Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-01-18
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FROM SALT LAKE.
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From Washington.

ARLINGTON, Jan lb.-The Tribune'6 cor
respondent says the joint resolution of the Leg
islature of New York In relation to the recipro
city treaty with British provinces which was re
ferred 70 the House committee of Commerce, il
committed to Gen. Ward, who has prepared 9
report. An extension Of the feature of recipro
city will be recommended, and O removal of the
restrictive determinations which render the one
ration of the treaty unequal. The committee
propose to make this the occasion of extending
commercial relations with other nations ON this
continent.
The House Military committee, at their meet
ing this monring, authorized Mr. 0lin to report
bill reducing the number of Chaplins to one
to each brigade, and establishing hospital Chap.
lains. "oH
The committee on the proposed National
Armory west of the Alleghenies, has met a
sufficient number OF times to learn that its
members disagree 80 thoroughly that it will be
impossible 20 secure a majority in favor of any
place. Probably the committee will recommend
that three commissioners be appointed by the
President to select q site. ana sl1miaH ~
The nomination of Charles II. Foster as
Marshal of North Carolina, was rejected YES
terday by the Senate. .aas % GE'-3-1 isiI
General sigel is strongly pressed for a Ma
jor Generalehip by Senators and Representa-
eL'eS AASAA VIC hoheurWebb. OulchRO, LlfOuP1
Mr.. Arnold, particularly urges his appointment
The Times dispatch says the COMMITTEES on
the Conduct of the War have resolved to ad
wise the immediate passage of bill TO punish
with death any person who commits fraud
upon the Government whereby soldier is
badly injured, as for instance in the sale Of
unsound provisions; also, to punish with i'm
prisonment and confscation of all property and
Government dues, all contractors who in any
way defraud the Government In the quality Of
goods sold or services pretended to be rendered
to the Government. 'f ~ -s,e. f--sgil, a
Senator Sherman, from the committee an
pointed to examine and report as to compensa-
ton of all officers of the Government, reported
an important bill this morning in relation TO
printing for the Government. This bill pro-
poses that daily paper be printed under the
superintendence OF the public printer, to be en-
titled the Congressional Record, to contain the
debates and proceedings of each House in the
form and style OF the Daily Globe; the number
OF reporters Of each House to have their COM
pensation, their mode of election and duration
in Office, fxedby each House respectively. The
bill also provides that the engraving, litho-
graphing and binding may be done under the
same provisions. ~ 20.
Mr.. Sherman intends to urge immediate sc-
tion on the bill, as by its adoption the Govern
ment will save nearly million dollars $50 p
IL is understood that the contract let out by
Secretary Cameron for over quarter of mil
lion rifles and carbines, will be ordered to be
annulled BY Congress. They will not be avail.
able in the present war, and as they are to cost
an average of seven dollars each above manu-
facturer's price, they involve loss of nearly
nine million dollars to the Treasury.
The contested election case OF Stanton against
Lane is considered one of. the most interesting
that ever came before the Senate. Lanes right
to the seat was confirmed by vote of "a to l6.
A Philadelphian who had been impressed in.
to the rebel service in North Carolina, came in
TO Gen. Hancock's brigade yesterday, from Cen
terville. He was on foot and armed with
minnie rife. He occupied three days in max.
ing his way through the enemy's pickets, and
brings important information.
The Worlds dispatch says Gen. Benker ap-
peared before the Van Wyck committee to-day
with regard to charges of corruption brought
against them. 1t Is understood that he ex-
planned them to the entire satisfaction of the
committee. h ,sa~ S7.Tr
Tho city is filled with rumors about Gen.
Stone. 1t is even said that he is under arrest
The feeling against him is so strong that he
will probably be removed to some other field of
action.
Dr.. G. D, Beebe of Chicago, has been sp-
pointed Brigade Surgeon. -2
WAsHIEaToN, Jan. ia special to the N. Y. |
Evening Post says the committee Of Ways and
Means Is busily engaged to-day in the consider
alton Of financial plans. The committee is |
understood to adhere to the project OF. an income
tax, notwithstanding the vigorous opposition |
which that measure has encountered. The |
general banking law was discussed by the COM
mittee this morning. The result Of the deliber-
ations has not been announced
II is believed that the new tariff bill will re-
duce the free list and greatly incr ease the duties
on spices, pepper and similar articles.
Senator Wilson this morning introduced into
the Senate a new bill In relation to the Office of
army sutleF. It aboshes the Office in all cases,
with the exception Of military posts, and pro- |
poses that the commissariat of the general army
shall furnish thirty different articles to regiments
at 10 per cent. profit.
The President, upon the application of the
delegation from New York, to-day appointed |
Maj. A. Doubleday Brigadier- General.
A special dispatch to the Post says the Post |
Office committee of the Senate will report en-
amendment TO the bill abolishing the franking
privilege go as to retain the right of ffanking
for Departments Of the Government.
The Senate after executive session Of three
hours confirmed Cameron as MinistAr to Rus
sla-A to l4.