an organization of friends and brothers in arms, to revive old associations, to cherisn the memory of our nation’s dead and to keep pure and true tho spirit of loyalty to our government.’ While expressing sincere regret that official duties will prevent my compliance with this invitation, I can- not refrain from the expression of iny heartielt sympa- thy with tho objects of the meeting To me the memory of the Army of the Cumborland is not only inked with ite grand services in defence of the government in the hour of peril, but also with ite euccosses, which, in #0 great a measure, served to redeem my adopted State from the rule of sedition, thos opening to her a prospect of Cull restoration to the sisterhood of States in the federal Union. I add my best wishes for the success of the conven- (Sn, and remain, very respectfully you ee “ANDRE JOHNSON, To Colone! Henny M. Crst, Corresponding Secretary of the Comwmitiee of Arrangements &c, *ROM GENERAL GRANT. Wasuixarox, D. C., Jan, 2, 1868. aiy Dean Sim—Your lavor of the 30th of December, ex- tend: committee to make ents (or the organization of the “Society of the Army of the Cumberland,” an invitation to meet them jo (ineinnati, om the 6th of February, is received. It is not probable (hat my duties will permit of my ab-ence trom this city at that time, otherwise I would accept woth great pleasure. Tain glad to see the Army of the Cumberland organiz- ing such a society, and would equally like to #0@ exch of the distinctive armies of the Usion aguinst rebeilion organize such societies, Each may be proud of their ring 'he rebellion, and anauai reun ind to rowwerly feeling cemented by hardebips and ured by all tae members in one gems patri- to ne, on the part of dangers ¢ otic Case, Hoping you will meet with success in the objects of most exciting ove, The most prominently spoxen of candidate is Judge J. G. Barnard, of the Supreme Court, It is contidentiy asserted thas the New York, Richmond, Queens, Suffix, Wesicvester, Rocklaad and Putnam county deiecates will vote for bim ino \. tor Henry ©, Murph backed by strong influence, bis position in the Legisia- ture him great strength. Judge Barnard will have the concentrated democratic vote of for him, ly to be named im the conveation and wiil probably get a the first baliot, Judge Cardozo, also of the supreme Court, bas many frieuds anxious to push him forward, but ina race with bis associate Barnard and the veveran Senator Cardozo would have no chance and he must for ‘a time rest onthe laurels he has already won, The great struggle in the convention wil be between Murphy and Barnard. Kitbor will carry New York by an overwheim- tag majority, 20 matter Who the party’s candidate for the President may be, THR CONGRESSIONAL TICKRT, There Is no active interest takem ip the canvass to fill vacancies in Congresses yot. In the Bichth Congres. sional district, comprising the Eighteeyth, Tw and Twenty-first wards, in the representation of will vcour, the Tammany men—ibe y: Samuel G@, Court the present United Sines District Attorney, as whe 5 cessor of Mr. James Broogs. Mr. Couriwey bas @ splendid war |, While be bas never flinched or de- viatea from tbe best teachings of the old dewocratic sehoot, He is very popular in th poil, in addition Ww the democratic, Fepublicam vote. Und wey would certainly Rominauon, but @ontinue steadily in the practice of bis profession, him T. J, barr, N. A. Childs aud RB, 4, spoken of wm this connec sional distrios General p the Tatnmaoy nominee fo eucceed ait Fera WhO Will DOL be & randidate for renow mation. at vody, prelerring to Alter THE STATE PAGISLATORR—CHE TAMMANY REVO, The influence of ammany ix jot im the valle of our State Legiiature, and would be eveo more pavenily fer | Dut tbat a spirit of Oppositiva Ww the encromrsuenis v! | Was Imamedaiely ruled out uf ve your meeting, I subscribe myself your obediont servant, U, 8. GRANT, General, To Hexax M. Cist, Corresponding Secretary, &c, ORGANTZATION, The Committee on Yermaneat Organization of the Society mace their report as follows :— President—Major Genoral George H. Thomas. Corresponding Secreary—Major