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New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
TILE H1R REPORTS

The Annual Report of the Secretary Of War pre-
sents an epitome of what has been done during the
past year in reference to the disbandng Of great
armies the disposal Of military stores, the es,ab-
lshment of frontier and seaboard defenses, eIperi.
ments with new warlike inventions, and the admins
tration Of the laws relating to refugees freedmen and
abandoned lands.
Since the date Of the last Report November 10,
1865, 222, ,OJ5 volunteers including 1904 ooored
troops have been mustered out leaving H. 0i3 still in
service about 10, 900 of whom, constituting regi-
ment of artillery and - Of infantry, are coored.
Great quantities Of material of war have been sold at
advantageous rates. From May 1865, 10 August .,
1866, over 207, 900 horses and mules sold for
Sl5 269 075 "a; 41O0 barracks hospitals, and other
buildings have been sold for S4i7, ,573 Ia; and the
sale of irregular damaged clothing in store has pro-
duced 5000, 10 45. The immense feet Of ocean
transports has been almost wholly discharged the
river transports have all been disposed of and the
military railroads and telegraphs have all been sold
or transferred TO companies, or discontinued Thus
the war expenses have been reduced to a moderate
peace footing leaving still prepared however for
any emergency which can possibly arise. The pres
ent strength Of the Regular Army Is fixed at the
nominal figure Of 81 302 men; but the Secretary does
not state how many Of these actually in service.
Recruiting, however, is going on briskly. Orders
have been gwen to supply all the troops with breech-
loading arms, and the Springfield riAe.musket has
been altered 30 successfully TO render il weapon
superior in all respects TO the famous Prussan
neede-gun.
The permanent delenses of the country have been
strengthened and are still being improved, and work
has been actively continued in the lake surveys and
river and harbor improvements The disbursements
of the pay department during the last fiscal year
amounted to S259,374,3l7, and the appropriation
qujred for the same during the next year is est-
mated at Sl772s 500
The information contained in the report respecting
the working of the bureau Of refugees, freedmen and
abandoned lands is meager. About 10000 freedmen
and their children are now attending school in the
Southern States, and schools for refugee white
children are also established. The only States in
which bureau courts are still In existence are Viz
ginia, Louisiana and Texas. From June l. 1865, TO
Sept. 1866, 134l227 rations were issued to desi.
tute persons and the average issue per day to refugees
and freedmen was 29919 The amount Of land now
il possession Of the bureau is 2722JI acres, beside
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
REPORT or THE POSTMASTER-CENERAL

The Revenues were Sl4,356, 956 q; expenditures,
SIS, ,352, ,O79 30 the decrease, compared with last
year. is Is per cent. Increase Of expenditures, IL
per cent Number of stamps issued, 347, 734, ,325;
stamped envelopes 80 1885, 200. The sales of these in
excess of last year is 1850 765 The increased demand
for envelopes with printed cards is cog per cent.
There GO69 contractors; mail routes, $3.50; miles,
II, ,s37, ,9l4i cost, S763O i74i by rail, O92 miles,
steamboats,, l4,346 miles.
The overland mail to California has been by st.
Louis; now it is by Chicago and Omahai the shortest
time between San Francisco and New-York was ~
days.
The amount of postage with foreign countries is
50 29 2l9 3O an increase Of over 100000. Arrange
ments are nearly perfected with Great Britain to re-
duce the postage from 81 10 ~ cents and to admit
matter of every kind, including samples of goods;
also the right TO transmit in closed bags in ordinary
mails to Other countries with the rates Of those coun
tries.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company has con-
tract for mail service from San Francisco to China
and Japan once month via Sandwich Islands, but
it is thought great loss Of time that in returning
they should not come direct
There is free delivery in forty-sx cities. It grows
in favor it increases letters saves time, trouble and
dead letters
The number Of dead letters was about 100000
600 900 were unmailabe for want of stamps or ad-
dress; they contained S2ll,5S9 80, Of which S22l,-
O66 10 were delivered over $1,000 contained photo
graphs, jewery &c; $4,000 were delivered. Two
millions and half Of dead letters have been de.
stroyed.
The money orders issued were 2l3,6O9 value,
S3,977, ,259 %; tho average Of each was $l6 80.
Some change is required in the law.
It is recommended that the clerks in the Depart
meut have additional pay and clerks in pOsofiices
generally do not get enough. The letter carriers, in
particular, earn more. and the Government afford
10 paw more.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
TIE NATL0NS LNcOME.

