The New York herald., 1862-01-16
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON
Programme Of the Monetary Opera
tions Of the Government.


Adoption Of Resolution in the House in
Favor Of Raising slsO,OeO,OOO by
TaIation and Imposts.
The Appointment Of the New Secretary Of
War Confirmed.
rr. WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1867.
PROGRAMME OF THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE
GOVERNMENT.
The results Of the various conferences held in Washing
ton by representatives from Boards Of Trade Chambers
Of Commerce and Banking Institutions among themselves
and with the Secretary Of the Treasury may
up briefly as follows
RsThe general views Of the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury are sssented to. -esiat.t ~
Seco~dThe banks will receive and pay the United
States notes freely sustain all proper ways their
credit. ~ n t,s
TAird-The Secretary will, within the next two weeks,
in addition tcthe current daily payment Of Sooo
United States notes. pay the further Of at least
go 900 in ol0o bonds such public creditors
desire 70 receive them and thus relieve the existing
pressure upon the community (,
Fbush--The issue Of United States demand notes
not to be increased beyond the $50 o00 900
authorized, but il is desired that Congress viii,
extend the provisions Of the existing acts a.
enable the Secretary to issue exchange for gnlSs
States demand notes, in payment to credtOtx
payable in one year, bearing three and hun
drsdths per interest," convertible and
thirty hndredhs three years bonds borrow under
the existing provisions the amount Of two hundred
and my or three hundred millions Of dollars
PBsA-It is thought desirable shAt Congress should
enact sssnsrs law relating currency md banking
soea.iOns, embracing the general pssysions recon
nendsd BY the Secretary 10 his report.
4sAIt 10 expected that this action and legislation win
49, II. yaakjns - ir,,sd Ststss demand no,ss
legal tender, thsr incrsaas beyond the nifty millions
= ssw ssslsori.sa ~nnscsssary. s1s1asa 500
There has bsen no fuhar interview between the dele
gates Of the Boston and Philadelphia Boards Of Trade
and the House Committee Of Ways and Means since
terday. ~
re8OlutlOn
dispatches on Sunday introduced adopted by the
House to-day, reference raising Of
hundred and fty million dollars per This resolu
tion suggested by the bank delegation 1t s the only
point in their suggestions which the Committee Of
Ways and Means has concarred. A sub-comrattee Is
able TO the terms Of heresolution The committee have
concluded not to recommend any modification Of the
demand note bill, already reported.
A Subcommittee Of the Committee Of Ways and
Means had interview with Secretary Chase today
The stock Bank bill is stn in the hands Of the Sub.
Committee TO which il was referred II has not yet be-
formallya part Of the financial measures Of the
Committee Of Ways and Means, but win probably be
adopted ana recommended at an early day.
CoNpITIoN OF THE NATIONAL TREASURY.
The United States Treasurers last weekly statement
that the total amount deposit 81 700 900,
On which drafts had been drawn 70 the amount Of
Sspoo0 600 The bullion fund Is 81, ,lO2 0Oo The avail
sble the States under insurectonary control
ss stated ata 500 900.
NEWS FROM EuRopE-sETrLxxENr OF THE TRENT
AFFAIR.
The details English have yet been received
here Enough however, is known to confirm the opinion
entertained the State Department, that the settlement
the Trent nabrogo has proved entirely satisfactory,
exists at present for apprehension
Of hosttiss between the United States and any foreign
Power.
CONFIRMATION OF EDWIN n. STANTON AS SECRETARY
OF WAR.
The Senate executive session today confirmed the
nomination Of Edwin NJ Secretary Of War by
vote approaching unanimity.
TIE REPoRrED REMOVAL or ADJUTANT GENERAL
THOMAS.
The current report regard the removal Of General
Thomas and the appointment Of General williams,
least premature There is no foundation for IL.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
General Mcclellan TO the Capitol to-day, and
engaged with the Committee upon the Conduct Of the
War from until four O'Clock after which he
for by the President and held interview with him.
This given him than he has had any
day since his last illness His with the
mttse 10 believed 10 have been Of pleasant and salts
factory His friends satisfied the interview
will inspire the committee with entire confidence in the
General
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL BUTLER.
General Butler is here to appear before the Committee
on the Conduct OF the War. He would have been
examined today but the we're occupied with
the Commanding General.
GENERAL BUTLER's OFFICERS COMMISSIONED
The officers OF the regiments raised by General Butler
in Massachusetts, FOR his coast expedition were commits
stoned yesterday directly from the War Department
This win the controversy made by Governor Andrew
with General Butler In reference to these commissions
MILITARY RAILROAD FROM WASHINGTON TO ALEX
fF AEDRIA.
Notwithstanding the and scet nve hundred
at work oday preliminary to the construction
Of railroad from Washington to Alexandria, tie
Long Bridge There will be single track with sufcisnt
turnouts TO accommodate the camps In Virginia. II IL
supposed the road will be in operation in three weeks
BY this arrangement it Is designed to supply army
from the North without change q cars
THE TRIAL OF COLONEL KERRIaAN.
The Kerrigan trial is closed To day the Judge Advo
cate submitted the evidence without argument. The
sealed verdict of the will usual be to the
Chief and the President and if approved will