The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-20
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5tusf WAsmoros, April 10, 1884
A THE TAX BILL m THE HOUSE.
The Tax bill at last finally under way tho Hs~sss
and thus far there indication Of any actioss op
sition The speeches Of Messrs Morrill, and Stebbins.
explanation and support OF the b attracted much IS
tention, while those Of Messrs Brooks and FernasAs
Wood directly relating to the currency thaa
the subject under immediate consideration Mr.. sss
bins' argument was Q mastery vindcaton Of ~
ability Of the nation to maintain IT. credit and oazsY
on tho war for tho restoration Of the Unisa
70 It's nai triumph. General debate II now closed upsn
the BILL and tomorrow the House commences is Co.
sderaton in detail and will perfect Il rapidly pos
sbe The policy which viii be- pursued by the radlsal
portion Of the opposition has net yet been indicated bs
Ia view Of the universal demand for the enacsmeas e
such measure win provide tho amount OF revsaus
needed, is not believed that any serious attemps NJ
be made 70 delay or defeat its passage. . ~
INTERESTING REVELATIONS REGARDING rRArvOne
Mr. Garfield to-day introduced copies Of the Letters -
which be referred recently having been written bye
former member Of Congress, recommending young
TO rebel general for employment 10 the ranks q ~
rebel army. The letters were addressed 20 John q
Breckenridge, and written BY Judgs Dckies ed
Johu G. Davis. the latter Of whom member Il ~
Thirty sixth Congress. both Of whom are now mea-
bers OF the oopperhsad organization in Indiana ~.
voorhees, attempted 70 defend them, bat evidently s
preciated tbs dculty of the task which he had under
taken The affair WILL no doubt create considerable
ctement at least In Indiana, whore those gsotismsa
SIDE t. t~U
ras suHArs AID TIE NEGRO QUESTION
Mr. sumner disguised. For some time pass The a.
cushions 10 tho Seuats have besn pregnant with ndics
tous alarm, upoa shs part q radicals at the nodasa
ton Of popular opnoa upoa ths negro question: bat ~
debate to-day clearly demonstrates at Senators aecs.
toned to voting adrmasively upoa all questions Of -
treue rsdicasm are nos only regarding With saEiess
ateation the spirit Of conservation. bus careful -
TO oomit themselves By establishing prscsdsau whsA
mghs ~ any possibility hereafter prove q III teosba
FHK ORG IMITATION OF MONTANA TmRv1oHg A&D
rae RgPEAL or THE FUGITIVE SLAVE Law.
Tue objections to the provisions Of the Montana b ~
atvs 70 negroes voting In that rrroy oosasoosd sos
SURPRISE which oamnaisd In general astonshmeas q ~
opposition 70 important features Of Mr.. 6umnees ~
repsaiscg tho Fugitive Slave law W. sxpsotsd ~
the introduction q the latter would Instantly bring -
border STATE Senator's 70 their fest; but not one IN
moved, and Il remained for republicans % open ths -
tsck NJ sumsss manifssssA his chagzia IN N unnis-
taabse manner appealing, ssdo soes. 70 Senators -
% oppose his favors measures; but the majority
determined 70 time for mature reflection and a
the adoption Of Mr. Shernan's aeudmsns, hastily -
journed. So
Protracsed and excited discussion anticipated -
the lmpress,oo has become general that should NE ~
pass at oil, IL will b with important modiacasoas. ssse
ing In great degree the prime object Of The sxtrssas
radicals j. ~ Q &N #El#
rHs sissr RsagLAs EVENING sEs sros on rns
ROUSE. We
Tho Hoase hold It's first evening session under the ssw
arrangement tonight. There very good asendA,se
Of members, and they were generally N good humsr
and disposed 70 attend to business. During tho moni.g
hour two three bills spossd OF which have bsa
some time before the House.
The MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL PASSED
By TIE SENATE.
The Executive, Legislative and Judicial appropriasiso
bill. goes back to the House from the Senate changsa
much loss than anticipated, and wil IL b under
stood, be passed without delay the Senate smsndmAs
mot being Of character likely 70 occasion any great -
gree Of opposition.
rHs rN FORTY LOAN.
The subsosiptons to tho 10 20 loan reported as -
Treasury 70 day, amounted to 81, 100000
MOVEMENTS or osNsaAL PRrxcs
General Prince arrived n town tonight e. rssee ~
his new ccmmaod in the West.
RETURN or GENERAL oANBY PROM THn YRoRr.
General Candy returned from the front today, whisAw
SINCE too p0rpooo o. 00000N01
with General Grant and General Patrick relative 10 -
establishment Of General Patricks system Of govsrung
the intsraa' economy d armies BY provost nArsAAh
rHn PRRsrDsNr's REcKPrroN.
President Lincoln held his reception Of ths ssassa
tonight The cabaet, Congress, The army, navy -
sae Of tho city. largely represented rendering ~
leave eas OF unusual prilAncy.
CIVILIANS ron TEANsfxRs.
Much complaint made Of the greas number of enseea
men serving tsamstsfs, and ssrsaucus efforts sgo
being made 70 supply their paoes with citizen drtvss,
under strict discipline V ssturA soldiers y tAs6
regiments. .tsf..e .... Ne, ,,.tg.,
INDIAN AasNcrm.
The Secretary Of the Interior hes recommended 70 o.
sss The appointment Of Indian Agent for ~ Kowv
Apsche and Camaoehs Indians. ~
THIRTY-EIoHTH CONGRnss.
RIRsf ssSslON.
senate.
wAsworox, April 10, loea
Arp roa n PACIFIC aAnaoAD
Mr BowAsp, (rep.) Of Mich, mon the Commiesss -
tho Pacific Raiirosd, reported III. ShsrmaaS bn ~
important amendments. No United seatss bonds -
authorized but the several railroad companies may ho
tbelr own bouds ia nousand dollars, payao0