New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-16

To the Associated Press
wasHIyGToS, Thursday, Jan. IS, 1853.
THE REELECTION OF SENATOR SUMNER.
The Massachusetts men here intended to have
ssrensded Senator Sumner tonight, in honor Of his
reelection. But, hesrng of their intention. he de-
clared that the compliment was not in accordance
with The present condition OF public affairs and in
timated that he preferred that the funds subscribed
for the music should be donated to the Massachusetts
Soldiers Relief Association, which WAS done.
THE MILITARY COURT BILL.
The Military Court bill of Senator Wilson author.
ICES any JudgeAdyocae Of Court'Martial TO issue
process to compel the appearance Of witnesses, as IN
the criminal Courts of the States in which such
Court Martial shall sit. Such process may be legally
executed al any place in the United States, AMI it is
made the duty of the post commander to detail the
requisite number OF orderlies for that purpose. For
reasonable cause, the Court may grant continu
ance TO either party. But in cases Of close conilne
ment of the prisoner, the delay cannot exceed sixty
DAYS. Punishmenis for criminal ofienses shall be- as
nearly US possible ike those inflicted by the laws Of
the State or Territory in which the Court is held.
THE CoNFIsCATION ACT IN THE DISTRICT.
The Ationey-General, in reply to the resolution
of the House asking why the Confscaon act has
not been enforced in the District of Columbia, in
closes letter from Mr. Darlington, United States
Distrct-Attorney stating that in all cases OF prop
ery that has been seized and reported TO him by the
military authorities with a view TO coufscation,
preli nnary proceedings have been instituted 10 Sc
cure tire condemnation OF tho same. lie adds that tie
obstacles the WAY Of the law, az II stands, are 30
serious as TO grave spprebonsions that no sat-
isactory results will be attained in the persecution
Of the suits iLorized by IT, The Attorney General
in his direct reply 10 the resolution states that there
has not been any judgment OF condemnation rem
dered in tie Courts under either Of the Confscaton
acts passed by Congress; but that no unnecessary
delay has oecurred SINCE the subject was placed IA
h. bands. lie states that the law requires that the
facts constituting guilt and consequent forfeiture
shall be clearly proven, and he has instructed the
District-Auorney 10 AVOID hasty and IMPROVE
dent seizures; while he has urged upon bin all
vigilance in enforcing the law. lie further says the
President, charged him with the execution Of the
law only last November, and since then he has been
arranging with the Dislfict-Attorney for u uniform
practice III these cases, as 20 AVOID conflict with
the State laws and practice, and has just completed
bis arrangements. Gen. Martindale hos turned
over all property seized By him III the District to
tie civil authorities, and the cases will proceed
The Attorney General concludes BY stating that he
iucoses a draft Of an amendment OF the existing
law prepared by the District-Attorpey, the adop
ton of which. however, be does not urge. The
proposed amendment provides that the United
States DntrictAttorney OF any district may
praying ihe condemnation Of tho property
seized, aud, after reasonable public notice, If
the party interested fail 10 appear, the Court shal
proceed 70 sdludicate the though the facts
set forth in the petition had been proved. Should
the party appear, the proceedings shall concur with
the practice in Admiralty cases. The second sec
ton provides that the property OF perrons who have
left any Of the loyal States for the seceded States
and have not returned, shall be condemned on The
presum ption that they have been engaged IN armed
rebellion against the United States.
NEW TENT HOSPITAL.
Medical Director Letlerman has selected @ site
for tent hospital near Acquia Creek, to accommo-
date 1000 sick and wounded soldiers. 1t il in
tended for cases of slight severity now in the army
which do not justify removal TO the general hoe
pitals 1t s being rapidly organized by Assistant
Surgeon Webster of DIR. Letterman'e staff.
THE $500, 900, 900 BILL.
The bill pending before the House, reported by the
Committee of Ways and Means, providing for the
raising Of nine hundred millions Of dollars, in the
different modes mentioned, directs the Secretary Of
the Treasury to receive certificates Of indebtedness
at par in the payment Of loans whatever may be the
price obtained.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Capt. John Camp has been ordered TO the CON-
mand of the steam sloop Ticonderoga.
! Lieut. Commander Grer has been ordered to the
Mississippi squadron.
NO PASSES TO THE POTOMAC ARMY
No more passes are granted to the Army Of the
Potomac at present.
INDIANS BECOMING FESTIVE AGAIN.
The Secretary of the Interior has sent 10 Congress
a letter and accompanying letters from Indian Com
missioner Dole, with q recommendation for the dis
tribution OF 10000 at once among the Indians Of
Utah, based upon the fact that many OF tie savages
are becoming FESTIVE ind insubordinae, believing
the Government has lost its power and ability To
protect them, on the one hand, and keep them in
subsection, on the other" He also recommends two
temporary special agencies, one for the Chippewas
of Utah, the other for the Upper Missouris.
From Gen. RurusiJe's Army.
uYADQUAHTKks AEsy Or TnE POIONAC,l
Thurlday, Jon Is, 1863. !