The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-27

amendment reducing the duty on imported paper was
made out the Chairman declared II out OF order The
temper Of the House DO somewhat favorable
such reduction.
TIE REDUCTION OF THE DUTY ON PAPER.
Tho question Of reducing tho duty foreign paper
doubfu. The Senate will pass bill for that pur.
pose should originate in the House tho Committee Of
Ways and Means arc divided the subject. Evidence
has been presented to them that powerful combination
Of paper makers exists and that the differences they
making in prices will a to the government Ia
the public printing establishments of two hundred and
twenty five thousand dollars during the fiscal year. Mr.
Morrill, Is still high tarr mas, while Mr. Stevens is will
ing remit the duty paper year. As the matter
stands there s not much prospect OF change Of tho
duty Congress too much pressed by time and the paper
dealers 70 attend TO the matter.
THE PROPOSED ANGLO AMERICAN STEAMSHIP LINE
BETWEEN NEW YORK AND sAN FRANOrsCO.
Secretary Chases decision that foreign vessels
not prohibited from participating In trade between
California and tho East via the Isthmus Is exciting con
siderable interest The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
II is said, proposes employing counsel 70 remon-
srato With the Secretary. As the Secretary however,
did not mako the law but only states what Ii,
unlikely tho decision will be reversed. similar deci
sion was made BY Secretary Cobb some years ago,
which he recalled under the influence Of Senators Yueo
BENJAMIN, Gwin and others. II Al that time con.
sdered policy Of the 10 foster the
npression that The TRADE question prohibited
foreign bottoms; but the view Of the Treasury Depart
ncnthAs always Scsn h hasmony with Mr. Chase's
cent decision. zNe se..
The policy Of tho government 10 DO changed,
owing the high charges freight and transportation
tho route II question: IN the hands Of single and
powerful combination and also In Wow Of the fact that
the gold current Is setting direct to Europe from the
fear Of rebel privaeers the Gulf ships under foreign
flag turn tho gold back again TO New York.
II is understood hero In unofficial circles that Secretary
Chase's decision was drawn out by American capital
sts, who. In association with tho moueyed men
or England propose immediately 20 establish .
through line Of via Nicaragua under the British
flag Their agent promises largely 70 reduce the present
of communication between tho Atlantic and tho Paci
&c States They say they for two millions OF dollars
put on through line compstcnt to do ~ much business
at less expense than done by tho companies who
divide Ave per cent quarter at least six million dol
iars Of stock.
The following the correspondence which has taken
place upon the subject
WASHINGTON. Feb. 4, 1858.
Hon. g. p. CHASE, Secretary OF tho Treasury
sm-My constituents being deeply interested in trade
states, desire 10 ascertain whethor steamers or
sailing vessels plying regularly between New York
Frrnsisco and panama or ports in Nicaragua. on the
Pa, i side forming through limo for freight and pas
s.nmus arc cons deed by your department as engaged
in the coastng trade Very respectfully your obedient
servant, l. q. PHELPS.
TO this communication the Secretary made the follow.
Ing ropy-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Feb. 16, 1868.
Sm,-I have received your letter Of the 4th in
slant, making Inquiry II vessels plying regularly
between New York and Aspinwall or Greyt0wn,
and between san Francisco and Panama ports In
Nicaragua the Pacific coast, forming through line
from New York 70 San Francisco regarded as being
ENGAGED In the constng trade Tho various acts Of Con.
relating TO the coastng trade arc silent In respect
TO the transportation o. msIcnans a py route 50
the sthmus butt clear that vcsscis engaged In car
rying merchandise from New York To- Aspinwal or any
port in foreign territory, aud there unloading cannot be
regarded engaged In censng trade within the meaning
OF the law. or course the principle will apply
TO the trade between san Francisco and Panama. or ports
SIP. CHASE, Secretary Of tho Treasury.
To Hon 7. G. PnELrs, House OF Representatives
As there restrictions upon commerce, with the
exception OF those provided by positive legislation and
the Secretary in the foregoing letter declares that there
such restrictive legislation with reference TO tho trade
csion covers tho entire case
PROJECTED CAVALRY BxPsDrTIoN usDEs COLONEL
wYNDHAM.
Colonel Percy wyudham, who has been In tho city
several days under for chaxtsing ocer who
refused 70 obey bis commands has been temporarily
discharged the purpose II placing him st tho head Of
an imporsa cavalry expcditiou.
AcouIrrAL OF GENERAL x'DowELL.
In pursuance 0 General orders No. IS. from headquar.
ters Of the army, Major General Mcdowell acquitted Of
all charges the recent court Of Inquiry spon bis case
il dissolved.
THE CHARGES AGAINST corroH sPRcuLAroRs.
General Mcdowell is ordered To proceed TO st. Louis a.
member OF to investigate tho alleged cotton
and NJ
ports for private purposes The court is composed Of
Major General Mcdowell, Brigadier General Philip ST.
George Cook and Colonel Dubois The meetings to be
held at either 81 Louis Cairo. General Mcdowell will
leave hero Monday for st. Louis, via New York and
Cincinnati, accompanied by three members Of his per-
sonal STAFF Tho rest Of his stan have been ordered 70
report to the Secretary OF War active duty In tho
Gold.
THE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CHARGE OF SOUTHERN
PRODUCTS.
II is understood that the government has at last do
ernned take control Of the cotton sDccuaons and Of
the expectation OF Southern products generally The
plan to DO adopted is substantially that recommended
some months ago by Mr. wetmore, Of Nashville. II is
proposed that government agents shall advance TO tho
holders OF certain price per pound upon its dell
very within the protection OF the federal authorities and
tho product shall be sold by agents Of the govern
ment, and the residue, after dcducting advances ey-
penses and charges shall in twelve months thereafter be
paid to the parties by whom the products wcro furnish
ed, upon their established proofs OF loyalty.
NEW NEGRO SOLDIER HILL.
Senator wilson, OF Massachusetts, to- day introduced
substitute the Houso bin to raise additional soldiers
It provides for mastering In enrolling and organizing
by the commanding officers IN the several departments
Of as many Africans liberated by certain laws, by tho
Presidents proclamation by any other legal aud
petent authority exercised suppressng the rebellion
the President shall from me TO time deem necessary
20 be armed equipped and mustered into the service Of
tho United States, during the II contains
proviso that person Of African descent shall be ap
pointed to exercise authority white officers, soldiers
men 10 tho army aud navy.
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
number OF nominations for major and brigader gene.
rails today sent TO the Senate by the President
THE Army.
Col Wait Of the regular army, has been ordered 10
rersede military naer NJ tha