The figures of the Report Of the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue present the strongest possible proof
Of the ability Of the country TO sustain and pay its
present debt. The total amount raised from this
source of taxation ia $4,000 95i II, an amount, the
Commissioner informs u.s. within twenty-five millions
of the total revenue Of the British Empire, and far in
excess Of the amount raised from similar taxes in that
country This is an increase the proceeds OF the
last official year of nearly ninety millions Ananay'
ss of this amount presents less cause of rejoicing
The tax on Iron and Steel, notwithstanding its
reduction, has produced Sl3725, 1873 80, an
increase of four aud half millions over
last year. Petroleum pays S5,3r39b
an increase Of nearly two and quarter millionsi to-
bacco and cigars nearly sixteen millions, an increase
ofover four mons while spirits, Notwithstanding
the eyasiOns of the law, Of which the Commissioner
complains and almost despairs unless seltregsterng
still be invented produce $50 95575 TO- an increase
of over thirteen millions; and the three months that
have elapsed since the close of the fiscal year show
more than corresponding increase in the tax arising
from this article yet more remarkable increase Is
seen in the growth Of the returns of income tax, from
800 567 $50 26 TO $50 994 1856 S. and though por-
ton of these returns arises in each year from tho M
comes Of previous years. the continued progress OF this
item from eleven to twenty and thence to sixty millions
cannot fail to be taken as mark Of continued pros
perity. The Commissioner, among his recommonda-
oas at the conclusion OF the Report suggests tho IN
crease Of the amount exempted from this tax to
81 900
Other sources from which this great sum is derived
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

are tn. Banks aud Insurance Companies, paying over
nine millions, the Railroads giving nearly three and
a half millions on ca2tal and mortgage dividends;
fifteen millions from stamps, eighteen millions from
licenses over five millions from fermented liquors,
while cotton clothing legaces, leather, pianos patent
medicines and host of minor articles swell the list.
The cost of collecting this revenue has been some-
thing over seven millions, being less than twO-and
onehalf per cent on the total amount collected.
The Commissioner recommends but few changes,
though some are important The chief are the change
Of the return day for the annual list Schedule C, Ii
censes and ncomes) to the beginning OF the year,
revision of the system under which cigars are taxed
some notifications of the Stamp act and OF the rela
tons of the Office to the District Attorneys. Most inn
portaut is, "to reduce the number Of taxable art-
cles."
The receipts for the comingyear, the Commissioner
after careful consideration Of the facts before him.
believes will reach two hundred and eghty-five mil
lions, figure more likely to be under than over the
truth. He says, in conclusion, that "the immense
revenue of the last fiscal year raised with proba
bly, less pressure upon the people than that OF smaller
amounts In previous years. Their enterprise and
spirit Of accumulation have prevented the depression
of business which ordinarily attends heavy taxation
Their means for the ultimate extinction Of the
national debt are rapidly multiplying from the III
crease of population and the constant development OF
new sources of wealth. The reduction of taxes will
stimulate production and in few years the national
debt will cease to be an object Of anxiety even an
noyance, TO great and united people,"
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
ZEE GRAND SECRET.

The grand secret medication is help Mature sCrNS ani
ore Alpha and Omega ohe only theory Of cure
chat La. common sen Tor basis. II the system shat
tered the muscles mind Ike the body. in state ol
martial rostsevhat * be.t 90 do1 Reason teaches the answer
BUILD
Brace him np as YOU would ny oefng edc The pabu'
lu he needs is Tonic Ahefatye Bring him up Of the depths
Of Debility and Dependency
WITH HosrRrTER's BITTERs.
Tx cannot ipiu child may take them in doses suited to i'
~ the uossbl'ty Of harm The enfeeb!ed vital powers
A. sure to respond enersy their action as the wed grass
10 erect its blades tie yvSing and refreshing rain In all
~ debility the Bi,ters absolutely required There s no sub
stue or suecedsneu that will MI their place Resort to this most
wonderful Of Modern Tonics
AND ALL
Bear in mind Dyspepsia Intermittent feveri Bilious Dis
5 and Affections Of the Nerves. other medicine will produce
one 1.-THE Of the good that nvsb follows the use OF this
ceent nygoaor and Corrective Sold sveywhoTe-N l. Inb
une Oct. q, loJ5.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
THE CONTROLLERSHIP.