Goaeral William P. Wuipple. Recording “ecretary—General H, M. Cist. ‘Treasurer—General William Gross. Vice Presidents—Pennayivania, Brigadier General T. J. Jordan; Tennensee, General Joseph A. Cooper; Ken tucky, General R. Ww. Johoason; District of jumbie, General J, M. Brannon; Missouri, Colonel G. Morton; Massachusetts, Geaerai Willem Cougerrelts Wisconsin, General L. H, Drarys Ilimois, General C, T, Hotchkiss; Minnesota, Major D. Honney ; Indiana, General Charies Crult; Michigan, General 0. Loomis; New York, General Daniel Buiterfeld; lows, Colonel L, C, Noble; Ohio, Mayor General P. H. Sheridan, This was unanimously adopted, A motion to recognize General Thomas as th pradent, jut amd invincible head of \we Army Carmberiand” was then adopted, Goueral THowAs, a8 President, took the chai GaentLemty—I demre to acknowledge the pliment you have conferred upon me, and at t! time | must confers that 1 have not words to exp my feolincs. I have before been ied by my friends into mauy desperate straits, (Laughter, On this occasion I have beem placed in a very responsible position, and, being entirely unacquainted with Parliamentary usages, J mast appeal to your kindness (or escouragement dur- wg the coming year, ‘Uo motion, the House gave three times three cheers for General thomas and toree times tree for the work of the Cumberiand, "6 name was ordered to be placed ai tie o! bouerary members, anna THOHAd Of FoLenCe ‘ 1 10 have adopted the terns vrante: to Jounsion by Shermaa “ae a bani ewan” This is an org soci’! reanion and fratern, one of engaging in pulitiuat 0, I retard the goutieuwau my cordial ing me this opportunity of expressing my aubject, (Immeuee cheers) NOTES ON ArT. —_— Theodore Winthrop, in his finely written novel “Ceci Draeme,”’ lays the scone in the University building, and Invests tbat architectural snomaly with a strange and weird interest, Many New Yorkers have, no doubt, often gased up at that huge pile, and wondered to “what uses it had come at last.” Sometimes it has been taken for » school; on other oceasions it has been sup- posed to be the place where the Docter Deems hebdom- edally beld forth, Both of these suppositions are, how- ever, wrong. It is not only school and not only » eburch, but isa building for and inhabited by artists, Hore it is that the old weather beaten, time stained walls incite the painter to action, and almost make him think that he is again living ¢m gargon in the Quartior atin, The associations and surroundings here are much more romantic and interesting than at the studio buildings im Tenth street, No glaring brick and mortar offend the artistic eye; om the contrary, all is subdued, aud tends to quiet, serious thought, The artists having studios Im the University building are Mesere, Eastman Johnson, Edwin White, Hennessy, Rosenbery, Hows and a» few others Mr. Eastmen Johnson is well and deservedly well known to the public, principally by his grand and now historical painting entitled the “Old Kentucky Home.” It is hardly necessary to mention this to call it to the reador's mind, Every one is acquainted with that truthful de }Reation of a scene which the trampling feet of armics have forever blotted from existence, The time has passed when the assombling of whites and negroes could rirnish the subject for such a picture as this, and those artists who have profited by the opportunity and made use of the material offered before the war may now rank among the historical painters, Mr. Johngon takesa high Position among those who devote themselves to the representation of American scenes and American subjects, Although studying abroad and painting bis” first productions in a foreign style and after a foreign manner, be now relics for inspiration © ‘upon bis native country alone, ll bis latter paintings are thoroughly American. His latest finished work is one called “fhe Boy Lincoln,” in which our late Presi- dent is represented as @ studious youth industri. ously conning his book by the flickering light of a wood fire in his father’s log cabin, This picture is done in pastels, and has, consequently, not so effective an ap- pearance