New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-09

as the state Of the country might have been expected to
form of the most essential parts Of Presidential
Message at this mOment0us peiod-but In recognizing
the power of Congress as to the completion Of the
work OF leaves Congress perfectly free
to act upon its own Judgment Assuming that there is
a difference OF opinion between the President and the
majority in Congressupon the problem Of Rsconstruc
ton. there u.s. the matter is put in the Message no
necessity for any conflict between the Executive and
the Legislative powers TINT point. This is the view
generally taken in leading political circles here and in
this respect the Message received by the majority
with unfeigned satisfaction
1t did indeed, not escape criticism TO its details
1t was asked how the continuation of Federal protec.
ton 10 loyal men in the South could deter the loyal and
Industrious emigrant from locating in the Southern
States since the only dangers and inconvenience to
which he is exposed there arise from the hostile spirit
of the population. and not from the presence of our
military forces 1t asked. also how "all danger
was remov cd by the assertion of other power
of the General Government-the " power ofpardon"
1t was on tho other hand noticed with satisfaction that
the President takes decided stand against the forced
and colonization of the freedmen aud the faces
of several gentlemen in the Senate and the House. who
had been advocating that In accordance
with the Presidents views grew suddenly Thoughtful
when they heard the Presidents language. The
lucidity and terseness Of the Presidents statements
concerning the financial policy Of the Administration
are generally and highly commended; and as to the
paragraphs relating to England and France while they
are not considered too strong by those who most
ardenty desire the continuance Of peace they are at
the same time not considered too weak by those who
advocate a vigorous enforcement Of the Monroe
doctrine and Of claims against Great Britain. On
the whole it may be said that while people wero Lot
extravagant In their praise OF the Message they
inclined to be mild in their criticism 1t is not likely
that the Message will change the mind Of Congress on
any Of the great questions OF the day. but its general
tone calculated to encourage friendly intercourse be-
tween the Capitol and the White House
| Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Friday. Dec. 8, 1906.
GIN. LOGAN AND MEXICO.
Maior-Gen. Logan, who is in town, has de-
clared that he will not accept the appointment as
Minister TO the Mexican Republic unless more de.
cided policy DO adopted He says II he is to 90 there
he force sufficient to the dignity Of his
position near the Republican Government
PROMOTED.
| Brig. Gen. Martndale has been breveted
Major General for gallant and ncritorious service.
GAN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES
Speaker Colfax has been shutting himself up,
| to day to work up the Committees. He says he is
iaboring under embarrassment OF riches the Repub
lican majority being 30 large and containing so much
ability MS 20 render 1t difficult for him to place every
body In his proper position.
THg RESERVATIONS or GEMS. BUTLER AND DIX
ACCEPTED.
As stated in THg TRIBUNE few days since,
the War Department has finally accepted the resigna
ton Of Msoren Butler together with that OF Gems.
John A. Dix j. II. Ketchum. and J. II. CroI.on. the
two former to take effect the 18th ult and the two
latter tie ID instant with the provision however that no
final payments for past services shall be made until
they have satisfied the Pay Department Of their nonn-
debtedncss TO the Government
OTHER RESERVATIONS.
| The resignation of Col. l.. II. Scott, for.
mery A. ID. c. on the stat OF Lieut. Gen. Scott. and
who received q leave OF absence to visit Europe In
1861 has been accepted 10 date from October 81
SOL The resignation OF Col N. Z. Chapman. late
Judge. Advocate Of the wirz Military Commission was
also accepted today; the War Department however.
previous IN bis resignation comforting. upon him the
well merited rank Of Brigsdicr General.
PERSONAL.
On motion of the Hon. Ira Harris Of New
York. John o. Mott Of your city to-day admitted
as an Attorney OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The receipts from internal revenue to-day
amounted to 81. $4,000.
THE FREEDMEN.
Reports to the Freedmen, Bureau represent
80 coored schools. lI2 teachers and 5.6l5 pupils in
Washington. Alexandria, Georgetown. Freedmens
Village, and the Government farms in Maryland.