Vote for Richard Kelly, the Republican candidate
for Controller of the City and County Of New-York,
if you are sincerely desirous of a reform in the Gov
eminent We urge his election not because he is the
Republican candidate for on that ground alone he
would have little chance, but because he is man of
unquostionable integrity, ability and experience in
public affairs He is not in the power of the Ring,
and that association Of harpes after his election, can
bring no influence to bear upon him in their schemes
of plunder The taxpayers of all parties have a
direct interest in his election, and WILL wetrust labor
hard to effect it, before the polls close to-day We
have already shown that the Controller has an office
Of great importance and that hitherto it has not been
used for the full benefit OF the people. Mr.. Kelly
we know, would discharge its duties with energy and
see that the full income the City possesses should be
returned to tho Treasury while at the same time his
signature would never be given to the warrants the
"Ring" manufactures so easily. Vote for him, all
honest citizens and taxpayers irrespective of party
his election will be a triumph Of economy honesty
and reform.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

225 tracts in Tennessee Of which the number oil acres
has not been reported
The Report of Gen Grant on the military operations
Of the year is little more than formal transmission
of the reports Of his subordnates. Gen. Sherman in
view of the repeated depredations of the wandering
Sioux, Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Kiowas, Comanches,
Apaches, Nayajoes and Utes, proposes to eonfine
those tribes for the future within certain territorial
limits leaving 10 th, whites the exclusive use OF the
wide belt east and west between the Platte and the
Arka a. through Thich passes the stream OF travel
to th mountain territories. This, he contends is the
only yay to keep tie route safe. Gen. Pope in New
McKee, Gen Steele in Oregon and Washington Ter
rtory, and Gen. Mcdowell in California have been in
frequent conflict with the saYages aud altogether the
state of affairs in the Indian country is as unsatisiac
tory as usual with no prospect of ofmmedate improve
ment.
Gen. Sheridan's report will be read with good
deal of interest. lie speaks warmly Of the disgrace
full state of civil affairs in Texas, where he declares
it to be his opinion "that the trial Of white man for
the murder of a freedman would be farce" His
account Of the New Orleans massacre is exceedingly
brief and be says nothing whatever to the RESPONSE
blity for the outrage lie not so retcent respect
ing the French invasion Of Mexico, which be calls
&" part of the Rebellion" and he regrets that our
Government did not long ago compel the Imperial
troops to eyacuate the country.
Touching the condition of the freedmen the re-
establishment Of civil order and the workings of the
ree-labor system, Gen. Wood in Mississippi, and Gen.
Sces in the Department Of the South, speak pleas
ant words but the latter officer qualities his state
ments by narrative Of numerous lawless proceedings
in South Carolina The class Of persons, however in
the South who will acknowledge no law but force, has
proved. says Gen. Grant "to be much smaller than
could have been expected after such a conflict"
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

In the House. yesterday. the rules were suspended,
and the authority given to the President to extend
pardon was rescnded by a large majority. Mr..
Schenck introduced bill to regulate the meeting of
Congress; Mr. Kelley a bill TO create Department
late removals from Office. Mr. schenck also intro
duced bill to equalize bounties. The Executive
branch was requested to lay before the House its
information concerning the arrest of John II. Surratt
the pardon Of tho Rebel Gen, Pickett, and our rela-
tons with Mexico. The Presidents Message was
read in both Houses.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
rHiRrryYrH cONGRESS-sEoOsD SESSION.

SENATE WASHINGTON, Dec 1850
The Senate was called to order at II O'Clock pro-
eisely by Mr. FosrgR (Rep Ctl'Pnesden pro TEN p,i,
PRAYER by the Chaplain the Rev Dr. GRAY Oh the DsP'
Church -
The CHAIR laid before the Senate the creientas NJ
Poland Rep VT, elected to ill the unexpIed "r" " ~
Coamer tn March T. 1867 49,, ..s.aI tsrua
Also the credentials OF Mr. Edmonds for the uneHpneu ~
Of Mr. Foote till March T. 1909. -. -, N,,s.,. Cat.
Mr. FEssENDRN presented the credentials OF Is,ts,
tell and Frelinghuy SEN the former Senator eleeN ~"
senator appointed from NewJeTsey. =. -s-.a, e.ms
Messrs Edmonds Poland, Cattel and freil1s "" '' -
forward and took the required oath OF Once
SENATORS PRESENT
The following Senators present A., ,,,hi Coupsa
Messs Anthony R ~ Cattsl IN J Chsndst Nennl r. TtL
(CsLl Crrin IN HI Cresswen (lndl D1v" N.Y. I,s, NtI
Dooltns Val Edmonds (ytl Fss.endea sme lngs M tx
Foer Tenn Freinshuysen NIL Crime. yovsl S HswsL
Uowsfa (Nebl Howe iWisl yohnson Nd Ns~t5s
lane 1Ind Mofsan IN Y Morrill, lAeh Nss.m % Ro.s
tNinpl Poland (Vtl Pomeroy tksnsssl hsms H.., Tuup
nSptIii VA wnsI. M Val Wade (0hiol Wiley t"' 70"
91n v Hn! o,orp n Wiison (Mal and Yates Ql o.. IN n
ABsESr-Msssn Brown lMoh bS>sSs@ aJ,,ct, 1Iadl Me-
ca" IPn Guthrie XVI Henderson Mol hsaa,i h 10 N sad
nosSaa tCsiG Nye Nevada, Riddle tDeLh sP''s's
Stewart (Nevadal . MI.
CREDENTIALS PREsEsTsD ,,,,,.
NJ Cp,nrx Gep N HD presented the cresieis On a. ,r
e Eogy anpoHted TO I'LL the vacancy oeeasonsJ Nv khrR
no, ao of kir Clark whose term expires on 'ne WI
1867 -, ,,,o,,,, ,t, oroleatlss Of DavA
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