as a amaller copy of it done in oils, The face of Lincoln is well deduced from the countenance pre- sented by the man of older years, It is not onlya picture of Lincoln in his boyhood, but might serve fora type of every man who has risen from obscurity to eminence by the exercise of a noble ambition and steady, concentrated will, A very touching and pathetic picture algo la the crayon drawing of a poor soldier boy lymgon an iron camp bedstead dictating a letter home to the ministering angel who sits by his side, Behind him are the snowy gleaming tents, with a few soldiers lounging here and there, The tranquil, happy expros- sion on the boy's face is well rehdered, the whole form- ing one of the many tender episodes of the war. Mr. Edwin White has just finished a painting of Leonardo da Vinci and hia pupils. Tno groat master is seated in the centre, while at his right, respectfully sub- mitting to him a drawing of our Saviour, is Luini, bis favorite scholar, who, later in life attained high rank. Leonardo is depicted as at work on his picture ‘‘Mona Lisa,” now in the Louvre, In the background is the famous painting of the ‘Last Supper,’ and the inter- mediate space is filled with pupils and friends of the great Italian, Mr. White is now at work upon a large canvas, The subject is the signing of the compact by the Pilgrim Fathers while yet on board the May- flower, The figures are but sketched in at present, aud the unfinished state of the work forbids that any judg- ment should be passed upon it, The Anacreon poet, Mr, Thomas Moore, informs us— You may break, you may ruin the vase if you will But the scent of the roses will hang *rowud it still, ‘This is very true in rezard to the building at the corner of Tenth street and Broadway, formerly occu- pied by the Academy of Design, It has now become the abiding place of a number of artist, Among them is Mr, Elliott, the sculptor, who bas recently finished « bust ot Dickens, modelied from photographs. The likencss is faithiul, and although a fow minor dofects might be observed by @ critical spectator, the work, considered asa whole, is trathtul and Iifelike, Mr, U. M, Brown, another resi- dent of this building, is busily engaged on his favorite subject of fruit, He is putting the finishing touches on some apples, which look so luscious and tempting that one almost regrots they are counterfeit present- ments, Mr. Brown paints fruit pieces with rare skill, and richly deserves whatever success ho may attain, ‘Tue adjoining studio is — by Mr. Bispham, a pupil of Couture and Otto Wel He bas nearly com pleted @ beautiful picture of Italian life. Wide horned oxen are out of Cmsar's gat to quaif the ‘flowing bowl” of pure Rome i# renowned. he Ogures of the oxen and their driver are well drawn and finely colored, and the whole picture 1 & vivid representation. of Italian lite and scenery. Similar characteristics are presented in an- ire of a Roman wine cart, Mr, William has just added to his collection of paintings now on exhibition in Tenth street « painting of “Admiral Farragut iw the futeock shrouds of his Saip.”” A noted picture buyer of Paris, a formeriy very rich Turk, Khalil Bey, having been “unfortunate in busi- ness,’ in fact, baving lost largely at the gaming tabie, bas been compelled to submit his art treasures to au auction, The sale took piace on the 18th, 19th and 20th of January, and as some of the works brought large prices it may wterest many to give the prices of the rincipal ones:—‘‘Atelier Poteries ltaliennes,” by pe, 11,600 francs; ‘Passage Gué,” Fro. mentin, 23,500 francs; “Grand Allée de Chataigniers,”” by Rousseau, 27,100 francs; “St. Sébastien Socourn,”’ same artist, ; ‘Massacre de get 9 de Litge,”” same artist, 46,000 francs; ‘Louis XIV. et Moudre,’’ by Gerome (the sketch for the finished picture in posses- sion of ‘Matthews, of Now York), 16,000 francs; “Le Marchand d’Habits,” same artist, a small picture, 21,600 fran ‘Le Bain Ture,” by Lngres, 20,00U francs; “Lo Joueur de Guitare,’ by Meissonier, 16,000 franca; “Lee Amateurs de Peature,” same artisss, 31,800 francs. The collect on included some choice