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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
sEyATE......w WASHINGTON. Dec. 20 1865.

PETITION FOR THE FREEDMEN.
Mr. WADE presented the petition OF the
sisiy Of Irieuds recently assembled in Baltimore.
sshg that Congress may legislate so ss 10 remedy
sIe q tie evils with which the freedmen OF tie SOnth
~s l4bor under
RELIEF or MRS. LINCOLN.
~ LAM Kau) called up the House bill for the pay
Asii " Mfs. Lincoln Of So 00O, which passed.
LAND GRANTS 10 SOLDIERS.
~. SIBERIAN presented petition, which was signed
psI-nber Of citizens, asking for land grants 10 the
se of The late war which was referred 10 the Com
Ai'te On Public Lands
=, IRE LATELY REBELLIoUS STATES.
NJ StNNER presented the petition OF citizens OF
1sashCsetts for the appointment OF Provisional Gov
rl over the States lately in rebellion tbe guarantee
W Sighs Of s the loyal citizens In those States,
'llsAeaisement and equality before the Law &c. lie
" iiestnied similar petitions from citizens of New
nv -a-AsoaIl. Olio, Indiana, Ilno.t, AeEJsrsey
1Shtntgcyy.
~ petitions were referred TO the Special Committee
n-'e,h OIL Reconstruction.
- hNIt presented tie petition Of Dr. NheeYer o.
n,to.k OK 1F. Parker PilsOuTy and Others, foE equai
~ ~ ore tAe law in the Southern States.
p.. s geglon was also referred 10 tie Spccim Com
'''e q Fifteen on Reconstruction.
wisT VIRGINIA.
,,.ei ADJ, from the Committee on TorrIiOTcs re-
i1Yo!ably bill 70 give the consent Of Congress
ua Lae2sioD u tLe Counties oi kelley aud Jeilef
"ssI tiig'lia, 10 the State o. Virginia.
H. aLAIINL FRANCHISE u The DISTRICT.
,S.vAilii from the COnllttee The District d
t.t.a "IoIied iayOrably on the biz 70 regulate n,
wv H1Veb'se ~ tte UrtJet VI Ccivmba wjii
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
OUR NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THE PARADE YESTERDAY
a STRIKING ANTITHEs1S.
The Old and the New.
Great Success Of the New System.
Horse and Steam versus Legs and
Muscle.
A STRIKING AMTITHHsIs
The Old and the New
Great Success Of the New System

The entire force OF the new, or paid, Fire De-
parment of New York. made grand review yesterday,
passing in review before Mayor Gunther the Mayor
Elect and the Fire The line formed
Fourteenth.st. at II o'clock p. m, the right resting
Eighthayc and extending east to Broadway, In the
fniia
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
SOUTH AMERICA.

The Pacific mail steamship Henry Chauncey,
from Aspinwall Dec. l3. with passengers, treasure,
mails and merchandise arrived at this port yesterday
The following is her treasure list:
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
,ruR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

Mr.. BRoOMALL offered resolution cOngratu'
Istinr the country that the antiSavery Amendment to
tbe Constitution Of the United States has been ratified
Inv tbreefourths Of the States, and is now law o the
land. ,..-... - ,,o,s,rno.
ton. - ..,
TIE LATELY RLBELLIOUs STATES.
He e,o asked leave 20 introduce resolution which
was objected 10 by Mr.. JOHNSON, his colleague assert
inc that ffe termination Of the recent c war has lev
he lately usuped territory In The hands oi the con
ouering power ard without political ngh'si thet lne
potjea condition Of the people IN the late reoelous
State nus be Fixed by the supreme legislative poweI
that thf effect Of The amnesty Is TO reheVe
Of DE pnnishInent OF crime but not to confer po,c
rights, that Congress should confer lhe hscosaar!
power 10 enable them 10 form their own stele no.eI
neus but ts cannot be done until the rights oi tnose
among them always true 10 their allegiance spa'i w
protected, Sc.
AssETAgT-A AssEssoIs OF IN1llSAL RLvESUE'
1T MOHIuu, from the Committee on Ways Nlu
Neals repDred bin authorizing the secretary OF lh'
Treasury 10 appoint Assistant Assestors OF ihlcIIa
KWenuc. Ii1 stated that ~ The law hrst phsseu, y
gave ts yOsoT 10 The Secretary but was suDseguehu
changed 10 relieve The Secretary Of 50 lfent pu'utL
~ %, al ointment Oj ~ many ofitcie
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
,e the Assoc lated Press.

