New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-27

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IAN information relative to deceased soldiers be OBJ
tanned by addressing Capt Harz corner OF Eighteenth and
streets. Washins.on.l
To tie Associated Pres,
WARRINGTON. Monday. Jan. 20, 1862
LEAGUE ISLAND Maryland.
The Secretary Of the Navy has sent a commune
cation to Congress asking for an appropriation OF
100000 for establishing Navy-Ysrd at League
Island.
CoSFIsCATIoN IN THE DISTRICT.
In reply to an inquiry relative to property hereto
fore seized by the Military Governor Of the District,
of Columbia ss the property of Rebels, the Secretary
of War inclosed communication from Gen. Martin
dale detailing the circumstances Of the conflict Of the
military and civil authorities with regard to the prop
erty Of Judge Campbell which, after itsseGure by the
military authorities, turned over 10 the Marshal
Of the District upon writ Of replevin. Gen. Martin
dale suggests further legislation by Congress to en-
brace two ponts-iirst, TO authorize the seizure Of
Rebel property by military authority as though
martial law existed, but TO be transferred 70 the
civil authorities for condemnation and sae in those
districts where the civil courts are in operation, and
TO couTts-martisl where rebellion Las interrupted
civil courts; second continued absence and general
reputation Of disoyalty 70 authorize condemnation
and sale, unless the owner Of the property seized
shall appear and prove loyalty.
TIE PosT-OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL.
In the bill passed by tho House to-day, $4,000
900 were appropriated for the Post Office Depart.
ment for tho year ending with the 3Oth Of June,
1861. For the first time during many years, 10 ap
preparation from the Treasury for postal deficit
was required, there being enough of last years ap.
preparation unexpended to cover the small deci, Of
the coming year.
THE MCDOWELL COURT or INQUIRY.
The Mcdowell Court Of Inquiry sat with closed
doors to-day. 1t is understood they were awaiting
tue arrival of Gen. Milroy and Leut.-Col. Locke,
formerly OF Gen. Porters staff, who are the only
two witnesses yet to be examined
FREE LABOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The United States Tax Commissioners for South
Carolina have made preliminary report, in which
they say it must 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 to casual
ties and the shifting circumstances Of military occu
patton, no permanent labor policy can 10 inaugu.
rated. The great mpedment to progress Is the I'M
certainty which overhangs the future Of the coored
people. II is great mistake to suppose them un.
mindful of the uncertainty of their condition. New
ertbeess they but tenants at will on the grace
Of the Government subject TO military caprice
and necessity with a strong desire to obtain
permanent and free homes where they were
born and reared. This class Of people, the Com
missioners say, are daily thronging their DOORS
anxiously inquiring about their destiny when the
lands shall be sold for taxes. They feel the neces
city of some guiding minds to direct them into a
new state Of existence, the immense magnitude of
which they appreciate but the details Of which they
are unable to comprehend. Tho males especially
are anxious to continue on, return TO their former
labor. provided they and their families can be as
sured Of their freedom, moderate compensation,
freed homes, and permanent employment.
MINISTER TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
James Mcbride Of Oregon was to-day nominated
by the President as Minister Resident to the Ha-
waan Islands.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following nomi-
nations:
Frederick Eckfeldt, of Pennsylvania, to be Meter
and Reiner of the Branch Mint ut Denver, Colo
RADIO.
Captains Charles Stewart and William Is. Shu.
brick, TO be Rear Admirals in the Navy.
Captains George Is. Blake, Cadw allader Ringgold,
Henry w. Morris, james l.. Lardner, Henry X.
Hoi Charles Henry DAYS.. Henry u, psll. WillsT