exainpies of the Du tch school, and the whole collection reatized the large eum of 461,870 france. NEW JERSEY. Jerney Atreaurtina To Pass Countanvert Moxey,—A forlorn looking youth was taken before Commissioner Jackson yesterday forenoon on the charge of offering counterfeit fly cent stamps in three cigar stores on Montgomery street about eight o'clock on Friday evening. The only defence offered was that he had come from Builalo in « Boat some time ago, and the canai being blocked up by the ice he supporved himself by doing odd jobs in New York. He added that he had reveived two of the counterteite from a stevedore at nites sip. His story, however, carried litle conviction and ne was comuitted for (rial in defauit of $1,000 bail Tureo of the stamps were found ip vis possession, but of different issues, irom which it w tnferred ho was an agent for 8 me of the sharpersin New York, Ho gave the name of Albert Chase, Newark. ‘Tux Brows Garrorivg Case- AcQUITtaL oF tam Ac. vse —William Brown, who stood charged with having knocked down aad robbed, in company with few monthe ago, ® grocer od Johnson, while the javier was returning from his piaco of business, was acquitted in the Court of Over aad Termine ,. ug the jury the Cuurt strongly sae Uhat tue eo had signaliy failed to appeariavorably, Afver de the jury returned with « verdict of iv court room was to sutfoca- tion with imverested persous, and Browo’s triemds mani- unmistakable delight at the umexpected termina. Tox New ary RaiLnoap ACCIDENT, —Passencers those trains delayed by the accident to the Washington through train on Friday evening complain bitterly of the carelessness of the company and their employde. several among whom Were one or two ladies, were compelled to walk three or four miles im order to reach their homes, Berges. ‘Taw Nirno-curceriwe Exriosiox,—A meeting was held at Library Hall on Friday night to take measures for the refief of the familics of the unfortunate men who - in the nitroglycerine explosion at Claremont. jayor Cornelison and several prominent citizens were resent, A commitioe was appointed to procure the pervicos of Protessor Doremus or Colonel aatuer for the delivery of a lecture on tne of nitro lyerrine, the proceeds to be appli to the persons Slade Some contributions wore handdd etter wich the meeting adjourned, Flemington. Suctasrot Eecare oF Two Notorious Buna ars. —Two months since the Aekato anfodnced the intense ex- citement aod apprehension which seized the Hooker family, im Lambertsvule, and the pert! to which they Were exposed by the nocturnal visit, menaces and de jus and veteran burglars, Charies P investigation, id were fin fodged in the Humietdon county jail at Fiemington to bide the action of the Grand Jury. At 4 of tbeir iwearceration the if was advised to ado unusual precautionary measures for their safe keeping, whieh stgyestion, it appears, was dis The fag tives ovcup.ed the coll and selece go obseqaiously decorously ot "3 was never suspected till yesterday morning, when was found the birds had town ihvough a newly porto. rated aperture im the rool, 3 TS, AMUSEMENTS. Gerrrasura AsyLom Fux Coxcur®.—Last evening 8 Concert im aid of the Gettysburg Asylum for invalid Soldiers took place at Irving Hall, Setting aside the attractive features of the programme, the object of the concert itself was quite sufficient to elicits generous espouse, and long before the hour announced for the “opening march’ the spacious building was densely crowded im every part, Indeed seldom bas Irving Hall Presented such an appearance, for shortly after eight e’clock standing room was an impossibility—s fact which speaks volumes for tho Geitysburg Asylum fund, Among other things Miss Brainerd sang a few appropri- ate songs, wich evoked hearty encoros, with whieh, in every instanoe, she considerately complied, and the well filled orchestra was quite au fait in rendering of a grand national mediey, which gained a good round of deserved applause, At the conclusion of the first portion: of the Major James Haggarty came for- tesa eet al mepaned oeereae, on behalf of 1@ object o! frees harinm for the Spitesians