New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-13
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WASHINGTON, Monday JAM ~, 1857.
It's probable that the President and his household
nil vjst Cuba about the middle of March, as Mrs.
p;srce !, forbidden, on account Of feeble health to
encounter the New. England climate before early
Summer. Invitations urging q tour through the
South have been received, but will hardly be ac-
cepted for the cause stated.
The passage Of the bill allowing Boards ofInquiy
a. 10 officers on the retired list has made quite a
stir in the Navy. The two interests will now be
brought into sharp coils on, and the service ser
susIy damaged.
1t is rumored in diplomatic circles that Mr..
Villiers may not present his credentials before the
inauguration Of Mr.. Buchanan. Dellcacy OF health
is assigned as the reason for not crossing the AT
Iantic AZ this season; bat the real motive, II the
fsct be true, will be to emphasize By this supposed
compliment the friendly relations with our new Adj
ninistI alton. The next mail will perhaps bring
conclusive intelligence on this point.
The Investigating Committee asked an extension
of power to-day, which was promptly granted by
the House, 80 az to cover all transactions before
this Congress, instead Of this session only, as the
resolution first indicated. Mr. Kelsey originally
designed this scope, and he proposed it in Commit
tee at the meeting this morning. An opportunity
is now afforded for the fullest scrutiny. Tnis
movement has had the desirable effect of thinning
the lobby and relieving Congress of the presence of
a layge body of outsiders.
The gayety which was suspended in respect to
the bereavement of Judge Daniel will now again
assert it's authority Cards are out for numerous
entertainments during this and the ensuing week.
A gentleman just from Lancaster says that Me-.
Buchanan will be here about the beginning of Feb
ruary; and, in contemplation Of that event, social
arrar eements are making on an extended scale for
bis entertainment
To the Associated Press
The Select Committee to examine into the alleged
corruptions adopted at their meeting this morning,
stringent rule with view to the prevention of prena
tuYe exposure of Their proceedings and took lnatory
steps for summoning witnesses. They likewise in
sructed their Chairman TO offer resolution asking the
House to enlarge their powers.
The Committee on Territories have prepared re-
port adverse to the petition OF citizens OF Carson Vat
Icy asking for the annexation OF that portion OF Uah
Territory TO California. Oae Of the reasons for refu-
sa il that California is too large already, and would be
made more unwieldy by such an extension of its
boundaries. The Committee believe that some meas
are ider scope ia necessary TO effect cure OF the
evils Of which the citizens of Carson Valley complain,
namely Mormon expressions, aud accordingly recon.
memo the passage Of the bill now the calendar for
the Cvention and punishment of bigamy. This, they
add wond remove the moral and political pesti-
"Ience which makes Utah the scandal of the Ameri-
"can people"
TIE Committee on Territories have also pre-
pared en- uDfayOrable report on the petition tor
The organization of Territorial Government in
Arazonis in the Gadsden Purchase. From the
statements to the Committee ii appears there
are from 5000 to 1000 inhabitants therein, and by
The lowest estimate from 1000 to 5000. Taking the
medium there are from 900 to 1000 white inhabit-
ants end this number is deemed too small for sep
arate government and will not warrant the large ex-
pendure necessary The COMMITTEES intend reporting
bill establishing Judicial District south of the ella
creating the Office of Surveyor General providing for
the adjudication Of certain land claims, granting d0na'
tor cf lands to actual settlers and providing for Rep
resent 4tives in the Legislature of New Mexico This
is all the redress the case requires in the opinion of the
Com iitee.
The House Committee on Elections will report liz
favor Of Mr. Hall of Iowa. whose seat is contested by
Mr. Quits, Republican.