New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-10
Of the Italian question. new combinations will
take place IN that Of Turkey.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
WAu,NGrOy Friday. Dec. 9, 1894

Special Dispatch to The N. Y Tribune
wAsuNGrOy, Friday. Dec. 9, 1894
NoRrH's TRIAL AGAIN POSTPONED
Col North's trial has got another adjourn
ment until the GOTH Tie Judge Advocate was forced
to make it by the distractions thrown in the way Of the
case by the prisoners counsel.
Col, Foster went 10 New York to take tho dispositions
Of numerous witnesses in order to save the Govern
nent tho very great expense OF snmonng them to the
capital lie telegrnphed Mr.. Beech that he would be
ready on a certain day TO examine thrty-three wit
nesses. 10 be assembled in NewYo!k and requested
Mr. Beech to be present to cross-examine
Mr. Beeoh's son came but refused to have anything
to do with the witness stating that he had no power to
,nnks and that hts father was aD
cn, engeoed AZ the crcuit Col Foster further stated
that il these depostons had then been taken be could
have proceeded With the trial TO day no could not take
them alonc-tlat would have been irregular lna' tpe
prisoners counsel had contrived TO leave ire Hovern
ment without witnesses and ought not to De pefm'eo
TO mo ,e on the case thus stripped Of testimony
UNEMPLOYED OFFICERS TO BIZ DROPPED.
The House Military Committee have reported
measure Of economy to tho Treasury ana OF renea 70
all weary OF the stuffed figure heads OF this war Inc
Major
shall not 30 reforming duties coespor ding to their
rank and who shall not have beeu doing so or tue
months NEXT Drecesing that day shall be dropped from
the rolls with loss of pay and emouments and tue va
eoncies thus created shall be filed ty tho promotion
OF soldiers with whom fighting is professional ana ara"
ing ofpay occidental
This raking Of the amy Of its starry imbeciles 70
be a monthly operation while the war lasts. Their Pc
rod Of gureLead life will he permitted TO over
80 thirty days.
CHANGE OF COMMAND.
Mai. Gen. Cadwaladcr has been assigned to
the command Of the Department OF PennsyiVahh TOT
merly known as the Department Of the snsquehanna'
vico Gen. Couch. assigned TO & command IN Cen
Thomas army.
PROMOTION.
Senator Wilson's only son, Lieutenant IN
the 3st Coorcd Infantry has been appointed an AID
On Gen Ferroros staff.
PROM sHBarDAs'S ARMY.
Me-. Gen. Emory of the Nineteenth Army
Corps arrived here today from sheridans 'front.'
Everything was quiet when no LETT. Ear.y. 1t IS De-
lieyed had sent three divisions OF bis army 10 hion
mopd. viz: Pegram's. Gorlons. and Kershaws-teav'
ing boaird only ore infantry division AID kosser
cavalry The roads in splendid condition. and the
health Of the army excellent.
sKIRMIsH WITH MoSBY's MEN.
A few days ago Gen. Stevenson, commanding
bs Port Ct Harper, Ferry sent gu. scouting party OF
,b,,v men IN the direction Of Waterford. Loudon Coun'
ty. 10 watch Mosby who reported by citizens 70
h, nrepsrlns for raid into Maryland. At Waterford
our cavalry struck tho head Of Mosby's force. ard
ual In
men IN killed wounded and captured. The Rebels Who
mbered n, three 70 one los, equally as many il
NO.. more. Among their killed Capt. MonJoy. one
Of Nosbvs sblest Iieu.ensnts At LeeSburg on
heir return tho party goboied member Of tho Rebel
Gen. Gordons staff, who was visiting q iRdy.
THE TOBACCO TAX.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
made the follow ing decision in reference TO twst TO-
bacco:
Section. "a ofths Act OF jane provides that on cav
en,l,h plug twist and all other kinds Of Manufactured
tobacco not herein provided fer from which the sven
ha, been taken out IN whole or in part, or whicn
av-etened there shall be levied, collected and paid
duty Of thirty i've cents per pound l.,
Under this II 10 he'd h:t wnsn tns sem
the leaf thus prepared IL rolled OF wound ny hand OF
machinery INTO twist" though il IL not sweetfned'
preserved otherwise prepared. such twist Is clearly
subject to she duty Of thiry.tve cents per pound.
DEPOSIT BANK.
The First National Bank Of Lancaster, Pa,
hA been designated depostory Of Internal Revenue
aud other public moneys.
RETIRING BOARD.
The Secretary of War has ordered Retiring
Bosrt to convene at Wilmington Del The following
!, the detail for the Board: Ma. Gen. Franklin,
President; Brig Gen. r. G. Arnold. Col Henry u
Bertam, Surgeon s. A. Edwards. U. S. A., Assistant
Surgeon Joseph c. Bailey. U. s. A.
MEDICAL INSPECTOR.
Lieut.. Col. George II. Seymour, Medical
Isspeotor L. s. A, has been ordered 10 make an in
.pection Of the Department ofthe South.
'"' WASHINGTON. Friday. Dec. 3. 1864.
THE WAR REPORT.
The report OF tho Secretary Of War IS not
,ssdv FOR transmission 10 Congress.
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Tho standing Committees Of the House OF
Representatives. appointed At tho first sSon continue
thru ghout tho Congress.
A PAIL or SNOW.
There was a slight fall Of snow here tonight,
commencing rts O'Clock.