The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-12
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


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wAsa.soros. Fso. II. 1898.
EFFosTs or rag RADICALS TO Gsr RID or M.
sEwARD.
Some Of the republican members OF Congress daily
mako use Of public places derogatory ths
President and Cabinet such would subject newspaper
editors and other parties not M ca 10 imprisonment In
the Old Capitol Since the Yellow Book developments,
translated from the French by Senator Sumner the 70
publican Senator'S under the lead Of Senator Grimes bavo
packed the cards Secretary Seward and swear they
will push him from his stool Thurow Weed il bending
all his Efforts TO save the Premier but his success v
doubtful
The republicans continue 70 caucus as 10 how Mr.
Seward may be ousted from the Cabinet This creates
such doubts uncertainties that old fashioned Cabinet
meetings things that 1t Is understood that ths
republican Senators at their last caucus initiated plan
by which their feelings In antagonism TO Mr.. Seward
shall DO formally presented TO the President II Ia ssA
that Of them very Incorporate la their threats
in tho event OF failure Of thor objects
Is stated that Mr. Seward will present State paper
on the subject or Intervention that will be bombshe
his prosecutors.
FORTHCOMING REVELATION or rHK VIEWS or MA.
POLEON.
is stated in intelligent republican quarters that Mr..
hercer the French Minister, preparing paper, 70 bs
laid before our government which will enbody tho views
Of Napoleon III.
THE FINANCIAL MEASURES.
Tho indications are that tho Senate will adopt Mr.
Chace's banking measure.
Mr.. Collamer commenced his speech this morning h
defence Of the currency Of the local banks He said has
II customary 10 urge measures here against mems
oonscences the ground Of military necessity or The
war rowor. IL pity that Mr.. oollamer has not 70
VOTED before now and upon some Of the mischicvom
measures that no has voted for His IDEA that the
will come TO end in year two is like that OF
ther loading republican who said lately that they
keep up the until the democrats into power,
whom they must settle It,
THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has before him stass
to the Committees OF Ways and Means Finance IN
reference to tho internal II states that tho
enance the public credit requires largo Increase
Of revenue and that legislation Including the passage
of tho Banking bill and the nnanoo measures. a.
proposedby him. will have such favorable effect upon
the pubAc finances that tho win
be equal to all demands upon it, Investigations OF the
laws OF othcr nations show that articles OF
sumption hero cheaper than in any othor country,
and able 10 bear higher tax 1t is proposed. In As
general revision OF tho Tax bill that heavier tax shah
be imposed upon those articles. Among Thorn men
toned tobacco in all its forms Of manufacture, playing
cards whiskcy and iuxuries generally. The Ways and
Means Committee have been Tor several days a. work
u -
possible this suggestions OF Secretary Ths
work has been dono up to this timo by the com,s-
too to whom this subject has been oonfded and their
action has not yet traLsprsd Thoy unwilling that
there shall be repetition Of the spccuatons INDUCED IN
during tho last sss Is understood that tho Senate
Finance Committcefavor largo increase Of the
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tho time Of the House to-day consumed h
Improbable debates upon proposition reduce the rates
Offare upon tho Washington horse railroad and tho ap
preparation for tho Support OF tho mdshipmen In ths
Nava. Academy. Mr.. wshburnc. who has had sone din
Guilty with Of tho conductors recently INTRODUCED
bill TO reduce the faro from Ave to thrcc cents Tne bn
was t,bied
Some excitement raised during the discus
sion Of the Naval Appropriation. bill. The oea-
duct OF Secretary Wcllcs ia appointing scventysiR
midshipmen on the recommendation OF parties
outside OF Congress was severely criticised. There 10
great division Of sentiment the subject many OF the
members being opposed TO summary dismissal Of ~
boys already appointed willis hey condemn the
OF their appointment II Is probable that provisipA
will be made for the youths before tho bill passed
MOVEMENTS OF 0EHExAs. BUrLER.
Gesra Butler " cosctcd with the President 10 night,
and to-day accompanied him visit To the Navy YArA
General Bsnks late order against encouraging slaves
their works in favor Of General Butler -
the for the Southwest.
PROBABLE sPEspY RELEASE OF GALATIANS PRIsoN.
ERs or WAR.
Stoncwall Jacksons chapsin now confined In the OlA
capa,o prison. is TO he released. probably Tomorrow
H. agrees to the release Of all the federal army
cnapa'ns who may be confined in Richmond else
turn and deliver himscif up at the Od Capitol
THE M'DowELL COURT or INQUIRY.
rho Mcdowell court still holds daily scssions but they
not open 10 the public scvcrd days will e,apse ~
lore decision IL announced Ia this case.