soldiers, Personally | @ was not identified ‘with the matter more than to advocate the cause of the brave heroes who died in defence of their country’s rights. He alluded in glowing terms to the brilliant deeds of the Gallant warriors ot Geitysburg, and passed a very wn eulogium on the recent editorial in the Hemacp for its kind and liberal recornition of their merit aud its warm advocacy in their bebalf. Moreovor he was exceedingly tatified to observe that the article from the Heratp 1d boem widely copied by prominent journals th: ay the out the country, which ho was assured would nal eflect. Adverting to the American eof ships in this country generally, rie:ta ag an example for all nations tect it ag-the acme of perfection and . He was sure that though the government had hitherto over the very praiseworthy object the Gettysburg Asylum fund, no doubt through pressure of bosiness, it would nevortheless meet with its de served congideranon and support. Major Haggerty retired amid loud apples, and the second portion of the programme was then gens with, The ye aie under the direction of Mr. Theodore Thomas, playe: some ing selections from. Rossini, Strauss and Verdi. “L'Eclar’? was charmingly rendered Brainerd, and a determined encore the effect of evoking the humorous ‘Barney O'Hea,"’ which was greeted with loud tokens of approbation,’ The concert was subsequently brought to @ close by grand selec- tion {romr ‘li Trovatore,” comprising the most popular airs im that favorite opera, Altogether the worthy un- dertaking was a decided success, whether in reference to the performances of the artists or jm point of at- tendance, the latier having by far exceeded the most sanguine expeciations of its generous promoters, THE STAGE AT HOME AND ABROAD. At Home. Forrest appeared for the last time at the St. Charles, Now Orleans, on the 1st, in the character of Spartacus, ‘Miss Lille piaying Julia, “‘Arrah na Pogue” was given at the New Orleans Opera louse on Sunday, the 2d inst, Jefferson is at the Varieties and Lotti’s German opera at the National, Lucille Western had a benefit at the Metropolitan, Buffalo, on the 4th, appearing as Camille. The Hanlons finished their engagement at St. James’ Hall on the same night, Mr. Dickens will not visit the West, Ho will repeat his readings in Puiladelphia and New York. From New York he will go to Buffalo, returning East via Syracuse, Rochester and Albaay, concluding his engagements in the larger cities of the New England States, and will return home in the latter part of April, Miss Jean Hosmer commenced an engagement at the Metropolitan, Buffalo, on February 4, when she ri in 8 new sensation drama, entitied “The Stainless; or, Clouded Honor,” Miss Fanny Janauschek, the celebrated Germam give three performances at St. James’ Hall, Buffato, on the evenings of the ‘24th and 25th insta Tho Ricbings English Opera Troupe are to give @ series of their delightful operas, commencing at St James’ Hall, Buffalo, on the 6th of April. Mir, Dan Bryant is announced to appear shortly at the St. Charles, New Orioans. a. Miss Faony Janauschek made an immense success in Louisvitle, Miss C. V, Proudfoot will take a bonefit at Banvard's theatre on Wednesday, the 12th inst, Ata matince she will appear as Juliet, with Miss Mary Mitchell as Rowee, ‘and in the evening she will play both in “Meueu’? au “‘Londom Assurance.” Surely this is a suflicient test of her powers as an artist. The “Black Crook” bas disappeared from the boards of the Mobile theatre, The Florences made their first appearance at the Na- tonal, Cincinnati, February 3, to a tolerably large andi- ence, Mr, Florence teem as Handy Andy in the \mughable production o! = name, ee Miss iN eae ington a8 Unah Rooney. young actress exhibits s remarkable talent for eccentric ch: and wito closer attention to the detalis of her sion may attain some distingtion. “Under the Gaslight” has been withdrawn from the Cleveland Academy of Music. The “Black Crook”” has reached Sandusky, Obia, O tempora! O mores! It has also got up as far as Port. land, “arrah na Pogue” was tho last attraction in Ro- chester. - well ‘singing