se the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Wednesday. Dec. 20 1865.
A communication from the Secretary OF the
Ieaufy in response 10 the Senates resolution OF the
Nb inst states thai the records Of the Department 40
Lot show that any persons have been appointed 10 any
Office not authorized by the existing law. but admits
tia; persons have been appointed 10 once VINO nave
subscribed the oath referred 10 under the cur
tns and revenue laws in the lately insurgent States
t that no salaries have been paid with one exception
The Secretary SAYS he sOnght for persons Tor such
tfces who could take the oath literally bnt iang 70
ind thom selected those who gave no ana 10 thc ne
beoE until the Government Of the United states hau
kied 70 give them protection 10 whch they were GU
tilted. He believes that very few persons not Del0hg
hf 20 OF these two classes are holding POSITIONS
Gcer his Department and that in most OF the Southern
Ssee nearly every fit for revenue oihcer was al
eue tine either engaged in Eostiliies against the
G0eument Of the United States or holding state OF
caiederate Office, either willingly or unwillingy.
He acted upon the presumption that Congress wOnd
a1iy the oath and not subject the South 10 the hu.
xlatOn, or the revenue system 10 the Odium, when
ySld esult from the employment OF Northern men as
lugatheers. He suggests the absolute necessity OF
tfon upon the subject valuable services have been
deged and no payments have yet been made for such
y!ees snd the safety and efficiency Of the revenue
utisu in the South depends upon such modification.
1be Commissioner Of Customs reports that most OF
u Of cer O. cstoms appointed since the adjournment
1Congcss have taken the oath, while some have not
nip /; entire. more or less being stricken out or
,aael according 10 the feelings or circumstances OF
tie sp,ointees Others have taken the proclamation
'at sWeorng hereafter 10 defend the ConsttutOn,aId
llFRt al laws and prOclanations winch nave Deen
nct daring the Rebellion with reference TO the ABOLISH
L.ti q Slavery.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21
Delegate From the TERRITORY Of
Louisiana"
TIE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
ADJOURNMENT TO JANUARY
esosl Disr.teh TO The y. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Wednesday. ID,

s,,e.l Dispatch TO The y. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec CO. 1865
The compromised adjournment passed through
,,ih tcuses to-day, virtually means an adjournment
e the eth Of January at least such is the naive ad,
ass4cn Of prominent member Of the House.
J.. Lantz late Military Agent of Indiana, who was
,euUed Oh account of his friendship for Mr.. Julian,
vss appointed 10 much better position in the late
organization Of the House.
Considerable Congressional business has already
accumulated before the leading committees but nothing
WI be done until after the long adjournment.
Nj Julian has introduced and had referred his bill
ast Congress- providing for the sale Of mineral lands
Tie Secretary Of the Treasury in his report urges the
attention Of Congress to this bill and indorses its pro.
visions The same measure has been introduced into
Ihe Senate by Mr.. Sherman.
The gravity of the House upset to-day when Mr..
Stevens introduced the credentials Of Mr. Warmotb as
delegate from the Territory of Louisiana.
The resolutions introduced in the House to-day, call
he upon Gen. Howard for information concerning the
restoration of confscated lands TO Rebels, and the ex-
plon of the freedmen therefrom, it is stated will
surprise the country at the extent aud magnitude Of
Executive clemency.
The charges brought against the Hon. John NJ. Ed.
hI. Kennedy. late Superintendent of the Census Of
having suppressed and Incorporated certain portions
Of The census compiled under his CMr ks direction,
10 now being investigated by the Senate Committee on
Manufactures.
hr. Sumner delivered a strong speech in the Senate
to day IN support Of Mr. Wilson's bill He opposed the
documents read in the Senate Yesterday which he had
characterized as attempt to whitewash the unhappy
wditon Of the Rebel States. He cited a formidable
ny OF evidence consisting OF letters and other docu-
merits showing that national protection was impera-
le, necessary to the impered Unionists and freed.
Rtb in the South.
lie first adduced such evidence bearing upon the
Rebel States generally and then took up each State
ppara.ey, commencing with Virginia and ending with
tennessee The speech the first delivered in thif
Congress going into the true merits Of the Reeonstruc
hoD question and is generally looked upon as strong
uyumen:. The evidence was particularly severe
sflnst Alabama. Mir. Salisbury replied in avery
SPIRITED manner.
il the general impression here that If the e1pres
,Su used by Mr.. Sumner yesterday relative to the
Pesident's Message rather uDknd, it was far e1
rled in barshness by Mr. Saulsbury's speech mas
zach as the Senator from Delaware emphatcaly iden
TIED himself with the Presidents policy and invited
lin to The embrace Of the Democratic party.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-21

