New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-27
BpeslAl DispSseh TO The n. Z. Tribune.
WAsHINGfoS, Thorsday, April 20, Isl


WAsHIxGfoS, Thorsday April &c, 1860.
A NEW COURTHOUSE, JAIL, &C
The Comm ttee on Public Buildings aud Grounds
have determined to report in favor of the cOnstruc.
ton Of an addition to the CITY Hall for Court
House, to coat $4,000, new Dittrict Jail which
viii require sn appropriation of 100000, aud
resolution authorizing the removal of the House
Library from the present damp and cODfoed rooms
to ttcse more spacious and airy TO be selected by
consultation n the architect aud Superintendent
Of the Capitol Extension, Clerk, and Librarian.
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
Can't. Dupont and Lis associates, in charge of the
Japanese Embassy, are in qu-si Of comfortable aud
sumptuouS quarters for these distinguished visitors,
at the various hotels. Tits yet uncertain whether
they will occupy rooms at the National HOtsl, or
at private house 1t is difficult to find one OF the
latter ready furnished which viii accommodate
them.
RATES OF POSTAGE.
Mr.. Collars proposition TO reduce the rates OF
postage upon printed matter where sent in large
quantities, meets with universal favor.
VIRGINIA Personal EXPLANATION.
Virginia attempted another personal explanation
Gls
rous sons found the tables turned upon him. E1-
Gov. Smith stignstized some Of Mr.. BinghAm's
remarks, which were printed in The Globe reflect
ing upon politicians of his State, as cslumniOus.
Mr.. Bingham appealed TO the record, and sustained
his asse tiobs in an eloquent and just tribute to the
patriotism Of the Virginia fathers as cOntrasted
with the pett1ogOg policy of their sons, and de-
uaDded of the Governor 10 Tetract his aspersons.
The latter found himSt Ii in tight place, and with
drew his fire.
THE TARIFF.
Mr.. Rice Of Mass. made al able and WELDON
s;dered speech upon the Tariff bill Of Mr.. Morrn.
He agreed TO the general policy of the bill, but held
n the Boston doctrine of no duty upon loT-prced
woods His remarks evinced great research into
the manufacturing and commercial statistics oil tne
eouutry. with which branches Of industry tie
sneaker seemed quite familiar. His speech was
Hsiened 10 throughout with great attention. ana
gave general satisfaction to Republicans Parlica-
iaIly to the Pennsy vAnians
Col Florence has introduced substitute Tor Mr.
MorriIls bill, in order to conform to the views OF
Senators, who, be says, viii not vote for 1t Inc
Republicans win adhere TO tie specific policy, and
Let tie Democrats assume the responsibility oil de-
iealiIg it..
THE CALIFORNIA MAIL.
The Post Office Depar ment anticipates sone
embarrassmeut to the California mall facilities II
the Senate does not soon act upon some proposition
10 transport mails after the expiration of the pres
ont contract On the Both Of June. The House has
pa.sed two bills and resolutions looking TO re-
orsaniration Of Our California and Pixies PeaA
mail service, which have not Jet received CONSIDER
stiOn BY the Senate. The Democratic members Of
the latter body are to- busy making tlaVe-ooae
platforms in Charleston to give soy attention 70
the necessities of the commercial ana indus'fiAi
classes upon the frontier and Pacific coGst ana loe
consequence viii be another temporary contract Tor
sea and isthmus transportation, which (" al no"
within the power of the Department TO DaKe
WITHDRAWAL OF MR.. BRECKENRIDGE.
II is rumsred here TO night that Mr. bfeeA'q'
ridge has withdrawn the use OF bic name from inc
cbatleston Convention. Some constr 70 this
favorable TO Mr. Douglas, and others 70 Mr. Outline.
The frie nds OF Mr.. Douglas claim it al advantage
gained for him in Pennsylvania. His stock ia more
steady than that Of any other candidate here, aud it
Is on the rise.
TBE COVODE INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. Beau, late clelk ia Biz. Aliens oHhcs under