The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
More Rumors of Peace Missions
to the Rebels.
HAe Deficiency Appropriation Bill
Passed by the Senate.
1hs Constitutional Amendment Still Under
Consideration in the House.
Be-, &c., &c.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1895.

WASHINGTON, Jan 10, 1895
wHs CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN THE HOUSE,
The House again occupied all day the discussion
OF the constitutional amendment The best speech yet
nade on the question during the present discussion
chat Of Mr. Kasson, Of Iowa. to-day 1t very
Ind convincing argument Of the question in all
5ng and he generally congratulated upon Its conclu
MON by the friends OF the number Of speeches
Ae yet to DO made and time has been fixed for taking
vote upon it. The sooner the discussion now be
Terminated the better the which II is taking is
tending to consolidate the opposition.
THE RUMoRED PEACE MISSIONS.
Another effort TO advance the peace movement has
Neen made with the consent Of the administration,
from which important results anticipated by parties
In the secret leading peace democrat, who has
taken prominent part in peace movements
during the late election and whose personal
relations with the President of very friendly
ture, has gone to Richmond and will probably be heard
ofwithin day two there Although like Mr. Blair,
he is not expressly authorized to propose definite terms
still 1t is believed that the representations which he will
make may have q tendency to incline the minds Of the
rebel leaders towards pacific policy
The peace reports have occupied public attention here
to-day very generally. desire is manifested by parties
connected with Mr. Blair give the impression that he
goes merely private business; but 1t Is well known
that his mission has purpose beyond that Of recovering
his private papers, and that the authorities in granting
the permission were well aware of all the purposes and
objects Of his visit.
ZEE INDIAN MASSACRE IN COLORADO TERRITORY.
The Senate has already instituted investigation
into the murder OF Indians In COLORADO ny ooionei
Chivingon and is prepared to make a most ns:a OK
animation of the affair The impression generally pre-
walls that the attack wholly unustfable and that
those responsible for should be vigorously punished
Immediately
Orders have been telegraphed TO Denver City for the
arrest Of Colonel Cvngton for his slaughter Of the In
dians Fort Lyon Orders have also been sent to
seize all the property taken from the Indians and to
gather in the remnant who escaped slaughter and have
chem taken Of and provided for at the expense Of
the government until disposition be made Of
them.
THE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS.
An effort is being made to bring before Congress at an
early date bill clearly defining the status Of the
Victorian Reserve corps and placing it under the pro-
visions governing the regular army This proposition is
generally regarded with favor and nothing than
Justice organization composed Of representatives OF
the flower Of the army which the government dis
yense with.
HANcOcK's CORPS.
Board consisting of Surgeon Brevct Lieutenant Colo
mel Dougherty, United States Volunteers, Medical
Director Of the corps; Surgeon B. B. Wilson,
United States Volunteers, and Assistant Surgeon
Alfred Delaney, United States Volunteers, 10 In
session at the Stanton United States General
Hospital in this city for the examination Of
applicants for appointments surgeons and assistant
surgeons in General Hancock's First army corps.
Applications accompanied with proofs OF two
years. service In the army navy, and tes-
umoniais Of htnoss, should be forwarded TO
che Surgeon General Of the army The examination,
which fair plain practical one, is intended not only
10 prevent the entrance Of unfit men, but also to deter
ne relative merit Of the successful candidates who
will be commissioned far practicable in the cores
ponding order The detention in Washington is very
brief two three days at most Most Of the
applications thus far received from OF established
reputation and Of three years experience in the field
sAFKTY OF THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE
STEAMER KNICKERB0CKER.
Captain Martin, of tho steamer Knckerbocker, which
was lost in tho gale Friday last, of Smiths Light
House has here and reports that the crew Of the
Knckerbocker saved having been taken of by the
Cunboa Mercury and sent this city on the tugboa
Champion. They however, had narrow escape from
capture by rebel guerlas, Who soon as they saw the
steamer in Distress came down TO the river shore IN
drovcs but fortunately dense fog set in and they were
unable to make any demonstration
THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF SALARIES or GOVERN
MENT EMPLOYEES.
Notwithstanding the great pressure upon Congress %
secure an Of the salaries OF its employees the
Senate to-day disagreed the House amendment to the
Deficiency Appropriation BILL and left large class groan
ing at the ingrattude Of republics The increase OF
salary twenty per cent proposed would really have
Justly benefited very few Many OF those to whom II
applied occupy positions which enable them TO make
more money their salaries amount TO- and are In no
way by It's rejection, while the duties re-
qured Of them of the most insignificant character
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
The report Of the Board appointed TO examine the
Naval Academy laid before the Senate day II
recommends appropriation for providing better build
fnrs more general OF instruction. and the best
talent for professors that be secured II also sug
Rcss the creation Of grade Of cadets similar to that Of
Che military scooola
DESPATCH BOAT FOR THE FLEETS on THE ATLANTIC
COAST.
The United States steamer Don, flagship Of the Poto
mac with picked crew, has been ordered to sea a.
despatch beat TO the fleets on the Atlantic coast
NAVIGATION or THE POTOMAC.
The Ice Is gradually disappearing from the Potomac,
although navigation Is still very much mpeded no YES
oels running except under pressing necessity
PUNISHED FOR SIZZLING GOODS TO A BLOCKADE
RUNNER.
Philip and Meyer wsilsch have been sentenced 70
three years imprisonment In tho penentiary and the
payment Of fine OF 1000 for selling goods 70
Blockade runner for Mostly.
AsTI-sLAvERY FEELING IN CUBA.
Cen Gnquoura has presented TO the President .
copy OF q letter received by him from Cuba detailing
the progress Of the anti slavery feeling In that island
II Is stated that tho native Cubans are nearly unsni
NOUS favor OF gradual emancipation while the
spaniards ana slave traders are opposed 70 IT, The
question Is causing considerable agitation and excite
mont la The island; but che abolition sentiment Is
steadily gaining ground
sUssisrEkcE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
The House Military Committee will report back the bill
Cor tho better organization Of the Subsistence Department
OF The army without material amendment
GOODYEAR PATENT CASE.
The Goodyear Patent case Is TO come up before the