Dates from the soush Pacifc-Thc Span.
ish-Chiiian Difnculties - Embarrass.
ments cf the Bioekade-Letters Of
Marque - Privateering Funds A
Skirmish in DICTATE How the Matter
stands--The Steamship nontana-Ma.
rine itcms-Pcruvinn Anairs-Public
Meeting at Lima Probability OF an
Alliance with Cbiii-Coai Mines in
CoiombiR-A New.York Gas Company
in Bogotn-LscnI News at AspinwalI.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
internal Revenue Decision.

Where a mortgage contains power Of
attorney to sell, it is subject 20 a stamp
duty, as a power of attorney in addition
to the duty required upon it as mort
gage. When a partition of real estate
between joint tenants or tenants in com
mon cannot be made without being detri.
mental to the interests Of the parties con.
ccrncd, and the Court orders referees to
sell the land at public auction, and deed
OF ihe same Is made to the purchaser.
such deed must be stamped as other deeds.
The stamp on the original process does
Io: cover the deed where a mortgage is
forecio5ed, and a special execution issues
aud land Is sold, the same as on general
execution deed made by the sheriff to
purchaser, must be stamped as other
deeds.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
Gen. Grants War Horse.

The General is peculiarly proud of his
stud, but is particularly so of his war
charger. To the few friends to whom he
uubends he takes great delight in exhib-
ting his horses. A friend of mine was
with Grant one day, and the conversation
turned upon horses. Perhaps" said
the General, "You would like to see the
horse that | have ridden during all the
ca paigns that [ have commanded" The
General ordered his horse to be brought
out. TO the surprise of the gentleman
the animal seemed no more than a lady's
palfry. Small, slender, with agile limbs,
black as a coal, an eye like a hawk, intel
ligent but mild, with an unmistakablc
" lick " on each side Of the name, not un-
like the "cowlick " on boys head, look
ing for all the world like family pet for
women and children. The visitor uttered
his astonishment by saying: Beauti-
full, but no endurance" " Endurance y
said General Grant, " this animal exceeds
any horse flesh | ever saw for endurance.
[ have taken this horse out at daylight,
and kept in the saddle till dark, and he
came in as fresh when returned as when
| sadded him in the morning. Gold
could not buy him. He was imported
from a rare breed by Jeff. Davis himself.
He was taken from Jeff. Davis planta-
ton" This conversation was held just
before Davis was caught. " [ suppose"
said the visitor, "you would exchange
this horse for jeff Davis 2" You have
said it," said the General, L would ex-
change it for the real chief, but for moth,
ing else under heaven" Such is the re-
nowned war horse of the Lieutenant Gen
eral.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
Rebelllous Spirit in Mississippi.

\ gentleman who has just returned
from Holmes county, Mississippi, gives a
dark picture of the condition Of affairs
there. A former citizen of the county
returned there to get large quantity of
cotton which he had stored away. He
found, on inquiry, that one of the most
respectable physicians and planters in
the neighborhood had confscated the
most part of it-because it was owned by
Yankee, 4, c, Union man. An arrest
and confinement in prison by the military
authority, soon made the thief disgorge
part of his stolen property. He still lies
in Jail. The rest of the cotton, some co.
900 bales, was burned by the citizens as
soon as they learned that the owner had
come for it. The people there are more
vlolentl y rebellious than ever They take
the amnesty oath and then curse the
Unionists aud the Government more fur
iously than ever. 1t is common thing
to hear them remark: Well, you have
taken the oath 7" "Yes, and [ am a
bigger rebel, by long ways, than l ever
was" A merchunt recently took over
$40, 600 worth of goods to one of the ad
joining counties. He had hardly opened
his goods when he was visited by small
party of citizens disguised, some of whom
he recognized as his neighbors, who rob-
bed him of every dollars worth of goods.
The poor merchant went to the nearest
post and procured guard of forty sold
ers, to arrest the guerillas. The rebel
citizens rallied to the number of one hun.
1red, and bushwhacked our soldiers, and
forced them to retreat. The bushwhack
'rs then arrested the merchant, stripped
iim of his boots and hat, watch, and ff
cen hundred dollars in money, and then
lred fifteen bullets through his body, and
eft him mangled, hideous corpse. We
pprehend that something severer than
n amnesty oath, or franchise act, is
leeded to punish a population so barbar
us and bitterly disloyal as those Mississ
ppl outlaws.-Nashotle Press.
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100000
100000,
&I.274.OOO. 600
5.2U Bonds
7.30 Notes

