The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-18
LATEST NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.


recently been made of reports, specu lations
and inferences about differences of opinion
between the President and bis cabinet, with
regard to the policy proper to be pursued in
restoring the Seu'hern States to their former
relations to the Union, and particularly in-l
volving the question of negro suffrage. in the
work of re-est Ablshiug civil government, the
mi iatory me sures to secure which have ale
ready been taken through the agency of pro-,
visional Governors vest. Il
The proce edngs in The Cabinet are, strictly
private, and it is not known that any. of the
members are in the habit of Improperly re-
vealing them. Therefore the publications
protesting to give reports of what takes place
in Cabinet councils are, to say the least, I'M
reliable. But it may be said, with conf
dence, as au answer to many of the specuia-
tions that there is not now, nor is it believed
there will be, any substantial or material
difference between The President and his Cabi-
net withregard 10 the restoration Of the South
ern States. -a 5t -1r a5s,ra
One of the reasons for this assertion is the
fact that all The procamations appointing the
Provisional Governors are in preci sely the
same words founded on the Tennessee ar
rangement, and mature!y considered by the
President and approved by tn Cabinet, show
ing carefully considered plan, the amnesty
proclamation being in accord with that docu
ment.
The President, it is known from the repre-
sensations of his intimate friends, is deter
mined to pursue substantially the reconstruc-
tion programme thus laid down, having rea-
sonable evidence from all the South that it
will be successful Many Of the accounts
from that section are exaggerated and mis-
represent the true and honorable condition 81
public opinion.
THE TRIAL OF JEFF DAvIs,Ua wa,
As the result of careful inquiry, it is beievs
cd there is an unwillingness on the part of o
portion of the cabinet 10 have Jefferson Davis
tried for treason, while there is reason for as
serting that the President is persistent 10
having him brought before civil tribunal
Chief Justice Chase is expe, ted to arrive
here in the course of d few days, for consul
Patton with the President, as to the time, the
manner and place which shall be desg naied.
TIE ATTEST counsel in the United States are 81
50 being consulted upsn the 81 ject f--f here
is fixed de erninalion by the Exe cutiye that
there shall tie immediate and fair trial by q
jury of the country for high treason.
WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS TO BE RESTORED.
1t may be in addilon to he above, be as
confidently asserted hat the President has de-
elmoed, as soon as practicable, to withdraw
the order suspending the pr viledge of tht
writ of habtaus corpeaus, and to dispense with
military ecu ts. vsal ERA
coMMIs sIoNER OF PATENTS. AZ e
Hon. Thomas U. h. ker, OF Ohio, one of tn
chief examiners OF the Patep Office, has been
appointed Commissi OF Paseats ia thu
place of Mr. Holloway Iesigaed
PREVENTION OF FEAUDs ON THE TREASURY.
The Solicitor of the Ire sufy has issued q
circular ia relation 10 The copnterfei ing, stat
i,,r, > {sonura5s hoe annroy,ri.Sta, q az a;d.
cradle amount o money Tor the purpose
aeetir g any expenses incurred n ebri. ging t
trial and punishing pers LIS engaged in Celia
terfeitlng Treasury noles bonds or other se-
earities Of the United Sic es, as well as the
coin of he ,United ala es. I be ng exp ct o
that far + Gpgrop1iai rs # o likr nature
40 hereafter m d the Sc ret ry of the TT, a.
susy has drec O. that tie prosscu ion of ths
messu Q contenplat d by Us gees, shall bt
co,omited to the Solicitors Office, ard tina
there be organized iherejn q division, undyr
tue direction of q coupetest head, 10 haf G the
imne diate charge OF he Measures in gu 5 ion,
which has &C riding y been d o e
Gel VIM P. Wood his charge Of this div
sion, unier the supervision Of he Solicitor,
who says; ssThe mode OF ope aioa ad pied
by the dfice is two fold = first, By the off of
rewards for service, or Information & nding
10 the suppression of cou terfeiting ana
second, by direct effor 10 collect informa
ton aud mske'seizu es ana arfesls through
the inatrumeotaiity Of tersons acting under
t @ direc ion of the chief of the division In
or tr TO secure the rewards, it is rot essential
that he parties seeking them shall act to any
exte ) under the direction of this officer
They may proceed with their operations on
their own account, and in their own way,
untit they shall reach their conspmmation,
when they may present the results to the
Office and claim proper rewards, which will
be given with frmness and enthe most liberal
scale. I D. Slr 4T T3 "As
But it must bs borne in mind that in such
cases the parties can only lcok for reward for
what they &C uAlly acconipi fish, as the Office
will not undertake to refnunera, for loss of
time, or to reimburse any expenses which
they may have Incurred in unsuccessful eff
forts. Neither is it necessary that such par
ties shah perform any act whatever beyond
the mere communication of information which
shall be found to be Of value, and no psrson
poss sssipg eueh information need apprehend
that bis just claims will be overlooked or
disregarded, since books will be kept in the
office, 10 which will be entered every item of
inf5tmaiion received, together with the name
ofthe party by whom it is communicated, and
before any reward isaTarded,a careful EXAM
nation will! be made of the whole case, in
order that each person who has contributed
to the general result shall receive his proper