A telegraphic dispatch from New-Oreans informs
Us that it is rumored there that Macmillan, yielding
to the wishes of his political friends has returned to
the City of Mexico with the view of resuming the
functions which have been given to understand be
had virtually abdcated. Oh these "rumors" about
the unfortunate monarch When are the positively
bewildering contradictions with which we are daily
favored relative TO his movements to come TO end
Why will he not either leave Mexico at or make
up his mind to stayl 1t is much to be desired that
he would forthwith decide upon something.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

The Reform Demonstration, which took place in
London yesterday, has been complete success. The
people turned out in immense numbersj theprocesson
of the different Trade Societies a most imposing
affair." and the greatest order prevailed. The soldiers
were this time kept within their barracks. They might
just as well have been sent a hundred miles out OF
London. 1t is a significant fact that the American
flag was borne alof in the procession and that The
Wearing fthe Green waspayed by the various bands
heading the march The good work moves bravely on
in the old country.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

In the Senate yesterday the new members, Messrs
Cattell, Frelnghuysen, Poland and Edmonds, took
their seats. Mr. Sumner called up the bill TO estab.
lish Impartial Suffrage in the District Of Columbia,
which was laid over by the rules. Mr.. SherInans
bill to prevent illegal appointments was postponed
till the organization of the Committees, and the same
disposition was made Of Mr. Williamss bill to regu-
late the tenure OF Office.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

The spirit of the House was expressed yesterday in
the repeal Of the law giving power TO the President to
pardon Rebels without trial Mr.. Johnson's course
in pardoning first, and then appointing to Office
leaders of the Rebellion, has convinced the country
that such unlimited authority cannot be safely trusted
TO his hands
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

IY. The Issue Of Triple Sheet today enables US 10
lay before our readers The Presidents Message and
Accompanying Reports entire. The Reports Of The
Commissioner of the iaterHai Reuenue and Of the Post
master. General toM be found the fourth pare The
List of Candidates in he Charter Election today the
Court Reports and other matters Of interest APPEAR
the ninh page 4 Letter from Jamaica aud hs MarkefS
toM be found on The ffth page.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

The Speaker of the House, when the galleries are
noisy, usually orders the Sergeant-atArms TO clear
them. The scene yesterday suggests that shorter
way hereafter would be TO order the reading Of the
Presidents Message.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

The Tennessee House Of Representatives has killed
bill to establish free schools. We sorry for the
~ 900 white adults in that State who cannot read
write. little learning is a dangerous thing to legis
ators, and these seem have just enough education
TO want to keep the people in ignorance.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
TO CORRESPONDENT.

No notice can be taken Of Anonymous Communications What
intended for insertion must be authenticated by the
and address Of the wTer-not necessarily lot PuDhoA
ton. but as a guaranty for his good faith
All business letters for this Office should be addressed 70 TN
TRIBUNE" New-YOrk
We cannot undertake to return rejected Communications
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

All the Return Judges Of the election have signed
statement Of their belief that Messrs. John +. Phelps
and Stevenson Archer not legally elected. This
WILL of course, confirm Congress in its resolve 70 do
Justice 10 the contestant candidates
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

half of whom were coored assembled in the process
SION Of welcome yesterday. The speeches Of the oc.
casion in good temper and appear to have lost
none Of its significance
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

Viewed in relation to the great and peaceful contest
Of principle in which Congress has come of victor,
The enthusiastic Yeleoms given By the people Of
Washington to the Representatives of the Nation
exceedingly proper. Three thousand persons, one.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

We print elsewhere the charge of Judge johnson
in the case Of the Feuian prisoners at Sweetsburg,
Canada.
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
ae&p'llprk Daily Gribl1tre.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER L. IS66.
TRIPLE SHEET.
TO ADVERTISERS.

