The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-27

Thad, appointed such members as he supposed were
friendly 70 the air line scheme. CouAx erred,
however,, and got one two black sheep on the
committee, and the result is that che majority
are now ready 70 report adversely TO the
air line- rhad's object 70 relieve tho Speaker and
allow him TO correct the mistake The directors OF the
four roads now forming the Washington and NewYork
line, having been successful with the present commit
tee naturally to repeat ther abors with now
c0mmittee; hence Mr.. Thomas, their spokesman pre-
tested earnestly against the appointment OF the two ex
members. Il came out In the discussion, however,
tha8 majoHty Of those members present were deter
mined to have another railroad TO New York, 80 they
voted Mr.. Thomas down and Messrs washburne and VIII
appointed additional members Of Thad's CON-
mittee The reinforced committee will doubt report
tavorsbly upon the air line project before the
much Older.
Mr.. ROGERS ON THE NATIONAL AND REBEL DEBrs.
Jack Rogers commenced business Immediately after
prayers Congress this morning and usuped the entire
morning hour for vehement speech in support Of set
Of resolutions which he introduced last Monday just at
the expiration Of the morning hour and which conse
quentiy went under the rules until this morning
The gentlemen to whom Rogers vaguelyrefes ahc
other side Of the house, could comprehend how he
got the oor and how he could keep for hour Their
minds did not become quito settled these points till
Rogers had got half through his speech The resolu-
tons, which have been published call for the payment
Of the federal debt total reputation Of all rebel
debts, and for equality In taxation. Rogers spoke
longest and strongest in favor Of this last pro
position. II quite easy 70 gather from
his rapid remarks that he was In favor of
taxing the bonds in the tin boxes Of boated
throughout the country II such
should dilute the interest smaller bonds held In
siderable by persons who always vote with Mr.
rfv Ho hold haiti ha olato nof
plighted faith n the government permit the
alton Of its securities by the States Mr. Rogers
tnued till he cut on by the drop OF the speakers
gave when Mr. Blaine Of Maine got the floor for next
Monday when another nsalment Of talk upon this bar
rem subject may be expected somebody does not
to lay the whole subject on the table.
THE TAX ON PErRoLEUx.
The Legislature Of the State Of Pennsylvania asks Con-
sress TO repeal tho tax crude oil petroleum The
Ways and Means Committee have their petition under
consideration although they Of the opinion that
friends are crowding the mourners somewhat
Mr.. scHENcK's ARMY BILL.
Monday next, after the morning hour, has been set
apart for the consideration OF Mr. schencks Army BILL
the special order 70 be continued from day TO day Gil dis
posed Of The Military Committee believe few objec-
tions will be found tho bin and that couple Of days
viii, suffice to dispose Of IL.
REDUCTION OF THE INTERNAL RsvKxUE TAXES.
The Ways and Means Committee have decided TO de-
vote this week TO considering questions relating TO
duction OF internal Several notifications
Of existing aws likely to be made but perhaps
in time To affect this years assessmenta II is nearly
certain that viii bs made income exemptions
As railroad freights direct taxes pro-
ducsrs and TO about twice the realized
70 the government the commttee Is likely 10 be
unanimous in recommending . great reduction in ,hs
source Of revenue
. the LOAN ssaL n rRs SENATE.
The Loan bill was received by the Senate to-day from
the House, and referred TO the Committee Finance.
THE PUBLIC LANDS IN THE SOUTHERN STATES.
In reply 70 numerous inquiries In relation 70 the
OF public lands sti unsod in certain Of the
Southern the following information has pro
duced by the General Land Ofhce:-
State Acra STATE. Arrss
Alabama. 1872 05s Arkansas e,29S0i2
Mississippi 4760,!39 Florida Is, c36
LOUISIANA. 6,22s, l02