New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-09
The Stolen Government Certificates
Important Bills Introduced in Congress
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opinion GIMDS lne citizenship OF persons OF African
descent under the Constitution and laws of the
United States the bred Scott decision to tie con.
trary Notwithstanding The question to which this
opinion Is to be the answer arose ont Of an applca
ton by negro as master Of a vessel for clearance
which was referred to tie Attorney-General by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. 1t is also said that the
same general question raised by the Secretary
Of State in referring application for passport by
negro to the Attorney General.
SECRETARY CHASSIS RECOMMENDATIONS.
The Committee OF WAYS and Means ha- not yet
had under formal consideration the eudations
contained in tie repor, OF he Secretary ofthe Treas
ury, bet It is thought by those who CONVEX
sant with the individual o. inions OF tie members,
that the Committee VIII be disposed TO giTe the See
retary's scheme for raising money by loans a far
trial, aud tina, bill Authorizing further issne Of
legal tender notes will be reported unless Mr..
Chase project shall prove failure. The re,om-
enda 0ns of the Secretary for the taxation of bank
issues snd the circulation Of United States notes
through tie banks in plac, Of their own PAPER are
sure TO meet with strong opposition in the Commit
tse-a majority Of the members having been at the
last session opposed to the Bank bill emboiying
these recommendations.
CHANGE OF PUBIIC OPINION IN ENGLAND.
Secretary Seward is reported 10 have said within
few days that public opinion in England was
undergoing decided change in favor, and that
lie believes that Napoleon listened to tie call for help
from tae manufacturing districts of France rather
than to his own desires when he dictated and eaused
10 be published tie recent dispatch Of NJ. Drouyn
dc Lhuys.
THE PAY FOR ADDITIONAL ID2SDE-CAMP.
Itis heHevod by thoso ia position To know that
Senate Nesmith considerably undeIs,ated the fac4
in sayi that Government i paying nearly $500 900
year 20 gentlemen enumerated in the army rex ter
among he additional sides-decamp, but actually
engaged in peaceful p.tions. Senator Ncsm.ths
resolution Of inquiry tdis subject will be
gladly answered, aud 50 will the accompanying
resolution of Senator Wilson asking how many Of
the generals uon.ually in tie service actually il
the employ Of the Government.
TRIAL OF NEW TORPEDOES.
A newly invented torpedo ;r!ed this afternoon
at the Navy-Yard in the presence Of assistant Secre-
tary Tx and several Senators. H. success exceeded
all snticipations Instead % exploding Laim!essly
under tie water, as intended, il tore oil tho
rcrn and part Of the bottom Of small schooner.
which lad JUS. unloAdel her cargo at the Govern
nent wharf.
ABSENT OFFICERS DROPPLD.
The following officers are among tbose dropped
for be,g aJssnt without leave in the 2ls' NewYoIk
Regimen: Comdg O.Hcer VIM. f. Roger, Lieut.
Col. Horace Thomas, Capt. Rob-r, Gardner, Capt.
Geo. Clinton, Lieut. Bn-gntold. and Act Stem
burg; also, Col. Bidwel and Capt. VIM. Wheeler Of
the 49.n New-York Regiment.
REMOVAL OF SICK SOLDIERS.
Twelve huudred Of the tick in the couvale,cent
camp uear Alexandria were removed to-day 10 FAIR
fax and the hospitals at Aexsndria. DR.. Josiah
Curtis relieves DR.. jacobs il charge Of tbe camp.
EXEMPT fROI TIE DRAFT.
Clerks in the Quarterlaaster's Department are TO
be exempt from the draft
MAJOR.-GEN. SCHENCK.
Mai,r.Geu scaenck, VINO bas not been in public
since be WIS wounded, appeared to-day in tho
House Of Representative, and was warmly vel
coined. lie goes tomorrow TO Baltimore.
GIN. wADswORTH.
Gen. Wadsworth returned to-day, bot has not yet
Resumed bic duties a. Military Governor.
OFFICERS ~ WASHINGTON.
number Of oidcels belonging 70 Cen BGinsde's
army, including Gen. Doubleday and Gen. Gibboa,
ere here.
I'VE PORTER col MARTIAL.
In the Fitz john Porter COurt-Mari'sl to-day,
Gen Pope was recalled aud examined by both
parties IN various immatehal points. CAPT Drake
&c Kay late Of Popes SAT-, testified as 20 the de-
livery Of al order, and Gsu. Polters subsequent
dlatory movement the Court adjourned tiil to-
morrow At H.
THE MDOWELL COURT or INQUIRY
In jhe Mcdowell court Of inquiry, Bela Clark Of
Frederciaburg testified 70 lsnent treatment by Nc
Dowen Of o1e Ltile l. Rebel Spy
MASSACHUSETTS, RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
At the meeting Of the Massachusetts Relief Asso-
catiou tonight, al Wi.lard's Hail. about 400 were
present.
Tie Hon. 4. Walker was chosen PRECEDENT, and
John Is. Alley Vice-Presideai, for the next quarter
Nearly 500 were contributed. The meeting was
addressed by Senators Sumner and Wilson, aud the
Hons. F. Il. Thomss 4. d. Elliott, j. Is. Alley, a.
II. Rice, A. Walker, Judge RUSSELL, and John
Fierfepoirt Of this city.
MIR. Hooper was called foT, but said the only
mark he bed 70 make WAS that be had 800 bill
for tie Treasurer Of tie Association.
PRISONERS RELEASED.
Fourteen citizens confined IN tie Old Capitol
Pigon aud thirteen prisoners Of war; were released
b. Major Sherburne to-day.
WASTE on PROrIRrY BY ARMIES IN TIE
YIELD.
Ii is proposed that mea. ores shall be taken by the
WA. De.n-'m.-, 20 r.. go. % '.e ula.ce "a,