to say nothing of his earlier undertaking. or
the large amounts of bonds taken by his firm
at the lettings to the highest bidder Al
though other causes than imperfect agencies
retarded the subscriptionsin the summer and
autumn OF 1854, it cannot be denied that
their subsequent success was chiefly from
Dir. Cookies energetic direction. His efforts
have certainly been as unceasing and his
wisdom, skill and energies have certainly
been taxed as much as those of any COM
mander in the field, and with insults not
less important. He has been ably assisted
6y his brother Henry ID. Cooke, and H. c.
Fahnestcck-both partners in the firm of
Jay Cooke g. Co.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

The assassination cOnspirators sentcn-
ced to Imprisonment have reached their
destination. The steamer Florida, which
conveyed them to Fort Jefferson. returned
to New York on Tuesday. Mudd, o.
Laughlin, and Arnold, as will be recol
lected, were sentenced to Imprisonment
for life and Spangler for six years. The
prisoners were not aware until after start
ing on their journey that their destina-
ton had been changed from the Albany
Penitentiary to this arid spot off the
Southern coast of Florida, and being in
formed Of it were unpleasantly affected ;
but after their arrival, and finding that
the Island which is about thirteen acres
in extent, enjoys fine sea breeze. and is
very healthy, was not so bad place as
they had at first supposed, they were
agreeably disappointed, and congratulated
themselves on the change. They reach
ed their place of imprisonment on the
25th of July, and were Immediately after
put to appropriate servicc-Mudd Being
placed in the position of assistant surgeon
Arnold that of a clerk, Spangler set to
work at the trade of a carpenter, and o.
Laughlin put to an employment in which
he can be useful. There are about FIVE
hundren and fifty prisoners now confined
On the Dry Tortugas.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

No parts of the reward for the capture OF
the assassination conspirators has yet been
paid. 1t is understood that the Secretary of
War, being unable to give the matter his
personal attention, designated Judge Holt,
djutant-GeReral Townsend, and Assistant
Secretary Eckert as board to hear and decide
the claims ofthe multitude of persons who de-
mand share of the Government reward
These officers have had the matter in pro-
gress for two months, but have not yet found
time TO hear all the applicants, and ofcourso
have not made any decisions among them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

The CoPPerhead Support of President
johnson has proved very short lived. Since
the consPrlators have been hung, Jeff DAVIS
imprisoned, Emerson Etheridge arrested. and
Governor Brownlow backed up in his deter
mlnatlon to keep the rebels obedient to law
and order in Tennessee, their sweetness bas
been undergoing rapid fermentation, and is
developing horribly acid qualities. We shall
presently find President Johnson as well a.
bused by the rebel sympathizeIs as ever Lin
coln was. No man can be firm friend of
the country and be favorito with the Cop
perheads
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
AuSt Give It Up,

Ihe democrats made an egregious mis-
take in appropriating President johnson
TO themselves 50 unceremoniously as they
oid. They thought that they might be
able to wheedle that sterling patroit and
sagaclous statesmen into the adoption of
such policy as would restore them and
Their Southern brethren to the control of
the government. He, however. could
not be caught with chat but has steadily
administered public affairs on the principle
oI making treason odious, and Of execut-
I0G every article Of the Constitution and
ali the laws and proclamations made in
pursuance thereof in every State of the
Union. The Democrats were much cha.
grined at first, and although they epdeav
or to pat as good face on the matter as
they can, they are nevertheless in a
fuadary as to whether there is anv nse
TO Continue the effort or not. We advise
lhem TO give 1t up, for they will have
thelr labor Tor nothing. Andrew John !
son thoroughly understands the looic ofI
events and has no power to take the course
backward which the democracy urge nm.
Oh Eim. To tell all Democrats who dnS
Ire to count the President with them wa
say come UP to the high progressive
point lie occupies, and rid him with vopr
influence IN the work of restoring civil
government over the whole country upon
The basis Of universal freedom Cam.
acrctQL.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
Rnunties

