The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-27

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Of Columbia she property Of rebels, the Secretary Of
war encloses a communication from General Nartindae,
detailing tho or The conflict Of the military
and civil authorities with regard the propsrty Of Judge
Campbell which, after its seizure by the military au-
thorities turned over TO the Marshal Of the Dis
trict rpon writ Of replevin. General Aarlindale
suggests further legislation by Congress- TO embrace
two points. First, to authorize the seizure OF
rebel property by military authority, though martial
law existed but to be transferred TO the civil authorities
for condemnation and sale in those districts where the
civil courts n operation and TO courts nearest where
rebellion has interrupted civil courts second continued
absence and general reputation OF dsoyaty 10 authorize
condemnation SALE unless the Of the property
seized shall appear and prove his loyalty.
REPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX coMMIs-
sIONERs.
The United States Tax Commissioners for South Caro-
lima have made preliminary report In which they say
it be obvious the system Of free labor has not had
fair trial in the part Of that State under United States
control Scarcely any system has been put to practical
test and, owing 70 casualties, and the shifting circum
stances u military occupation permanent labor policy
be inaugurated The great impeachment TO progress
is the uncertainty which overhangs the future OF the
colored people. It great mistake 10 suppose them
unmndfu OF the uncertainty OF thar condition. Never
heless they but tenants at WILL on the grace Of the
subject military caprice and necessity,
with strong obtain permanent and free homes
where they were reared This class Of people,
the Commissioners say, daily throngng their doors
aDxiousy iDquiring about their destiny when
the land shall be sold for taxes. They feel the
necessity OF some guiding minds to direct them into
state of existence, the immense magnitude Of which
they appreciate the details Of which they unable
comprehend. The males especially anxious to con-
tnue on their former labor, provided they
and their families can be assured Of their freedom,
moderate compensation free homes and permanent EN-.
ployment.
GENERAL BURNSIDE AND GENERAL HOOKER.
Among the anoat in this city with regard to the
change in the command Of the Army Of the Potomac s
General Burnside insisted being relieved from his
command the ground Of difficulty betwos-. General
Hooker and himself appears that when General Burn
side discovered his artillery, &c. had stuck in the mud
he proposed in assembled council Of to leave the
artillery and make bold attack with his infantry on the
ground that the rebels would not be able to move
their guns than himself General Hooker opposed this,
and said he would not 60 without the artillery. This
opposition the expedition to be abandoned and the
army ordered back General Burnside then to this
city and resigned.
THE A'DOwELL COURT OF INQUIRY.
The Mcdowell Court Of Inquiry sat with closed doors
to-day II is understood they awaiting the arrival
Of General Mroy and Lieutenant Colonel Locke formerly
Of General Porters staff who the only two witnesses
yet to be examined.
GENERAL FIrz JOHN P0RTERs CASE.
Consideration refused TO resolution TO call out all
the record concerning General Fitz John Porter.
PosrPoNEMENT OF SENATOR M'DoUGALL's SPEECH ON
THE FRENCH INVASION OF MEXICO.
Senator McDougall did not make his speech upon the
French policy in Mexico anticipated. The post
ponement made in consequence Of the latest news
from Mexico and desire the part Of the Senator to
study the subject 10 the light Of fuller advices.
THE PROPOSED NATIONAL ARSENAL AT NEW YORK.
The bill to establish arsenal and ordnance depot at
New York, reported back to the House by the Military
Committee directs the Secretary II War purchase such
quantity Of land and water privilege and the tide
water Of New York harbor may be suitable for
adapted the construction Of ordnance and ord
Stores depot for the storage and
thereof and for the proof experimental firing Of
heavy ordnance and also TO erect on such lands suitable
buildings, wharves, machinery, &c The Of eight
hundred and eightysix thousand Eve hundred dollars Is
appropriated for these purposes.
| THE SURGEON GENERAL AND THE MEDICAL INSPECTOR
GENERAL.
The court martial ordered upon the charges preferred
by the Surgeon General against Medical Inspector General
Pery assembled to-day; but before had proceeded TO
business order produced dissolvng court
for this summary dissolution OF the not
| known. General Hammond has been sedulously endea-
vorng systematic and perfect the Medical Department.
and increase its efficiency. Notwithstanding the prcju
dice entertained against him by of the old
Of the army, he has endeared himself to the
whole corps and, although offered lucrative positions
elsewhere he has been induced by the persuasion Of
this position There appears to be
the part some dissatisfied persons drive
| him 70 resign.
/ GENERAL STONE.
few days ago Gen. Chas. d. stone detained for
duty upon Court Martial ordered upon the FLOYD
To-day, for the first time in nearly year he ap
psaed in full uniform but met by order detach
ing him from the service to which he had been assigned
GOVERNOR ANDREW AND THE NEGRO REGIMENTS.
The special business Of Governor Andrew get
enlistments of negro regiments the North endorsed
here. His backbone and that Of Governor washburn
expected 20 TELL the President adopting
thorough going and exhaustive radical policy
GENERAL CAMERON ESDEAvoRING TO REsUsoTATE
| HIS DROPPING PROSPECTS.
When Cameron found that he had been sold by demo
cratic tactics at Harrisburg he at resolved push
to Washington, put bold face aud repair dark
eniDg fortune. or plenty OF the republican
politicians are glad TO see him out in the cold, and
it is not known that Colonel Eorney even is making
himself personally very conspicuous in bolsterng up his
friend. The latter has appeared a couple OF
publicans, at small hotel boarding house here, was
got up bolster General Cameron by giving him
opportunity to make speech might DO Interesting TO
know who paid FOR the gold headed swordcane that
then and there presented to John Covode.
LOYALTY or TnB INDIANS OF THE FAR WEST.
The Indian Bureau In the receipt Of Information from
its Upper Arkansas agency that tho Camanchcs Apaches
and Kiowas have and received their goods and
presents ana have gone to their hunting grounds
jocing They say they have desire join the South
confederaey IN this respect they 10 behave
better than the nearly civilized tribes OF the Indian
try south OF Kansas. who identified with the cause
Of the rebels IN the debate to-day upon the subject Of
removing Kansas Indians to the region Mr. Cola.
loosely remarked that he did not subscribe the
justice Of such removal, because they &c,
better neghborhood and Mr. Fcssenden rected some old
| ideas under the bead Of 10 the poor INDIAN
THE MINNESOTA SIOUX NuRpERERs.
privafa advires becn rcceived hare