New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
sreeial Dispatch to The n Y Tribune
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Sept ~. Ieo9'

GEN, HOWARD AND lnb
Gen. Howard of the Freedmen's Bureau III
tends 10 make thorough personal investigation INTO
the affairs Of the freedmen of Virginia. and FOR this pur'
pose leaves here within day or two After returning
10 Washington lie will journey through all OF the
Southern States for the same purpose.
THE FREEDMEN IN MISSISSIPPI.
An unofficial letter recently received from an
officer of the Freednen's Bureau at Sheridan, Miss,
states that of o. 20 destitute people subsised by the
Government, but 80 are negroes.
THE OLD SPIRIT.
Another private letter from Mississippi says
that most of the militia being organized in that
State express their determination not 10 be mustered
under any other but the State flag the stars and stripes
not executed The letter also states that regu
larry organized gang composed of oxRebel soldiers
has recently been formed at vcksburg for the purpose
of embarrassing in every way possible, the action OF
Government officers in the State.
SECESSION IN VIRGINIA.
Two young Virginians who were recently dis
charged from the Union Army returned TO their homes
in Green County when they were informed that they
would certainly be assassnated. if they remained by
OK Rebel soldiers.
THE CONTRADAND FUND.
The Quartermaster-Gener has ordered quar-
termastcrs having their possession money belonging
TO the Conraband Fund" 10 turn it over TO Col Bull
lock- of the Freedmens Bureau; this fund is raised by
assessing each conraband in the service Of the Govern.
meut five dollars per month for the support Of helpless
colored persons.
GEN. FISK At SPRINGHlLL.
Brig. Gen. c. b. Fisk, Assistant Commission
er of the Freedmens Bureau for the States OF Tennes
see Alabama and Georgia, has recently been address,
ing the people of Tennessee the policy Of the Gov
eminent relative 10 feedmens affairs He recently adj
dressed the inhabitants of SpringhiD, Tenn, the
same subject after which he presented with a
series of resolutions Endorsed by large number Of
prominent citizens in which they heartily ndorse the
action of the Government and express their intention
of faithfully carrying ont the wishes of tie Government
in respect 10 the freedmen.
FOX VS.. MEIGs.
Assistant Secretary Fox is said TO be preparing
reply TO Gen. Meigs in which he will entirely reute
that gentlemans statements by documentary evidence
A GENERAL PARDON.
The most pestiferous and malignant Rebel
having been unconditionaly pardoned the rumor gains
currency that proclamation granting general pardon
will soon be issued.
DISHOSORABLY DISMISSED.
Lieut.. Col. George Hogg, Sd New-York
Artillery, Capt Richard Grobe. 9th Veteran Re.
serve Corps. and Lieut. David ii. Gifard, 18th
New.York Heavy Artillery have been dismissed the
service, by sentence Of Court.Martia, on various
C harges.
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The receipts from Internal Revenue to-day
were s3G6,O0O The Commissioner Of Internal Reve.
uue made the following rulings to-day:
Farmers and others who raise pcpperu int and mann
facture oil therefrom liable under section ~ clause
81 10 take license manufacturers where the amount OF
oil manufactured exceeds 600 gallons annually. The
essential oil manufactured is also subject to an adya
loren tax under section - of six per cent Sheet
music and sheet map liable 10 an advance duty Of
SIX per cent as manufactures.
DECISION OF SECRETARY M'CULLoCH.
Secretary McCulloch, in reply to an inquiry
addressed him by J. Il. Hudenson, as TO whether the
obligation OF the Government TO pay at maturity its
bonds issued under the Acts Of July l5Gl and July2
1901 in aid Of the construction Of tie Pacific Railroad
is absolute contingent upon the performance BY the
railroad corporation ofits obligations. says
Prom an examination OF the terms Of the accounts
and The various proys therein made in respect 10
the Issue Of these bOuds satisfied that the faith Of
the Government Is pledged 10 their redemption with
out regard 10 whether the obligations " The Railroad
Company are fulfilled or not. III. NJ. McCuLLocH.
ORDERED TO REPORT.
Surgeon Joseph b. Brown, United States
Army is ordered to Fort Columbus. Governor Island
TO relieve Assisr.-sPrgeon p. S. Conner; Surgeon
james T. Chiskins. United States Army Is ordered to
Newport TO Commissary Generals Department Of tie
East.
THE CABINET MEETING.
the Cabinet meeting was of short duration
TO day the paIdonng business ecpsng every other ~
terest
PERSONAL.
Extra Billy Smith arrived here this evening
and is already holding high carnival with sympathzing
and bibulant friends.
\ LAND OFFICE DECISION.
A question has been presented as TO the RICH
Of Receiver of moneys from the sales Of Public Lands
TO enter IN he name for actual settlement under the
Homestead law, a tract Of Public Land IL has long
since been ruled that enpiioHpurchase by the in
cumbent either OF tie Office Of Register OF Receiver
inadnissbe under the general principle Of law and
statutory construction. because the Registers and
Receivers rcQuedby law TO odiudicae such claims
The zane principle applies to Homestead and hence
inerdcts entry under that Law By either Register
OF Receiver.
POsTOFFICE STATISTICS.
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