socicty Teutonia will give a Tiare the Academy of Music February 13, They have lots of fon prepared tor the occasion. John Broughum’s ‘Lottery of Life’ has been brought out at tho new Richmond theatre. Kate Fisher appearcd es Mazeppa at tho St. Louis Varieties, and was feliowed by Janauschek last week. “Oliver Test” was the atiraction at De Bar's on February 1. Leonard Grover’s grand combination opera troupe ap) at Crosby's Opera House last weok. will astonish the folks of Philadelphia this week with “La Grande hese.” “* Under the Gaslight” is still running at the Arch, and Mr. aod Mrs. y Williams are meeting with great success at the Walnut. ‘The charming comedy of ‘*Ours” will be given at Waliack's to-morrow night, and on Tuesday the roman- tic drama of “Pauline.” The ‘White Fawn’ stilt attracts crowds to Niblo’s. The little star, Lotta, still continues ber carocr as Little Nell. and the “Pickwick for public favor at the New York. actress, will irs”” are magnets is Gabriella Feinmger, Randolf, De Meyer, Rese © and Thomas’ orchestra will appear at the nineteenth Sunday concert ai Steinway to-night, Oncar De Madame Ginditta Altien, th: arming soprano; Pfeiffer, Misses Perabeau and Master Ernest appeared at Steimway Hall yesterday afternoon. Abroad. Prom St. Petersburg we hear that Borlioz has received distinguished marks of appreciation, the public eager. ness to hear his compositions being very marked. Among the works performed with the greatest success were his overture, the “Carnaval Romaiv,’’ his caprice for violin played by Wientaweki, his trilogy the “In- faney of Christ,” besides songs and dramatic fragmenta, The fascination which the composer Wagner has s¢ long exercisod over the young King of Bavaria has been at length broken. Miss Fanny Josepbs will shortly undortake the reing of pnatiaponseat at the New Holborn theatre. Mr, Widdicombe, the comedian, is seriously india posed, and unable to attend to his professional duties. The lessee of the Haymarket theatre, Mr. J. B. Buck- Stone, has just concluded an engagoment for Miss Bate~ man to appear at bu theatre next September for three months cortain. yi A tragic symphony, by Schubort, is to be expected from i wr Teath,” by Me. Tolhurst, @ to be performed io Lowa jess” drewa large 6 Botting, Baivimore. jo .coupe of Japanese are at the Chestnut avd the spectacular ballet of “Zoro” at the Amorncan, Pinla- delphia, Kana will bid farewell to the Quaker City next wee! Mario bas failed to excite St. Petersburg to the paying itch. Pijatidmann ig about to appear in London in ‘* Nar clase,” aud has been ransacking Paris for correct costumes, Russia educates its ballet dancers and then forbide their departure from the country without the permis. sion of the Czar, Two operas by_Felicion David are soon to be brought out io Milam, They are calied “Lalia Rookh’ an@ ** Eroolane,"" OBITUARY. Anson Herrick. Mr. Herrick, well known in political circles of thie city ag & prominent politician, and still wider as the editor and proprietor of the Sunday Atlas, died oa Thurs Gay last, at his residence ia Lexington avenue, after brief ttiness, He was fifty-six years of age at the time of his demise, and had for thirty-two years been cov- neeted with juurvalism iow York, was born in Lewiston, Maine, in 1812, and resided thete up ta 1836, wheo LG a ig ‘peak Ge aS bn w wapape: pained a Rasulodge of his profession. On arriving ia ‘ow York be worked some time as Oe man printer, -and in 1838 he became « partner with Mr. Ropes im the concera publishin, Sanday A which bad been dor the control of Josse Fell has been Seostns wean 1h Bie pe uen' i hy. tos Keaeeren en Pat lor Mr. ~ted of hig ward, ai 4. M. MeKean. & M. McKean, disbursing clerk of the Treasury Dee partment in the Secretary's office, died at Washingtom yesterday morning, 1m the sevonty-ninth year of nia . He came into office im 1817, He was in 1690 sheeted ‘ag the disburting agent of the Department, whick) post he beld wati! 1863, at which period ne was chonem ome of the three disbursing clerks created for the Departs ment by act of Congress, and which office he held unud bie death. .