The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-28

latitude is allowed for their cross-examinaon with ell
this favorable swearing the committee has not been able
70 far 70 mako out respectable against the arch
traitor report from the committee may be looked for
during the early part II next week.
PERMISSION GRANTED FoR MRS JKFP. DAVIS TO
VISIT HER HUSBAND.
The statement teegsphed last night that the Presi-
dent had refused permission hr Jefferson Davis 10
visit her husband founded the representation Of
intimate friend Of that lady; but inquiry today
1t ascerained beyond question that the request has
since been granted and the proper facilities will be
afforded f6S that purpose
THE WEST INDIA TELEGRAPH.
The bill which passed the Senate days ago author
zing the construction Of telegraph from the OF
Florida Cuba was returned TO the Senate from the
House to-day with amendment limiting the price for
messages sent tho submarine portion Of the line to
three dollars and half for words Upon this lmi-
tation the Senators INDUCED In considerable discussion
and variety Of opinions An effort made 70 put
the amendment to VOTE but In tho press Of moro
important and pnor business the adjustment Of the
matter submitted to committee OF conference.
THE POSTAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr.. Sherman has notified the Senate that he will call
up the Post once Appropriation bill ON Monday next
This win involve the discussion Of Mr. Henderson's
amendment striking at the appointing power OF the
President The contest will be stubborn one yet the
issue cannot be doubted The motto OF the radicals
TO be to make hay while the sun Shines pre-
cept they are most cmphatically adhcring to.
RELIEF OF NAVAL CONTRACTORS.
The bill for the relief Of certain naval contractors
again brought under discussion in the Senate to-day
The principal objection OF those in the opposition the
large number Of fortytwo claims being Jumped together
yo ooatd oF
Of whose cases not at all disputed but the endeavor
70 ride through bad on the back Of good one is
objected TO- The bill finally passed by vote Of twenty
two 10 eleven.
THE QUESTION OF EQUALIzING THE BoUNrIEs.
II Is estimated at the Fourth Auditors oficc that
thirty millions Of dollars would be needed to equalize
the bounes Of sailors alone should tho proposed bill
come law. The Paymaster General and the Second
Auditor give II their opinion that the proposed equa
zaton Of bounties would occupy the next fifteen years
The Second Auditors ofice is believed to have Ave
years work before II under existing laws, and the
equalization law would reopen every account thus fur
settled.
NO NEW FIVE PER CENT LOAN.
The tcegraphc statement that the Secretary Of the
Treasury had decided to put nve per loan upon
the market untrue The subject has bcen under ad-
visement but no decision will be reached for weeks.
IuE NEW FhACTiONAL CuhHENCf.
The United States Treasury, having received thousands
Of applications from curiosity seekers who desire TO have
copies Of each OF the fractional currency issues has de-
cded print several thousand Of EACH in order TO sup
ply the great demand The and backs Of tho notes
will be printed different sheets Of paper ana will be
sold al half price, a. for instance, the face Of the ny
cent note according TO the programme will cost twenty
I've cents None Of these notes be redeemed, and
consequently provdinga sufficient number Is issued to
cover the amount the government will realize some
thirty thousand dollars by the speculation.
BRirisn sYnPArRY FOE THE vREEDxEN.
The Treasury Department has received through the
United states Consul at Birmingham England -four thou
sand i've hundred dollars gold which subscribed
by the citizens Of that place for the bsnst Of the freed
race Of this country.
RnCEIPrs rRoH CUSTOMS.
NE following hs rscsss for customs at me prin-
epa ports sf the United States for the week ending
April n. lsee:--
Pniadeipha. -.-...................- l7e 0SI
bastmoSs. ...-.................... beSsl
Total. .Ss,77s, ,2I1
ADVERSE REroRrs FROM rHs COMMITTEE on
cLAIns.
The several members Of the Committee on Claims In
the House made reports bills Of private nature this
morning. nearly all Of them adverse The thousands Of
hcsrrendng petitions and the volume Of proof In
support Of these private claims for damages have
effect Whatever upon those hearted economists
It would be well for those who can IN AFFORD TO spend
money the preparation Of claims for their action
bear this mind, money and prevent vexation Of
spirits
CHANGES IN ruE RULINGS OF TIE INTERNAL REvE-
NUE. COMMISSION.
The following important change has been made the
rulings Of tho Internal Revenue Commission, and
instructed govern themselves accordingly
All expenses for insurance upon property and all
actual losses business be deducted from the gross
Of the year but sustained after December
81 1885, cannot reduce the income for tho year Losses
Incurred in the prosecution OF kind Of business may
be tefUcted from gains IN another but not from ihose
portions OF Income derived from xcd Investments such
~ bonds mor'gagcs rents and the Ike. Ascssors
should also be- careful noe allow the deductions az
reality they should he regarded or expen
dturee ar when merchants expend money N farming or
gardening for recreation or adornment rather than cn-
nary pront Persons travelling about the country
agents OF manufacturers dealers seekng orders for
goods agents Of person arms only such rs saa
ned clerks hired by the month, should not bs
qnrcd 20 take licenses az commercial brokers All parts
OF decision No l5s Inconsistent herewith are hereby
voked.
REPORT or THE COMMISSIONER Or AeRrcULTrRE
The report Of the Department Of Agriculture for the
month Of March has iust been published. Mr. Isaac
Newton, the Commissioner ssys the United states Con-
wi ~ hhmbuH mas uotuco tbe rcrrctnry oI Sta OF MS
rcfusal allow the importation Of lot Of hides this
country which he had 70 believe from places
where the cattle disease prevals Tho importation Of
crockery queensware may bring here by the infsc
ion Of The straw used In packing u In the crates In
many ways therefore, the liability of hs Introduction In
great and this Department has brought the matter to
the consideration Of Congress order thai an may
be passed providing for Gordon around every case
that might arise through importation into the United
States He says further he Ia clearly of the opinion
that there danger Of the uohlne disease nov
than there has been any previous year The statements
relative 70 the present condition of the crops are ~
usual at this time q the year. conflicting But be-
nevcd that while the cold has killed sbe tops Of
the wheat unprotected generally by snow the have
not been killed. subjected TO leaving the
tent usual in winters spprehendcd by many
pcrsens
BRsvEr PROMOTIONS.
MAJOR A. X Longs name has been sent 10 the senate
for promotions BY breyet