New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-29

policy inaugufaed Dy Oen Oaro'hJM "e PNN'N''V'' w"
that the two are on the nest friendly terms
CRUISE OF THB HIAHToNohAH
The Navy Department has advices from CoIen-
hagen relation to the ysl Of the Manonomsn ,"e'
place where her stay proracted much longer than
anticipated. The steamer Augusta was also there and
Commanders Murray ard Beaumont were the recpiemt OF
much courtesy. Among the visitors TO the Manonomsh were
Of the most prominent officers in the Danish navy VINO
were extremely impressed with everything about the
ship, especially with her invulnerabily'
the sin Of her guns the working OF the
turre and her seagoing qualtios visit from the oSa
family Of Denmark Of the Interesting features OF ner
stay al Copenhagen The party consisted Oithe King and
Queen; Prince John the Kings brethor Prince Frederes
heir apparent Princess Dagmar lately betrothed 10 the
Grand Duke hereditary Of Russa the two younger children
Princess Tbyra and Prince Wademar and several oces OF
the Kings household and ades-Ofhonor TO the Queen
They were received with royal salute and the same token
Prospect rendered upon their departure They went into
every portion Of the ship from the boiler room to the pilot
house. Princess Dagmar remarkng that abe bad come TO sea
and wanted to every part Of the vessel The Russian
Envoy Baron Ncolay family and suite were received on
the Monitor well other dgnaries OF note
incident connected with the visit OF the monitor con-
sisted editorial visit her by party Of gentlemen om
the principal papers Of the city and the morning thereafter
the leading journals described in glowing terms the wonder
fu naval machine which fairly aroused public curiosity
little steamer piled hourly from Of the quays Of the city,
with crowds Of informal visitors, who went everywhere
through the ship at their pleasure
sALB OF PUBIC LANDS.
The General Land-Ofice yesterday received
certificate showing deposit at Detroit Of $4,000 as proceeds
from the sales Of public lands at the Traverse CITY Land
Office Michigan, the nth inst The General Landohce
10 the Governor Of the State Of Iowa Patent No
10 for 9s acres OF land swamp indemnity in lieu OF that
quantity shown by proof file to be swamp land IN Des
Moines County. Iowa.
VACANT CAPTAINCIEs IN THE REGULARS.
There are "a Captainces to be filled IN the new
regular regiments Secretary Stanton has fled In his office
TO- 200 applications for the above 81 positions.
PERSONAL.
Breyet Msjor-Gen f. NJ. Gregory, late Assistant
Commissioner Of Freedmen affairs the State Of Texas has
arrived m the city has already been assigned to dn IN
another department BY Gen Howard.
RADICAL REPORTERS OUT OF FAVOR.
The Chief Clerk of the Post-Office Department
here refuses to allow correspondents Of Radical newspapers to
obtain lists Of tho appointments Of Oomasers Thefoo
sh man thinks his will deprive him Of bis daily bread
n found fayorisg Radical reporters with afew items
THE WEATHER.
It has been rainy and gloomy all day, gloomy es-
pecoy to the disappointed hungry who failed 10 be ted
before the President left his trip The Capitol s deserted
the White House also and the hotels Peace and quiet reign
CEN. HOWARD ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY oP STOP
PING RATIoNs.
WAR DEPARTMENT. }
RIpp Ar OF REFUGEES FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS
WASHINGTON. Monday. Aug. q, LEGO.
To tie Editor of The National iateRigsHed .
DEAR SIR: Sundry comments upon the late order Oh
the Bureau reducing the aon having appeared IN
various journals Of which reflect the President
would be glad you publish the ncCsed letter. having
ended the announced In the alluded
TO- whether wisely unwscy willing TO assume the re
sponsbhlty attaching TO H. Respectfully, o. o. HOWARD
Maor.6 eneTal snd Commissioner.
The following letter referred to IN MsorGen Howards
notei
WAR DEPARTMENT BuRzAu RKTuGEEs, FREEDNIN AND
ABANDONED sNps, WARRINGTON August H. 1900
TIE Hos T. NJ srAsTss, S>oycfdrv Of Var
that charges constantly made oy ase
South and elsewhere that persons
dene aud IN confederation OF the state
Gen steedmsn and Fullerton IN
pas labor support rendered IDLE by the
'he Government, and further cousid
ring GENTLY murrd already prevent scusi
starvation and the day or september
citations BE- 10 the sick in regular
the Ophn Asylum for Refugees and Freed
n the State officials who be respon
carefully notified OF this Order 90 that they
Of such INDECENT refugees and freedmen may
no be embrsced In the shove exceptions
Nety respectfully, Your obedient servant
MaorGeners ind Commissioner.
Approved To take effect on the j.. Ct October ,
Angus, ~ 1866 f. NJ. STANTON Secretary OF war.
IOAicisl JAMES ELDRrDSx A. A. A. General