New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-06
FROM WASHINGTON.
STATE OF THE GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
THE CASE OF COL. D'UTASSY.
Arrival of More Rebel Prisoners
ensc,sl Dispstch Ia The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribuns
wAsH1seros Tuesday, Nay 6-a;so p m.
GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
We are officially informed that Oil the hquiua'ou
debts OF the Government due on or before may
have been paid. OF the fourteen odd millions oi
svs.twenties. dated May /, for which orders were
received on Friday g. l66 200 were in subscriptions
from the neople The residue were taken BY some
Of the large subscription agents for convenience OF
reco;atop. at six months interest," beginning to run
from May1.
THE CASE OF COL. D'UTASsY.
The prosecution in the case Of Col. ID Utassy rested
vesterlsy. The defense opened by calling Gen.
Hsys and Col. Willard. who testified fsvorably to
the conduc! Of Col. D'Utassy as soldier and regl-
mental commsnder The Court then adjourned for
two days, to enable Col. Utassy to prepare bis
case.
ARRIVAL OF MORE PRISONERS.
Eight hundred and fifty prisoners OF war were
marched up Pennsylvania avenue to-day under
guard, and taken to Chffburne Barracks Que
major and several lieutenants led the procession
Fifty of the men were slightly wounded in the upper
part of their persons
CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
Hugh McCulloch, President OF the State Bank OF
Indiana has been appointed Controller OF the Cur
rency. He is spoken of a. abundanty qusliried in
all respects for this important position.
IMPROVEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Steps are being taken toward the clearing OF
Pennsylvania avenue, and 1t is hoped that something
will be done TO sbats various nuisances, including
that of a canal from which pestilsnce is apprs-
bended
THE CARE FOR THE WOUNDED.
Most of the wounded will be put in the hospital
at Potomac Greek, and in temporary hospitals near
the battlefield. Very few, except the very slightly
wounded. will be brought to Washington. Large
reouisitons for beds and blankets have boon made.
No extra surgeons are called for
REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The Report Of the Agricultural Department has
gone to the Public Printer. 1t is TO be illustrated
with numerous engravings, drawn by +. o. Free
man OF Boston, from original Photographic. Mr. De-
fres Superintendent Of Public Printing. s taking un
usual pains to bring it out in superior style.
CASUALTIES AT CHANcELLoRsyILLR.
Capt. Kirby Of Kirby's Battery arrived here TO-
night, wounded. Lieut.. Col. Walker, son of Amass
Walker Of Massacbu wss wounded 10 the arm
and Gen. DeviDs of Massachusetts wounded in ia,
foot.
THE HAYTIAN MINISTER.
Col. Romaine, the Haytian Minister, is quietly at
tending to bis duties, and ia pertectng arrangement
which will secure the emigration of some Of the bes
colored people Of this District, who propose entering
into the culture of coffee and cotton.
INCREASE OF THE REVENUE FLEET AM
4 PERSONAL.
The increasipp Dimensions of the reyenue ger v,cs
render more officer. and men aud moro vessel,
necessary. In addition to the xix new steamers or
dered to be built for Mr.. Chase, the Mexican man,
of-wa Kioga, which was built in this country FOL
the Jua.ez authorities, has been bought and is
in commission under the revenue hsg and com
manded by Capt John McGowan, an officer OF char
acter and standing 1t is said that our Governnen
objected TO the completion of this vessel for Powe
a, war with friendly pe,ion fact which is il
striking contrast to the conduct Of some Of ou
Transatlantic cousins
t, A Board of Officers, consisting Of Capts. II. u
Nones John Faunce, and John 5. =. Chaddock, ha
been appointed TO examine candidates for admission
70 and promotion in the service. The following Off
GERS have already passed;
10 be Fpst LieuIea0sh-John W. White Joseph ANA
,.n ssmn,l n CoJesbsry Edward A. Freemsn ssmoeI
Warner, Theodore NJ spencer. John u. Baksr Samuel
Tompkins.
IT, be Seeond Lieae.0ns- r. Graham, Ffsnk Barr
. Henry d. Hall Morton b. liodg'oa.
TO be 1htd LienicpdHts-Dsyd Richie, III. w. Sewel
John A. Henrquss l.. q. Osrdnsr
During his recent visit 10 be seaboard Mr.. Chas'
personally inspected some Of the vessels doing rev
enue duty, and was pleased with them. A registel
of the vessels aud in the service of the Treas
ury Department, somewhat similar to that printe,
D in the Navy, will soon 10 Issued from the press
THE STAMP TAX ON DEEDS OR OIHIR DOCl
MENTs.
L The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has de
cided several points
WAsHIsGros Monday, April %. 1863
II hs, been held by this office that intention
OF Corgre subject 10 tax deeds other documents
by any officer Of State acting in his official capacity
the part Of tho State In order pass title furDi
evidence Of indebtedness to citizen corporation wbe.
such paid OF all must sssly be paid by The State
Bot this does apply when the provisions OF the Law
requiring stamp be sIed do relieve the other paris
instrument from the duty Of stamping it, Such - th
case in the instance mentioned Ia your letter Tho 9ah
ton Of the act OF July 1852 makes 1t obligatory upon tin
party who shall make issue the instrument
or pen pa1fy for Vh,s or eean tbs shsl
Be made signed used to ps the tar duty stated 81
the schedule Though the Stale by this contraction
.np tie grantees OF the State and 10 thrir duy
and which convey the title oil the State to SIX the sppro
Pirate stamp The only duty required Of the ogcs rIecun
the deed ioI the 5ste Is to mat the stamp l. affixed
lie Obliged 10 deliver the deed till the stamp furnished
aiiIed, and Cancelled by the purchaser.
Although the conveysLces heretofore made by the State
SINCE Excise into operation lnsdnssiDls
in evidences waou, stamps ,hey may by the povons
the section the act Of the I'd of March rendered
valid by being properly stamped TIE stamp may be Alfred
and the cancelled by the the instru
In To. OF conveyance the grantees is the
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