The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-04
THECAPITAL.
INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
THE INCOME TAX.
It's Collection Not to Be
Postponed.
The President Authorized to Transfer a Cur
boat to the Government Of Liberia.
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THE BROOKs-DODGE CASE.
RumOrs i'm Relation to the New
York COlIectOrship.
DC. &c. &c.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1866.

WASHINGTON, April 3, 1885,
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
This has been another duh day in the Senate. The
absence Of important topics of discussion and the seduc
tive character Of the temperature In the open air de-
pved the galleries Of large share of the jealous attend
ants who are to be seen there daily.
The Senate has authorized the President of the United
States transfer gunboa to the republic of Liberia,
the compensation be made valuation fixed by
Secretary Of the Navy
bill carried to facilitate the settlement Of
the of the Treasurer of the United States
certain moneys to the people OF the United states
to the persons to whom they due and who
titled to receive them. Other bills Of public import
were also acted upon
THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE REvE-
NUE. BILL.
The statement that the Ways and Means Committee
about ready report the Revenue bill correct at
the time it made has had the effect curiously
enough postpone that action the part Of the
mittee. Now well informed persons prophesy that tho
bill will not be reported before couple OF weeks
Manufacturing and trading interests have bethought
themselves OF suggestions and petitions to the
mttee, which they have forwarded in large numbers,
and which the committee considering. .
ENTERTAINMENT TO MADAME JUAREz by SECRETARY
SEWARD.
The Secretary of State gave this evening handsome
entertainment to Madame Juarcz the wife of President
Juarez II is said that all the representatives Of tho
Spanish. American republics present. was also
the Russian Minister and that the party of the
most brilliant OF the ,
A. II. STEPHENS IN MISUNDERSTANDING OPINION
IN GEORGIA.
Alexander Stephens of Georgia. is in this city, and
speaks calmly but encouragingly Of the condition Of
society and tone Of public opinion In that State The
labor question is fast adjusting ITSELF and less anmosty
exists between blacks and whites than Northern people
generally suppose As evidence Of this he cites the
that the Georgia Legislature passed act provid
ing few words that freedmen shall have the right to
contract and to cuforce contracts, 10 sue and DO
sued, testify Ia the cour's and TO be sub.
m tied to the punishments for like offences
whites The statutes apply 70 backs and whites,
and the courts take cognizance OF tho offences
No distinction Is made account Of color; so
that all stand equal before the law. Beyond this, how
ever Mr. Stephens asserts that the people Of Georgia
desire nothing much their practical restoration TO
the Union, and that they honestly intend to adapt them
selves to the conditions by which they are surround
cd and make good their professions Of sincerity.
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
The receipts Of internal from corporations for
the month OF March "A folows:-Banks and bank-
ers, $685. 397 insurance companies e3e7s. 49, rail-
road companies @432 4l2; canal companies $24, o5;
turnpike companies, ST. so.
THE NEW YORK COLLECr0RSHfP.
Tho story rife in certain quarters to-day that tho
long looked for appointment NJ New York Collector had
be n finally made, and that the choice had fallen
Chauncey N. Dcpew. His friends expected his to
be to tho Senate to-day for confirmation, but
doomed another disappoinm ni Later this evening
It IL positively asserted that Mr. Ltleohn OF 0swego,
IL TO have the place. How much or how little truth
there may DO In this last report is impossible to decide
to night
THE BRoOKs-DoDGE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
The Brooks and Dodge election came mp in tho
House from the Committee Elections this afternoon
Mr.. Dawes cha rman Of the committee supported tn,
views OF It's majority in q speech fully hour
long, exposing the frauds In registry and other
legahcs by which Brooks elected, the majority
believe. Brooks present In his seat and bore up
ully under the showing The evidence Of urchins
who were told by their playmaes Mt the time Of the
election that such and such voters not live in the ward
where they voted has been duly considered by tho
majority Of the making IN report against
tho abused BROOKE In fact every point that could DO
lever for busting purposes has been pressed into
service; but his altogether hopeless Judge
Marshall Of Illinois, who represents the minority Of the
Committee. spoke powerfully in support of the resolu-
ton which declares Mr. Brooks entitled to hrs scat, and
II il rimored that Roscoe conkling. OF New York. will
li up his In behalf OF the sitting member
The result OF the vote Is somewhat doubtful.
Republican members frankly state that Mr. Brooks'
hopes Of pulling through safely well grounded
coLoRED rRoors TO NIX MUSTERED our.
II Is stated that all coIored troops in the military do.
psrent Of the Msmsisspp have been ordered to rem
devious at Jackson In that State for the purpose Of
being mustered out Of the service
FRAUDS ON THE REVENUE
The following circular was issued by Secretary
kcCuloch to-day
TREASURY DRrARrsEsr Aprii a 1874
TITS Department IN informed that frequent attempts
are being made 10 import into the various ports Of the
United States certain merchandise purporng 10 be es
since o. cayenne, essence OF ginger tncturc of cam
upon examination 10 be composed almost wholly OF ao-
hoi with but small proportion OF other Ingredients to
give the color taste flavor essences and tine
turca Collectors OF customs enjoined In exercise
unusual vigilance IN the detection and Of Rnch
frauds the revenue and every instance where apv
merchandise as above described entered and they arc
entirely satisfied that such entry In fraud OF tho reve-
pue. and that tho article Intended 20 be usci As
essence, extract tnctirc &c. represented but that
ne real onect OF the importer 10 Introduce the alcohol
70 lower rate OF duty than Is provided for the law
they are bcreby author xed desn such goods and
vise the Department forth WITH giving IN detail all the
facts In the case In order that the Department may be
enabled TO instruct integbIy seizure and further
proceedings for final condemnation.
McCULLOCH Secretary OF the Treasury.
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
The President Of the United States through tho secre
ta Of the Interior has ordered the consolidation Of tho
following land ofccs:-Tn Arkansas at Bacsvii, with
once In Little Rock at Champagnolc, with the ono
Washington, and 1t Huntsville with the oicc Al, Clakes
viie