We will thank our advertising customers 20 hand IN
early hour possible If received sae
o'clock tey cannot unde, their proper neads
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

Advertisements for this weeks issue of The WEEKLY
TRIBUAK "a be handed IN To Day
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

CoUGHS AND COLDS ARE OFTEN OvERLOOKED.-A
continuance for any length Irritation Of the Lungs
chronic Throat Disease Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHE'
offered fullest confidence in their efficacy giving almost
invariably and immediate relief
DIABETES DECAY OF THB KIDNEYS! Several prom
recently died this disease Our obsolete physicians
could not Sovereign Rmeda from plants
supply Positive Cure tor this and ell Kidney Diseases Explanatory
Circular stamp. Advice gratis WM H. FRINGE fusmng N l.
CONSUMPTION, Liver COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA AND
PuEs successfully treated by Dr. A. UPBAN at his Medical once
No % Eas. Fourths third door from tie Bowey and between
Bowery and Broadway
WILCOX g. GIBBSs SEWING MACHINE" It's seam
liable than the loc stitch - Judges Decision a. the
q rand Trial samples both stitches No. 500 Broadway
A HOLIDAY PRESENT-POLLAK d Son, No. 6R
Broadway Fourth-st MBERscHAuM fPB MANU-
RAcrURERs Pipes order repaired and mounted
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04


GREAT BARGAINS IN FURS.
LoON2 BALLARD,
wuoLsSGLE MASU7ACrURER or FUEs
Nos 50 and 50 Iowsydit,
VIII offer OF retail commencing
MONDAY DEc TO-
His snire Stock consisting Of
MUEPs, COLLARS. CoLLARsrTEs,
PEtxRmEs, BKRTHAs and TALSAs IL
sABLs, ROYAL ERNISg. MtSE,
FrrCs, S40laREL COSEI, &c.
Also gooda for Genllsmsns wslr iu
OTTER BEAvan CosEg, sad NurRIA-
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04

WINTER CLOTHING The best place to buy superior
every style a9d make Also Dress and Bn,
ps ajts sdy made order GOODs CHLDRKSs
CL0rHTSe &C. e. Is BALDwH's no 20 and y Bowey the
largest sssorfnent 10 the city sai pricss iess
New-York tribune., 1866-12-04
The Secretary has small comfort for free.traders

Tie long hoped for period when there shall be no legal
oltructons free exchange u commodities between the
United States and other countries sil FAR n the future
Dus upon imports not only necessary Tor revenue but
also he projection o those home interests upon which heavy
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, 1866-07-27
WooLEN MILLS.


Tie history of woolen mills, Is illustrated
bythe establishment al Salem, Oregon, shows
that their profits are enormous Commence
ing less than ten years ago in small way,
and with limited capital, that concern has
grown until now it is one Of the Institutions
OF the State, and has enriched not only its
own proprietors, but also the whole commu-
nifty in which it is located. A siSiEr estab>
lishment at Oregon City is fast working out
the same result The wooden factory erected
at San Francisco few years since, has
proved the forerunner of "a score of others,
all of them paying large returns upon the
capital invested. With full knowledge Of
these facts, we must confess that to us it is
strange that Walla Walla Valley as yet boasts
not single wOOlen factory. Dicussiug this
question Of wooden mills, cotemporary has
made calculation as to the profits derived
from the manufacture Of the raw wool into
articles of clothing. The estimate is, that
to clean and prepare pound of raw wool for
the card and spindle, will cost an average of
twenty cents, which, added to its original
value. say twenty cents, will bring 1t up to
forty cents. This pound will turn odt three
yards Of flannel, worth BY the wholesale six
ty cents per yard, and thus there remains
apro6t of one dollar and forty cents to pay for
the labor in manufacturing it into cloth aft
ter it has been spun. Again out of one pound
of wool, one and quarter yards of cashmere
can be made, which will amount-wholesale
price-to IS Is, leaving So 55, to pay all
expenses in bringing this pound of wool
which cost twenty cents to the condition Of
cloth. Take blankets-say pair is worth
ten dollars; ten pounds of wool will make
one pair, leaving eight dollars to pay all ex-
penses. The manufacturing profits on plaiif
aud mapped coatiDgs, tweeds, doeskihs, and
shawls and serges may be put at higher fg-
ure, for there must always be permanent
demand for such fabrics. Should only three
thousand pounds of wool be worked up du
ring the day, the profits would stlll be large
and encouraging. From these figures it viii
be seen that a woolen factory, even on the
most moderate scale, is equal to the very
best gold mine, and vastly more certain. =