BY late law of Congress the following
persons are entitled to one hundred dol
lars bounty: lst soldidcrs of the threegor
nlne-months' service who were discharged
on accountof wounds received. I'd, Sold
iers who had not served two years and
were discharged on account of wounds
received. Sd, The father, mother, widow
or children of such as were in the three
or nlne-months service and were killed.
These facts are not generally known, and
we record them for the benefit of those
embraced in the provisions of the act.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
Information Wanted,

Theodore Polhemus, aged ~ years
about 5 feet seven inches in height, and
having on no coat or waiscoat wandered
away In an insane condition, from his
home in Clarkstown, Rockland Co, N
l., on the 7th of July, and has since been
seen in both Vernon and Newton. Sue.
sex Co, n. j. His ftiends desire to have
him returned to their care and protection,
and will attend promptly to any letter
that shall give information of his where
abouts. Address Aaron 7. Polhemus,
Clarkstown, Rockland Co., Nyack Turn
pike L. .. Said Theodore is of dark com
plexlon, quite gray headed, and somewhat
bald-g generally walks with his arms fold
ed, is reserved in speech and harmless
In conduct. Overseers of the Poor, who
may be called upon to take official care
OF him, will confer favor by placing
him In the County Poor House, and send
ing word as above. Newspapers would
do an act of humanity by copying this
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
SURVEYOR General.

The Republican papers in the Western
part Of the State are urging the nomina.
ton Of Wm. II. Markle, Esq, of West.
m6rlaud county, for Surveyor General
Mr.. Markle is a nephew of the old Gen
cral, is a lawyer by profession, and in e.
very respect well qualified for the posi-
ton for which he is named If nomina-
ted by the Republican State Convention
lie Will be elected.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
A Washington despatch to the Boston

A Washington despatch to the Boston
Journal says: Every boat which comes
up from the South brings large number
of ex-rebel officers and soldiers, formerly
residents Of the counties in Virginia con-
tiguous to Washington. They are open
in their avowals of adherence to the priD-
ciples for which they have fought, and Oh
their disregard of con6scation and oathss
of allegiance, saying they wish only to-
get control of their property and of the
State government again, when they will
speedily restore the spirit if not the letter
of slavery Some of them speak Aippant-
ly Of their readiness to take another
brush with us as soon as an opportunity
offers"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10
& Noteworthy Fact.

The Democratic journals continue to
ngitate the horrors of the hanging of Mrs.
Surratt. Many Of them misrepresent
the testimony and argue deceitfully to
prove her innocence. 1t is perhaps not
remarkable that these very journals have
earnestly argued the right of secession
the innocence Of rebellion, and are now
.industriously making apologies for their
uIr.nE brethren Of the South.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

Pottsville is the richest town of its size
in Pennsylvania, if the income tax returns
are to be taken as proper basis of cal
culation. Nearly six hundred persons
pay taxes on more or less income, in ex-.
cess Of six hundred dollars. OF these
"A have incomes ranging from five to ten
thousand dollars each 8 ranging from
ten to fifteen dollars 6 from fifteen to
twenty thousand dollars 8 from twenty
to twenty-five thousand dollars l from
twenty-five to thirty five thousands 8
from thirty to thirty five thousand dollars;
2 from thirty five to forty thousand dol
lars from forty to forty five thousand dol
lars and exceeding flfty-fve thousand
dollars for 1864.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

the intense ardor of his soul those foul
mouthed traitors who attempted to trail
the flag of our country in the dust
AS an officer he was vigilant, wary and
brave, even to rashness, and for this ne
was fendishly murdered. He leaves a
large family to mourn his loss and with
out the means of support. He was fol-
lowed to his last resting place in the pub
lie cemetery on last Wednesday by a vast
concourse of sympathyzing people A
large amount money has been collected
in behalf of the bereaved family.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

0rBy reference TO another column it will
be seen that the Government advertises that
it will sell 100 Mules, at Philadelphia, on
each Wednesday and Saturday throughout
The month Of August.
The Government sells these mules not be-
cause they are run down, but because the
War being over, 1t has not further use for
them. Here is an excellent opportunity for
those who desire to purchase mules, to get
them at reasonable figures.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-10

In Nashville, ILL.,, two farm laborer,
1eslred their employer to pay them of
1hat they might go off for a holiday
Beng refused, they went to the farmer
house, tortured his wife by pouring boil.
-lS water upon her to induce her to tell
-hem where his money was secreted. and
lnaIiy killed her, set fire to the house
qua lied The neighbors rallied in pur.
sult, caught one named White. received
IS confession, and hung him on tree
scar the ruins The other wretch LaS
iDt been arrested.