New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-05
WASHINGTON.

THE MARYLAND IMBRoGLIo-A SPECIAL CABINET
sEssIos-THB HTEST oP THB SWAMI PARTY
IRON HEAD BLOCKS FoR NATIONAL cEMsTERIEs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 1866.
Here every other topic s laid aside and all interest
is eentered in the state of affairs in Baltimore. The
White House presented quite lively scene to-day
The new movement of the Radical Unonists OF Bal
tinore in having the Swami Commissioners
taken before the Courts and held under bail
to keep the peace has evidently outwitted the
Swami and his abettors. Swami and several oil
his staff came over here from Baltimore last even
ing To-day Swami called on the President at
the White House He, OF course, gave an account OF
matters as they stand in regard 10 the new Police
Commissioners. From the talk of the Swami party IT
is evident they wish 10 get the before Court
outside Of Baltimore, where there is Rebel Judge
presiding, and have the imprisoned Commls-
sUuers released. They also intimate that II the
above plan does not succeed they will create a dis
turbance, call on Gen Candy (who commands
the United States forces in the DistrcD To de-
clare martial law and then have the new Police
Commissioners released. Once out Of prison they
will again attempt 10 enforce their assumed power
and in case Of an interference from the old Board they
will again call on Gen. Cary to decide which Is the
lawful body. Gen. Cary will then consult Gen.
Grant aud be (Gen. Grant, obeyng the orders OF hs
superior officer President johnson, will order Cary
10 act with the Executive Of the State The wrts OF
habeas corpus process will first be tried and if 1t fails
then either rot or surrender will follow. 30
says the Swami party, For the purpose
of deciding course 10 be pursued by
the United States Executive on the matter in its new
slate. special meeting Of the Cabinet was held to-
day. Secretaries Stanton and Stanbery were specl-
ally sent for to be present at the White House
Secretary Sanberry was in church when the messen-
ger reached him, aud from his Bible and prayer-book
be had TO 90 hence to attend affairs OF state. Cen
Grant was also sent for and present The Presi-
dent presented TO the meeting swans plan above
mentioned. aud asked a decision, he himself taxing
ground in its favor. IL seems that StanbeUy, Stan
ton aud Grant took grounds in favor of non-lnter-
ference Of the military in the matter, but TO
let IL work itself out in the courts. This IS al
that Is known, aud the agreed upon can only
be- sumsed. One thing is certain, SWANS pet plan
OF having martial law declared Immediately has alled
He returned TO Baltimore tonight. Gen. Grant and
a portion of his staff also left here for Baltimore IN
the evening train. lie will remain until after the
election. Another point Swami failed in was III hay-
ng more troops ordered to Baltimore Gen. Grant and
Secretary Stanton thinking there is now a sufficient
number already there. However, the I'd Battalion OF
the 18th Infantry, and Battalion Of Cavalry, at
present stationed here, have been under marching
orders since Friday. They have knapsacks packed
and orders 10 be ready 20 march at a moments
warning. The Radical UnOnists here feel lubNant
the oOHp deat OF their brethren IN Baltimore over
the Swami party. At the same time good deal OF
painful anxiety exists for fear Of the future action Of
the desperate men who have been adrOtly foiled
The Government, having determined TO perpetuate
the last resting place Of brave soldiers TO the ut
textent possible the War Department has caediOr
AS 900 iron head blocks for the National Cemeteries.
Each head block 10 be nine inches wide by II long,
with an inscription Of the name rank, regiment, arm,
company and corps OF the sleeper beneath, with the
date of his death.
Charles Whittlesey OF New-York City, late Assist
ant Adjutant-Genera TO MajOr-Gen. Wright, has been
appointed Captain in the Both United States Infantry
Gen Francis +. Fessenden, son of Senator Fessen-
den of Maine, and who lost leg during the war; has
been made O full Brgadier-General in the regular
army and placed on the retired list. DR.. A. Z. Davis
Of Lancaster Ohio, has been appointed Commissioner
for the State of Tennessee 10 investigate the claims OF
LOYAL Shareholders.